Creative Sound BlasterX H7 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset Tournament Edition

Audio Processing: BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, X-Plus

Audio Drivers: 50mm FullSpectrum

Headset Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz

Audio Technologies: Scout Mode

Interface: USB, 3.5mm Stereo Input

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® Vista, Windows® 8.1, Mac OS X v10.8 and above, Windows® 10, Windows® 7, Windows® 8

Supported Gaming Consoles: USB connection, PlayStation® 4 via 3.5mm 4-pole audio cable, Xbox One™ via 3.5mm 4-pole audio cable (With Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter)

Microphone

Frequency Response: 100Hz ~ 15kHz
Microphone Type: Unidirectional Noise-reduction Condenser
Sensitivity: -40dB
Detachable: Yes
Impedance: <2.2k ohms

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition Headset
• Tethered cable including inline control - 0.4m / 1.3ft
• USB Type A to Micro-B USB braided cable length - 1.5m / 5ft
• 3.5mm 4-pole to 4-pole jack braided cable length - 0.8m / 2.6ft
• Quick Start Leaflet

Built for total gaming immersion and precision, Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition combines comfort and durability with the best audio performance available through a built-in 24-bit / 96kHz USB DAC for high definition digital audio immersive gaming.

A step up from its predecessor, the Sound BlasterX H7, H7 Tournament Edition features improved 50mm FullSpectrum™ drivers, a redesigned and upgraded microphone, and a new sleek look with brushed metal earcup plates and gun metal finishing.

Dual Sound Signature

Engineered as the world's first true competitive gaming headset, the H7 Tournament Edition features dual sound signature that give you control of the realism of your entertainment, even during tournaments without requiring on-site software installations. Whichever and whatever your entertainment is, you can choose between the Analog mode and digital USB mode for a tailored and immersive experience.

The Analog mode is designed to replicate the original signature of your audio.

For Immersive Audio, or for Competitive Gaming

When connected via USB mode, you will have the choice of selecting BlasterX Acoustic Engine profiles to improve the overall immersion, or X-Plus Mode ¹ designed with specially-tuned audio profiles for popular competitive games.

X-Plus is specifically developed with pro-gaming requirements. When configured, X-Plus relegates non-critical audio cues specific to most popular competitive games today. So, it bumps up the key audio cues for an extra gaming advantage!

Being tournament-ready, you can save your X-Plus sound preferences right into the headset, so it will reproduce your sound configuration without any need to install software when you're connected to different gaming setups.

Improved 50mm Drivers for Greater Sensitivity and Better Gameplay

Large, responsive 50mm FullSpectrum drivers deliver astounding sound. Rated at 118dB/mW, the improved drivers have been tuned for even clearer, louder and more accurate sound reproduction. Feel every bone-shattering explosion and the rattle of gunfire as you immerse yourself in games like never before with the H7 Tournament Edition.

New Sleek Look

The improved H7 Tournament Edition sports an edgy industrial look with new brushed metal earcup plates and dark gun metal finishing, plus Sound Blaster's signature red accents.

Lightweight, Ergonomic Design

Finished with a premium blend of soft-touch plastics, memory foam and plush leatherette to complement its sturdy metal architecture, the H7 Tournament Edition boasts superior comfort and ergonomics for you to wear all day without feeling tired.

Reinforced Steel Headband and Aluminium Architecture

The H7 Tournament Edition is built with a durable reinforced steel and aluminium architecture that keeps up with your gaming - day in, day out, at home, or on the go. The sturdy steel headband ensures a snug fit on your head with minimal flex for ultimate stability.

Tilt Driver Design

The Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition is designed with a tilt driver implementation that creates a mini acoustic chamber to minimize resonance within the earcups. The result is that you experience extra clarity across the frequencies and better sound separation where every detail crisp and clear.

Tapping into our rich history of creating bleeding-edge audio algorithms, our engineers have crafted an audio engine optimized for gaming. The BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies developed and tuned specially for the Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition to deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage.

BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro includes Scout Mode™, designed to help you hear beyond what you see. Gain a distinct tactical advantage in combat!

X-Plus Configurator

X-Plus offers several specially-tuned audio profiles for popular competitive games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Simply select the game you are playing and X-Plus will take care of the audio configuration.

Scout Mode

Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues — such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds -- allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours!

Sound is Your Biggest Ally

Just imagine yourself surrounded by blind spots that make it visually impossible to get around. Who knows, you might even find yourself dead. So, what if one split second could alter your fate? Or perhaps, the distant shrill of a siren could hint at certain dangers looming ahead of you.

As the cornerstone of your victory, we have a list of audio profiles, which is specially tuned to help you realize the potential of sound, your biggest ally. Professionally tuned by acoustic engineers with the aid of pro-gamers, the customizable audio profiles create a unique and optimal sound experience for popular game titles and most of your playback needs.

Effortless Clear Communication

Redesigned and improved, the detachable noise-reduction mic picks up your voice and cancels noise better, even in loud gaming environments.

One-touch Convenience

With the inline remote, you're in control of your music, volume and voice calls - easy and convenient!