Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This headset is (nearly) everything I'd hoped it would be. I'm a longtime Logitech fan but I've tried out many other brands of headsets the last couple of years as well. I've had 2 pairs of G35s (Both broke at the ear joint in the same place) and one pair of G930s. Personally, I prefer the wired Logitech headset to the wireless ones, as the G35s I thought were generally built a tad more sturdy than the G930s. [Comfort] The G933 feels remarkably tight and solid for how light it is; doesn't feel too flimsy like a pair of G930s or G4/230s. It's hard to describe how it feels when they grip your ears, I've never had another headset like this one - there's almost a horizontal pressure coming from the muffs allowing them to evenly clamp to your head. It's a strange sensation but it works and I like it. There is an incredible amount of swivel in the ears if that's what you're into, like G930s plus maybe 10% wider range. Not a critical feature, but you know, some people gotta have that swivel - Logitech's got you covered. These are not leather(y) like G930s or G35s, at least, not in the same sense. I'm not actually sure what material this is. I also own a pair of Astro A40s and a pair of Sennheiser Game Ones, and even though those headsets are comfortable to wear, I'm not a huge fan of that fabric material they use - I've always thought a leathery feel to the muffs was a little nicer to wear for gaming and working but sometimes when it's hot the leather can make my ears a little sweaty too (I'm in AZ so it's hot often) - it's a trade-off. I don't know what Logitech did but they were able to perfectly blend the two - the muffs have the rigidity and sound sealing quality and feel of leather, but with the softness and give of fabric. It's truly the perfect middle ground and I have very much enjoyed them over the past 2 days that I've been heavily using them. [Sound] Sound is a big one for me - it keeps me moving from headset to headset trying to find that best all-in-one game/work/music/movie headset for every scenario. Truth be told, this it the best one yet. On top of the A40s, GameOnes, G35, and G930s, I've also owned a pair of Razer Kraken (1st gen) and Steelseries Siberia v2 headphones - so I feel it's safe to say that even though I'm a logitech fan, I've at least played the field and used a variety of products. That being said, This one far surpasses any of the headsets currently listed above. Sennheisers are world renowned for their audio quality and comfort, something I love about them - however, very few of their products offer 5.1 or 7.1 surround options which makes them not ideal for gaming. Don't get me wrong, they are the best sounding and most comfortable headset that I own, but recommending them as a gaming solution feels a bit weak for their lack of surround capabilities. I've tried a few different software solutions but have yet to find one that really makes this an acceptable solution for competitive gaming. I play a decent bit of ranked CS:GO and having directional audio clarity is critical. The Logitech G933 has by far, the best directional audio I've ever heard. It's tight, it's clean and focused, and it's highly customizable. The most surprising part for me was the addition of dts Headphone X software support in the Logitech Gaming Software as an alternative to Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is still present and superior in many use scenarios, but the ability to switch to dts Headphone X at will and play around with it is really cool. Imagine the opposite of tight focused audio, to the extent where the audio almost feels external to the headset like you can feel the direction of the audio. It's really something you have to experience for yourself, it's almost impossible to describe. I have found for games like CS:GO, I stick with Dolby Digital, as that tight audio has a good directional sense, as well as good tight sounding audio, but the dts headphone x settings are good enough that I would say the user could probably leave this one up to preference whether you want to use it or not. I've watched some Netflix, streamed music via Google Play, played some CS:GO, Arma 3, Rocket League, and Dragon Age Inquisition over the last 2 days to really see how this headset would perform over extended periods of time in a number of different cases. Headset sounds great when watching video, sounds really good for music, and handled each of the different games brilliantly. - Video: Whether it's action or dialogue heavy, the dynamic range of this headset and it's 7.1 channel audio make it a great choice - Music: At first, these might sound a tad more bass heavy depending on the music you are listen to, but the audio is really really tight, so the bass doesn't detract from the audio like it would with another headset (This is one complaint I had with the Kraken). There's so much customization in the control panel though that you can really make this sound however you want. - Games: The 4 games I listed above encompass a few different popular genres, each with different needs. In a game like CSGO - you want responsive, sharp, and crisp directional audio so that in a split second you can head if an enemy is walking behind you or if they're reloading just around the corner. In ARMA, you need something that can handle audio on a massive scale. You are out in the wilderness, hear a shot ring out over a distant valley, and need to quickly identify the direction, the type of weapon that made the shot, and how many shots. You need clarity and the ability to pick up fine details - this headset does that perfectly. In a game like Dragon Age, you want something that sounds great with lots of dialogue that handles a dynamic range of sounds, not really any explosions or gunshots - this game has more cinematic qualities. For the same reasons above with movies, this headset performs great with dialogue heavy games It's also nice that Logitech has given you the choice to do wireless or plug right into a sound-card with analog. I have an HT Omega eClaro sound card in my PC so I always like it when a headset plays nice with my audio card. (I'm looking at you, Razer Kraken) [Mic] This is often an overlooked aspect of gaming headsets which is really a shame because I can't tell you how many games of CS:GO are killed because of teammates with crappy microphones. Logitech and Sennheiser typically stand head and shoulders above most in this area. Most online games that I play require teamwork and communication and this headset will handle all of your voip needs without breaking a sweat. Just to put this headset through a variety of tests, I played with people using Skype, Mumble, Teamspeak, Ventrilo, CS:GO in-game, and ARMA3 in-game and the mic worked fantastic. For individuals who mostly play single player games or aren't much into gaming, the mic might not be as important to you, but as someone who has found many headsets at this price-point lacking in this area, it's great to see a headset that really nails it. [Verdict] At this point, I'm confident enough to make the claim that this is the best gaming headset I've ever used. There are better mics out there, there is better audio in other studio grade headphones, there are others that might be more comfortable, but there is no single headset I've found that crushes every category as great as this headset. They are comfortable, highly customizable, sound incredible in a variety of usage scenarios, have a great mic, and they aren't flimsy. The control buttons on the back are easy to use and easily accessible (though I did like the volume location on the G35 and G930 better) and the color customization settings are a nice feature too (orange goes great with my black/orange keyboard,PC,chair color scheme). As an all-in-one solution, the G933 can't be beat I highly recommend this headset! Two thumbs way way up! 5-stars And before anyone asks, yes I do actually own the headset - the 11/26/2015 release is only for certain online vendors. I picked this one up on Friday at a physical retailer. There is a pic attached as proof.