Cooler Master MH650 Surround RGB Headset Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The Cooler Master MH650 Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound RGB Gaming Headset is available now from most major retailers. It’s currently on Amazon for just £79.00, which I think is pretty reasonable. Sure, it’s not a bargain at that price, but trust me that the quality feel of it in real life goes a long way to justify it. You’re getting what you pay for here, no doubt about it.

Overview

I’m actually a little torn on this one, as I love this headset, but I also love the slightly cheaper Cooler Master MH630 which is just £50. The drivers are the same, as is that funky ergonomic design, they’re both very competent and stylish headsets with great sound. However, the cheaper MH630 uses a 3.5mm jack, so it works on just about everything with a headphone jack, which is awesome.

So why buy the MH650? Well, that USB soundcard is pretty fantastic actually, and for an extra £20, getting all that surround processing is well worth it, but only if you’re a PC gamer. If you only want to use this headset on a PC, the MH650 is the right choice. If you’re a console/PC/mobile user with it, save a few quid and grab the MH630.

Build Quality

Honestly, I think the current MH series of headsets have the build quality, ergonomics and design to rival that of most £200 headsets. They’re absolutely stunning to look at, really well put together, and they just feel premium in every regard. That’s a big achievement for their price range, and some rival brands will have to up their game to match it.

Performance

Are they ultra-flat on the EQ range and studio perfect? Not really no, they’re definitely amped up a little bit, but that’s OK. They have a sniff of what I would call the “wow” factor. Just a bit more bass, and a bit more treble that gives you a bigger sound, and that’s great for movies, music and games in my opinion. You could EQ that out in the software though, but honestly, I think most will be happy with the stock profile, it sounds great.

Should I Buy Them?

As I said before, it depends on your usage scenario on which model to get. However, because of the built-in 7.1 amp, the MH650 is the superior sounding headset. At this price range though, the MH650 is as competitive as they come for sound quality, but I think they may be one of the best made and most comfortable in their class too.