SteelSeries with new headset line

6-6-2013 19:34

SteelSeries present a new H-Series headset line for competitive gamers which includes SteelSeries 9H, 5Hv3 and 3Hv2.

Set to be officially revealed at next week's international trade fair for computer and video game industry Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), SteelSeries present their new H-Series headset line engineered for performance with custom-enhanced sound and optimized comfort.

The H-Series line was introduced back in 2005 and today the next generation enters the door headlined by the all new SteelSeries 9H and joined by upgraded 5Hv3 and 3Hv2.

SteelSeries 9H Headset with Dolby® Technology – $159.99/€159.99

Aimed to be the best competitive gaming headset, SteelSeries 9H is equipped with an advanced USB soundcard and provides users with Dolby Technology.

Boasting a durable industrial design, the 9H will feature next-generation SteelSeries audio drivers and innovative swappable cable system with in-line audio controls for use with PC, Mac, tablets and phones. For more information about SteelSeries 9H features go here.

SteelSeries 5Hv3 Headset – $79.99/€79.99

Its predecessor, SteelSeries 5Hv2, was one of the most talked-about headsets on the tournament circuit and the new 5H now features the newest generation of SteelSeries audio drivers with a custom-engineered soundscape for clear and detailed sound without distortion. For more information about SteelSeries 5Hv3 features go here.

SteelSeries 3Hv2 Headset – $39.99/€39.99

Created for gamers who are looking to experience SteelSeries audio for the first time or without having to make a large investment, the 3Hv2 encompasses the four components that set SteelSeries audio above the rest: performance, convenience, durability and comfort. For more information about SteelSeries 3Hv2 features go here.

The 5Hv3 and 3Hv2 headsets will be available starting this summer, while 9H is coming in the fall. For more details about the new headsets, visit http://steelseries.com/h-series.

S1CK

2013-06-06 19:35

Nice! :)

2013-06-06 19:35

siberia v2 better anyway

2013-06-06 19:36

13 replies

to be honest yes dude we all know that in terms of audio quality steelseries is not the best brand for headsets but for GAMING AUDIO yes they are indeed at the top... I can't count how many times i have been able to win a round for good space awareness thanks to their incredible positional 3D sound... For any other uses rather than gaming I'd just stick with Sennheiser :)

2013-06-06 19:44

11 replies

Lol :D I know that they are in the top, and i have been using their audio stuff since 2007, I just said that Siberia v2 is better than this new headsets :D

2013-06-06 19:52

3 replies

How's that possible they aren't even available yet :o

2013-06-06 20:01

1 reply

Well Im just pretty sure about it :D

2013-06-06 20:00

i'm wondering how bad those headsets should be if crapberia user thinks that they are bad

2013-06-07 05:08

space awareness is 0 in csgo, they sounds are horrible, i have a logitech g35 7.1 and i can never tell if they're above me or behind or below, it's impossible to tell.

2013-06-06 20:00

6 replies

Virtual 7.1 and you expect to hear something? lol

2013-06-06 20:18

4 replies

Might be the headset, but I understand his point. The sound accuracy/positioning seems to differ quite a bit from 1.6 (and maybe even Source, but I haven't played that enough to judge it).

2013-06-06 21:43

3 replies

There is no way that could beat stereo on headphones unless you've got more than 2 ears.

2013-06-06 22:53

I have played enough, the difference is HUGE! at least for seasoned players. its those little differences that create a big contrast.

2013-06-07 00:57

the sound differs hugely from Source as well. It's proper messed up sometimes.

2013-06-13 01:45

i'm using logitech g930 and i'm pretty sure that 7.1 surrond sound is obviously bad for gaming so just turn that function off and enjoy the good sound

2013-06-07 05:09

Have you tested these?

2013-06-06 20:49

looks comfy.

2013-06-06 19:36

nice :D

2013-06-06 19:37

I really like the idea of the retractable microphone. Is it new or was it done before on other models/brands ?

2013-06-06 19:40

9 replies

there's nothing new in it, it's a common feature on SS headsets (my 5hv2 had it in 2008 and the siberia that's lying on the shelf next to me also has a retractable mic)

2013-06-06 19:44

1 reply

Oh ok thanks, don't know much about SS headsets.

