SteelSeries introduces the 7H headset & 6Gv2 keyboard

Written By Tom "Hucky" Fairbairn
05 March, 2010 11:59 PM



SteelSeries 7H Headset

SteelSeries, the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, recently introduced the new high-end SteelSeries 7H headset. Designed and built for competitive gamers, the SteelSeries 7H presents a superior soundscape in an exclusive design that travels well and offers two ear-cup choices, hear-through cloth and noise dampening leather.

 

The SteelSeries 7H headset features 50mm drivers in the ear-cups which fully cover the ear and delivers a clean soundscape of high, low and mid tones from background, mood setting sounds in MMO games to 3D positional alerts in FPS games. The closed-type headset features superior passive noise reduction, specifically developed in cooperation with competitive gamers for use at loud tournaments and LAN-events. The SteelSeries 7H additionally comes with two interchangeable ear-cushions that offer the option of leather cushions with noise dampening foam or hear-through cloth covered foam.

 

"We're introducing the SteelSeries 7H as our high-end headset for gamers who want choices in the type of comfort and sound they need to experience," said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. "The 7H features were developed based on direct feedback from our sponsored Counter-Strike and QuakeLive players, who need to hear their teammates while practicing at home and need to eliminate external noise while competing at loud tournament venues."

 

The new SteelSeries 7H all black stealth design features subdued chrome elements around each ear-cup and at the base of either side of the headband. Easily dismantled into four pieces, at the headband, the right and left ear-cup, and at the cord, the SteelSeries 7H is ideal for tournament players who travel often. Its left ear-cup features a retractable, uni-directional microphone that can be hidden when not in use. The durable braided cord is detachable, offering both safety and travel convenience and features a built-in volume and microphone control. An additional 2m extension cord is included for extra convenience.

 

The SteelSeries 7H headset retails for EUR 99.99 and will be available in Q2 2010.

 

A USB version of the SteelSeries 7H headset is also available, offering optimized sound profiles for first person shooter (FPS), massively multiplayer online (MMO), and real-time strategy (RTS) players as well as customizable environmental settings. The USB version provides 7.1 virtual surround and ensures gamers the exact same sound and settings no matter where they are in the world or at what computer they are playing. The SteelSeries 7H USB will also be available in Q2 2010, with an MSRP of EUR 129.99.


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Comments
Tom[wh] commented on 06 March, 2010 12:00 AM
I HATE the look of their keyboards... They're just like... Black microsoft plain ones lol.

Only steelseries product I will continue to buy are their QcK's
SubNoize commented on 06 March, 2010 12:00 AM
looks interesting :)

7H's look really nice.
Hucky commented on 06 March, 2010 12:01 AM
High res images available after the jump.

7H headset: Pictures - SteelSeries

6Gv2 keyboard: Pictures - SteelSeries

If anyone has any questions about either of these feel free to ask. I've been doing a bit of research on the 7H in particular; need a new headset because the Siberia v2s don't fit my fat head :
elemental commented on 06 March, 2010 12:03 AM
More info in the hardware forum
http://www.gotgames.com.au/forums/hardware-133/steelseries-introduces-7h-headset-74563/
http://www.gotgames.com.au/forums/hardware-133/steelseries-introduces-new-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-6gv2-74564/
revef commented on 06 March, 2010 12:04 AM
Anyone with half an ounce on knowledge would know that you never buy gaming headphones because they are overhyped, overpriced, poor quality pieces of shit. Secondly you can use any $5 keyboard stop falling for smart marketing and flashy lights.

You should also know that anything Hucky says is biased since SteelSeries and GotGames have a partnership so ofcourse he is going to endorse their products.
jabz commented on 06 March, 2010 12:06 AM
wow 80 euro for that keyboard...

overpriced much?
revef commented on 06 March, 2010 12:07 AM
USB Keyboard Ritmo / A-Power / Targus 7 / 8 / 8 @ http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf

No reason to be spending the better part of $150AUD on a keyboard when you can get one for $5 odd.
SiennaSkies commented on 06 March, 2010 12:09 AM
ffs I just bought a new pair of 5H v2s no less then a week ago -.- would of got the 7Hs if I knew they were coming out
Hucky commented on 06 March, 2010 12:10 AM
I don't believe I've given my opinion on either of the products at any stage - I've merely posted up the press releases that I was sent by SteelSeries' media department. Nobody from this community can provide an objective opinion on these products as they were only released days ago. It's merely my obligation to keep the community informed of SteelSeries news so that our partnership can continue.

