processing

While the predecessor of the Draco HS-850 gaming headset only received an average rating and number of players was not well received, would like Creative time to do everything right. This is particularly evident in the processing which has been greatly improved. The joints between the bracket and ear now consist of steel. However, the bracket is further comprised of plastic, which is reasonable given the relatively low price. The circumaural earpieces feel thanks to the imitation leather used to comfortable and soft. With prolonged use, it may come to perspiration. A disadvantage is the headband proves in many ways. On the one hand it comes with long-standing use in fractures around the steel shank. In particular, the plastic tab that serves to fix the hinge, is considered particularly susceptible to breakage. Secondly Creative should have let a little more flexibility in the adjustment. Just who has a larger head circumference, will get into trouble with this gaming headset. Nevertheless, the processing is solid and can be clearly distinguishable from the previous model, whose production quality was slightly inferior. Especially the ears stand out positively and ensure that the Draco HS-850 Gaming Headset yet has a high wearing comfort.  

sound quality

Similarly as in other headsets from Creative is a strength in the high sound quality. The recorded already the Creative Fatal1ty Pro Series from. The Draco HS-850 Gaming Headset from Creative is this positive tradition successfully. The circumaural earcups provide good attenuation of ambient noise. A specially tuned neodymium drivers creates a bassy sound, which allows a realistic 360 ° -Spielesound. Here you can tell by the gaming headset that has been designed by experienced game designers. However, a weak point is the midrange. Here one would have desired a more vivid sound that does not look as dull. The sound quality is highly dependent on the sound card, so you definitely benefit from a better sound card. The sound in a frequency range 20-17000 Hz, however, come in clearly and without distortion. Compared to the higher-priced Tactic 3D series, the sound quality is not as expressive, which can be transformed for Progamer in a minimal downside, but otherwise unlikely to form a problem in a multiplayer game. The 40mm neodymium drivers produce at this price an outstanding sound that is particularly noticeable in the bass.  

microphone

Preliminary is allowed from a microphone not expect much at this price. It is neither the perfect microphone for their own Twitch channel, yet would use Let's Player for their videos. Who does not zoom occurs with these expectations to the Draco HS-850 Gaming Headset from Creative is still pleasantly surprised. Because the microphone, which can be muted by pressing a button, can convince with good voice quality. It ranges from very good for normal games use in a multiplayer party to discussi- quickly with disastrous appearance. The voice quality is good and you can always be understood. Away from multiplayer games, the microphone of Creative Draco HS-850 gaming headset also easily be used for a Skype session. Once you have enough and want, for example, listen to music, so you can remove the microphone easily. This is in the price range by no means common, but for some time is already one of the strengths of the headset by Creative. A small disadvantage is as mute, which produces a loud sound sometimes after restart, which can sometimes startle so many players and should better be done before the Games section.  

comfort

The comfort of Creative Draco HS-850 gaming headset is excellent for narrow head shapes. Even after several hours of multiplayer battles feel the circumaural earpieces hardly on the skin. The plastic leather feels comfortable on the skin. Only the possibility already described that the plastic nose may break at the joint, tarnishes somewhat the extremely positive overall impression. However, the processing is still solid enough to withstand several years of exposure, as long as you do not overdo it. Large head shapes in turn are insufficiently supported. Since the adjustable band is too bulky. As a result, including then also suffers the comfort because the earpieces sit here too tight and you can feel the headset after prolonged game sessions. Normal head shapes in turn do not have these problems and take advantage of a pleasant wearing sensing. The only negative is the lack of air circulation. Thus, the ears to warm slightly with time and you begin to sweat. But just because the ears of Creative Draco HS-850 gaming headset lie so well, outside noises are displaced easily. One can concentrate on the games game or listen to your favorite music without having to have to deal with annoying background noise.  

Packaging, design and connections

No question who likes to collect the boxes of his favorite equipment, has on the packaging of Creative Draco HS-850 his joy. In the well-known black-red kept, which distinguish the brand Creative and already favored the success of other series, emblazoned on the front motif a grim-looking vampire dragon. Less creepy is the cable length, which should be sufficient with two meters for most needs. A wired remote control is part of the decor of the Draco HS-850 and increases ease of use of the headset. So you can with a simple push of a button to increase the volume or mute the microphone. The connection is not via the USB port, but directly with two 3.5 mm jack plugs.These must be connected to the sound card. The design of the gaming headset draws on the aforementioned color combination, but seems a bit clunky than previous models with its edges. Nevertheless, this does not fall to the detriment of gaming headsets out because the color elements yet still work aesthetically pleasing.