2013-06-06 20:25

I think, everyone of siberia headset has this microphone :)

2013-06-06 19:48

4 replies

Nop, I have Siberia and they not have microphone.

2013-06-07 02:16

3 replies

?? tell me about your siberias, never seen one without a microphone. Even the old icemat siberias came with a mic.

2013-06-07 02:39

1 reply

The SS siberia Full-size havent microphone.

2013-06-07 14:19

yes, but you don't have any microphone... but If SS have microphone, it is retractable :)

2013-06-07 09:58

It has been done before for a long time now. The first iteration of it was awful (5Hv1, my mic line broke on that one. The one I have now (5Hv2 Diablo3 edition) works great.

2013-06-06 19:52

1 reply

There is no 5hv2 diablo 3.... Even tough it's not named that way, it's a Siberia V2.

2013-06-06 20:29

SS Siberia v2 is still best :P

2013-06-06 19:41

3H will be exist again

2013-06-06 19:42

they need to make new mouse

2013-06-06 19:43

Uglyy!

2013-06-06 19:44

all i want in steelseries headsets is just a better quality cable, which won't break in 6months -.-

2013-06-06 19:45

4 replies

No need to eat it while you playing. :>

2013-06-06 19:48

1 reply

hahaha :D

2013-06-06 19:49

Hehe I have a 5 years old Logitech G35, I ride over it with my chair atleast 3 times a day and it has droped several times from 1 meter and up. Still working as if I bought it yesterday :D

2013-06-06 20:00

1 reply

xd mine ss 5xb were broken after ~7 months (right speaker didn't work). Cable has 1 meter so i didnt drop them or things like that, just plug-play-unplug ... ;p

2013-06-06 20:22

Siberia v2 is still better:)

2013-06-06 19:47

5 replies

I said it above :P

2013-06-06 19:50

3 replies

Sorry , many opinions can be the same:(

2013-06-06 21:08

2 replies

It's okay bro ;) :D just funny

2013-06-06 21:35

1 reply

;) :D

2013-06-07 02:40

comparing steelseries products is not a smart way because it's kinda hard to compare one bunch of crap with another

2013-06-07 05:11

Dunno when gonna try them..

2013-06-06 19:49

5Hv3 looks really nice

2013-06-06 19:49

nice

2013-06-06 19:49

ahahah steelseries after years of shit xH/Hv2 versions you fixed bugs/durability of that shit design...gj

2013-06-06 19:49

overpriced and overrated as usual from steelseries...

2013-06-06 19:53

8 replies

Another one who thinks something is overpriced which is over 10$ rofl, too bad if you aren't working

2013-06-06 20:01

3 replies

he means that you can buy a good build, sound and brand quality headphones for the same price and it would be much better than all crapseries headsets combined. And you're right maybe $10 is what they really worth.

2013-06-07 05:14

1 reply

2013-06-07 15:09

a wise person, be him a destitute or a billionaire will certainly go for that $10 headphones than steelseries headsets.

2013-06-10 13:34

2013-06-06 21:24

plusone

2013-06-06 22:54

This.

2013-06-07 14:04

2013-06-07 15:09

Ain't gonna buy anymore of your shit 7h was a waste of 100 euros.

2013-06-06 19:54

SteelSeries 3Hv2 Headset you're gonna be mine soon

2013-06-06 19:56

too expensive...

2013-06-06 19:57

13 replies

then buy the 40$ one, if you cant even afford that one, then youre poor as fuck.

2013-06-06 19:59

12 replies

maybe he has other priorities?

2013-06-06 20:58

So much rage..

2013-06-06 21:24

1 reply

Thats what you call rage

2013-06-06 21:46

that's not the point. For the quality presented the 40$ ones are expensive too. I'd rather buy the 5H than the 3H, but for with the money i'll spend on them, i'd buy a sennheiser headset, wich are much better. That's why i consider them expensive. Chill out fanboy, it's just my opinion, you don't need to have a rage atack.

2013-06-06 22:12

7 replies

For the quality presented, did you even try them? I'm pretty sure they're by far better than the MedusaNX, which cost around 30 bucks considering 3H is much newer.

2013-06-06 23:02

6 replies

Well, not everything that is new and a new technology is better than a previous one, and i consider them expensive too. If i had to buy a headset, well i would buy senheiser, at, not crap like ss, razer and so on which are rebranded and overpriced pieces.

