3 years ago

In this video, I unbox a new Alienware AW510H 7.1 Gaming Headset to see what it's all about.

In use:
So far, I've just used the headset with the splitter cable adapter from standard PC mic/headphone twin sockets. What I found was:
- the volume definitely needs adjusting or rebalancing since the are much louder than the previous set (Turtle Beach Earforce X12)
- in this basic setup, the microphone input is not heard in the headphones, so it's a bit like talking with ear-defenders on - hopefully the full USB/Alienware Command Center experience will help with this
- the earcups are very comfortable - it doesn't matter if you wear glasses, or game for days on end, the memory foam padding is very good at fitting around things
- the cable position in the left earcup is a bit low, so there is 'feedback' from the braided cables - by that I mean you can hear the noise of the cable rubbing against clothing around your shoulders. It is mostly solved by sending the cable backwards over your should, rather than forwards, but this does mean the controls are now behind you!
- Deals are always cropping up on Dell's website, so do check before you buy - for example, as I type this, the price had dropped 15% from a few days ago. In my experience, if you manage to get a discount code on top of a sale, going direct can beat most third-party retailer prices.
- the microphone is omnidirectional, but doesn't suffer from background noise if extended - it also is very clear, and free from flutter or spiking due to air movement from 'P', 'B', 'F', and so on. It is also usable when stowed back in the left earcup, so doesn't need extending in all cases.

Summary:
I'm very happy with this headset. I have no objective scoring system for audio, or any comparisons to other types apart from the ones I have here. However, subjectively, they are the most comfortable that I have used. The exclude a lot of higher/mid frequency external noise due to the airtight fit (which definitely makes your ears feel fully enclosed). And yet, the actual grip pressure from the headband is not excessive - they won't give you 'pinch-ache' after an hour or so of use.

Value:
Better-than-average feel and sound quality, good for the price, great if you can snag a deal or voucher.

Chapters:
00:00 - Channel intro, and what are we looking at today?
00:51 - The box...
04:08 - Peek-a-boo! I see you...
04:24 - The box is reluctant to open
04:38 - First real look at the headset, starting with the cables
07:06 - Getting the headset out of the packaging
07:55 - First look around
10:33 - Styled to match Alienware PCs
11:04 - What's in the doc box?
12:06 - Specifications and discussion
15:05 - The bees!
15:53 - Thanks for watching, and channel outro

Links:
Alienware AW510H Headset:
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/new-alienware-71-gaming-headset-aw510h/apd/545-bbcg/audio
Alienware Aurora Gaming PC range:
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/desktops-and-all-in-ones/sr/desktops/alienware-desktops

Disclaimer:
I'm just a customer, spending my own money. I paid for this headset online on the Dell website, and am not affiliated with the company in any way.

The only other Dell PC I have is an Inspiron 9400 / E1705, bought direct at the end of 2006 and first turned on as the calendar ticked over into 2007.

It's still in use today...

Loading comments...