The headphones that Sony produces for PlayStation have been in our lives for a long time. It is also known that these products, which have very reasonable price-performance ratios, can meet the expectations of many players. On the other hand, Sony did not hesitate to make a move that was not expected from it. The Inzone series is a product family that is as focused on PC use as it is for PS5, configured according to the need for high performance in games, and our guest on this page is the Inzone H7, a wireless gaming headset that we can call the middle child of the series.
If you noticed, I used the term “gaming headset” back-to-back. Yes, the Sony Inzone H7 appeals to those who are looking for a high-end, premium headset, but you should not make the mistake of comparing it to an XM5, for example. Although we expect the music performance to be high as a result of its high price, H7 is a product defined according to the needs of the players.
Starting from the design, Sony has chosen a very minimal, eye-strained, rounded design in this series. The headset, which reflects the line of its siblings H3 and H9, is actually quite large, but it doesn’t stop until you put it on your ear. Its 325-gram weight has made it a “light of the middle” class, and the quality feel created by its rough plastic body is also worthy of a premium product.
In the meantime, it is possible to come across pleasant excerpts from the XM series. For example, the adjustment part of the head bridge has tough transitions, just like Sony’s music-oriented high-end products. It fits easily on your head and is quite comfortable even with long use. In addition, thanks to the fact that the drivers can rotate 90 degrees , you can hang the headset around your neck and take short breaks. Of course, since the focus is on gaming, the headset does not have the ability to perceive these breaks and to take a break from music, for example.
It is also necessary to enter the technical part with connection options.
The H7 is a wireless headset and connects to devices via both 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth 5.0 , all at the same time (on two separate devices). The 2.4Ghz adapter that comes with the H7 isn’t too small.
The highly comfortable, nylon ear cushions (these cushions are leather on the H9) found on the Inzone H7, which doesn’t have any RGB lighting (as opposed to the H9), are powered by 40mm neodymium drivers . You might say why 50mm or 53mm drivers are not used, but Sony is very ambitious about the quality of the aperture it uses in these products. The leather head rest on the upper is also quite comfortable. That is, there are no problems in the field of ergonomics, and this also applies to the ergonomics of the buttons of the headset. On the left side there is only the volume wheel, while under the right earphone there are buttons where you can adjust the power, Bluetooth pairing, and chat/game audio balance. All of them have a clear place, your hand does not go to the other because I will step on one.
Continuing on the technical side, the frequency response of the drives with the back closed is between 5Hz-20Khz . When it comes to gaming, we can call it the industry standard. The Discord-certified ECM boom microphone has a frequency response of 100Hz-8Khz and although the microphone cannot be disassembled, lifting it up when not in use is enough to put it into mute mode. Here, instead of a software voice alert, a mechanical “snap” sound that is quite comfortable to hear reminds you that you have activated and deactivated the microphone. So how is the sound quality of the microphone, we are quite satisfied. I don’t know what level of your expectation (especially after allocating so much budget) but the microphone may not satisfy you if you are the publisher, of course it is extremely successful even for communication at a professional level.
Here it is necessary to mention the biggest difference that distinguishes H7 from H9. The 40mm drivers have a passive sound isolation, which means that active noise cancellation is not available in the H7. Despite this, the insulation is successful enough, the rear-closed driver design and comfortable ear cushions also allow this. I don’t know if you’ll take such a big headset and ride public transport, but if you do, you don’t have to be afraid that the crowd will hear you listen to Sabaton like crazy. Insulation is not bad.
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So how is the performance in games? If we start from PS5, I can say that Inzone H7, which is in full harmony with Tempest Audio , will give you a great experience in a wide range of frameworks, from location accuracy to the atmosphere of the game. On PC, you can also use Inzone Hub’s 360 Spatial Sound or Windows Sonic. For my part, I found Sonic’s gaming performance to be more successful than the moments when I activated 360 Spatial Sound, the choice is of course yours, but for Sony there seems to be a serious development potential on this side. The limits have not yet been pushed. Needless to say, the product doesn’t work on Xbox, as it stands.
As for the music, an average, zinc-carbon player would be extremely pleased with his experience. At flat settings, the sound is extremely clear, the vocals are pronounced, and at high frequencies the efficiency is high. Of course, since it is a closed design, the stage (soundstage) is not wide. The High Bass and Music/Video settings that come with the Inzone Hub aren’t great, so you can fine-tune it to your own taste and get a more successful performance. I also found the bass performance quite successful. Don’t expect a Skullcandy, of course. Like Crusher, it doesn’t kick and slap you in the ear, the H7 has a predictable elegance in its own elegance, but I have to say that it can be inconsistent at times in terms of overall sound performance. As a result, I think everyone except audiophiles will enjoy the musical performance.
Let’s move on to some other details. While the product’s Bluetooth 5.0 performance is adequate, you’ll want to use a 2.4Ghz connection for a lag-free connection in games. The wireless connection range, which is given as 10 meters, decreases to around 5-6 meters when the walls enter. I think it’s enough, I didn’t skimp on music when I gave the cats food and returned, so I have nothing to complain about. In addition, the battery life of the product is admirable. The battery strength, which can reach up to 40 hours, was quite close to that of someone like me, who constantly listened to loud music (28 hours). This is one of the biggest pluses of the product in my opinion. Moreover, it is possible to continue to use the product, which can be used for 60 minutes with a 10-minute fast charge, while the cable is plugged in and charging.
The Inzone Hub app has received criticism for some reason, I found it extremely useful. After all, I was able to reach everything I was looking for on one screen and easily make all the settings I wanted. You don’t even have to look here for critical settings like chat/game balance .
Let’s come to the last words.
In my opinion, this product has two very important problems. The first isn’t the fault of the product, but it’s a seriously expensive product, more expensive than almost any of its competitors that perform similarly. The second is that there is no serious price difference between it and H9. The magnificent H9 model will be a seduce to anyone who can afford the H7, which leaves the H7 in a somewhat difficult position.
The Inzone H9 may be more appealing to many of you, but I have to say that the H7 is a headset that can live the quality it promises and make you happy. The price of the product is 5600 TL without a campaign.
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POINTS: 80
+Extremely high quality material and workmanship quality. Comfortable and lightweight. The game performance is very successful. Long battery endurance.
-More expensive than competitors. The price difference with H9 is small, which can set it back in preference. Cannot remove the microphone.
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