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ZM-RS6F+M 5.1 Surround Headphones and Mic
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Zalman ZM-RS6F+M 5.1 Surround Headphones and Mic

In a departure from their reputation as a cooling specialist, we are delighted to present Zalman’s ZM-RS6F series 5.1 channel Real Surround Headphones. Apart from offering a quieter listening option than loudspeakers (!), what’s so special about them? Well, unlike “simulated surround” where the full five or six channels are often poorly simulated through conventional stereo speakers (or headphones), Zalman’s Real Surround Sound Headphones offer physically separate front, rear and centre speakers to produce a genuine surround field as if it is being reproduced from a complete multi-channel speaker system.

The sound is clean, crisp, and all around you but yet right in your ears! As the perfect complement to a 5.1 surround audio card (included with the USB version), these headphones contain no less than six speakers, which enhance discrete sound sources, directional, spatial, and realistic effects. They really do take acoustic realism to new heights. Hearing is believing!

The ZM-RS6F+M headphones are designed to connect directly to a 5.1 sound card which is already installed in the PC system. They are supplied with three 3.5mm jacks for front, rear and centre speakers. There is also a fourth 3.5mm jack for the microphone. These headphones are ideal for the avid gamer who wants to submerge themselves in surround sound heaven! They will work on a desktop or notebook PC, but a built-in 5.1 surround sound card is essential to make use of the headphones’ surround functionality.

Reviews

  • PC Format

    It delivers the most convincing 5.1 surround sound from any of the purported surround sound headphones. Zalman has been quite smart in omitting a USB connection in favour of the more standard set of three 3.5mm jacks. This means it can be plugged straight into a sound card, so there’s no faffing about with dodgy USB software.

  • DoomedPC.com

    The good sound quality, along with how comfortable they are, really did win them my respect. I could happily recommend them to anybody. For the quality you are getting this price is a steal. (Product reviewed: ZM-RS6F+M)

  • Stuff Magazine, Sep 07

    Crank it right up, and that surround system will tickle your internal organs. Great for you, not so great for the neighbours. To avert the sight of Mr Jones putting a sledge hammer through your front door, invest in these Zalman ZM-RS6F surround sound headphones and mic which recreate that 3D sound in the cans. They’re comfy, too. (Product reviewed: ZM-RS6F+M)

SpecificationsZM-RS6F+M
HEADPHONES
Unit TypeElectro Dynamic Round Type Micro Speaker
Frequency Response50Hz to 20KHz
Sound Pressure Level89 dB ± 3 dB at 50mW
Impedance16 ohm at 1KHz
Nominal Power0.02 watts
Maximum Power0.15 watts
Weight316g
Cord Length300cm
PlugThree jacks (3.5mm dia)
MICROPHONE
Sensitivity-40 +/- 3dB
Mic ImpedanceMax. 2.2
Standard power2.0 V DC
ConsumptionMax. 0.5 mA
Sensitivity reductionWithin -3dB at 1.5V
S/NMore than 58dB
DirectivityOmnidirectional
Warranty24 months
EAN barcode0823884010022
SpecificationsZM-RS6F+M
HEADPHONES
Unit TypeElectro Dynamic Round Type Micro Speaker
Frequency Response50Hz to 20KHz
Sound Pressure Level89 dB ± 3 dB at 50mW
Impedance16 ohm at 1KHz
Nominal Power0.02 watts
Maximum Power0.15 watts
Weight316g
Cord Length300cm
PlugThree jacks (3.5mm dia)
MICROPHONE
Sensitivity-40 +/- 3dB
Mic ImpedanceMax. 2.2
Standard power2.0 V DC
ConsumptionMax. 0.5 mA
Sensitivity reductionWithin -3dB at 1.5V
S/NMore than 58dB
DirectivityOmnidirectional
Warranty24 months
EAN barcode0823884010022

Customer Reviews

Good quality but uncomfortable

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They sound pretty good, but (Win7) I haven’t been able to get full surround working yet. They are a little on the heavy/uncomfortable side so you can’t wear them for long periods of time. The separate clip on mic is a great idea though, and I’ve used it with these and other headphones.

I was initially worried about the way they fold out/fold up. The plastic hinges make me worry they will be fragile. No problems so far so fingers crossed and hope I don’t roll over them with my chair.

When I get full surround working, its an 8/10 review but without that they are just good headphones. Six-Stars is all they’ve earned so far.

very good but...

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very good sounds, surround sound works very well. On my 5.1 surround sound stereo/dvd system but… my pc struggles to identify the best settings for the headphones, in World of Warcraft which was the main reason I bought them I was slightly disappointed as the unit seems to struggle. Sounds to the left and right of me in-game sound quite loud but the noises in front and behind are very quiet. I think perhaps I should have purchased the USB variant, that way drivers would have directly interpreted to the speakers rather than using my soundcard as an intermediary.

Never play without them, but definitely room for improvement

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I always, always play with these now. You can hear every footstep in games like Call of Duty so they really do help with your overall gameplay. However, there is definitely room for improvement. Firstly, the sound isn’t great, it’s ‘good’. The bass is the weakest aspect. But the quality is certainly good enough for gaming, just don’t expect to use them for music.

Secondly, they are not as comfortable for long gaming sessions as they could be, largely due to the weight. Still, you cant have it all and at £30, they are indeed very good value.

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