The metal construction of these headphones makes them feel premium compared to other headsets in this price range. The sound quality of the audio drivers are pretty bad out of the box however; but this is an easy fix with an equalizer and in hindsight, even expensive headsets require the use of an equalizer to get it to suit the user's needs anyway. Tested my computer's software surround sound with the headset and it sounded good. The mic quality is good, and it's about on par with a cell phone call. I also like the option to just remove it entirely if you don't plan on talking with it. The slimness of the headpiece is also a plus; other headsets have really thick hardware that makes it look like you're wearing a helmet (I'm looking at you HyperX), but the metal band construction has a very tight fit to the head so it's not going to slip off your head accidentally.
One major con is the head piece will not rotate 90 degrees to lay flat against your chest if you wear it around your neck. The cord is a bit short, so I'm not sure what they're smoking when they say this is also compatible with your PS4/XBOX/etc. Who is gonna sit <4 feet away from their 50+ inch TV lol. Also the look and finish of the overall headset is non-obtrusive and doesn't demand your attention, which is a plus for those who are not in the RGB crowd of gamers. Another con is the mic mute button, which is located behind your left ear, and there is no way to tell if your mic is muted save by pushing the button and hoping it's on/off. The tactile feel to tell if it's depressed or not on the spring is so light that I have a hard time telling if the button is in the on/off position.
Other than that, this headset is worth every penny. It works out of the box, there's no instructions to it, and it works well.
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COMFORT
LISTEN. PLAY. CHAT LONGER.
The HS50’s adjustable memory foam ear cups feel just as cozy now as they will after hours of wear, keeping you immersed longer than ever.
SOUND QUALITY
SOUND ON. WORLD OFF.
Custom-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers immerse you in epic sound quality, making every moment goosebumps-worthy.
On-Ear Control: Easily accessible on-ear volume and mute controls for adjustments on the fly.
REMOVABLE MIC
CRAFTED TO ADAPT
Crystal-clear, noise-cancelling, unidirectional mic — but only when you need it. Whether you want to wear it now or snap it on later, the HS50 has you covered.
LEGENDARY BUILD QUALITY
BUILT FOR BATTLE.
Legendary CORSAIR build quality features rugged yet light metal structural components to ensure long-term durability.
MULTI-PLATFORM PLAY.
 HS50 Green |  HS50 Blue |  HS50 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
WarrantyTwo years | WarrantyTwo years | WarrantyTwo years |
Frequency ResponsePlush memory foam and adjustable earcups provide exceptional 20Hz - 20 kHz | Frequency ResponsePlush memory foam and adjustable earcups provide exceptional 20Hz - 20 kHz | Frequency ResponsePlush memory foam and adjustable earcups provide exceptional 20Hz - 20 kHz |
Impedance32k Ohms @ 1 kHz | Impedance32k Ohms @ 1 kHz | Impedance32k Ohms @ 1 kHz |
Drivers50mm | Drivers50mm | Drivers50mm |
Connector3.5mm analog | Connector3.5mm analog | Connector3.5mm analog |
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| connectivity tech | Wired | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wired | Wireless | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over the ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | — | On Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | usb | USB Type C, 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | usb,wireless |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | — | — |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | usb |
| cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Detachable | Tangle Free | Without Cable, Retractable, Detachable | Retractable |
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There is a narrow hinge between the metal core of the band and the earpiece that can easily brake.
I was really excited about these headphones because they have a metal core in the headband, so they are more durable than other headsets. I am usually on my computer for 12 Hours a day, so my equipment can take a beating (not because I am careless, but because although I am careful with my equipment, it just gets used a lot).Overall the sturdiness and quality is good; however there is a design weak-spot at the narrow point where the thick metal-core inside the headband attaches to the ear-pieces. On my headset the earpiece broke off, at this small narrow joint.To be fair they lasted 6 months of daily use between 8-10 hours of work and another few more hours of gaming every day.They are much better quality in durability than any other headset I have bought, so I am ordering the same head-set to replace my broken set, but I wish the design engineer would have made the thick metal-core connect directly into the earpiece (without joining them together with the narrow rotation joint where they broke). I hope they will fix this design flaw in their next production release of this headset.I specifically bought this set for durability, and was disappointed that the most durable set I have ever bought still has a weak-spot that can break so easily :-(As for the sound, it is really great! It has a subtle amount of noise cancellation better than almost any headset in this price range (about $50), but not as good sound as my previous Audio Technica set (that was a $300 headset, but much less durable). The sound is awesome, and the overall quality is better than anything else I have found for this price!Unfortunately, I'm have to give it 3.5 stars because of the "weak-spot" at the ear-piece joint (but I would have given them 5 stars for the quality at this price, if it didn't have that weak joint).
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david salazar
Excelente producto/cable deja que desear
Reviewed in Mexico on May 13, 2019Style: V1Color: PS4 BlueVerified Purchase
Ríos
Excelentes calidad/precio
Reviewed in Mexico on December 16, 2018Style: V1Color: CarbonVerified Purchase
calebland
Best headset about for this price!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2019Style: V1Color: CarbonVerified Purchase
Douglas Lawson
Not bad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019Style: V1Color: PS4 BlueVerified Purchase
Gagandeep Singh
Really good for price!
Reviewed in India on October 28, 2018Style: V1Color: CarbonVerified Purchase
