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The top of the headset is made of plastic material, and the underside of the headband is covered with cloth-covered foam. The ear cups are replaceable, super flexible and you can rotate them through 90 degrees. The headset ships with cloth and microfiber pads. I have to admit that ear pads swapping gave me a hard time. I wish it was easier to take off the pads that are already on the headset. Frankly, the mic input level was a bit too low for me and I was disappointed to find out that there was not a boost toggle. However, if you use a PC, you can go to the microphone properties settings, find the Automatic Gain Control option and have this issue solved. G433 Sound Quality Of course, they work great with consoles, too. You don’t get virtual surround (since it relies on the USB soundcard), but just plug the 4-pole connector into your Xbox One or PS4 controller and you get clear stereo sound and mic input. You can use the mobile cable with consoles if you prefer the in-line mic, but the boom mic sounds better and the PC audio cable has a mute switch and volume dial, which come in handy. The G433 comes with two interchangeable headphone cables that plug into the bottom of the left earpiece. The PC cable is braided and has an in-line volume dial and mute button. It’s a quality cable that feels sturdy with a good volume/mute clip that feels like it will last a while. The mobile cable is smooth plastic and replaces the volume/mute clip with an in-line mic and command button (tap to pause/play, double-tap to skip forward). The in-line mic works well, but it’s frustrating that there’s no volume control as on most mobile headsets. The boom mic for use with the PC cable is detachable, and made of a pliable rubbery material that easily bends where you want it to go. Logitech also built-in a small, slim pop filter like the one on the G533 so the mic doesn’t have to be covered in a big foam ball. Another thing I liked about the G433 was that it spared me the creaking sounds. Most headsets require you to stand still and every body movement causes a frustrating creaking sound.
The Logitech G433 is slightly bass heavy, like many other gaming headsets. Compared to our ideal headphone response curve the sound profile of the Logitech G433 emphasizes both the bass frequencies broadly around 100 Hz, as well as some of the high end frequencies (particularly with that bump around 5-6kHz). These deviations from our ideal curve do firmly place the Logitech G433 inside of its price range, as these sound issues are fairly common at this price point. It’s not a bad sounding headset at all, it just has a few flaws. This means it’s not ideal for professional audio work, but sounds just fine for gaming. I tested it with a few rounds of Halo Infinite and found that it represented the chaos of guns, grenades, and twenty-sixth century fistfights quite nicely. Lows, mids, and highsPlaying games and listening to music with the G433 left me suitably impressed for a headset in this price range. There’s tight competition from the HyperX Cloud II and Corsair Void, but I’m happy to report that the Logitech holds its own. It’s the most versatile of the three, and its sound quality is similar to the Void, but a little less detailed than the Cloud II. Both of those headsets are much cheaper, however, and the G433 doesn’t sound significantly better. Logitech has tried to find the balance between affordability and the integration of all essential features that would make the G433 an all-rounder headset. I do not know many people who have separate headsets for gaming, listening to music, watching movies, and outdoor use. It seems G433 offers all these features under one roof. Not bad at all. Logitech’s software is simple, intuitive, and lean. And of course it has the added benefit of controlling all your Logitech gaming gear. I would like to see the Automatic Gain Control toggle exposed here (more on that in a bit), but otherwise it’s hard to find anything to complain about. Performance The microphone offers active voice canceling feature. Your teammates or the people on the other end of the chat will not hear any environmental noises. The included cables also have a five pole double-grounded system. In other words, the only sound sent out over the microphone will be your voice.
You can have your headset up and running without fiddling with the Logitech Software, but if you want to make the most out of the DTS Headphone:X virtual surround, you have to use the USB adapter and spend some time adjusting the settings to your personal taste. I found it a bit challenging to get the headset recognized on my PC supporting Windows 10, but I am likely to believe the problem was on my end. Anyway, no need to babble about that. If you own any other Logitech-branded gaming peripheral, chances are you already have an idea of how that whole software thing works. The software app works as a hub for all Logitech devices you use. As for the headsets, you can choose between six EQ profiles- FLAT, FPS, MOBA, Drop the Bass, Cinematic Gaming, and Communications, respectively. You also have the option of building your custom profiles.Don’t forget that the headsets are wearable outdoors and Logitech has diligently done its homework. A few raindrops will not damage your headsets. Logitech G433 Microphone The headset also offers virtual surround sound when using the USB DAC, which can be used to enhance the soundstage in games. It will never be able to match the likes of a dedicated home theatre, but it’s certainly worth experimenting with, since it can help games such as Mass Effect: Andromeda to ‘open up’.
