Pretty well reviewed budget 7.1 headset from a well respected brand name.
Same price on Amazon but current OoS.
Perfect for extended gaming sessions, the Corsair Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset features 7.1 surround sound, a noise cancelling microphone and super-comfortable padded ear pads that make it a joy to use whenever you're online and battling with friends and foes alike.
Surrounded by sound
Helping you to get truly immersed in your favourite games, the HS40 provides a 7.1 channel surround sound experience which takes your gaming to a whole new level. Closed back, circum-aural ear cups help to block out any external noise and allow you to concentrate on what's happening in game.
Pick up on the sound of footsteps behind you and react instantly – thanks to the fantastic sound provided by the HS40, you'll never be caught unawares again.
Team talk
The boom microphone is perfectly positioned so it never misses a word you say. Thanks to noise cancelling technology, it doesn't matter what's happening in the background, you online comrades will be able to hear every order issued and warning shouted.
Comfort and style
Supremely comfortable and stylish, the HS40 feels as great as it looks. Padded earpads and a comfortable headband mean that you can happily wear the headset for even the longest of game sessions.
Connecting to your PC via USB, it's simple to setup and use – no more fiddling for the audio sockets at the back of your PC, simple plug in and you're good to go.
Give yourself a competitive edge online and keep in crystal clear contact with your team with the Corsair Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset.
14 comments
ecosse87
19 Jun 17#14
I had the non USB version and mic was very poor - far too quiet and boosting with gain made it full of noise.
reckoning
15 Dec 16#13
Worth knowing there's a 2 year warranty though, and compared to A50's at £250 (sometimes £150 ish reduced) it's quite a saving for what most think is good sound. Even my Skullcandy Plyr1's are £150, and I love them but would be tempted on these soon.
Rid1
14 Dec 16#12
I generally treat everything with great care, rarely have things break/fail on me. This product was one of em.
Rid1
14 Dec 16#11
Would not recdomend this Headset, shortly after the the warranty expired Mic failed on me. Then a couple of months later so did the actual headphones.
The price of this isn't really great either considering I bought this 2 years ago for £35...
Save up for some Hyper X Cloud IIs they go for around £50 on sale.
Robot714
14 Dec 16#10
You can get headphones with 8 or even 12 speakers/drivers.
Turret
14 Dec 16#9
"7.1 channel surround sound experience"
Is there actually such a thing as 7.1 surround sound headphones? Or do they just have two speakers that simulate surround sound? If so, are they any better than using virtual surround sound software such as Razer Surround?
louloul
14 Dec 16#7
TY OP
sion22
14 Dec 16#6
yeah got one, mic broke pretty quickly
PixelDonkey
14 Dec 161#5
Dont buy these, I took mine back to maplin due to a mic problem, quite a few other people have had the same issue. https://youtu.be/Mi9RXGhaS20
I bought these for £35 in 2014
steve_bezerker
14 Dec 16#4
I had this headset for about 18 months before I upgraded to my A50's and it was without a doubt the best headset I ever had.The sound quality was incredible and the headset itself is really sturdy. The microphone is excellent quality as well - Some of my friends have even said they prefer my old mic. The only issue I had with this headset is that the constant use of it (6 hours a day at some times) does cause the leather from around the earphones to peel, but I wouldn't expect anything less from so much usage.
Heat.
Anthonyw98
14 Dec 161#2
horrible headset, breaks after a year
Spark to Anthonyw98
14 Dec 16#3
So do most lower priced headsets if you don't treat them right. Even a lot of Turtle Beach and Razer headsets can be quite easily broken.
reckoning to Anthonyw98
14 Dec 161#8
Exactly a year.
Spark
14 Dec 16#1
Amazon link if you prefer to order from there and wait.
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Opening post
Same price on Amazon but current OoS.
Perfect for extended gaming sessions, the Corsair Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset features 7.1 surround sound, a noise cancelling microphone and super-comfortable padded ear pads that make it a joy to use whenever you're online and battling with friends and foes alike.
Surrounded by sound
Helping you to get truly immersed in your favourite games, the HS40 provides a 7.1 channel surround sound experience which takes your gaming to a whole new level. Closed back, circum-aural ear cups help to block out any external noise and allow you to concentrate on what's happening in game.
Pick up on the sound of footsteps behind you and react instantly – thanks to the fantastic sound provided by the HS40, you'll never be caught unawares again.
Team talk
The boom microphone is perfectly positioned so it never misses a word you say. Thanks to noise cancelling technology, it doesn't matter what's happening in the background, you online comrades will be able to hear every order issued and warning shouted.
Comfort and style
Supremely comfortable and stylish, the HS40 feels as great as it looks. Padded earpads and a comfortable headband mean that you can happily wear the headset for even the longest of game sessions.
Connecting to your PC via USB, it's simple to setup and use – no more fiddling for the audio sockets at the back of your PC, simple plug in and you're good to go.
Give yourself a competitive edge online and keep in crystal clear contact with your team with the Corsair Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset.
14 comments
The price of this isn't really great either considering I bought this 2 years ago for £35...
Save up for some Hyper X Cloud IIs they go for around £50 on sale.
Is there actually such a thing as 7.1 surround sound headphones? Or do they just have two speakers that simulate surround sound? If so, are they any better than using virtual surround sound software such as Razer Surround?
I bought these for £35 in 2014
Heat.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Raptor-Comfortable-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00F96KMT4