Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Gaming Headset

I almost did not buy these because of the few bad reviews it received and boy am I glad that I took a leap of faith in the brand that is Logitech. Let me list what I was looking for in a gaming headset and explain in more detail if the G35 fulfilled these requirements or not.1. I wanted a headset that was going to enhance the gaming experience to a whole another level.2. I wanted a comfortable headset that I could use for hours and hours.3. I wanted my product to be made of quality material which would increase the chance of years of use.4. I wanted it to be wired so that I can plug and go5. I wanted a mic that was going to allow me to be heard clearly and drown any background noise.Alright lets start with 1. I don't understand some of the negative comments on why this product does not sound great. When I plugged it in and downloaded the most recent software from logitech website for this product it sounded amazing. This headset is made for GAMING ON A PC NOT XBOX OR PS3 (maybe they have an adapter IDK) not really for music although I encountered no problem with listening to music through it. Lets be honest Im sure there are plenty of other headsets that are especially built for music and would blow the waters out of this headset BUT this headset is first and foremost for gaming, if you are looking for a headset for music look elsewhere. Let me note this is a VIRTUAL surround sound( meaning it has only two speakers physically built in the actual headset and that the surround sound is given via logitech software NOT be your sound card on your pc. ALSO...I read that people wanted an equalizer for the headset and logitech has provided that with the latest software update.-I rate the SOUND QUALITY an A2. I also read a lot of negative comments about the comfort of this headset, that it wraps your head like vise grips, and that it is too loose. Some of the people who wrote those comments must have had watermelon/peanut sized heads; maybe they did not see the 2 other pads that logitech gives you which you can switch out to make the headset tighter so it does not slip off your head.These headsets are extremely comfortable...I was worried because all the reviews about this headset says that it is suppose to cover your ears entirely. I was worried because I have pretty big ears and my other headset (turtle beach) that I use for my xbox the padding on it rest on my upper ear and hours of playing make it really uncomfortable BUT with the G35 they completely cover my big ears and feel amazing even after hours of use. Also because they DO completely cover your ears it really drowns out any background noise, so if your girlfriend is yelling at you or your doorbell is ringing it might be difficult to hear with the sound blasting in the headset. But I found that you can still hear if you just reduce the sound the headset so if you r waiting for a pizza delivery you will be able to hear it.With that said, Im 6 feet 4 so I don't have a small head but I don't have a huge head either so right out of the box the padding size felt great. But if you have a smaller head remember they provide you with two other size pads that u can place in. Also unless you r batman your ears will be completely covered.-I rate the COMFORT an A3. I wanted my product to be made of quality material. The g35 is made of what seems to be metal and a hard rubber shell which gives it both flexibility and strength. As I stated before they are comfortable and the metal like material does not reduce the comfort level at all. I traditionally take care of my things really well and I never throw them down in rage. With that said, just because these headset r made of metal and a strong rubber I would not go throwing it around like it was a football. Come on they are headsets...they are meant to be worn not thrown.-I rate the QUALITY an A4. Well, pretty simple I wanted it to be wired and it is (lol) the cord is VERY sturdy made to take abuse and long term. It looks to be a braided cord of some sort which I am seeing more often in gaming products...looks the same as my Razer Naga molten cord but thicker. I did read some comments about the cord being too long. They must have changed the length of it or maybe they did not but it does not seem to be crazy long...I would say just about the right length. As it is wired it is easy to transport and use when on the move...no problems...so far.-I rate the plug and go/ wired an A5. Finally, I wanted a mic that would allow me to be heard clearly and I have had no qualms from my friends about the quality or the clarity of my voice.However, I was getting some "hate" from A friend about the sound of my new mouse buttons being too loud in the background. Now, when I use skype there is an option to play back the noise and my voice of my headset. AT FIRST, I could also hear my mouse clicking in the background, So what I did was go into the settings of my G35 and reduce the microphone noise then I used skype again to play back my voice and the background with the newly adjusted microphone volume; I could NOT hear the mouse clicking AND I could still clearly hear my voice like normal. I trust my friend but I think he is just bitter because I did not get the headset he recommended or maybe he has some crazy hearing ability that I cannot be for certain....What I am certain about is that when I adjusted the volume of the mic it helped reduced the background noise of my mouse clicking.-I rate the mic an B ( for my friend)So I hope this helped you decide whether to get the headset or not. As you can see I still ranked the headset 5 stars even with the complaint from a friend. If you do get it Im sure you wont regret it. Cheers.

The Logitech G35 7.1 surround sound headset really surprised me. I was not excepting the sound quality to almost equal my 5.1 surround sound speakers. I have an ASUS Xonar DX sound card and Logitech G51 155 watt surround sound speaker system. The mid and high range sounds of the G35 were very good almost equal to my speaker system. The bass was not as robust but it was not weak either. Setting up the G35 headset was not a problem with my Win7 64bit operating system. And if you use Ventrilo for communication in gaming, and you want to use the headset with it, just go into Ventrilo setup and choose the G35 headset in place of your speaker system. It is that easy. The headset can be programed so that you can push a button on the headset and select Ventrilo.You might ask, why would you buy the headset when you have a very good speaker system? Well, if and when I find the time to play my PC games, it is usually in the evening. And I like to play them with the speakers turned up about mid way, so that I can clearly hear the sounds all around me. My wife however, says the sound is too loud and so I purchased the G35 headset to accommodate her.I am planning to purchase two more G35 headsets in about two months for my son-in-law and daughter because we play Guild Wars on line together and they do not have surround sound, but they will when they receive the headsets.Update to my September, 2011 review. This edit was written on April 12, 2012. I have been using this headset almost everyday for about seven months and the headset sounds just as wonderful now as when I first purchased them. And the headset is just as comfortable as the first day I used them. Great quality Logitech.By the way, I wear glasses and I was concerned about the comfort of a headset. I was surprised how comfortable they are, even after wearing them for 2 hours of game play. I had both my son-in-law and daughter try my headset because they also wear glasses. While they did not have them on very long, both commented on how comfortable they were. I have found that the headset needs to be ajusted for comfort, I wear my headset on the number 7 adjustment.Update to my September 2011 review. This edit was written on January 8, 2015. The sound of this headset is still as good as the day I purchased it. I read discussion regarding whether this headset can really produce surround sound since it only has one speaker for each ear. Well it does in fact produce surround sound. I play Microsoft Flight Simulator X and I hear the planes according to where they are. If a jet starts up behind me, I hear it start up behind me, as I should. In addition, I play Guild Wars 2 and I can hear every sound around me. I can tell if someone is running behind me, to my left or to my right. If a character is speaking to the left or right of me, I hear them according to where they are. Therefore, if some people are not hearing the sounds around them in a game, it is not the headset, it has to be something else. In more than 4 years of use the only thing that has changed is the ear pads are showing wear. But they are still as comfortable as the first day I used them. I hope this helps someone, in deciding if they should buy this headset or another product. When this headset wears out, I will purchase the same again.Update, October 2018I am still using the G35 head set. The rubber film on the ear pieces has wore off, but the headset is still comfortable. I have read reviews where others are saying they are not comfortable. I have a large head and I wear glasses, I play games using the G35 headset and they are comfortable for hours of play, they just need adjusting to one's head size. I also read reviews that talk about the headset easily breaking apart. I have had the same G35 headset since 2011 and it is now 2018, and they have not broken apart. If and when they break, I will quickly buy another set. I hope this helps others to decide to try this headset.