Electronic Entertainment Expo—the annual extravaganza in which video game companies gather at the LA Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest in the gaming world—is just days away. Getting a jump on the hype train, SteelSeries decided to step up to the plate and introduce to the world their H-Series gaming headset. The H-series will feature three different models, ranging from high-end for consumers who have cash to burn, to a model for those on a tight gaming budget.
Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO said,
The H-Series Headset line was introduced to the competitive gaming world in early 2005 with first-to-market features like the retractable microphone system and a custome engineered soundscape that was so good that the world tagged them as the cheating headsets. Twelve years ago we believed that eSports would see incredible growth and we designed entire product lines for this emerging market. Today, we introduce this next generation of competitive players to our new H-Series and believe that the audio experience, combined with the comfort and feature, will set a new standard for today’s competitive gaming headsets
I own a pair of the SteelSeries FLUX headphones, and they are probably one of the best headsets that I ever used. The sound quality is amazing no matter what device I plug it into, noise cancellation works like a charm, and I love how portable they are as well as their very simple design.
That said, I am extremely excited to check the new H-Series at E3 on June, 11 2013. The 5Hv3 and 3Hv2 headsets will be available this summer and the 9H will be coming out this fall.
Here are the three models in the H-Series:
The SteelSeries 9H Headset with Dolby Technology
- Dobly Headphone – allows up to 7.1 channels of realistic multi-channel surround sound
- Dolby Prologic IIx – provides the smoothest surround sound experience allowing for multiple listening modes and a more realistic sound
- Building on the historic SteelSeries audio tradition, a custom-engineered soundscape features a wide dynamic range, which makes it possible for 9H to deliver a balanced and linear tournament-grade advantage
- Its premium, next-generation SteelSeries audio drivers with advanced materials like a high-grade mylar film over the speaker allows the sound in the game to be heard with a level of clarity and very low distortion
- SteelSeries’ innovative swappable cable system with in-line audio controls for use with PC, Mac®, tablets and phones
- New sound isolating double enclosure earcup technology with comfortable extra-padded, leather ear cushions
- Crystal clear communication via large, high-end microphone that retracts into the headset when not in use.
- Fully supported by the SteelSeries Engine with advanced digital features like unlimited game specific audio profiles, 10-band equalizer settings, mic noise cancellation and auto mic gain.
Retail Price: $159.99
SteelSeries 5Hv3 Headset
- Crystal clear communication via large, high-end microphone that retracts into the headset when not in use
- New sound isolating double enclosure earcup technology with comfortable extra-padded, leather ear cushions
- The double-braided nylon cable and in-line audio controls now with SteelSeries’ innovative swappable cable system for use with PC, Mac®, tablets and phones
Retail Price: $79.99
SteelSeries 3Hv2 Headset
Created for gamers who are looking to experience SteelSeries audio for the first time or without having to make a large investment, the 3Hv2 encompasses the four components that set SteelSeries audio above the rest: performance, convenience, durability and comfort. The new 3Hv2 headset comes in a compact, foldable design making it ideal for storage or travel and an included adapter which allows for use with PC, Mac®, tablets and phones.
Retail Price: $39.99
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