Reviewers Liked
- Quite light and comfy
- Chunky design is robust
- Has its own soundcard
- Plenty of features
Reviewers Didn't Like
- USB interface only
- Not very portable
- Spotty app compatibility
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Play3r
on
76
Obviously the XTD Kaves are a premium purchase, they're supposed to dominate and obliterate all other headphones on the market (rough example from slogans on their website). And in some respects I can really see the places the money has been spent. The...
By pcGameware UK
on
80
Surround sound is a difficult thing to quantify, but one thing (in my mind) is a given; virtual surround sound is nothing compared with true surround sound. Therefore the ROCCAT Kave XTD headset must be one of the best true surround headsets on the...
By TrustedReviews
on
70
The Roccat Kave XTD is a decent gaming headset that delivers comfort and decent sound quality. However a non-modular cable and the lack of that one killer feature means it doesn't quite stand out from the crowd.
By Benchmark Reviews
on
93
Not only does the ROCCAT Kave XTD Stereo Gaming Headset sound phenomenal regardless of the medium, it is extremely comfortable and it has the clean and attractive styling that we have come to expect from ROCCAT. That was the primary goal for ROCCAT when...
By APC Magazine
on
70
Now the only thing keeping me up is the viability of multi-driver headsets. Packed inside each of the Kave's almost comically huge cans are three drivers — two traditional 40mm units and one 30mm vibration unit — each angled at 12 degrees which, so...
By VR-Zone
on
80
Roccat's Kave XTD 5.1 headset offers serious performance, but at a serious size.Roccat has long established itself as a brand gamers go to if they are looking for high-performance accessories for PC gaming. Gamers will often associate the brand with its...
By ThinkComputers
on
100
The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital headset has been one of my favorite things to use and review this year as it is something that is on its own level. From opening it out of its packaging and setting it up and the options you have is truly awesome. The...
By TechRadar
on
80
The Roccat Kave XTD offers excellent performance, plenty of features and a comfy design, but isn't all that portable. These cans are for desktop PC gamers only.
By TechRadar AU
on
80
The Roccat Kave XTD presents quite a deal for PC gamers, saving them much-needed chassis space with its own sound card. That said, the XTD is in no way ideal for portable use, nor is it compatible with any platform but Windows. Wireless headsets, like...
By HardwareHeaven
on
The desktop stand and removable mic are nice design ideas. The overall build quality is good. The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog really shines in gaming and movie use, especially when supplied with content which is designed for 5.1...
By eTeknix
on
A great headset can enhance your desktop gaming experience. Being able to get closer to the sound in your favourite game, or just further away from the sounds around you in your home or office. Then you've got the benefits of a good quality headset for...
By 3dGameMan
on
The Roccat Kave XTD Stereo Gaming Headset comes with 50mm drivers with neodymium magnets and the frequency response is 20~20.000Hz. The omni-directional, detachable mic is great. As well, it looks sharp, is lightweight, robust and...
By proclockers.com
on
The Roccat Kave XTD Stereo, with its matte finish and sculptured cosmetics looks impressive. The headset is lightweight and very solid. The around ear closed soft cup design offer little in the way of isolation from ambient room noise. The volume control...
By Rbmods.com
on
This is a really cool headset, and the sound is better than you can expect from a 50$ headset. The sound was clear and the tone of the bass is just perfect, not too much boom but still enough to be comfortable listening to both games and music.The mic...
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