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Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset

Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset

14 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (6)
Comfort (5)
Microphone (4)
Value for money (3)
Build quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the build quality and value for money are generally positive. The microphone and comfort are also appreciated.

sound, comfort, microphone, value for money, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Jake Mete (pureoverclock)

Saitek GH30 Gaming Headset

A headset that's ready to rumble....literally.

The Saitek GH30 headset is a product that seeks to capture that essence and enhance it in the context of a gaming experience. Offering good sound quality and an exciting vibration feature, it is largely successful in that regard. It does enhance the...

May, 2009

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Expert review by: Colin Dean (thinkcomputers.org)

Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset

Saitek is most well known for its input devices: joysticks, keyboards, chess devices, and mice. The company recently dived into the headset market with its GH30 Vibration Headset, a USB or battery-powered, stylish set bound to shake up the competition,...

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of the Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Nathan (newegg.com)

Love it!

Vibration isn't working anymore without the cord in a certain position. Going to email Saitek about an RMA right now.

Good sound, especially with the vibration on! Run DMC sounds excellent! :P Mic sounds good from what my vent buddies tell me, so I'm taking their word for it

A bit uncomfortable after a long time. Trying to find a way to fix that

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Shaffer4 (newegg.com)

The "distortion" is a rattle, not a distortion

Convincing effect, decent sound.

decent effect when not being interrupted by the rattling outer shell

Why they made the outer shell on a Vibrating headset is beyond me... I noticed the same "distortion" the others have noted (right side), but found it would go away if I pressed on the silver inset trim piece, which seems to be the source of the rattle

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. West (amazon.com)

Nice pair for a decent price

I am very pleased with these headphones. The sound quality is great (especially compared with the ear buds I had been using) and the mic works well. However, the vibration feature doesn't seem to work at all. I haven't tried using it with batteries,...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Robert Vertalics (amazon.com)

Sounds more like a $90.00 Head set.

Checked many reviews on this..... most were good,few poor, but none bad.... I've found that the sound was clear even at high volume,no hissing,no buzzing whatever. Looks good and is very comfortable...... overall 4.5 stars.....

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Hozona Bullock (amazon.com)

Awesome headset fo rthe price

I have just discovered vibrating headsets ( i would have never thought of a vibrating headset!!!), and i would have thought they would cost hundreds of dollars. This baby only cost $10 Was received extreamly fast and was suprized what i found in the...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: Z. Tittle (amazon.com)

Not worth it

This headset seems like the ultimate gaming device; talk with your friends online while playing and "feeling" the game through the headsets vibration functions. It's disappointing. The mic itself is very poor quality. With system settings and chat...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: JAMES JOHNSON (amazon.com)

Not bad, but not great

The headphones are really pretty good and the vibration feature is kinda neat too. But although I never use the microphone in any of my games, I did test it. It's a real joke. I mean, I think I'll take a set of cutters to it and just cut it off to...

Sep, 2008

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Product Specifications

Saitek entered the computer games controller market in 1993 and since then has grown to become the third largest brand in gaming peripherals for the PC with its extensive range of award-winning products that are designed and manufactured by Saitek purely to help gamers win.PRODUCT FEATURES:Rich Stereo sound and optimized mass with real vibration effects;Inline volume and vibration controls, cusioned headband, closed leatherette ear cushions, Flexible Mic boom;Compatible with all communications and voice recognition software, as well as allleading sound cards;Connects via 3.5mm Stereo connector, and Mic connector;Powered by either USB or 2 AAA batteries.