ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Headset Review

By Jason Vaught

Manufacturer: ROCCAT GmbH (ROCCAT Studios)
Product Name: Kave XTD 5.1 Digital
Model Number: ROC-14-160
UPC: 4250288141605
Price As Tested: $169.99 (Amazon | Newegg)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by ROCCAT.

The ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Surround Sound gaming headset is the latest headset offering from the innovative people at ROCCAT. The Kave XTD 5.1 promises to make huge advancements over its predecessor, the ROCCAT Kave 5.1 analog. The Kave XTD 5.1 Digital brings a USB interface, a speaker pass-through function, cellular Bluetooth connectivity, and a revamped in-line remote. In this article, Benchmark Reviews investigates.

The main attraction, for me at least, is the cellular Bluetooth functionality. This feature allows you to pair your Bluetooth phone with the headset and answer phone calls while gaming with the push of a button on the in-line remote. I’ll be testing the usefulness of this feature, as well as the ease of use and its real world pros and cons.

With the ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Digital headset I’ll be testing how well the surround sound works, how functional the in-line remote is, sound quality, microphone quality, and overall durability of the headset. We’ll also take a look at the software that comes with the ROCCAT Kave XTD and how well it works in real world applications. The testing parameters include: music, video games. and movies.

Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Features

• REAL 5.1 SURROUND SOUND
  with three driver units per ear-cup
• PREMIUM INBUILT MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND CARD
  for rich, interference-free audio
• SMARTPHONE TO HEADSET BLUETOOTH PAIRING
  let’s you handle calls on the fly
• FULLY-EQUIPPED DESKTOP REMOTE
  total audio control at your fingertips
• SUPREME COMFORT: ULTRA-LIGHT DESIGN
  suitable for lengthy gaming sessions
• NOISE-CANCELING MIC WITH MUTE LED
  fully rotatable and completely removable
• ROBUST AND DURABLE ENGINEERING
  built to last for long-term use
• 5.1 SPEAKER PORTS FEATURE IN REMOTE
  for a seamless hook-up to your existing sound system
• TANGLE-PROOF 3.6M CABLE
  for distraction-free gameplay

Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Specifications

CENTER/FRONT/REAR DRIVER UNITS

Frequency response:	20~20.000Hz
Max. SPL at 1kHz:	115±3dB
Max. input power:	50mW
Drive diameter front:	40mm
Drive diameter rear:	40mm

VIBRATION DRIVER UNITS 

Frequency response:	20~100Hz
Max. input power:	300mW
Drive diameter:	30mm

 

Frequency response:	10~10.000Hz
Sensitivity at 1kHz:	-32±2dB
Directivity:	omni-directional
Diameter:	4×1.5mm
Impedance:	2.2 k? + 15%

SYSTEM

Connection:	USB
Impedance:	32 ?
Cable length:	3.6m
Weight (Headset only):	335gr