Logitech - G432 Wired 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PC - Black/Blue

I really wanted to be happy with these, but alas it was not to be. At least not completely. Starting with the pros: The sound quality on these headphones is actually very good for the price, with full 7.1 surround sound that actually gives you the perception of sound in different quadrants of the sound area, meaning you can hear things coming up behind you or off to your side, an excellent help with FPS-type games. The driver for the speaker is the same as the more expensive headphones in this line, so you’re not sacrificing sound for price with this set of headphones. The sound knob is placed behind the left ear and is easy to reach on-the-fly. This is much better than some that have a knob in-line in the wire that can get bumped or moved & you lose audio. The mic is a “flip up to mute” type, so there’s never a question as to whether you’re on mute or not, again unlike other headsets that use an in-line control button. The sound on the mic is excellent, as well, and never had an issue with anyone not being able to hear me or sounding like I was distant. Now the cons: Starting with the construction, the plastic feels thin and cheap to me. It makes that awful plastic “creaking” noise when you put any pressure against the plastic, which always makes me think “cheap”. This thinner plastic should make them a bit lighter in weight but isn’t, likely due to the size of the speaker driver (an acceptable trade off). (That said, they aren’t overly heavy to begin with, just saying that they didn’t save anything other than cost with the thinner plastic.) Now the biggie: I wear glasses with a thicker side arm and found these to be absolutely unbearable after about an hour. The padded ear cups, while pretty soft, aren’t soft enough to give around the frame of my glasses & started pushing it into my skull. I tried repositioning them multiple times, but they never got comfortable. So for short use, they were fine, but everyone knows we’re not jumping on gaming systems for an hour & leaving. As a PC gamer, I was forced to convert the single 3.5mm headphone jack to USB using the included USB DAC dongle, once again paying homage to those who console game. While I understand this, I’m worried that there is a potential for losing that dongle & rendering the headphones useless on my PC. For those using these with a computer with the old headphone & mic jacks separate, there is an adapter for the single 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm plugs, as well. The mic is beefy, and bends “a little” toward your mouth. Personally, I like a mic that goes pretty close to my mouth, and this one is stiff to the point you can’t get it close. And while it does bend, know that for every 1 inch you try to bend it in, it will bend back out on its own about a half inch. In my opinion, the wire inside the mic needs to be a bit more flexible for those of us who wear it more like an aircraft headset. Also, not a con, just a heads-up. If you want to use this with Windows, you really have to download the Logitech software to go with the headset & not just use the plug-and-play that happens when you connect it. The plug-and-play doesn’t cancel the mic-to-earphone sound, so when you’re speaking you hear everything directly in your ears louder than the incoming audio. The Logitech software cancels that sound and lets you speak & hear normally. Overall: Overall these are excellent-sounding headphones at this price point. I think a lot of the gaming hardware is overpriced for what you get anyway, playing on a niche market of people who tend to want beefier hardware with a lot of bells & whistles like LEDs and 200 buttons on a mouse. The G432 comes in as a simple set of headphones with few extra bells & whistles, but with outstanding sound quality. Had they been more comfortable with my glasses, they would have garnered a 4 or 5 rating from me. Logitech (and other manufacturers) could at least design & sell an ear pad that has a small relief area or cutout in it that allows your glasses arms to fit thru. But until these manufacturers realize that those of us with glasses really need some design that provides relief in the area where our glasses sit, we’re stuck with less-than-comfortable solutions. This was no exception.

Let me start off with how comfortable the G432 headset is even for someone that wears glasses. I was playing Crysis 3 for a couple of hours with no ear pain or my ears getting warm. Normally with previous gaming headsets, I would have to stop after an hour to take a break due to either one of those issues. Normally Leatherette earpads are comfortable to use but they tend to get warm on extended game play periods. But whatever material Logitech use on this bravo cause they somehow managed to stay cool. As for the style, they pretty much look the same as previous models before except for the color scheme. I actually like the look of the G432 it’s not over the top and the blue earpads go well with the black scheme. For the build quality it’s good overall they don’t feel cheap. The only complaint I have is the cable it’s too thin for my taste and I would of prefer it to be detachable. So if the cable goes out the entire headset will need to be replaced. Now for the USB DAC dongle, it does feel cheap and every time I plugged in the cable it can hear a clicking noise from the inside almost like something is loose. It does feel hollow overall. Sound quality is very good when you take advantage of it using the included USB DAC dongle. They sound good without it but the effect is not immersive when using them with DTS surround option. Games like Crysis 3 campaign I can tell a big difference with and without the DAC dongle. The Logitech G Hub provides default sound profile for current popular games like Apex Legends and Destiny 2. You can also adjust the volume level individually for the 7.1 speakers. If you don’t like the default settings you should be able to find one to your liking with so many options to adjust. As for the mic, you can quickly mute it by flipping it back. Logitech did a good job with noise suppression even with a loud fan on the background my friend was able to hear me loud and clear. So far it’s been the best mic I’ve used for online gaming. Overall Logitech did a fantastic job on with the G432. They’re not too expensive and you also get tons of sound customizations. The complaints are minor mainly due to the thin non-detachable cable. Just keep in mind if you’re a console player you will not be able to take advantage of those sound profiles. For PC gamers it’s a solid pick up for a wired gaming headset.

The Logitech G432 Surround Sound Gaming Headset is a good device for gamers looking to have an immersive gaming experience. I recently acquired this headset and have tested it out with a few different types of games, ultimately having my preference of using it for adventure, exploration style games where understanding surroundings and sensing directions of sounds is key. This is one of the great aspects of the 50mm Drivers and DTS Headphone X 2.0 Surround Sound. Good sound quality that is robust for the adventure experience. While nice for this type of game, other genres like sports or fighting games don't really need the feature as much. In those instances, the headphones become a way of simply playing a game without using TV audio. The microphone works well enough for what is advertised. The flip to mute function is handy and not a distraction while wearing the headset. In general, the headset is comfortable for long play sessions, having been tested by me for multiple sessions of 3+ hours without issues. I had no issues with pain or pressure on my head or ears and felt that the padding was good for the design. The main issue I had with this headset was using across multiple platforms. I primarily game using the Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles. I also occasionally use mobile devices for gaming. While the functionality of the Playstation 4 and mobile device market makes this headset easy to use (with a 3.5 mm cable), the Nintendo Switch is another story. In handheld mode, the Nintendo Switch device works fine with this headset for gaming audio. However, syncing with the Nintendo Online service app via your phone renders native voice chat useless. This is a Nintendo, not Logitech issue. But still nonetheless, voice chat while listening to gameplay is not possible. Using the headset while the Nintendo Switch is in docked mode is also not practical, as there is no 3.5 mm audio port on any current Nintendo controllers. So unless your Nintendo Switch device is within 3-5 feet of you, it isn't worth using. Overall, my experience with this device was great on the Playstation 4 and mobile device platforms, while adequate to poor on the Nintendo Switch. If in the market for a gaming headset, I would purchase this device provided the platform I game on has functionality conducive to its use.

I never write reviews, but this headset is amazing and I wanted to tell people to go for this one if you're on the fence. Ignore all the "professional" reviews found on Google searches saying these are just alright or mediocre. These really shine when plugged in via USB and Logitech's G Hub software is enabled. If you do not use the USB adapter and simply plug them in like normal headphones, they sound like anything else with 50mm drivers. Backstory: I have been running high-quality Sony MDR-7506 studio headphones for years and wanted to pick up a new headset with a mic built in. I originally tried some other gaming headsets in this price range, but I was never happy with the sound quality (especially looking at you, Astro A10...utter garbage), so they were returned. After plugging in via USB and turning on surround sound in Logitech G Hub, I was instantly blown away. These provide better audio quality than the Sony MDR-7506, which is the standard for many audio engineers. There is no reason to get anything more expensive unless you need special features like lighting effects / different soundstage. Downsides: there is slightly more clamping force than some other headsets. The foam pads are pretty terrible. Neither of these are deal breakers. If you want to make these 100x more comfortable, add Noisefighters silicone gel-filled ear pads with glue backing. They're not a perfect fit since the original pads are weirdly shaped, but the Noisefigthers makes this G432 more comfy than any headset on the market (I'm serious, these are now more comfortable than my friend's $2000+ Sennheiser's)...all at $100 total. 5/5 buy this.

I have a PS4 and so this plugs into the 3.5mm port. To take advantage of the listening experience when you game, you must set the output volume on the PS4 controller to the max, and then adjust the volume on the headset. So, in comparison with another headset I have with relatively the same specs, it’s also great with just a few differences. Here, you have a volume adjustment knob that is behind your left ear pad, which means if you had to adjust while your gaming, you’d have to make one hand free (left) and perhaps pause or “stop moving”. Some other headsets have volume knobs near the 3.5mm male plug going into the input of the controller, whereas it’s a bit easier. That’s just different and for this Logitech design, you would just have to adjust to it. Microphone works the same way (like my other one, flip up to mute and down to talk). The weight feels a bit heavier but not much. I would think it’s because of the leatherette used and also metal within the headset adjustment (my old one is plastic). Though I don’t have a gaming PC, it does come with an extra accessory of a USB male to 3.5mm analog stereo female, which this headset plugs into. So this can be already advantageous right out of the box when you have a desktop gaming PC with an available USB for audio. I do like the colors and it does compliment my dark blue 500million series collectors edition DualShock 4 controller. I will look forward using this in many new games to come, especially horror when you need to hear carefully; these are a must.

Right away you'll notice these are light when you go to unbox them and even though they are light they look and perform great! The cable is a slim rubber cable (as opposed to a braided nylon cover) which I think is a huge plus. At one time I considered the nylon covered cables the best but have found they catch on things and tend to end up with frayed spots with use so anticipate these will hold up to use a lot longer. The build quality of the headphones is good overall, they feel solid but are light and have good padding on the headband and the ear cups. They come with a USB audio adapter for the computer but can be used on any device with a 3.5 mm audio jack. They also have an adapter cable that separates out the mic and audio for audio devices that have them separate. On the PC, I did notice that the sound quality seems better with the adapter so would recommend using it when using the headphones but using them without still works good overall. They have audio controls on the ear cups and the mic mutes/unmutes when it's flipped up and down. I do wish the volume up/down was on the cord and not the ear cup as it'd be easier to find when you need to quickly adjust volume. In terms of comfort, they are pretty nice, didn't sweat my ears, and I didn't feel like my head was in a clamp. Audio quality is good with a nice full range with deep bass and decent highs. Again, the USB Adapter helps but for most games and situations they are great as they are. The DTSX is pretty cool if the game has it enabled, you really can hear steps coming up behind you and when hearing firing guns you can hear the direction they are coming from just like you were there - pretty cool! The audio tuning software is pretty straight-forward and lets you tweak the audio equalizer to fit your taste. Overall they are great and meet my expectations for a good gaming headset. In summary, the pros and cons are: Pros Lightweight Comfortable Versatile Includes USB adapter for PC Software for audio tuning DTS:X certification Cons Wired Volume keys on headset

I had a much cheaper set of headphones with a microphone that were actually quite good for the money but I needed to upgrade due to their cheap plastic overall construction. And so I set forth trying this Logitech surround sound unit. The first thing you'll recognize is there is some "heft" to this headphone. The construction is first rate and these are very comfortable to wear. The ear covers are larger than what I had and are truly covering the ear. While these seem heavy in comparison to the lighter weight unit I had, these are so comfortable that in a two hour session I used to test them, that I forgot I was wearing them. Sound reproduction is quite good. I tested using the audio cable that came with the headset and plugged into the audio port of the gaming desktop I had; there are usb and a connector that splits the speaker and microphone into two connections if needed. For the price of this headset you really cannot beat the comfort and overall quality of the sound; I was impressed that people were actually able to hear me clearly with this unit when I communicated with them; the swing arm microphone is able to be bent toward your mouth and there is no breathing sounds transmitted nor is there an issue with voice volume. The volume controls are logically placed on the left ear cup and is large enough to feel without having to take off to locate; this is nice since the volume controls on the cheaper unit I had were not so easy to control and having the microphone boom able to swing up to deactivate when not needed was an improvement over the cheaper unit's sliding switch which was very small to activate. And since I have had incredible past experiences with Logitech products in the past, this did not disappoint at all - it just continued my impressions that Logitech produces great products at a reasonable price.

Headsets can be a love hate relationship. They are needed, but finding ones that are comfortable for long periods is a bit more challenging. And ear buds are not the answer because they fall out, run out of power, or at just not comfortable for long periods of time. This headset addresses all of these issues. First off, if you wear glasses, they feel good. No pressing of glasses against your head. There is also a headband cushion that lets them rest comfortably against the top of your head. Plus the ear cups move around side to side for a comfy fit. There is a decent amount of sound out of these. They arena serious gaming headset. You can adjust volume on your device or there is a perfectly placed volume wheel on the one ear cup, so you can adjust while playing. The voice quality is very good so others hear you easily. This will work with any platform, or device. It comes with a usb converter, a single 3.5mm to 2 3.5mm splitter, and is built with a single 3.5mm dual purpose jack. This is a lightweight set and easy to use for hours at a time without feeling frustrated with them. While there are features for gaming including surround sound, I found them equally useful as a business headset for my iPhone using the 3.5mm to lightning adapter that came with my iPhone. As for music, they are very good. They capture the highs and lows of each piece of music from each genre while providing realistic bass in the background and not part of the vocals. Surround sound for music is excellent! A great follow up to Logitech’s last similar offering. Frankly I haven’t found anything from Logitech that is less than excellent!