The top of the headset is made from a scratchy plastic material, with the underside of the headband layered in a generous helping of cloth-covered foam. The entire top section can be extended to fit any size of head, and the ear cups rotate through 90 degrees for added flexibility. Each side of the headset sports a thin layer of colour-matched cloth, with the Logitech logo neatly etched into each side. It’s here that you’ll notice the slightly cheap-feeling nature of the G433; it simply doesn’t feel all that great in the hand. The ear cups themselves are replaceable, with both cloth and microfiber pads provided in the box. While neither screams luxury, both are conformable to wear for long periods of time without excessive build-up of heat. The sound G433 produces is not too bassy, but it does not break up with the higher notes either. If you are a PC gamer, you will like the DTS Headphone: X support and the 7.1 Surround sound. The ability to hear explosions and gunfire loud and clear improves your chance of defeating your enemies in a game. Outside gaming, the G433 scored pretty well, too. I switched between a wide range of music genres and can say that I experienced minimal frequency distortion. If you are a fan of a music genre most people around you loathe to think about let alone to listen to, the G433 is a good choice. The cups isolate the sound pretty well, so the disturbance of your family or roommates is kept to the minimum. Logitech G433 In-Game Performance The versatility of the G433 can be seen in the form of the detachable microphones and cables that come bundled with the headset. The optimal configuration for console gamers will be to use the boom microphone and 4-pole 3.5mm cable, while PC gamers can utilise the included USB DAC for 7.1 virtual surround sound. An additional cable includes an in-line microphone – useful for portable gaming on the daily commute. The added flexibility of the in-line microphone will also prove useful to anyone who travels regularly – but, of course, the sound quality won’t be up to the same standard. If you’re playing from home, though, this really is an excellent choice for in-game chat. Should I buy the Logitech G433?The Logitech G433 is a great new addition to the crowded headset marketplace. The fabric covering will be sure to appeal to many, and although the headset feels a little cheap, it’s light and airy in use. It also sounds fantastic in gaming scenarios, has a brilliant microphone, and does a decent job with music too – everything the Roccat Cross wanted to be. To sum up, G433 is a good value for money as it combines flexibility, versatility, and affordability. It works well with PC and consoles, and you can easily plug the headset into your mobile device (Sorry, iPhone 7 users) and listen to music during your daily commute. Logitech G433 is all about balance. If you don’t have a pile of spare cash to spend on gaming headsets for PC and consoles and get yet another pair for outdoor use, give G433 a chance. G433 appeals to gamers, but I guarantee that non-gamers who love listening to music on the go will not feel embarrassed by the headset’s design.
The 7.1 surround sound adds a sense of depth when you play Prey or you want to locate the origins of the distant shots in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. However, if you are listening to stereo-only sources on the PC, you’d be better off if you disable it. Logitech G433 Headset Software You must have noticed that the majority of high-end models have some space to allow better airflow. The G433 headset has a similar port located right behind the headband. Gaming, on the other hand, is where the G433 excelled. My testing took place over several hours with Prey and Gears Of War 4 – and I was impressed. title=More%20Expert%20Tech%20Roundups&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=tech-roundup&count=6&columnCount=6&theme=article The carrying case is a soft, zip-up pouch that comfortably holds the headset with the earcups folded flat. It also has room for both cables and the extra earpads, but unless you use some method to keep the cables neatly looped (we recommend hook-and-loop strips), you're inviting an annoying tangle every time you pull your headset out. Game PerformanceI tested the headset in multiple games- Gears of War, Battlefield 1, and Prey being among them, and I enjoyed a truly crisp sound. Apart from PCs, the headset worked great with consoles, too. You will not get a virtual surround due to the availability of a USB soundcard, though. You have to plug the 4-pole connector into the console. If you wish, you can plug the mobile cable into the Xbox One or PS4, but personally, I prefer the PC audio cable. Not only the boom mic sounds better, but I also like the mute switch and volume dial it features.
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