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: Creative HS-1200 Digital Wireless Gaming Headset (Black)
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Creative
Color: Black
EAN: 0054651153295
Label: Creative Labs
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Model: EF0170
Publisher: Creative Labs
Sales Rank: 1712
Studio: Creative Labs

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Item #: R39537. Give your play an edge with Creative's Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200. The transmitter/receiver module, which connects via USB, features the wireless technology, ensuring top-quality audio as well as maximum freedom and comfort during intensive gaming sessions! Built-in X-Fi technologies deliver crystal-clear audio and positional 3D effects via the powerful Neodymium drivers, while the low-latency design and high-end noise-canceling microphone get you straight to the heart of the action. This is the headset to choose when you want to control every situation with your team members 'as it happens'! Product Description: Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200 - headset
Product Type: Headset - wireless - 2.4 GHz
Recommended Use: PC multimedia, game console
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
Headphones Form Factor: Ear-cup
Connectivity Technology: Wireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency - 2.4GHz
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone: - boom
Microphone Technology: Electret condenser
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Love this headset, specially for VoIP applications and music listening
Althought this product is named as a gaming headset, I am not a gamer myself, so my review focuses on something other than the gaming experience. The main reason why I chose this product is that I have been looking for a wireless headset that can work best for Skype and music listening. I have been using a bluetooth headset for Skype and had complaints about the sound quality of it. Yes, it works, but not the best. I have tried 4 bluetooth headsets that got the great reviews on Amazon. Sometimes I hear static noises and I cannot use my bluetooth headset to listen to the music. However, this Creative wireless gaming headset is a killer. The sound quality I got from it for Skype and music applications are terrific. Although this headset is bulkier than the bluetooth one, I don't mind wearing it to have better sound quality. An added benefit is that it perfectly blocks any external noise. I even looked up the manual to see if it was a noise cancelling headphone. When I wore it, I do not hear anything. I do not even hear my wife calling me to have dinner. This makes my wife angry several times, though. The build quality of the headset is outstanding and the sound quality of mic is top-notch. The buttons on the headset give me great feeling whenever I press it and it works as expected. By simply raising the mic to the top turns off the mic and I really like that feature. And I do not have any complaints about the wireless coverage, since I use this headset, at the most 15 feet range.

It comes with many helper applications and I love the option that I can choose to install the driver only so that I do not need to fill up my computer with bunch of unnecessary applications. Even with the driver only installation, I do not have any problems using it with Skype, iTunes and many other applications. Additional Creative applications have many features to support the sound effects for the latest games, however, I have not tried those. I installed some mixer applications and it looks cool and makes some nice surrounding effects.

Overall, this wireless headset is great, in terms of the sound quality and convenience. I would give it 5 stars if it was less bulkier. This headset is comfortable, however, I felt little pressure on my ear and might not use it for a few hours.


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - JUNK!
Terrible product. From the onset I had nothing but problems with this. Upon installing the driver and then typing in the "Activation Code" that was on the CD Jacket, I got an "invalid key" error message. After double and triple checking the code and knowing it was the proper one, I attempted to contact "Customer Support", if that is what they call themselves. After three days I finally got a response after being crystal clear in my initial e-mail, the rep that responded wanted to know a bunch of info that is totally irelevant, when they just could re-issue me a new code. Usually with a USB Headset Windows will install the necessary driver to use the product, as has been the case with my other USB Headsets that I use. Not the case with thise headset. I couldn't get any application to recognize the headset. Being that I received this item from Amazon Vine and didn't pay any money for it and encountered nothing but a headache from this product, it found a new home. The bottom of my trash can.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Wired Creative Fatal1ty USB (aka HS-1000) vs. Wireless HS-1200
The Fatal1ty USB Headset (also known as HS-1000), which currently sells for about $30 less, and this newer model, HS-1200, are both gaming headsets made by Creative and endorsed by "professional gamer" Jonathan "Fatal1ty" (if that means anything to you - personally, I can care less about that). They both connect via USB; however, the obvious main difference is that one is wired (HS-1000) and the other is wireless (HS-1200). Is it worth the extra money for the wireless luxury? Well, it all depends on your needs.

Although both headsets have the same frequency response/audio specs (20Hz ~ 20kHz, 40mm Neodymium drivers, Impedance: 32ohm), they do NOT sound the same. It's just like if you were take the same speakers and listen to it in different environments/position (a garage compared to a living room), it will definitely sound different, right? Well, I believe it's mainly because the wired HS-1000 cups are much larger and covers the entire ear, giving a more secluded, dynamic feel -- like being in a theater. However, the HS-1200 ear-cups are much smaller and does not cover the ear entirely -- it's more like the sound is produced directly to the ear; it sounds like actually being out there in the open than sitting in a theater. It does sound more clear (like removing the front covers of the speakers), but then again, it also doesn't have that confined feel of being in a large room/theater. So it all depends what you're looking for. Overall, for music and videos, and considering comfort as well (especially if you're going to be wearing it for a long time), I like the wired, more confined sound of the HS-1000 better. Personally, however, when playing Crysis and Call of Duty 4, I actually prefer the sounds of the HS-1200, as it sounds a little more clear and direct. It's just too bad the HS-1200 isn't as comfortable to wear.

