Many people are very demanding for a clean and tidy desktop. They will use wireless products as much as possible for keyboards and mice, and even headphones are no exception. What I want to unbox today is CORSAIR’s new HS80 MAX WIRELESS three-mode gaming headset.
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Exterior
CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS adopts the same appearance as the previous HS80 RGB. The box opens and contains the headphone body, USB transmitter and USB-C to USB-A cable.
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The right earmuff, which includes the integrated microphone, has a power switch, indicator light, volume adjustment, and USB-C interface, which can be used for charging and audio transmission.
Headphones profile
Earmuff material: cloth Connection interface: 2.4G, Bluetooth connection USB Type-C (charging) Headphone unit: 50 mm Headphone impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1 kHz Headphone frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz Headphone sensitivity: 119dB (+/- 3dB) Microphone frequency response: 100Hz-10kHz Microphone output sensitivity: -38 dB (± 3 dB) Microphone directivity type: omnidirectional Microphone impedance: 2.2kΩ Protocol: A2DP, HFP, HSP Wireless reception distance 2.4G: about 15 m Wireless Receiving distance Bluetooth: about 9 m Working time 2.4G: about 65 hours (without light), about 24 hours (with light) Working time Bluetooth: about 130 hours (without light) Weight: 352g Lighting: RGB
Music listening experience
As someone who loves listening to music, of course I have to do a music test first. Use Apple Music to turn on fidelity sound quality, and use Dolby Access to test it with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pop music.
-[華語] The guitar and BASS in the intro of Jia Jia/Eggplant Egg are quite full, and it sounds quite comfortable when paired with Jia Jia’s treble. The chorus part may not have a detailed feeling because there are many instruments, but it doesn’t As for mixing it up.
-[日語] YOASOBI Comet is very amazing. Ikura’s singing voice in the intro is quite distinct from the piano sound. Especially the radio sound in the back is also completely separated. The bass rhythm is strong enough and will not overemphasize the scene.
-[韓語] VIVIZ MANIAC This song has a lot of low-frequency guitars. From the intro, it is just like the performance of the previous two songs. The bass is still full and does not steal the show, and the vocals are not completely mixed into the background music. It does not stand out, but at least It is a clear performance.
After the overall test, the performance of HS80 MAX WIRELESS for music is different from the previous stereotype of e-sports headphones. The bass is full but not blurry, the mid-frequency life can be presented, and the high frequency is extended but not much. It is better for e-sports headphones. The words are quite good. Of course, the listening experience is still a matter of personal preference. The above is for reference only. It is recommended to listen to it on site.
Game listening experience
[PC] CS2 Speaking of games, it is unavoidable to try to play CS2 and listen to the sound to identify the position. The footsteps and gunshots are balanced, and the gunshots are not too loud to cover the footsteps. The sense of space and direction are very accurate.
[PC]Battlefield 2042 is a game with a variety of vehicles and explosives. In terms of gunfire and explosion sounds, the two are relatively balanced. Like CS2, there will be no explosions overshadowing the gunfire, and the direction recognition is also better. Very clear.
But it may be due to the game volume settings. The sound of vehicles is too inconspicuous. Whether it is a tank or an infantry fighting vehicle, twice in a game it can drive by without noticing. This may be adjusted in the game volume settings.
iCue and Dolby Access
HS80 MAX WIRELESS can be used with its own iCue software, where you can update the firmware, adjust lighting effects, and provide button instructions.
In addition, the headset also supports Dolby Atmos. You can download Dolby Access in the Microsoft store. You can adjust the smart equalizer for games, movies, and music. The measured effect on music is obvious. It is recommended that if you use this headset, you must download it.
Microphone performance
The omnidirectional microphone performs quite well in collecting sound. Even if there is a certain background noise of keyboard typing or the sound of someone talking in the office, the communication can basically be clear. It is still possible to turn on the noise reduction function of NVIDIA BROADCAST through the iCUE software. Further eliminate background noise.
Another very convenient point is that the mute operation only needs to put the microphone upward to mute the sound immediately. It is very intuitive and convenient. The color light on the microphone will also clearly inform the user of the current status. Orange means mute and white means radio. .
Wearing comfort
There is a Bluetooth pairing button on the left earmuff. You only need to press and hold to start pairing, which is very convenient. The earmuff is made of velvet material, which is quite comfortable to wear in winter, but it may only be suitable for use in air-conditioned rooms in summer. .
The headset is made of an aluminum frame covered with matte plastic material. Although it is plastic, it does not lose its texture. It uses elastic headband and Velcro felt adjustment instead of the common number of segments. The elastic headband is important for wearing comfort. As a bonus, the metal shaft connects the earmuffs, allowing the earmuffs to be adjusted at a wide angle. Although the author’s head is relatively wide on both sides, I did not feel any discomfort after wearing it for nearly 8 hours all day long.
Summarize
Overall, the sound performance of CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS can be said to be quite outstanding. The experience of listening to music is considered to be the first echelon for e-sports headphones. The game listening part is also quite accurate, plus it has a 65-hour battery life. It has a long battery life. It is no problem to use it for 8 hours a day and not charge it for a week. This performance is very worthy of its positioning. If there is a need for wireless sports headphones in the near future, this is definitely the first choice.
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