Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Headphones

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.

Headphone Package - Bottom

Headphone - Top of Package

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.

Package Bundle

Headphones

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