Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 Technology
- Dolby 7.1 surround sound: Experience an immersive 360-degree soundfield that lets you hear what you can't see
- Built for comfort: Lightweight design and soft sport cloth earcups with 90-degree swivel for maximum comfort and a personalized fit
- Folding, noise-cancelling boom mic: Reduces background noise for clear voice pick up and rotates up and out of the way
- On-cable sound controls: Volume dial and mute switch are close at hand for quick audio adjustments
- For Windows PC gaming: Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
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Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
Full-blast audio: The complete sound experience.
Powered by advanced Dolby technology, these 7.1 surround sound headphones position you in the center of an immersive 360-degree soundfield. They let you hear every detail in every direction, just as the game developer intended. Enemy fire. Sirens. Your opponent?s footsteps. When you hear what you can?t see, you win.
Product Highlights
- Immersive Dolby 7.1 surround sound
- Comfortably soft, durable cloth earpads
- Lightweight feel for long game play
- Rotating noise-cancelling boom mic
- On-cable mute and volume controls
- Protective lay-flat swivel earcups
- Works with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Hear them before they see you
- Incredibly detailed 7.1 surround sound
- Hear seven discrete audio channels plus Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for deep low-end sound
- Advanced Dolby Headphone software positions each channel in the correct location?reproducing 360-degree sound the way game developers intended
- Powerful 40mm neodymium drivers for crystal-clear audio quality
Folding, noise-cancelling mic
- Reduces distracting background noise
- Easy to rotate to best position for clearest voice pick up?or up and out of the way when you are not talking
Performance-sport cloth earcup pads
- Soft earcup covers designed to keep your ears comfortable, even after hours of gaming
- Breathable performance-sport cloth helps reduce heat and moisture build-up during intense sessions
- Durable, washable covers slip off for easy cleaning
On-cable sound controls
- Easy-to-use volume dial and mute switch
- Keeps controls close at hand for quick and precise sound adjustments
- Extra-long cable lets you position controls right where you want them for quick access
Lightweight design
- Slim and light for maximum combat comfort
- A lighter, balanced assembly gives you a natural and stable fit
Flexible swivel earcups
- Adjust up to 90 degrees for a personalized fit that sits flush on your ears
- Swivels flat to protect earcups when you?re not wearing them
Full-speed, all-digital USB
- Hear more and play better with no-lag pure digital audio that?s crisp and clear
- USB connection keeps your sound card jack open for desktop speakers and other audio devices
Compatibility
What's in the box?
- Headset
- User documentation
- USB adapter
What you need:
- Windows 8, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- USB port
- 7.1 surround sound requires software installation1
Gaming-Grade Specifications
Headphone- Driver: 40mm
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20KHz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 90dB SPL/mW
1. Some profile settings require Logitech Gaming Software to be enabled and are not supported on Mac, Linux and earlier Windows-based operating systems. Logitech Gaming Software is available at logitech.com/downloads.
Microphone
- Pickup pattern: Cardioid (Unidirectional)
- Type: Pressure Gradient Electret Condenser
- Frequency response: 50-20KHz
- Sensitivity: -40dBV/Pa re: 0dB = 1 Pa, 1KHz
- Test conditions: 3.0V, 2.2K Ohm
Which Logitech Gaming Headset Is Right For You?
 Good  Better  Best | Logitech G230 Stereo Gaming Headset  | Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset  | Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset  | Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset  |
| What you get | Gaming audio essentials | USB Dolby 7.1surround sound | USB Dolby 7.1 surround sound plus customizable on-ear audio command keys | Wireless Dolby 7.1 surround sound plus customizable on-ear audio command keys |
| Connection Choices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corded USB |  | | | |
| Analog 3.5 mm jacks | | | ||
| Wireless | | |||
| Audio Channels | ||||
| Stereo (2.0) | | |||
| Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound | | | | |
| Microphone Features | ||||
| Noise cancelling | | | | |
| Rotating boom | | | | |
| Mute light | | | ||
| Comfort and Control | ||||
| Volume + mute controls | On-cable controls | On-cable controls | On-ear controls | On-ear controls |
| Over-the-head design | | | | |
| Programmable G-keys (one-touch command of music, chat and more) | | | ||
| System Support | ||||
| Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP | | | | |