After the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital tested in the test very well, the American hardware manufacturer also wants to score with the Kave XTD 5.1 Analog (price: 119.99 Euro EIA). Read below to see if the promise of premium surround sound can be met.
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog: Design and Processing
Optically, the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is hardly distinguishable from the digital version. In simple black with blue glowing accents, the gaming headset is therefore a nice to watch accessory for every gamer. In terms of stability and carrying comfort, the XTD 5.1 Analog convinces just like its predecessor - the headrests can be easily adjusted and remain firmly in place even with jerky head movements.
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog: Features
The XTD 5.1 analogue is also a deficiency with its digital brother, which is why, especially the ear muscles are extremely vulnerable to fingerprints, which makes the really excellent first impression.
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog: Sound Quality
Also with the equipment of the Kave XTD 5.1 analog Roccat orientates itself at the approximately 50 euro more expensive XTD 5.1 Digital. So here are also three 30- and 40-millimeters in the auricles, which should provide real 5.1 surround sound.
ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Analog - Official Feature Trailer
The microphone has a small special feature: in addition to the mandatory mute function, this can also be reduced completely if you want to do without a voice transmission. Whether the quality of the microphone had to suffer, is unclear - when using Skype or Teamspeak the Kave XTD 5.1 analog could not convince. Above all the bad suppression of side-sounds should be a thorn in the eye.
In contrast to the XTD 5.1 digital, the control unit has been considerably smaller. By eliminating the integrated sound card, Roccat is limited to a space-saving control element, which is equipped with a clip for holding the headset and several wheels for volume control. You can also use the Mute button, as well as the presets for movies and games.
These two presets can not really score in the test. Too small is the difference between the "movie" and the "games" setting in the XTD 5.1 analog, so that a change between the two hardly makes sense.
Due to the lack of software, manual adjustment is not possible, in contrast to the XTD 5.1 Digital, which is particularly noticeable when listening to music: Although the mid - tones are meticulously well, the highs and the basses lack the power and detail Music sounds a bit alienated.
However, since the mid-range is most important for a gaming headset, the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 analog can score the most prominently. Above all the enormously precise room sound helps in places of ego-shooters the place of opponents. The Zero-Noise technology with which Roccat applies the headset also shows its full potential: noises from the outside hardly penetrate the headset carrier.
The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is the right choice for gamers who are mainly on their own, thanks to their high carrying comfort, the headset is also suitable for multi-hour gaming sessions. Also the room sound convinces on the whole line.
However, the weaknesses for music and film lovers who have to live with much less good sound are negative. Also the microphone can not score points - for the proud price of 120 euros remains for the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 analog so only a satisfying test impression.
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog: Conclusion
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