Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Cherry HC 2.2 Wired Headset for Gaming & Multimedia USB 7.1 Surround Sound Detachable Microphone Black 7 Foot Long Cord.

Works great out of the box with my PC! (Works with PS5 too! Headset controls just don't work)

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022

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I'm very happy with this headset. I primarily ordered this as a new headset for my PC, but I've also been using it with my PS5 and it has worked really well.

I love having the 7 foot cord. It's a really good length in my opinion. I haven't felt that I needed it to be any longer or anything with my current setup. (Though if you do end up using this with a console, you may need a USB extension if you want to sit on the couch across the room and play.)

The microphone quality definitely seems to be on the "better" side of mics that I've heard in headsets. I've tried headsets more than double the cost of this with worse mics.
I've included a video where I'm just talking on a menu screen to demonstrate the microphone. I wouldn't say it's "Computer USB or XLR mic quality" but in my opinion for a headset, it's definitely decent.

The surround sound is awesome too. I've had no trouble at all figuring out which direction enemies are coming from, just by listening to their footsteps alone. I've tried a few headsets lately and the soundstage/surround sound has been awesome in all of the ones I've recently tested. It seems like most companies have definitely been listening to the feedback from players and have tried to build the headsets the way people have been requesting. This Cherry headset doesn't seem to be an exception to that either, since in my opinion the tuning and soundstage is perfect for gaming!

Like I just mentioned above, one of the benefits this headset has over the others is the tuning. I tried another headset recently for my PS5 and it sounds great as well. (I won't "name names" but this "other" headset definitely has a fun bassy sound. This Cherry headset is definitely tuned more seriously. The mids and highs really cut through on these, while the bass is slightly recessed. The sound and instrument separation also really helps with the accuracy of the soundstage/tuning too.

I love that these are collapsable and portable too. They feel a lot smaller than other headsets, just for the fact that they're so portable. They're also lightweight on your head too and they're decently comfy as well. Even though they feel small, the ear cups fit over my ears without any problems and they don't cause my ears to ache after long sessions like some headsets do. (This is really dependent on the shape and size of your ears though, so your experience may be different.)

They're durable too! I can't even tell you how many times I've ripped these things off my desk from the cable being wrapped around my desk chair when I go to slide out! Lol

Overall I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a wired headset under $100 specifically for gaming. If you're looking for a solid headset specifically for gaming, with a decent mic, good surround sound/soundstage that's also portable, I don't think you'll be disappointed with this Cherry headset!

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CAA

Lightweight; Passable for FPS Gaming

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022

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PROS
+Comfortable Headband and Earpads (But not for all day use; See Cons)
+Lightweight
+Clear Sounding Microphone!
+Passable for FPS Gaming (When playing Rainbow Six Siege, I'm able to hear footsteps clearly and able to distinguish left and right audio cues easily. However, soundstage and positional distance accuracy isn't the best.

CONS
-While the earpads are soft and comfy, its size is a bit short of becoming a full over-ear and my ears starts to hurt after 2-3 hours of use
-Average Sound Quality (Its tonality is passable for music but it doesn't wow anyone who have audiophile grade headphones. On the bright side, its definitely better than most gaming headphones I've heard)
-Headset frame is very creaky and noisy. Durability might be an issue
-Removable Microphone is not too flexible and not possible to position completely upwards (You have to take it off if you want to eat food)
-Red LEDs in earcups wont turn off

Overall, I'm not completely satisfied with the headset. Mainly due to its comfort, mediocre sound quality, and durability issues. If Cherry can address these issues in the next revision of the headset then these will sell like hotcakes. But as of this review, I am not able to recommend this gaming headset.

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I.L.

Audio Software Makes These Headphones Customizable!

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022

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The Cherry Gaming Headphones HC 2.2 surpasses competitors with a list of cutting-edge and fully functional options that customizes this audio equipment to suit even the pickiest of audio savants. You didn't come here to listen to me blabber on for 2 paragraphs, so, I'll get to the important features that you want to know:

- Downloading software from Cherry's website allows you to customize these headphones to: enhance musical genres, enable rich 3D features, and adjust volume levels to a certain max. to prevent ear damage.

- A sleek design gives this audio equipment a chic look that turns heads and it's foldable, lightweight aesthetic make them easy to carry when traveling, without any extra added bulk.

- I LOVE that the microphone can easily be detached when not in use because I personally use these bad-boys to listen to music, which doesn't require that a part of the device be protruding away from my face.

