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Published: Jan 06, 2009 Author: Niko Lupala Editor: Amber Lupala Provider: Qpad Share this article:

First Toughts on the QH 1339

This is the first time the world sees these headphones from Qpad! The mousepad maker has now gotten themselves into the headphone/headset business. With a pricetag of 400$ USD this might not suit just anyone, will it be worth it and can it really perform well enough to be worth 400$ both headset and heatphone wise.

About Qpad:

QPAD built its success on a grassroots commitment to the gaming community. Like you, we thrive in the madness of competition and embrace the free spirit of gaming. Our sponsorship of the Q Tour, communities, cups, tournaments, teams and LAN parties reflects this commitment. The knowledge we’ve gained has fed into our development of high quality products that have a great performance and given many a winning edge.
 
Features:
• Equivalent to a professional studio headphone
• Impressive 5Hz – 30KHz frequency response
• Cockpit tested audio components
• Closed construction reduce background noise ca.18 dBA
• Professional noise compensating condenser microphone
• Enclosed USB adapter with build-in sound card
• Handcrafted in Germany
5 year warranty

Specifications:
Headphone:
Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dynamic
Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 30,000 Hz
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ? per system
Nominal SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 dB
T.H.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.2%
Power handling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mW
Sound coupling to the ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circumaural
Ambient noise attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 18 dBA
Headband pressure . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 N
Weight with microphone and cable. . . . . . . . . . .380 g
Cable length and type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 m, straight cable
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)

Microphone:
Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condenser (back electret)
Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressure gradient
Polar Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AB powering
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 - 9 V
Current consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.5 mA
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 1.5 k?
Open circuit voltage at f = 1 kHz . . . . . . . . . 20 mV / Pa
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 18,000 Hz
T.H.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2% at f = 1 kHz
Max. SPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 dB
Microphone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unbalanced
Dimensions
Length mic boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 150 mm
Capsule diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 mm

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)
Ring and tip: AF, shaft: ground

USB converter Connection:
PC/MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x USB Type A (M); cable length 1.5 m
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x stereo jack sockets (3.5 mm)
Operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows®, MAC
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 °C - +60 °C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20 °C - +60 °C
Dimensions L x W x H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 x 30 x 16 mm
Weight with cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 g

The product:

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The headphones come packed in a very nice and cool bag that protects them and keep your accessories together. I know Steelseries have done the same thing on a couple of their headphones. Inside you will find a warranty slip and some other papers with information. You also get a small USB adapter/soundcard that will run through your USB port. This means you won't need your own soundcard or if you are for some reason lacking one this will cover it.

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Qpad he developed these headphones with the famous headphone manufacturer Beyerdynamic. The headphone plugs in to your USB port and it will allow you to plug in your headphones and also the mic. On the side you have a volume controller and on the top there is a mute button. These all make it easier for you to game with and I personally like to have access to these buttons without having to play around in windows.