2013-06-07 13:29

5 replies

So you imply everything to be overpriced which has not the brand name "Sennheiser" ?

2013-06-07 17:08

4 replies

No i am not, but i think that products from all gaming brands are overpriced for what they have. I also bought an SS 4H years ago and they did not sound like something with the same price from other audio brands.

2013-06-08 12:09

3 replies

Love the guys who don't say a single word about how Sennheiser is overpriced (PC350 180€, yes you read it correctly) but stomp ss, razer etc. how shit and expensive they are. Well they don't got over half a million likes on fb for free f.i. Almost everyone in this thread who is strictly against ss, razer, zowie etc. are just little faggots who brake their gear after couple of days therefor they cry a river in specific threads. I got my gear almost for a year and I hadn't GOT A SINGLE problem.

2013-06-08 13:36

2 replies

Don't know about what you are talking about braking the gear, because i do care about them and i had a mouse for 6 years, a headset for 4 years, and still i know how crappy they are. Just because after 8 months of usage my headset's volume control went crazy and i could hear only from one side. What would you choose between a 180e sennheiser or 160 steelseries? Let's be honest, what are steelseries and maybe other gaming gear competitors doing is using the great pieces from real audio companies and make it more "gaming". Take an example the qpad headset, alienware desktops and so on. Haven't you noticed this?

2013-06-08 15:08

1 reply

pc350 is worth its price. audiophiles recommend a separate mic from headphones but they tell a different story when it comes to pc350-360

2013-06-10 13:36

160 for a crappy steelseries product which lasts for max 6 months. Makes sense.

2013-06-07 18:15

ss ze best

2013-06-06 19:58

too expensive + Steelseries will never be better than Sennheiser

2013-06-06 19:59

6 replies

in terms of headsets Sennheiser > all

2013-06-06 20:02

4 replies

PC350 > all

2013-06-06 21:05

3 replies

PC350 4 LIFE

2013-06-07 07:36

1 reply

180$, rofl

2013-06-07 17:08

PC350s have a way worse sound quality than many other headsets in the same, or even cheaper, price category have. They are very comfortable and the mic is great tho.

2013-06-07 18:14

+1 for the price of 9h you can buy one of the best sennheiser gaming headsets ...

2013-06-10 13:58

looks fragile

2013-06-06 19:59

1 reply

All steelseries products (except mousepads) have been since the day one.

2013-06-07 18:11

SIBERIA v2 FTW

2013-06-06 20:00

There will be siberia v3 at the end of the year @ steelseries twetter.

2013-06-06 20:01

160 EUR for a Steelseries headset rofl. Might as well buy a 60 eur headphones + 20 eur mic and wipe your ass with the 80 eur that's left.

2013-06-06 20:02

6 replies

true story.

2013-06-06 20:04

5 replies

Ever heard of Sennheiser?

2013-06-06 20:04

4 replies

yeah my next headset will be from Sennheiser

2013-06-06 20:18

3 replies

Hf spending over 120$.

2013-06-06 20:36

2 replies

Thx but i see lower prices. 70 eur max for me ;)

2013-06-06 20:50

Sennheiser PC151 costs ~40€ and it's a really nice headset :D

2013-06-06 20:50

niceee

2013-06-06 20:05

160eur for a headset ? never gonna happen!

2013-06-06 20:10

1 reply

lol I tell you there are so many suckers out there, especially rich kids in wealthi countries pay of to these companies like the mafia protection, its ridiculous

2013-06-07 01:09

so another overpriced headset that will last one year max? :-)))))))))

2013-06-06 20:11

1 reply

True

2013-06-06 21:25

steelseries got some nice mice and mousepads, but i'd always just go for some sennheiser headphones and a seperate mic instead of wasting 160 bucks..

2013-06-06 20:19

another family of overpriced headsets without actual value. get a Creative Aurvana (for example) for around 50 euros and be happy with it. :)

2013-06-06 20:21

"Created for gamers who are looking to experience SteelSeries audio for the first time..." 0.o Steeleries sound is patented?!

2013-06-06 20:21

lucky poor americans $159.99/€159.99 lol

2013-06-06 20:23

too bad their mice all suck just make the same mouse 10x in a row different size rofl

2013-06-06 20:27

Not b4d :)

2013-06-06 20:30

AIN'T NOBODY..

