Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog gaming headset

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The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is a solid all-rounder, with great audio quality whether you are playing games, listening to music, or watching movies. It is especially noteworthy for its ability to remain crisp and clear, even at higher volumes, though there are a couple of issues with extreme bass, which does cause a crunching sound if pushed too much.

However this is only if you are playing something at the utmost maximum volume at the lowest frequencies. Otherwise, this headset performs exceedingly well and I found its surround sound capabilities enhanced certain gaming and movie watching experiences immeasurably because of it. While it is difficult to recommend a headset like this over a solid surround sound speaker system, it does a fantastic job for gaming in virtual reality, and the fact that the frame does not creak when you look around makes this a great headset for Oculus Rift experiences.

Comfort wise it is also top-notch and you can use it for hours without discomfort. The ear cups are very cushioned and do an excellent job of keeping out exterior sound – so much so in-fact that with some music playing at an average volume, you cannot even hear yourself typing on a mechanical board.

The VOIP abilities of this headset are also well-rounded, with a good quality microphone that does not pick up too much background noise. While it is not removable, it does fold away making transport that bit easier. It is just a shame that it cannot be detached.

All in all, the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is a fantastic headset that is far more affordable than its comparable featured Digital variant. While it does have a few areas I would like to see improvement, for a solid performing 5.1 surround sound headset, it is easily one of the better ones out there at this price point.

The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is available on Ebuyer for £82.

KitGuru Says: The Roccat XTD 5.1 Analog is one of the better headsets we have reviewed in a while, featuring great audio quality, high levels of comfort and an understated look which does not try too hard.

Pros

• Great audio quality.
• Surround sound is immersive. Frame does not creak.
• Great clarity even at high volumes.
• Comfortable over long periods.
• Removable microphone.
• Useful volume control and stand.

Cons

• Bass crackles at ultra-low frequencies at high volumes.
• Headband could use a little more padding
• Volume control stand slides around easily.

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