Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1 Headset Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 2nd July 2012 | Source: Corsair | Price: £110 |
Introduction
Corsair are well known for their Memory products and have recently extended their range into the peripherals, with the Vengeance K60 and K90 keyboards, both excellent, and the M60 and M90 mice, with stupendous build quality.
It makes sense then that they have added to their suite of gaming peripherals with the Vengeance headset range. Today we're taking a look at the premium model in the range, the lengthily-titled Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1 Headset.
We're lovers of a good headset here at OC3D. With the array of media applications available on home computers a headset has to be a true all-rounder. Capable of being as good in Call of Duty as it is with Skype or Youtube. The times when something resembling the headphones you'd get with an eighties Walkman are far behind us. So have Corsair managed to bring us a cracker right out of the gate?
Technical Specifications
Although it's billed as a 7.1 headset, naturally it's a stereo headset with some clever driver manipulation. We've seen a few genuine surround headsets and only the Roccat Kave has ever delivered the full monty. However, with good speaker drivers and software you really would struggle to tell the difference so hopes are high.
The big starring part of the Vengeance is the wireless technology. Not only does this free you up from the very irritating "cable across your chest" problem, but allows you more freedom especially with the non-gaming uses. Corsair are proud of their wireless channel solution, so fingers crossed the cutting out/neighbours WiFi problems than can plague some wireless headsets are eradicated.
Headphones
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
Sensitivity: 105dB (+/-3dB)
Drivers: 50mm
USB power consumption: 500mA
Connector: USB Type A
Wireless range: up to 40 feet (12m)
Battery life: Up to 10 hours
Microphone
Type: Unidirectional noise-cancelling condenser with adjustable, rotating boom
Impedance: 2.2k Ohms
Frequency Response: 100Hz to 10kHz
Sensitivity: -37dB (+/-3dB)
System requirements
- PC with USB port
- Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP
- Internet connection (for software download)
Package contents
- Corsair Vengeance 2000 wireless Gaming Headset
- Dongle (wireless USB adapter)
- 1.5m USB extension cable
- 1.5m USB charging cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Leaflet
- Warranty Card
Specifications
Headphones
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 105dB (+/-3dB)
- Drivers: 50mm
- USB power consumption: 500mA
- Connector: USB Type A
- Wireless range: up to 40 feet (12m)
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours
Microphone
- Type: Unidirectional noise-cancelling condenser with adjustable, rotating boom
- Impedance: 2.2k Ohms
- Frequency Response: 100Hz to 10kHz
- Sensitivity: -37dB (+/-3dB)
System requirements
- PC with USB port
- Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP
- Internet connection (for software download)
Package contents
- Corsair Vengeance 2000 wireless Gaming Headset
- Dongle (wireless USB adapter)
- 1.5m USB extension cable
- 1.5m USB charging cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Leaflet
- Warranty Card
Most Recent Comments
Good work, Mr Waters
Might need to look at getting a set.
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Originally Posted by qhozt
I have a pair, and they got some decent sound. They're too expensive for the sound quality they offer, but the battery time is long and the reception is very good. I only bought them because i could get a 70% discount.
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I love wireless but have always noticed better sound quality through wired products. But wireless defo has its place.
I will stick to my Creative Fatality headset's.
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Originally Posted by Brutos
I never seem to be able to buy into the gaming headset gimmick i usually by proper headphones and use secondary mic if needed..
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It's easier for somebody who doesn't know jack about sound/brands etc. to just buy a gaming headset with good reviews.
Will need to stick with my SteelSeries Siberia v2's for now
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Originally Posted by qhozt
It's easier for somebody who doesn't know jack about sound/brands etc. to just buy a gaming headset with good reviews.
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Originally Posted by Saltire35
Bit too expensive for me but knowing Corsair they'll be worth every penny.
Will need to stick with my SteelSeries Siberia v2's for now |
They are MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better than the Siberia V2.
These are my first pair of wireless headphones so maybe that is standard but when they are advertised as having a 40 yard range I expected to be able to walk around my house listening to a podcast playing on my computer cause I know of no mansion that has a 40 yard long room XP
Despite that it's nothing I can't live with. Corsair is on a roll with their products. Keep up the great work and I'm gonna keep buying.
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Following their successful move into the peripheral marketplace with their Vengeance keyboards and mice, we take a look at the Vengeance 2000 headset.
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