2013-06-06 20:33

This looks rlly sick, but i guess im stickin with my siberia.

2013-06-06 20:39

$160 for a steelseries headset. rofl.

2013-06-06 20:43

Steelseries has never released headphones worth its price. There are ALWAYS better, cheaper alternatives. Price:performance ratio for all steelseries headphones ares very poor.

2013-06-06 20:45

oh god why they didn't implemented that cool 5Hv3 mic into 5Hv2 oh god :( such a pity

2013-06-06 20:45

i hope the cables are improved and not the cheap china version

2013-06-06 20:48

So for SteelSeries 1 Euro = 1 Dollar?

2013-06-06 20:49

160 bucks? they better have some decent drivers Btw nice currency ratio you have there

2013-06-06 20:54

When I watch 360p 1.6 demos on my smartphone with headphones I got for free at the hospital I have a better sense of sound than when playing CS:GO on my computer with a sennheiser PC350. When I switch to HD on my smartphone the soundscape feels even more realistic than it does in GO. With how bad the sound works in the game, you actually want to have a low quality headset, so that you don't have to hear the distinctive sound of a plane flying directly above your head at all times (these ambient noises man) or the sound of someone walking where there isn't anyone or that you don't have to rely on the poor directional sound so much. Granted, it's not all that bad. But before manufacturers like SteelSteries try and convince CS players to pay $ 160 for a headset, they should encourage VALVe to make "sound" an actual aspect of the game. Until then, I'm better off listening to music and watching the radar, as that is much more efficient than having to put up with the poor stereo and overall poor quality, randomness and bugs of CS:GO's sound system. What I noticed strangely is that resetting your config (deleting it before launching CS) actually makes the game sound more full and satisfying for a certain time. Then it gets dulled down after a while again.

2013-06-06 21:00

Refreshed 5Hv2 without better design and plastic, no thanks. Bad: i.imgur.com/nxB22FO.png - material on sponge head will wear off in few months. - plastic on side will break in few months. Good: - changed the sponge ears with better quality, - swappable cable system, - improved cable near jacks cdn-co.steelseries.com/wp-content/upload.. ,but still I think it will break in few months. - improved in-line controls Of course 5Hv3 is better than 5hv2 but still worse than Siberia v2. They should improve 7H instead of outdated 5Hv2 and price of 7H should be the same like for 5Hv3.

2013-06-06 21:01

1 reply

I will never buy one from this news.

2013-06-06 21:16

It's such shame theese things twice as expensive and almost 3 months later initial release in Turkey. I want to buy a Siberia v2 frost and it's $250 here in Turkey contradictory to original price of $120 fucking bullshit

2013-06-06 21:08

$ = € ? >:/

2013-06-06 21:18

So they got re released with a different colour foam sweeeeet lol Reminds me of that Malibu Stacey Simpsons episode where they re release the same doll with a new hat and all the kids scream for it hahaha.

2013-06-06 21:19

fail

2013-06-06 21:27

didnt know new headsets were a counter strike related new

2013-06-06 21:28

2 replies

Do you sponsor any major e-sports teams? If so, you can have a news about your company... But you don't... So you won't.

2013-06-06 23:40

1 reply

hm?

2013-06-06 23:49

Yet another piece of overpriced shit. Kind of like gizmodo.com/5981823/beat-by-dre-the-insi..

2013-06-06 21:31

1 reply

I like my beats =(

2013-06-07 02:44

Sennheiser always better

2013-06-06 21:31

so 9h better that siberia v2 or siberia v2 is still better than these new headsets?

2013-06-06 21:40

Good for them, although the main reason I would go for a SteelSeries over another brand is mainly the look. These ones don't really look that flashy though :(

2013-06-06 21:44

they could gimme some of this stuff

2013-06-06 21:55

I hope though that they finally fixxed the very common problem of the 3 parts you can dismantle which tend to get bad connection after a while.. Other then that I would go over a sennheiser pc350/pc360 anyway especially seeing the prices of these new line

2013-06-06 22:01

Ugly as fuck! (Just jealous)

2013-06-06 22:30

The 9H seems very nice!

2013-06-06 22:31

good

2013-06-06 22:41

this is cool

2013-06-06 22:45

No, thanks. Would rather buy Audio Technica, a proven headphone company with superior sound.