Instead of slagging off companies who make eSports events possible in Australia, you should at least be grateful that they exist and provide support for the community. Please feel free to come and have a chat to me at the next SteelSeries sponsored GotGames event and tell me how much you despise their partnership with our website, which enables us to run community events like the Aimstars 2009 series.
BaNDi commented on 06 March, 2010 12:12 AM
STOP KILLING THE ECONOMY R1. WOW
Hucky commented on 06 March, 2010 12:13 AM
Try finding another mechanical keyboard with unlimited multiple key presses and a 50 million keystroke lifespan for less. Not only will you not find one for less, you'll find that such a thing doesn't exist outside of SteelSeries' products.
Zer0// commented on 06 March, 2010 12:14 AM
Most ugliest overpriced, over hyped peice of fucking shit i have ever seen, are we like going back in the 1980's with these keyboards? Like come on how fucking stupid do you have to be!

http://www.steelseries.com/images/23/2427-2989.jpg


made in china bullshit, go shove it up your ass!!! LOL

edit:

1980 keyboard, they look the same to me!
http://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads/2009/01/apple_extended_keyboard.jpg



you got to be kidding, whos going to have a keyboard for that long, by the time you hit 500,000 keystrokes there will be a new steelseries keyboard that has a lifespan of 1 billion.

r0f mate
Ivo commented on 06 March, 2010 12:18 AM
So when was the last time a keyboard broke down on you after a few million key presses?
Hucky commented on 06 March, 2010 12:20 AM
Two months ago :<

I used to have a logitech keyboard that I loved - one of those hell basic Desktop 250 ones. But it died in the arse just before I went overseas. Was funnier because my sister was using it, haha.
Constance_ commented on 06 March, 2010 12:21 AM
so you're essentially paying for longevity only?
I had my dell keyboard since i bought my first pc in 2001 and it still works to this day, i only bought a g15 for the media player buttons.

I support what steelseries do in terms of strengthening the scene, but i DO NOT endorse or support their products, until they come up with something unique - i wont buy any of their products.

see:
Hucky commented on 06 March, 2010 12:24 AM
Yeah that's understandable, my last keyboard worked for about 4 years before it carked it.

I'm not sure if you've used a mechanical keyboard before but I'm using one now and it feels awesome. The response time is noticeably faster too.

I guess the thing that I really like about SS stuff is that it's simple, functional and incredibly durable. You can bash the fuck out of these keyboards and they won't break because they're mechanical. Not sure if anyone saw me doing it at Aimstars last year, but I was bashing the shit out of mine when Hybrid killed me lol

That being said, they're expensive by gaming hardware standards in Australia and they're definitely not for people who want all the latest bells and whistles.
fluke commented on 06 March, 2010 12:25 AM
This. LoL.

Tom there is no need to hit your keyboard when there is a perfectly stable desk 20 cm to the left/right of it. The desk is much more durable.
yourmate commented on 06 March, 2010 12:30 AM
expensive keyboards = pointless

gaming headphones = pointless
thatOneNight commented on 06 March, 2010 12:55 AM
I like you.
Tom commented on 06 March, 2010 01:10 AM
The keyboard is small with the sick anti-rage joeL style build.

The headphones, couldn't care less, these PC350's are fine for me.
SubNoize commented on 06 March, 2010 01:42 AM
my steelseries 7G has a faulty spacebar, its annoying :(

awesome keyboard but i think i just got a dud one.
SASQUATCH commented on 06 March, 2010 02:04 AM
Just a quick question how of you heaping shit on these keyboards have actually used one for an extended period?

I'm guessing not many but I could be wrong.



Pretty much, they are just about indestructible from my experience with them and great keyboards.
steamboaT commented on 06 March, 2010 09:57 AM
Better off buying two G15's if you're worried about it kicking the bucket. I've had my g15 since it first came out and its still in working order, better features and is totally worth the money.
By the way I've used the steelseries 7G and its nothing special. My friend has it and I used it for about a month, disgusted with the overall performance of a $200 keyboard.
bLzay commented on 06 March, 2010 10:19 AM
whats so special about the 6Gv2s? and im sticking to my 5hv2s, unless the 7hs are unbelievably amazing

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