But nothing can bring back frequencies that simply aren't there to begin with. Sure, a little too much bass can always be reduced. It's exactly these two sound ranges that spoil any chance of enjoying a proper piece of music. Not only does the mid-range fail to deliver the warmth and fullness that it should, but this hole furthermore reduces the timbre of many instruments and hampers the recognition of human voices. Thus, gaming is where this headset can show off its only acoustic strength.that is, if you happen to be listening for footsteps and there isn't an M1 Abrams in the vicinity.Ĭompletely unacceptable, on the other hand, is the extreme range reduction between 2 and ~3.5 kHz. Upper-mid-range frequencies, which are important for the spatial perception of sounds, are alright, so long as they're not overpowered by loud bass. The rest of the mid-range is relatively meager, but at least it's there. Violins, oboes, and flutes simply collapse. An extreme drop in sound level causes much of the range to sound pale and hard, sacrificing the warm and full-bodied tonal qualities we'd want to hear. The slide between 200 and 450 Hz really does a number on the acoustic profile it's precisely this range that makes or breaks the quality of reproduction for female vocals and many instruments. In a situation as dire as this, an equalizer might not be enough to fix the curve. Too-little sensitivity and the resulting low output level cause performance in voice communication apps to suffer. However, an optimal orientation is a matter of luck since the microphone sounds dull and murky to begin with. Its rubber sheath is flexible to some extent. The omnidirectional microphone is positioned at the end of a fold-out arm. Nevertheless, adding that bit of insulation does ameliorate the unpleasant buzzing and undifferentiated humming you'll hear out of the box. And improper handling risks damaging the headset. Of course, any attempt at modifying the G230 voids its warranty. Installing a small insulating mat or some insulation wool inside the otherwise empty shells not only helps get rid of nasty resonance, it also makes the sound significantly crisper. But there is a small trick that might be worth trying. For everyone else, this isn't really a viable option.
#LOGITECH G230 MICROPHONE SOUND DRIVERS#
Both components could have been a bit bigger given the control unit's comparatively large size.Ī resourceful modder could easily remove the small 40mm drivers and replace them, provided access to spare parts.
You'll find a volume dial on its right side, along with a small mute switch for the mic up front. There is a control unit built into the cable. At the end of the day, though, it's alright for the price you pay.
The contact pressure you'll endure is bearable, even for longer periods of time, without causing too much sweat. Large ear pads ensure that this is indeed a true over-ear headset. Logitech does cover its G230 with a limited three-year warranty though, so we're at least impressed by the company's confidence in its build quality. Eventually, that's going to lead to cracking. We would have liked to see Logitech use at least one metal half, since any twisting motion, deliberate or not, is going to cause stress. The upper joint's plastic piece, where two half-shells screw together, is a potential break point. Meanwhile, the cable is safely enclosed within the frame in a kind of duct. The frame is made of light metal, and it's long enough to support a great range of head sizes. Everything else can to be compensated for by pulling the frame out of the headband. Joints allow the headset to be adjusted on both the horizontal and vertical axes.
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