2013-06-06 23:03

You must be pretty stupid to buy these headsets.

2013-06-06 23:16

brazil price: R$3123128312389

2013-06-06 23:17

Gimmick headsets.

2013-06-06 23:21

Steelseries 9H: Now with bigger earcups, and 100 extra dollars jesus christ steelseries headsets are a rip off

2013-06-06 23:32

i want 9h :) my siberia v2 are broken so i need to buy new one :) i think 9h will be mine :))))))))))

2013-06-06 23:35

1 reply

With that money you're better of buying decent headphones, a mic and a car/apartment, instead of 4kg of plastic.

2013-06-06 23:39

I have SS 7H... Yesterday I was playing some random game and the left earphone spontaneously just fucking fell off. Like that. Just bang and it was on the floor. Right side of the headset was always problematic as well and it stopped working completely few days ago... I am done with SS headsets for good. No way I am ever going to buy them again.

2013-06-06 23:37

2 replies

yeah i have had the 5hv2's that cost 80 bucks (over rated pieces of nimble cheap shit) the kinzu (which was 40 bucks but got it on newegg for 17 bucks on a promotion) and the Siberia V1s are the only thing I have had that is good, (and thats because they didnt make them, it was Icemat and they bought the plans) Razer has just as good of a headset out as the (h with the Tiamat and they are 60 bucks cheaper. Fuck SS

2013-06-07 04:01

1 reply

lol

2013-06-07 04:10

$159.99/€159.99 how about no

2013-06-07 00:05

So rebranded last gen headsets ggwp P.S Only good news on the site since ages!!11!!!!1

2013-06-07 00:11

what to buy siberia v2 navi or 9h ?

2013-06-07 00:33

play with speakers people, why all so shy and private?

2013-06-07 01:03

lelelel $1 = €1, gj SS Also, no. I'm sticking with my cheap earphones. Anyone can play just as well in any game with $10 earphones as $160 headphones that have many complaints about breaking.

2013-06-07 01:26

not bad^^

2013-06-07 01:28

Doing good job Nix0n :)

2013-06-07 01:28

looking forward for the 9h ;)

2013-06-07 01:42

can't wait i have been trying to find a cheap replacement for my headset as the microphone is dead.

2013-06-07 02:34

ugly as hell

2013-06-07 02:51

Nyc :)

2013-06-07 05:21

" STEELSERIES AUDIO Powerful, detailed audio experience via tournament grade audio drivers " what the fuck is "tournament grade audio drivers" . more gimmick. goodjob steelseries for selling more overpriced stuff! first shinny non mechanical keyboard sells at topre switch keyboard's price . now more gimmicky stuff on these stuff. but oh rich boy will buy it anyway :D

2013-06-07 06:25

1 reply

all the money that is used to buy steelseries products will be sent to charity... NIP gaming foundation.... without the foundation

2013-06-07 12:15

LOL my comment regarding Sennheiser has been deleted. Nice job, admins.

2013-06-07 06:58

Make capels that dosent go all mental

2013-06-07 07:15

We need audio-optic headsets much better sound quality, way better then classic analog jacks.

2013-06-07 07:25

1 reply

if the driver sucks, even if you use the most high end DAC, it still sucks.

2013-06-07 13:55

Better headphones with MUCH better sound quality? AD700 $90-$110 HD555 variants $? SR850 $50 to name a few..

2013-06-07 07:43

2 replies

2013-06-07 12:13

HD555 discontinued. superlux 681 are great as well ;) im using HD699 atm it's good.

2013-06-07 14:05

lol at the prices, they can GTFO

2013-06-07 09:34

5H V1 V2, 7H suck. I tried all of them, none could survive more than 7 months. They got the same problem that one of the speakers could not connect well.

2013-06-07 09:58

1 reply

same for me

2013-06-07 14:15

CrapSeries \m/

2013-06-07 10:35

awesome!!!!!

2013-06-07 12:01

are these also gonna come with "break before u get home" feature? my 2 last steelseries headsets had that one.

2013-06-07 12:04

everyone who says Razer,SS,Logitech... headsets are awesome has never heard a good headphone(Beyerdynamic,AT,Shure...)! btw. 5.1,7.1 surround Headsets/headphone are only marketing to take the money for cheap products from gaming kids!

