Creative Labs Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset | 
| Brand: Creative Labs
Category: CE
Buy New: $159.99
as of 3/9/2010 22:56 CST details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 5.2 x 11.1
MPN: 70GH010000000
Model: 70GH010000000
UPC: 054651169012
EAN: 0054651169036
ASIN: B002L6GCP8
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| Features:
| • | Immerse yourself in the uncompressed 2.4GHz wireless technology. Powerful audio from Sound Blaster, without the wires of course | | • | THX TruStudio PC sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism and includes stunning surround effects, producing virtual speakers around, above, and below you. | | • | For the Horde! Glory to the Alliance! Show your allegiance and customize with interchangeable headset lenses. Additional lenses coming soon! | | • | The gnomes have been hard at work. No additional batteries are required and the headset is easily recharged even while in use | | • | Instantly access volume, mute and connection controls directly on the headset. |
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Product Description
Hear Azeroth like you've never heard it before with the wireless Sound Blaster® World of Warcraft® Headset.
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 Epic Headset February 27, 2010
Nosceteipsum (St. Louis)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Reviewer: Nosceteipsum
Faction: Alliance
Race: Human
Class: Warlock
Lvl: 80
Realm: Moon Guard
It was with no small amount of eager anticipation that I set about the task of reverse engineering the stylish box that I'd received in the mail today. I say reverse engineered, because Creative Labs seems to have combined the DNA of whoever designed the Iphone's box with that of a master origimast to create some very sexy and unique packaging for this headset and it's paraphernalia. To my relief, after deciphering the means by which the box should be opened, Pinhead did not appear. I was instead greeted by the sight of a wireless headset that is every bit as aesthetically pleasing as the pictures you see here suggest. Lighter than expected, the headset still imparts a sense of sturdy design. Large, soft earpieces fit nicely, and the headset feels securely in place when worn, as if slipping is not an option. With tonight's raid quickly approaching, I set about the task of setup and configuration. Windows natively installed drivers when the receiver was plugged into the USB port. The drivers and software are downloaded from Creative's website as a single package, and installed quickly and easily without a hitch. The headset is 2.4 ghz. The sudden lack of function from my wireless keyboard and mouse was a worrisome reminder that the headset is not the only 2.4ghz game in town. Thankfully, after resynching the other wireless devices, the interference ceased. The configuration software contains a partial clip of the WotLK cinematic to use while adjusting settings, and I must say, I was completely blown away by the sound from this unit. I've heard similar quality before, in high end wired DJ headsets... at that point I knew that I'd made the right choice in purchaing this rather pricey addition to my gaming experience. The audio bliss was further reinforced when I logged in and immediately noticed that I was hearing a great many sounds that I normally don't. Faint footsteps, wind, little details that I had no clue I was missing. The sound is very precise, and the virtual surround is immersive. After forming up and logging in vent, I was further pleased at the degree to which all the in-game sounds and players' voices were balanced. I asked the guildies in vent how I sounded. The answer..."perfect". After several hours of raiding, the entire headset experience exceeded expectations. 100% consistent performance. No cutting out, no distortion, no hissing, no interference. Sharp, crisp, precise mids and highs, deep, substantial, accurate bass, and excellent range. Another thing worthy of note is that after several hours of steady use (on only a partial charge), my ears were only mildly warm, much less so than expected from earpieces of this size. There was absolutely no fatiguing "get this thing off my head" feeling. As a matter of fact, I continued to comfortably wear them listening to music for some time afterwards. The software includes a VoiceFX program that can change your voice to supposedly match various in-game characters, but I found this to be more of a novelty than a passable recreation of the voices it aims to duplicate... though I do intend to have some fun singing Barry White songs using the Malganis voice. This is a first impression review during the honeymoon phase of new toy ownership, so take it for what it's worth, but I can say that after my first evening of use I am more than completely satisfied with this product's style, comfortability, performance, and functionality. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for the best WoW headset they can get. In my opinion so far, it was worth every penny.