I think the whole point of wireless should be that you don't have to deal with cords AT ALL. Well, you still have to deal with wires with the receiver - not only the USB wire to connect to the computer, but also another wire is coming out of the receiver for charging the headset. It would have been much nicer if the receiver just had a USB sticking out (no cords) or be the size of those laptop mouse receivers (like Logitech's wireless headset's receiver), and simply just include a USB extension cable as an extra.

When the battery is running low on the HS-1200, the headphone will start to beep. Make sure you hold the ON/OFF button for 3-seconds to turn it off after each use.

The headphones worked without installing any software (Plug-and-Play) on Windows XP, but you will need to install the Creative Software if you want to take advantage of the X-Fi Crystalizer and CMSS-3D. It seems like a gimmick feature, but they both actually make it sound better.

Advantages against the two headphones:
HS-1000 (aka Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset)
- Much better comfort against the HS-1200 - NO QUESTION!
- Sound is more like being in a theater/confined.
- No need to worry about charging.
- Better overall for other uses besides gaming: music and movies.
- Can completely detach the microphone.
- Comes with a bag to put in.

HS-1200
* Wireless
* Sound is more direct and clear/sharper.
* When you swivel the microphone down, it will automatically enable it. (and turn off when you put it up)
* Volume controls are on the right side of the headphones (although it can be annoying to the ear when you press the buttons on the headphones while wearing; like when you crunch on food when wearing earplugs)


For most gamers, when it comes to mouse and keyboard, wired is still the way to go. It's just nice not having to worry about recharging the batteries ever (or the the batteries not holding a charge anymore, for that matter) or any frequency interruption. The wired HS-1000 only has one wire on the left side of the earphone, so it really isn't a big deal to deal with one wire. (whereas the HS-1200 has two wires sticking out of the receiver, even though the headset is wireless.)

Personally, if I were to only keep one between the two, I would stick with the wired HS-1000. However, if you often do a lot of gaming -- granted, you also own a wireless controller or keyboard/mouse -- from your bed or couch late at night (and don't want to disturb others), then the wireless headset can be a nice addition. I still think wired is still the way to go for gaming (keyboard, mouse, headphones).

Although I have been disappointed with Creative Fatal1ity's gaming mouse (Fatal1ty 1010), I have to say Creative knows what they're doing when it comes to sound. I also own a SteelSeries 4H gaming headset and both Creative HS-1000 and HS-1200 sound a lot better. Both headphones have their own advantages and weak points, so it all depends what is important to you the most.

Definitely not a 5-star product, but I give this a 3 1/2 stars.

Pros:
* Clear, direct sound.

Cons:
* Headset cannot adjust/turn inward or outward
* Not too comfortable (also because of first con). The cups are very small. I have small ears, yet it feels quite tight even after adjusting.
* Receiver has two wires (kind of defeats the purpose of being all wireless) coming out of it (USB and Charging line)
* Cannot wear the headset around the house. (However, it works fine in the same room).
* Slightly inconvenient having to restart certain applications (or games) if the headphones aren't connected before (no sound). [But I'm sure this is a common problem with any USB audio devices]


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Decent headphones for communication, fair for music
These Creative HS-1200 Wireless Headphones can be nice but they are problematic if you have a complicated set up like I do. With a simple setup, just speakers and these, you should have no issues.
The installation went with no real issues. They have a lot of utility software to install so it takes a bit to get it all done. Plug them in and charge them up and away you go. The software lets you play with the audio for different effects. Theatre, studio, amphitheatre and the like. Basically different levels of delay and echo. Fun but for me unneeded. I want the headset to be accurate and sound good. These are fair. I'd level them at decent lower mid-range in sound quality. You won't be blown away by incredible quality but you won't yank em off either. They're OK.
My problems came from having a lot of devices, wired and wireless hooked to my computer. It took a bit to actually get music to play through them. Usually I'd get Windows sounds but not music. Often it was iTunes trying to take control and the speakers setup in it was what needed to be adjusted. When corrected they worked pretty well. I would have liked the Creative utility to take full control, but you're dealing with an Apple product on a Windows PC so it's not meant to be. I don't think I can really blame Creative, but it's not like iTunes isn't likely to be on your PC either. It should have been tested and made to work better.
Overall they performed fairly well and did what they were supposed to do. So I gave it 3 stars. If they performed perfectly, I'd have given 4 striking one for the sound quality in music.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great for gaming
Purchaed this item to work with WOW gaming - has worked great and has been problem free.

Thank you

AED

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