Overall and Final Verdict
So when we put it all together how are the Hephaestus v2’s? Well I really thought I would hate the vibration but it ended up helping a lot on the low end. I’m also happy that Gamdias didn’t leave big headed people out, the Hephaestus v2’s fit my big head and had a lot of room to spare. This was especially nice in the earcups where they fit completely around my ears. The overall comfort wasn’t too bad, but I would like to see they use a softer padding, especially in the headband. In extended sessions the band started to push down on my head more than I would like. The large size did end up being a con, my wife with her small head didn’t find the headset as comfortable. Beyond that I think the in-line controller could use a little work. It rattled and I would love to be able to see when things like the microphone is muted and the vibration is turned on. That said having an in-line controller at all is still a big plus. Audio performance was helped a lot by the vibration, but even then it felt flat on the high end.
Where the Hephaestus v2’s stands out the most though is when we check out the pricing. This set, for example, sells for $59.99 but you can also find a 2.1 set for $10 less. At those prices, they aren’t a bad pickup for someone with a big head. You won’t see me dropping my high-end headphones to use the Hephaestus v2’s anytime soon, but they do a good job at a great price for someone who isn’t looking to break the bank.
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