SteelSeries 9H

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Build Quality, Audio Quality (Very Good Mids/Highs), 7.1 Virtual Dolby Surround USB Sound Card (For Some), Very Comfortable, NoiseCancelling UniDirectional Retractable Microphone, Engine 3 Control Software, Single 3.5mm & Dual 3.5mm Cables, Extension Cabl...
Excellent build quality, Customizable, Clear balanced audio, Exceptional noise isolation;

Cons:

Price (For Some), Bass Levels, Volume Levels (When Using The USB Soundcard)
Clamps tightly on the ear;

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Last revision on October 23, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Build Quality, Audio Quality (Very Good Mids/Highs), 7.1 Virtual Dolby Surround USB Sound Card (For Some), Very Comfortable, NoiseCancelling UniDirectional Retractable Microphone, Engine 3 Control Software, Single 3.5mm & Dual 3.5mm Cables, Extension Cabl
Excellent build quality, Customizable, Clear balanced audio, Exceptional noise isolation;

Reviewers Didn't Like

Price (For Some), Bass Levels, Volume Levels (When Using The USB Soundcard)
Clamps tightly on the ear;

Expert reviews and ratings

There's is no doubt that the SteelSeries 9H is one of the best headsets tested by me in recent months, it sounds great and it's extremely comfortable. The issue is likely to be the price and the fact that one of the accessories needs to be left in the...

By pcGameware UK on September 30, 2014

The 9H headset from SteelSeries is clearly designed to rank in the premium gaming headset tier of PC peripherals, where a combination of long term comfort, audio quality, and overall design are key. SteelSeries, a well-known brand in the world of gaming...

By gamecrate.com on June 20, 2014

Price and ValueThe SteelSeries 9H comes with a rather steep price-tag for a gaming headset, being available for $159.99, £135.82, 159.99€ on the official SteelSeries store. These cans don't match equally priced audiophile grade headphones in terms of...

By reviewstudio.net on February 14, 2014

After using the SteelSeries 9H gaming headset for just under a week, I have put it through its paces, played numerous types of audio ranging from gaming, to music, to listening to ABBA (don't say a word!), but now it's time for me to give my final...

By Play3r on January 31, 2014

The 9H Gaming Headset is amongst the very few virtual surround headsets ever designed and manufactured by SteelSeries so that alone was enough reason for us to have high expectations from it. Unfortunately once again at the center of the device we find a...

By NikkTech on July 03, 2014

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By HardwareHeaven on May 05, 2014

Hello readers, I welcome you to our Steelseries 9H gaming headset review!The 9H is from Steelseries' tournament-grade headset series, which is designed for competitive gaming and maximum sound enclosure. Or at least that is what Steelseries has to say...

By funkykit.com on April 30, 2014

The Steel Series 9H Gaming Headset is geared towards the hardcore gamer on all platforms. Coming packed with various adapters to accommodate any platform you play on, the headset leaves no room for missing out on a great experience. This flexibility...

By booredatwork.com on March 05, 2014

We now share our experience with the SteelSeries 9H and first off, its a real charming piece of equipment. Examining the physical design, the 9H is a magnificent piece of showmanship. The metal headband and metal hinges lend to what feels to be a fairly...

By Legit Reviews on February 12, 2014

SteelSeries has been busy introducing a few different products including a full rework of their H series of headsets, the new Siberia Elite, and even a new mouse. To start off our coverage I wanted to check out the new H series headsets, but with the...

By LanOC Reviews on December 09, 2013

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