- I have not had any issues when using a USB-C adapter for the USB connection, all audio comes through really clear and static-free. Not to mention that it connects to my Quest 2 gaming system with 0 problems!

I HIGHLY recommend these wired headphones for anyone wanting a fairly priced set that serves up some superior audio and doesn't put a hole in your wallet. A product with a very much deserved 5-star rating!

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A.M.

Fantastic sound, but has its quirks

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022

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Comfort: I find these headphones comfy. The over ear design means that they aren’t pressing on your ears. I’d say I have a fairly small head (size 7 hat) and the smallest size setting is absolutely perfect for me. The long 7.2-foot cord is not removable and is only USB, but it serves its intended purpose and gives you enough mobility that you don’t need to worry about reaching the end of your cord while stretching out. I do wish the cord were a removable USB-A to USB-C cable, especially since there are no inline controls on the cord.

Sound Quality: While they don’t have active noise cancelling, the ear cups do help to some extent with sound isolation. This headset sounds good. Like sounds GOOD. I’m listening to the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, and you can really hear some intricacies in some of the songs. For instance, in the song “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes, there is some serious reverb focused on the left speaker that really pop with this headset. I never really paid attention to it before hearing it with these on, but now I even notice it with other audio gear. I’d say that equates to excellent sound quality.

Software: First off, Windows 10 wasn’t happy with running this software. It kept trying to block the software from running. The allows you to set audio profiles, and control mic levels and mic boost. I thought there might be something for controlling 7.1 surround sound capabilities, but I didn’t see anything of the sort. Overall, I don’t see a real need for the software, and there are already other great options for audio equalizer software that have great surround sound tweak-ability. Additionally, while installed, the software messed with my computers ability to control volume for the headset. Anything over a setting of 2 was too loud. 4 was bearable, but still loud. As soon as I uninstalled the software volume levels were better, but still a bit on the loud side for the settings I was using. My advice: Hard pass on the software.

Mic: The removable mic has a light on the tip and has a removable foam windscreen. It’s flexible almost to a fault. It doesn’t stay in the position you try to manipulate it into, and just flexes back to its original position. Which is kind of good and kind of bad. I can’t put it in a position I’d prefer to put it in, but the position is flexes back to isn’t bad either. The light on the end of the mic is an indicator light for active or muted. This is a bit annoying since you can’t easily see it with the windscreen on, and if you replace the mic with a different mic that has no indicator light, then you’ll have no reference as to whether your mic is active or muted. I think a better solution would have been to incorporate the status light somewhere on the line, so you can look get visual on it through your peripheral vision, and it’s always there regardless of what mic you choose to use.

Controls: The whole side of the left ear is the control for volume up, volume down, and mic mute. This is nice since it doesn’t require fine motor skills to manipulate. I appreciate that I don’t have any controls dangling on the cord. There is nothing I would change about the controls, EXCEPT the mic mute. With it being a button, and not the latching type, there is no real way to tell if your mic is muted or not, except for the indicator light ON the mic. And as mentioned, that light won’t necessarily be there if you ever switch to a different mic at some point. Like I mentioned, a mic mute indicator light on the cord would be great. Even a physical slider switch would work, so you can check if mic mute is in the on or off position. Aside from that one thing, the controls are fantastic.

Gaming:
So far, the virtual 7.1 Surround Sound abilities of this headset seem to work fine. I can hear the differences in things like movement in relation to a waterfall. You can hear the changes. I would expect this quality from almost any modern gaming headset these days. But even an old Logitech H555 headset from 2006 that I dug up seemed to support the in-game environmental auditory changes, and provided dynamic sound with depth. I think it speaks more to coding and programing that made “surround sound” technologically possible on headsets, but these support it well, so no complaints here.

In my opinion, the volume levels, the microphone, and the software could use some tweaking. But overall, these are a headset made of quality materials that provide amazing sound quality for immersive gameplay, as well as for listening to music. The 7.2-foot-long cord is ample. Depending on the what price you can find this headset for, it’s worth getting; However, after a certain price, there are good options out there that will give you both wired and wireless capability.

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OndaWire

Very disappointed!

