Guys. My Qck steelpad is SUPER SUPER dirty (white smudges on the surface)
any suggestions on how to clean it?
thanks

Guys.. I ordered a 3H because can't afford Siberia or 5H.. (spent too much already)

Any opinions on this budget headset?

Just arrived... Steelseries 3H headset and Steelseries QCK Mini Gaming Mousepad.
hope they will perform to my expectations.... hehhe..

The mini is for my friend.. haha.. I personally using Qck Mass and Roccat Sense.
Testing 3H now.. sounds really good for budget gaming headset, but no remote volume control.
yeah.. hahaa. Moderno pro. Very fast settle my purchase.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Mar 11 2010, 07:54 PM

very very very good for a RM120 headset. Bang for the buck!
Bass is stable and deep. Vocals and mid are rich, warm, and clear.
The overall sound can be slightly trebly, but easily fixed with some tweaking of the equalizer.

My only complaint is the lack of volume control. Other than that, pretty perfect.
I giv it a 8/10.

Haha..Thanks.. Finally managed to add more Steelseries products to my gear collection.

Comfort
The headset is adequately comfortable. Earpads well-cushioned. It fits nicely onto my small ears, but people with bigger ears may find it abit tight.
However, even though the headset does press on your ears, it isn't uncomfortable because the headset is very light.
It's very interesting that you tend to forget you're wearing a headset after you start watching a movie/playing a game. This is good for those who dislike heavy headsets.
Also, because of the lightweight, you can move your head around freely without having the headphones shift about.

Microphone
I really like the retractable microphone. It disappears into the left ear cup. But..When extended, the mic is abit short. I was worried so I quickly tested it on Skype, and my friends say they can hear me clearly. phew..
Of course, I wouldn''t recommend it for any professional sound recording. lol

Furthermore, with this convenient hiding place, I can use it as regular headphones on my mp3 player without a microphone sticking in my face.

Design
The color and design is pretty cool. Simple yet elegant and professional looking, which is what you have come to expect from steelseries range of products.
The steelseries logo and words are found on the ear cups and also emblazoned on the top of headband.


The 3H is designed for portability. The entire headset is foldable. When folded, it becomes tiny, and fits nicely into a small pouch/bag. It is very easy to transport.


Performance
Test 1, High quality Mp3: The bass is deep and solid. Vocals were warm and clear. As I mentioned earlier, the overall sound had a bit too much treble for my taste, so I tweaked my music equalizer to fix that. Music came out well, instruments sounded good.

Test 2, movie: I tested Zombieland HD, and the dialogue came out bright and crisp. During the action scenes the sound got a little intense, but I'm pretty sure it was the movie quality rather than the headset. I think that at really high volumes the sound may become slightly distorted, but I don't think anyone wants to mess around with maximum volume on the 3H, unless they would like to damage their ears.

Test 3, games: I played Mass Effect and Sudden Attack. I was able to tell where the sounds were coming from around me. Grenades, Footsteps, and Radio chatter were very good, direction-wise. I was also able to tell when people were walking in the vent in Warehouse to backstab. In Mass Effect, the gunshots and explosions sounded good. No distortion or static at all compared to my cheap cap ayam headsets in the past.
And once again, the bass was good. From spaceship hums, laser beams to Krogan grunts. The depth of the sound helped in game immersion/environment.

Summary
I know that 3H is an old model, but its quality surprised me. I had expected only decent performance when I paid so little for it, but I got way more bang for my buck. It really impressed me! I highly recommend it for anyone looking for performance headphones but is limited by budget. At RM120-135, this headset is a total all-rounder. Comfort, Quality, and Portability.
What a steal!

PROS: Low Price! Convenient and portable. Good bass and clear, crisp sound. Cool elegant design. Good gaming performance.
CONS: People with larger ears may find it tight. A bit trebly. No volume control.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Mar 11 2010, 11:00 PM

yeah, there is abit of pressure. It will be quite tight for people with larger ears, or people with ears that stick out.
For me it fits alright. The pressure isn't too bad, and it actually makes it feel snug. Also, the headset rests on the top of my head, so that takes off the pressure from the ears a little.

But to be safe..if you have big ears, I say go for 4H instead.

Is moderno near you? Moderno has a really wide range of branded gear. I bought my steelseries products from them. They sell most of the models available.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Mar 14 2010, 10:18 AM

Different? What you mean..?

I can say that the bass is pretty awesome. Can't believe such a small, portable headset can produce this kind of good quality bass.
if you want, you can check out my 3H headset review.
So far so good. It sounds great and I haven't even burned it properly yet. Expecting it to become even nicer.


This post has been edited by hydrogen: Mar 14 2010, 11:49 AM

It does fairly well for music. Not fantastic, but it's definitely impressive quality for its price. Clarity is there, and as mentioned many times before, the bass is superb.

However if you are an audiophile, and strive for top top top quality, i don't think the H series will be your taste.
Of course, you must be willing to pay much more to get the 'special quality' that you want. No headset at RM120 will satisfy you.
lol

I'm still enjoying my music very much on my 3H.

hmm.. The bass sounds pretty solid to me. Like I said, not for audiophiles. But for regular user (mp3s and games), the bass is very satisfying.
All my songs sound great to me, the average user. (:

So, 7G users: worth the price?
absolutely no complaints?

Eh my friend want to buy Ikari Laser. Can give special price?
He will pay for postage to JB. Sad la.. we can't make it to KL for this time round.
Anybody interested in helping? Price and tips negotiable..

my friend just bought the Ikari optical from Singapore.. The shop-person said 2 years warranty.

nope, no noise leak, and no distortion of any sort. The sound quality is slightly higher from what you expect from RM120 headset.
Gaming-wise, footstep positioning can hear very clearly.

If you're going for portability, look no further. It folds into this tiny little thing that can be stuffed anywhere without taking any damage.

But if you're going for comfort, you may want to reconsider. The 3H cannot be used for more than an hour, or your ears will hurt. The ear-cups are tight. PAINNNN

This post has been edited by hydrogen: May 7 2010, 10:31 AM

kekeke..RhapsodyX from Duskbin also come already. Scoleyx using Kinzu, you using Xai.. Is it because Xai more suitable for Sniper?
My friend using Ikari optical for his sniping.. Seems to be doing very well..

am i late?
anybody got comments on the 4xb and 5xb?
released in 3rd quarter of 2010 right? when do you think we can expect it in malaysia

yeah, but they look cooler than the 4h and 5h. hahaha
it's also 3.5mm jack.. so it can be used for PC as well. Why make a specific one for XBox when Xbox can also use 4h and 5h?
tak paham

Anybody going to go PC fair? I might need some help buying SS stuff..
postage fee + tips included. PM me if interested.

Want to upgrade my SS headset.
I dunno if I should go for 4H, Siberia(v1), or 5H.
Mostly gaming but I want to use for MP3 player also..

I've read so many reviews but I prefer to hear from you guys.

budget preferably around RM300+/-

*or should I wait for 4xb, 5xb? (they look so cool)