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Steelseries Spectrum 5xB Headset Review

Posted by John Tanguay (Johnaget), 232 days ago

When you think SteelSeries the first thing that comes to mind usually is professional-grade PC gaming gear but SteelSeries is starting to branch out to answer the demand for professional-grade Xbox 360 gear.

With more and more XBOX 360 LAN events and tournaments popping up all over serious console gamers are looking for serious gear.  The SteelSeries Spectrum 5xB is a professional grade wired gaming headset for the serious Xbox 360 gamer. 

Steelseries Spectrum 5xB headset

SteelSeries Spectrum 5xB Features:

  • Comfortable XL-sized, hear-through cloth ear cushions while 40mm SunDancer (SCS) units Steelseries 5xB Xbox 360 controller adapter deliver clear gaming optimized soundscape
  • SteelSeries Spectrum AudioMixer connects to and links the headsets to the console with easy access to independent volume controls for the microphone and in-game audio
  • SteelSeries LiveMix, for optimal Xbox LIVE chat and in-game audio
  • 3.5mm mini jacks and RCA connectors for Xbox 360 and PC with retractable unidirectional microphone system

 

SteelSeries Spectrum 5xB Packaging/Contents:

The 5xb headset comes in a well-branded package that has a clear front so you can see the headset and spectrum audio mixer. It clearly displays that it is for Xbox 360 at the top of the package and displays all of its specs on the back of the package. Inside the package you will find the following.

  • Steel Series 5xb Headset
  • Spectrum Audio Mixer
  • RCA Cable Adapters
  • Steel Series Documentation & Manual
  • A Steel Series Sticker

Steel Series Spectrum 5xB Specs:

  • Headphones Freq. response: 16 – 28.000 Hz
  • Impedance: 40 Ohm
  • SPL@1kHz, 1Vrms: 110 dB
  • Cable: 1 m / 3.28 ft.
  • Jack: 3.5 mm
  • Microphone Freq. response: 75 – 16.000 Hz
  • Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
  • Sensitivity: -38 dB
  • Impedance: 2K Ohm
  • AudioMixer cable: 3,7 m / 12 ft.
 Our Rating for Steelseries Spectrum 5xB Headset Review
9.0
Style (look/feel)
The 5xB has clean body lines and nice color.
9.0
Functionality (what it does/doesn't do)
The headset performs perfectly. Wireless is the next step however to make the series more versatile.
8.5
Value (worth the cost vs. competition)
Considering what a good set of PC headphones go for these perform right where they should, however the lack of 5.1 playback brings the value down.
0.0
Customer Support
9.0
Usability (comfort, usefulness)
No instruction needed. It’s just that simple.
9.0
Overall
This is a great headset and I would recommend it to anyone.

Rating: 5.0, votes: 3
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