Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Headphones
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Product: ZM-RS6F USB surround sound headphones
Provided By: ZalmanUSA
Price: $49.95 @ MemoryExpress
Introduction:
What we have here is a set of headphones from Zalman, featuring surround sound 6 speaker headphones. This review will give you the low-down on what you can expect from them.
What’s in the package:
Features
- In-Line 5.1 Channel USB Soundcard
- SB Based 6-Speaker Surround Sound Headphones
- Ideal for Surround Sound with Notebooks for DVD Movies and Games
- Real Surround Field Comparable to a Complete Multi-Channel Speaker System
- Programmable Spatial Processing, Graphic EQ and More
Basically in simple words what it has is 3 things, the pair of headphones (obviously), a cd with some cool software for the headphones, and a paper manual. It doesn’t have an actual soundcard that you can put inside your computer. The “soundcard” that it refers to is the control box on the cord with a USB port at the end of the cord.
First Impression:
The design of this headset made it look very sturdy, but a bit larger than standard ones. This made the headphones feel heavier on the head than most, putting a slightly larger load on the neck muscles. Also the folding design made them less likely to break while folded. However, when they were unfolded I found it somewhat awkward to carry around.
What It Takes For What It Gives:
Specifications:
<Headphones>
- Unit Type : Electro Dynamic Round Type Micro Speaker
- Frequency Response : 50Hz ~ 20kHz
- Sound Pressure Level : 89dB ± 3dB at 1kHz
- Impedance : 16 Ohm at 1kHz / 32 Ohm at 1kHz (center speaker unit)
- Weight : 13.64oz (386.6g) *Headphones only(excluding the cable)
- Cord: 7.9ft (240cm)
<Soundcard>
- Input: 1 USB Connection Port(USB 1.1 / 2.0 Compatible)
- Chipset: C-Media CM6206 5.1 Sound
- Sampling Rate: 16bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz Compatible
- Size(W*H*D): 34*18*91mm
- Power Consumption: Minimum 3.3V, 150mA(Standard 5V, 500mA)
- Output: 0.3W per channel
What It Needs For Life:
System Requirements
<Software>
- OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
<Hardware>
- Notebook: Pentium III 700MHz or greater (1GHz or greater recommended)
- Desktop: Pentium III 800MHz or greater (1GHz or greater recommended), Celeron 1.3GHz or greater
- Memory: 256MB or greater
- USB Port: USB 1.1 / 2.0 compatible