Amazing, simply amazing March 1, 2010
James Fansler (Orlando, Fl United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was waiting what felt like eons for the release date of this item. So when the preorder popped up I jumpped on the opportunity to pick it up. I finally recieved the item via UPS today and I am nothing short of astounded. The sound quality is bar none the best I've heard on a pair of earphones in quite awhile. The voice FX is nifty and amusing to unsuspecting vent users. To boot the wife is jealous and now wants her own pair. Ah the peril of having your wife play a game with you so Creative I have another order incoming.
AWESOME!!! March 10, 2010
Truong Le (San Diego, CA)
I preordered the wireless headset and it came in th mail before i expected which was wonderful. The packaging was very nice and neat. As far as the heaset it self.
The ear cups are big enuf to go around the ears and the leather on them are so soft that made it extremely comfortable.
Sound quality is great. When I put the headset on and the sound going, I cant really hear anything else outside. noise isolation is pretty good.
Figures the LED might drain batterylife more so i just turn them off and turn them on when i show them to friends lol. FOR THE HORDE!!!
I installed everything with ease and bam it worked. Just waiting for them to release the foot pedal ( voice tap) then im all set.
The volume buttons might take a while to get used to, would have been better if they put those where they put the power button just on the otherside.
Soundblaster with WoW?!?!? WIN!! February 27, 2010
KFlow (on an island....bay area...ish)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Like others before e, I was HANGING with EAGER anticipation when these were announced just before Blizzcon 09.
As SOON as the pre order was announced I jumped on and ordered 2 wireless versions and ... then tortured myself EVERY day reading the SB site for more info.
Waited...and waited...nothing.
Then ...like a sign from...some deity...amazon sent Me a notice that these were being shipped (so much for updates from the manufacturer ) and ..I waited a few more days ;)
Well, they arrived so ...I dropped everything and figured out how to install and change the colors on the ear pods. Once the important things were done :) I started to dl the setup drivers (not needed but helps) and such.
Everything on this headset is as promised, comfy, cool , Good sound quality , voice clarity is nearly spot on( the voice effects are fun but...not really needed)and it is pretty much allows for ENDLESS customization.
I have a set of the creative wireless headphones/voice as well and I have to say the RANGE on the WoW ones is WAY better.
The "normal" creative wireless fades in and out when I move room to room , the WoW version fades a LITTLE in once spot in the house (where I keep the tin foil hats and alien remains) other than that..You would almost mistake it for a wired version.
Pricey?
Maybe...but all things taken into account...SOOOOO worth it in My book!
Sound Quality March 2, 2010
Matthew Groulx (MI USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Character: Reidia
Race: Blood Elf
Class: Paladin
Realm: Kul Tiras
I received my headset yesterday afternoon. I had preordered it approximately a month ago and I was pretty excited to see it being shipped.
First thing I did of course was change the colors of the LEDs, then went into the voice changer and played with all the voices. 17 voices to choose from. Some of the voices are really funny and great to play with, some are kind of mediocre. Personally I really like using the gnome male voice so far. Or if you feel like demanding ransom over a VoIP call, go ahead and pop the Mal'Ganis voice on.
Once I got past the extra features like that I checked into the sound more. I suddenly heard things in World of Warcraft that I've never heard before, subtle sounds usually blotted out when coming across normal speakers. I could hear the difference between my character stepping through snow, or the crunchy grass of the barrens. I could hear trickling water in the cultist water coolers near the argent tournament. Everything was amazing.
One thing I always try to do is balance my in game sounds with my ventrilo, letting me hear people talking clearly without in game music drowning them out. It has always been a tricky thing and usually involved turning game noises pretty low to the point of missing out on most of anything that would sound cool in WoW (music in forge of souls, first boss, you know you love it. However I quickly noticed that this headset notices when people are talking in vent, lowers the ingame volume automatically and then raises it back up as soon as they are done. This feature alone amazed me, as I am now able to truly be immersed in sound but not miss out on an important raid direction coming from the guild leader.
Overall, I have to say I am completely happy with the money I spent, and am really enjoying this headset!
For the Sin'dorei!
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