New from Zalman, and in a departure from their reputation as a cooling and noise reduction specialist, we are delighted to announce the ZM-RS6F+M 5.1 Channel Real Surround Headphones and Microphone! But apart from being quieter than speakers, what’s so special about them? Well, unlike “simulated surround” where the full five or six channels are rather poorly simulated through conventional stereo speakers (or headphones), the Zalman Real Surround Sound Headphones produce a genuine surround field as if it is being reproduced from a complete multi-channel speaker system with separate front, rear, and center channel speakers.
The sound is clean, crisp, and all around you but right in your ears! As the perfect complement to a 5.1 surround audio card, these headphones contain no less than six speakers, which enhances discrete sound sources, directional, spatial, and realistic effects. Taking acoustic realism to new heights, truly hearing is believing!
Features
- Six speakers (3 per ear) provide a realistic surround sound field
- Easy connection to your 5.1 sound card using 3 mini-jacks (front, rear, center)
- Ideal for your notebook when watching DVD movies and playing games
- Real surround sound field close to a complete multi-channel speaker system
- Supplied with a high sensitivity microphone
Specifications
| Unit Type |
Electro Dynamic Round Type Micro Speaker |
| Frequency Response |
50Hz ~ 20KHz (Extension Effective) |
| Sound Pressure Level |
89 dB +/- 3 dB at 50mW |
| Impedance |
16 Ohm at 1KHz |
| Nominal Power |
0.02W |
| Maximum Power |
0.15W |
| Weight |
11.24oz (316.8g) without packaging |
| Cord |
Straight, Triple entry 9.8ft (300cm) |
| Plug |
3 headphone jacks (3.5mm dia) |
| Microphone Sensitivity |
-40 +/- 3dB |
| Microphone Impedance |
Max. 2.2 |
| Microphone Standard power supply |
2.0 V DC |
| Microphone Current consumption |
Max. 0.5 mA |
| Microphone Sensitivity reduction |
Within-3dB at 1.5V |
| Microphone S/N |
More than 58dB |
| Microphone Directivity |
Omnidirectional |
Applications
- PC equipped with 5 channel (or
more) sound card.
- Multi-channel home audio and video
system.
(Including home theater system, HDTV, portable DVD player, DVD car
audio, etc.)
- Refer to FAQ for connection with 5.1ch. Headphone Amplifier and
DSP Decoder or Amplifier.
- DVD-based Home Game Console (Including
X-BOX, PlayStation 2, Game Cube etc.)
- Refer to FAQ for connection with 5.1ch. headphone amplifier, DSP
Decoder or Amplifier.
What is 5.1 channel?
5.1 channel system is composed of six speakers, front right and left, a
center, rear right and left, and a sub-woofer for a LFE (Low Frequency Effect).
The sub-woofer, being used for a non-directional LFE, is classified as ".1".
How to use
Instructions for use can be found online by clicking here.
Product Reviews
"These headphones are a brilliant idea. They are well made, have good enough sound quality for all around use and the addition of surround sound is an innovation that sets them apart from other headphone choices." - 3D Velocity Review