2013-06-07 12:14

please guys... steelseries started from a mousepad company... thats why we all know that the headset sucks big time

2013-06-07 12:17

1 reply

their mousepads are good tho.

2013-06-07 14:06

fu SS

2013-06-07 12:36

a little expensive isnt it?

2013-06-07 14:06

Dont care. SS have shitty quality... 5H broken, Siberia broken, 7H borken, 6Gv2 broken...

2013-06-07 14:14

14 replies

"6Gv2 broken" ?!?!?! Best comment ever. 6Gv2 & 7G are like... How explain ? A tank !

2013-06-07 14:31

13 replies

Kidding me? They are made of cheap plastic material which isn't very durable. 7H fnatic broke up when I normally tried to put them on my ears. The left earcup's plastic holders just cracked. Used them for like 8 months. 6Gv2's left ctrl, ss button and alt broke up when I spilled some water on the keyboard accidentally. Also almost all the lettermarks have worn out. And then two weeks ago it started to switch off and on by itself for every 5 minutes.

2013-06-07 15:03

12 replies

Goh water + Electronics, what a wonderful combination.

2013-06-07 16:08

3 replies

That's why keyboards are usually made so water or any other liquid can't get a touch with the electronics. However, steelseries haven't thought about this little and insignificant thing and decided to add some stupid holes next to the button bases so all liquids can get inside the keyboard case and touch the electronics. And btw, I have spilled coke, milk, water and many other liquids and multiple times on my old Logitech G15 and every button still works. Can't even talk about these two manufacturers on the same day.

2013-06-07 18:10

2 replies

I spilled coke on my G15 once, deaded. I mean in general it's just a bad combination. (I've also spilled coke on my 6Gv2, still works fine)

2013-06-07 19:00

1 reply

No shit dude...

2013-06-07 20:05

Lol. "7H fnatic broke up when I normally tried to put them on my ears" You either throwed it 5 times outta a window or you got it from an indian. My Siberias underwent hardcore use and fell from my desk a couple of times. It's the same when I bought it 8 months ago. Strange isn't it?

2013-06-08 13:39

7 replies

Nah never threw them anywhere. Bought them from Finnish computer/gaming store. And you are actually comparing 7H fnatic edition to Siberias. Strange isn't it?

2013-06-08 14:36

6 replies

Both are from SteelSeries and the price is the same, why shouldn't I put them into 1 bag? It's not like they make Siberia's intentionally better or smth

2013-06-08 17:57

5 replies

God you are stupid...

2013-06-08 18:45

4 replies

And you're intelligent for breaking headset by just putting them onto your head, how clever.

2013-06-08 20:09

3 replies

I dont know if you are trolling or just totally retarded. What's my motivation for lying about it? Are you a diehard ss fan? Have you tattooed a ss logo in your face and now you are mad when you realised that it's products are shitty quality? :D

2013-06-08 20:31

2 replies

Not a fanboy, you're just hating Haters gna hate deal with it

2013-06-08 20:56

1 reply

Of course I'm hating because I've bought their products and they have all broke up? Can't be about how I use them cuz I used my Logitech G15 from 2006 to 2012 and it's still working completely fine. I also have Sennheiser HD 555 headphones which I bought in 2009 and have used them since then (except a short period with 7H fnatic until they broke up). They are still in pretty good shape.

2013-06-08 22:05

siberia v2 is best product from steelseries x)

2013-06-07 15:26

1 reply

Lol? Only good products from steelseries are the mousepads (they should have stayed just in this business).

2013-06-08 14:41

GREAT

2013-06-07 15:54

the sound is so good that when you're playing on de_nuke you can hear the chickens of cs_italy anyway, I'm looking forward to winning one of those with dreamteam

2013-06-07 15:58

Steelseries = AWEFUL COMPANY Their gears are badly manufactured and are not expected to live more than 1~2 years.

2013-06-08 15:31

2 replies

Sadly I have to agree with you. Every damn steelseries I had, one of the ears failed after a couple of months, a year tops!

2013-06-08 15:55

agreed

2013-06-13 01:50

I was just on the verge of purchasing the Siberia V2 Frost, purely for the upgraded audio quality and mic, but now I'm considering waiting for E3 to see the 9H quality being compared. We'll see.

2013-06-08 16:35