Do you really like your Medusa headset? - Page 4

**Sir_Brass** · 02-16-2007, 12:07 AM

wierd.

if you hadn't gone out to get the x-fi, I would've told you that on creative's support forum, there is a thread that redirects you to a site that has the iso's for most of creative's install CD's. b/c that's where the speaker settings panel is to do the bass redirect.

that's how I got my original install software back on my comp

**WhiskeySix** · 02-19-2007, 08:27 PM

wow... so after playing with these for a few months, the mic suddenly stopped working. I emailed medusa-usa, and they're cross-shipping me a new pair for free.

Anyway - I've just now learned how much I've really come to rely on directional-sound while playing!! I just played ~2hrs of PR wearing my "work headphones" (bose triports).... although the Bose set produces a higher fidelity sound (truer bass and mids), I was stunned at how much my situational awareness dropped by going from 5ch to 2ch.... Now, I'm not saying it was unplayable without them, but it definitely becomes a very different game once you start to relying on them.

Twisted: any luck?

Zid · 02-21-2007, 01:46 AM

how do these compare with razor's barricuda

Boot · 02-21-2007, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted_Firestarter

Hrmm...well, I had a best buy gift card from xmas laying around so I grabbed an X-Fi today.

So what does the Screech of Death sound like in 5.1?

Friggin buggy X-Fi.

By the way, did you check the obvious in your rear cables? Could be something simple like the plug only being in far enough to make contact with one of the channel connectors.

JMJ · 02-21-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

wow... so after playing with these for a few months, the mic suddenly stopped working. I emailed medusa-usa, and they're cross-shipping me a new pair for free.

Anyway - I've just now learned how much I've really come to rely on directional-sound while playing!! I just played ~2hrs of PR wearing my "work headphones" (bose triports).... although the Bose set produces a higher fidelity sound (truer bass and mids), I was stunned at how much my situational awareness dropped by going from 5ch to 2ch.... Now, I'm not saying it was unplayable without them, but it definitely becomes a very different game once you start to relying on them.

Twisted: any luck?

Wow, my mic suddenly stopped working last night right in the middle of a game too. I filled out the RMA form, I hope they help me. I got mine last June but hardly used them. Needless to say, I'm not very amused at that fact for what they cost!

How did you contact them, via that RMA form?

**WhiskeySix** · 02-21-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JMJ

How did you contact them, via that RMA form?

Hey JMJ, welcome back

yeah - just went to the website and filled out the form - got an email back from the CEO within an hour or so! From reading some of that thread Squinty posted, they seem to be all about customer service... All he needed in order to send me a new set was the tracking number (I used USPS) for the broken set on the way back.

JMJ · 02-21-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

Hey JMJ, welcome back

yeah - just went to the website and filled out the form - got an email back from the CEO within an hour or so! From reading some of that thread Squinty posted, they seem to be all about customer service... All he needed in order to send me a new set was the tracking number (I used USPS) for the broken set on the way back.

Great, thanks! I emailed them after 5pm, probably won't hear back till tomorrow. I sure hope they replace them, mine still look brand new. Just stopped working for no reason.

**WhiskeySix** · 02-21-2007, 07:25 PM

from here: http://www.medusa-usa.com/support.php

"Speed-Link products are guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase in respect of workmanship and all built-in components. For the initial 12 months, Medusa-USA look after warranty issues and, for your convenience and peace of mind, have set up a warranty return centre in Arizona where in the unlikely event of a component failing and, on the authorisation of Speed-Link, returns can be sent to and replacements are issued out from. "

**jmaker** · 02-21-2007, 09:07 PM

These headphones are cursed or something. When JMJ mentioned that his mic stopped working, I forgot about mine also quitting on me some time ago. That coupled with the fact my rear left channel does not work properly, and now this which I just saw yesterday.

That slider thing broke. This didn't affect the sound, but still.....
I'm going to see if I can RMA these again.

**asch** · 02-21-2007, 11:18 PM

I've been watching this thread to try and make a decision on whether to pick these suckers up. It sounds like there have been mixed results on these headphones. I have the X-fi Xtreme Music card so it looks like I would have to do some configuring to get things just right.

Has there been anyone really disappointed with these?

**CingularDuality** · 02-22-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by asch

Has there been anyone really disappointed with these?

I've not owned a pair, but I tried them, oh, a year or so ago (when was Doom3 released?), at either CompUSA or Fry's. I wasn't impressed with their supposed surround sound, and I was definitely unimpressed with their sound quality.

JMJ · 02-22-2007, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asch

I've been watching this thread to try and make a decision on whether to pick these suckers up. It sounds like there have been mixed results on these headphones. I have the X-fi Xtreme Music card so it looks like I would have to do some configuring to get things just right.