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022

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Really disappointed with these headphones and Cherry's customer service. When I initially got these headphones it said in the description (picture attached) that these worked with Xbox, BUT in parentheses said (with an adapter). They have changed the description from a week ago and now it does not say Xbox at all.
Also, one of the pictures (when I got these) showed a 3.5 mm cable, which I assumed (my fault for assuming) was the adapter cable for the headphones. I got them anyway because I wanted to take a vantage of the 7.1 stereo surround sound, but when the headphones arrived, there was no 3.5mm adapter cable to fit my Xbox controllers.
I initially reached out to Amazon support and they were very helpful and gave me Cherry's support information so that I could reach out to their customer service. I reached out to Cherry via email and after a couple of days, I got an email from Cherry saying that I needed to buy my own adapter. I searched online for hours and could not find a USB-A to 3.5mm adapter and immediately let the customer service person at Cherry know. The customer support agent replied and said that they would find an adapter that is best suited for their product, and I still have not heard back for now going on 2 weeks.
My concern/question is this? Why did they have that it worked for Xbox in the description but in parentheses put with an adapter, but not add the adapter or sell an adapter that I could buy? Now the description doesn't say that it works for Xbox which leaves me totally confused and unable to use these headphones.

As excited as I was to try out these headphones because of all of the good reviews that they had, I disappointedly can't use them. I am giving them a 1* star because the description initially said that it worked for Xbox which they have now taken down and for their lack of customer support and communication.

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P. Zack

Comfortable

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2022

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An extremely comfortable pair of headphones with soft earphones which adjust snuggly even to my oversized head. Other positive features of these headphones include the easy mute button for the mic and the long but flexible cord. I have had these headphones for three months with heavy use and have noticed no senescence as of yet. Nothing has cracked or broken. The sound quality is very good. There are probably better but at much higher cost. One negative aspect of the product is the mic itself which, although of good quality, does not swing out of the way on a hinge as others do. It is of course pliable and you can bend it out of your field of view, but you can often still see it at the corner of your vision. This can be slightly annoying, but it is very minor. All in all, I highly recommend these headphones.

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S.A.

Great headset

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022

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I really enjoy this headset. It's easy to adjust and isn't too tight on the head. The mic is surprisingly good at picking up audio, even in another room. The audio that comes out is crisp and clear but could be even better. The buttons on the side are hard to use from what I'm used to. I prefer to have the mute button along the edge instead of the flat side.

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Jon T.

Lacking in comfort, features, and sound quality.

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022

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I am a fan of Cherry, I can't tell you how many Cherry switches I own. I have been using them for ever.
I guess I expected the same thing from their headphone offering. Unfortunately they don't have the Cherry quality and features that you would expect. The headset is very small, and gets to the point of uncomfortable pinching in just a few minutes. The ear cups are unique to say the least, but the design is not functional. The d shape is too small to allow my ears(as well as 1 other adult&1 15 yeast old) well. It is either you have to squeeze your ear into the space provided or let them rest on your ear, neither scenario is comfortable or creates a good seal for sound.
There is also a lack of documentation for this item, with the German website and US website showing different specifications for the same model?
I was not able to get any signal from my 6 different sources to get any higher resolution than 44k 16 bit, a bit disappointing for a USB style headset.
While the cans have 50mm drivers the bass is lacking even while clearly boosted in their equalization. The Soundstage is ok for 2 channel stereo, but using any Dolby reference tracks you can't identify more than 3 to 4 channels, and they lack seperation and depth. The midrange is ok with a bit of a falloff at 250hz to 600hz,but gets very bright above 2500hz. So bright even trying to reign in the horns with a 32 band eq was hard. Overall the build quality and materials used are very nice, but the sound and comfort/ergonomics need a lot of improvements.

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Michael Berry

Excellent Sound, Great Value for Quality

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022

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The Cherry HC 2.2's come from the same Cherry known for their mechanical switches. This automatically sets the expectation of quality very high. I'm glad to say, they don't disappoint. The 50mm drivers and 7.1 deliver clear, quality audio at a great price. I paid double for a pair of gaming headsets that don't sound this good, they're that nice.

My only caveat would be there is a few features lacking. Notably, noise cancellation. You can disable microphone boost for an improvement, but ambient noise cancellation would be a fantastic feature. The mic is very sensitive with boost enabled, so some ambient noise will come through.

All in all, I would say I'm happy replacing my go-to headphones ($160 priced) with these guys at the surprising pricing. I quite like the way these sound and function. I wish the mic was a little shorter and it had some noise cancellation/eq options, but at the price point these are probably the best headsets on the market. Cherry does it again!

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mac girl*

Value

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022

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This is a nice value headset for the money. Sound quality is good and they are very comfortable. Could not get the mic to work on Discord for some reason.

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