Has there been anyone really disappointed with these?

You do have to do some configuring with them, but once you get it, they are awesome. I am not disappointed at all with mine. I had the older removable mic, the newer headsets don't have that. I never removed it, but the guy from support told me that with the newer mics he has not seen one stop working. If my new pair has issues, I'll probably not be very thrilled with them, but I do like the surround sound.

Boot · 02-22-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

I've not owned a pair, but I tried them, oh, a year or so ago (when was Doom3 released?), at either CompUSA or Fry's. I wasn't impressed with their supposed surround sound, and I was definitely unimpressed with their sound quality.

What was the setup that you tried? I'd be impressed if the store had a nice gaming rig with a quality* soundcard sitting out for testing of headphones. We don't have Fry's where I live, but it would definitely be out of character for CompUSA.

Can the moderators add a poll to this thread so those that own the Medusas can vote on whether they would or would not recommend them? Or do we have to start a new thread for that?

*Note that by quality I mean implied quality. Friggin buggy X-FI.

BHack · 02-22-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaker

These headphones are cursed or something. When JMJ mentioned that his mic stopped working, I forgot about mine also quitting on me some time ago. That coupled with the fact my rear left channel does not work properly, and now this which I just saw yesterday.

That slider thing broke. This didn't affect the sound, but still.....
I'm going to see if I can RMA these again.

Mine came like that in the box when I got it last week.

Still waiting on the new headset.

**CingularDuality** · 02-22-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boot

What was the setup that you tried? I'd be impressed if the store had a nice gaming rig with a quality* soundcard sitting out for testing of headphones. We don't have Fry's where I live, but it would definitely be out of character for CompUSA.

I'm pretty sure that I remember them being SB Live 5.1 cards that they were plugged into... I remember playing Doom3 and listening to a little bit of Metallica with them. The music was absolutely horrible to hear with them.

Quote:

Can the moderators add a poll to this thread so those that own the Medusas can vote on whether they would or would not recommend them? Or do we have to start a new thread for that?

Lemme see...

View Poll Results: Do you like your Medusa 5.1 headset?
Yes, I like it a lot!	11	23.91%
It's OK.	2	4.35%
I don't like it	2	4.35%
I don't own a set.	31	67.39%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

02-16-2007, 12:07 AM	#46 (permalink)
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02-19-2007, 08:27 PM	#47 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: Review of Medusa 5.1 Headphones wow... so after playing with these for a few months, the mic suddenly stopped working. I emailed medusa-usa, and they're cross-shipping me a new pair for free. Anyway - I've just now learned how much I've really come to rely on directional-sound while playing!! I just played ~2hrs of PR wearing my "work headphones" (bose triports).... although the Bose set produces a higher fidelity sound (truer bass and mids), I was stunned at how much my situational awareness dropped by going from 5ch to 2ch.... Now, I'm not saying it was unplayable without them, but it definitely becomes a very different game once you start to relying on them. Twisted: any luck? __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

02-21-2007, 01:46 AM	#48 (permalink)
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02-21-2007, 07:25 PM	#53 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: Review of Medusa 5.1 Headphones from here: http://www.medusa-usa.com/support.php "Speed-Link products are guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase in respect of workmanship and all built-in components. For the initial 12 months, Medusa-USA look after warranty issues and, for your convenience and peace of mind, have set up a warranty return centre in Arizona where in the unlikely event of a component failing and, on the authorisation of Speed-Link, returns can be sent to and replacements are issued out from. " __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

02-21-2007, 09:07 PM	#54 (permalink)
jmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warren, OH Age: 28 Posts: 2,647	Re: Review of Medusa 5.1 Headphones These headphones are cursed or something. When JMJ mentioned that his mic stopped working, I forgot about mine also quitting on me some time ago. That coupled with the fact my rear left channel does not work properly, and now this which I just saw yesterday. That slider thing broke. This didn't affect the sound, but still..... I'm going to see if I can RMA these again. __________________

02-21-2007, 11:18 PM	#55 (permalink)
asch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Mill, SC Age: 33 Posts: 9,969	Re: Review of Medusa 5.1 Headphones I've been watching this thread to try and make a decision on whether to pick these suckers up. It sounds like there have been mixed results on these headphones. I have the X-fi Xtreme Music card so it looks like I would have to do some configuring to get things just right. Has there been anyone really disappointed with these? __________________ \| My Maps Gaming Videos by Tactical Gamers Fear the Frog! \| Kill the Frog! \| An Inconvenient Truth "Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine, regardless of the level of advantage, if any, it gives over the opposing team." -- Tactical Gamer Primer

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