Genius HS-04SU Headset reviews

Headband headset with Noise-canceling microphone

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3.6 out of 5 stars Based on 135 Customer Ratings

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"Decent, Although annoying at times"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

The headset quality is pretty high, Bass and noise is superb and the noise cancellation is great.

However the headset has two flaws

1 – Restricting on the ears – If you wear glasses like I do, You'll find the pads push against your ears and therefore pushing the frames into the side of your head. After a few hours this can get quite painful

2 – Tangled cords – This is a repeated issue I had with my old pair of these, The cable tangles frequently and by itself, It does this mainly around the volume adjuster and it was the reason behind my last pair breaking

Overall – Good, However if you have the money, Get a better pair of headphones with cables that don't tangle by itself.

8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
"A good, cheap product"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This product has a good high quality microphone, headset and bass for a very low price. I would suggest this product to anyone who is a gamer but it low on cash

Good job Mightape 5/5

7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
"Comfortable"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Good comfortable headset that I can wear for hours on end without having to adjust.

9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
"Cheap and comfortable"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This is a great headset. It is comfortable to wear and the sound quality is excellent. The volume control and microphone mute are very useful too. Great buy.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
"Can be uncomfortable at times, but well worth the money!"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I was looking for a cheap but decent quality headset which this provided. Very good quality audio for gaming, or chatting. Microphone quality is very good, very clear and clarified, and cuts away unwanted ambient background noise.

If you have the money, go for something better than this, but in all honesty the only thing you are missing out on is aesthetics.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
"Sleek, comfortable, great sound!!"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I was surprised at how small it looked, but once I put them on, they were so comfortable, they really cushion your ears. They had a nice look too, nothing too bright or flashy, but clean and sleek.

The sound was really good too, after using an old Logitech headset, I was really impressed by the quality of the sound, crisp, clean when it needed to be and great bass too. I also loved the sound cancellation, I heard what I was listening to, not my noisy family.

A great buy, comfort, great sound and sleek look, with a nice small price tag to go with it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Great!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Love these headphones, they really knock out the noise, for the price, you cannot go wrong!

"Good and cheep"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Its cheep and good need I say more

"Good sound, headset too tight"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

The headset is reasonably comfortable with soft plush muffs, and it has good sound. The microphone is excellent and has perfect positionability but the tension on the headset is too tight and tends to hurt my ears. I've tried adjusting them but the only adjustment seems to be able to be made to the slider, not the width of the headset. Consequently it can be quite tight and tends to force my ears blocked. I need to position it just so on my ears to avoid this. Ultimately, I feel they're a decent pair of good quality headphones for a great price, with just a few minor flaws.

"Its made for small people"
1 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Other than the fact that this headset cut into my dome and broke after the first week of using it I had no issues with it. Sound was OK mic was OK all around just OK. Would I buy another no I wouldn't

"Excellent value for money"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I needed a new headset for online racing. I read the other reviews and since I didn't have a ton of cash I bought this. I love it. Its clear and everyone can hear me more clearly compared to my old one. Really good for on-the-budget budgets.

"Good Headset" Purchased on Mighty Ape

When I received this headset there was a problem with the wiring. I contacted mighty ape and they sent me a replacement free of charge. Overall good sound quality for the price

"Excelent."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I have gone through a few sets of headphones, including a pair of logitech g35s. These compete with a few of the more expensive sets i've owned. They have excellent noise canceling, more than decent sound quality and are quite comfortable. Great quality for a great price.

"good for the price"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

These are obviously at the lower end of the cost spectrum for a headset. Speaker Quality is OK for the price and it has an adjustable volume (and mic mute) on the cord which is handy. Mic quality is good, voice come's through loud and clear. I find the ear cups a little small rather than fitting over the ears they kind of sit on top of the ears so not the most comfortable to wear for long periods, often fell like they are not quite right. Overall I think they are offer good sturdy build and good quality for the price point they are trying to hit, if you want great sound or supreme fit, you will need to spend a little more.

"Ehhhh, they're alright. :)"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

When buying this headset, I wanted something sturdy that could also blast good heavy music, and cancel noise in the background. It's pretty much exactly what I got with these.

Pros; You can mute the mic directly from the volume attachment on the cord. Noise cancelling works well.

Cons; Doesn't sit right on the head. Mic is muffled. Ear cups hurt ears after having them on for more than an hour.

Other than that, they are alright. I'd recommend them if you're after a reasonable price for an average headset.

"Great Product for a Great Price"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

As a gamer in between casual and hardcore I needed a good headset but could not afford anything fancy. I have been using this for 2 months now and it has been good. It is lightweight so after hours of having it on my head I don't feel like my head is being pushed down from the weight or squashed inwards from gigantic tight ear pieces. The cover on the mic prevents distortion when being loud or from breath. If you are looking for a good quality lightweight headset and have a low budget I would definitely recommend this one.

"Grrrrrrr....."
1 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This headset at first was great, but after about 2 months of owning it the audio seemed to only sometimes work in both ears. Also the microphone hardly even works. Overall this headset is not fantastic, although the sound quality is good, everything else isn't, if you have the money buy a different headset and stay away from Genius.

"Cheap, but still a good unit."
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

No majors with these. Breaks are needed if using these for long stints. They do the job though.

"Looks Nice"

Alright so im not sure if this headset is adjustable as I am have a small head if someone could let me know that would be great :D

"Comfortable and Great Sound Quality"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I originally bought cheap headset for work to use for Skype, but it's MUCH more comfortable than the current head I have at home which I use for long periods of gaming – thinking about swapping the two now. And the sound quality is very clear. Adjustable mic is quite handy too.

"If you're easy to please, you'll be pleased."
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

For $20 (I bought this on sale), you can't go wrong really. 4 stars is based on the good quality-to-cost ratio.

Pros:

  • Cord coated in nylon thread
  • Mic is fine
  • Capable of heavy bass

Cons:

  • Really missing the high frequencies, there just aint enough treble here baby – So if you're playing music through them, be prepared for muddy audio.
"If you wear glasses -these will feel uncomfortable."
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

When I play games, my friends have told me there is white noise in the background. So not sure how it is noise-canceling. Also I wear glasses which means the pads pushed my glasses into my ears. This got really uncomfortable & unbearable. However, it is good value for money.

"Cheap and simple"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This is a great headset that only has one problem. It's too tight around your ears if you wear glasses. Apart from this, the sound is fine and the microphone is great.

"Good headset for a very good price."
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Good sound, mic is ok but not the best. Can be slightly uncomfortable after very long use (A two minute break easily fixes this).

Amazing price, looks good, quite sterdy, cords dont tangle easily. Definately worth it!

"Not bad"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Reasonable price, although having some trouble getting the mic part to work at the same time as the earphones on the game we brought it for.

"Crisp and clear"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I bought it as a XMas present for my grandson and being computer mad he absolutely loves it

"Awesomeness"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Fantastic headphones! chrystal clear sound. Recommend to all who want a cheap but superior product.

"Great for gaming"

Bought this along with Black Op's PC. The two issues i have with this is no mic (but honestly don't need one unless you use vent and can still get a desktop one) and no manual volume control ( so when some noob yells in vent the only way is to take it off, or turn vent off etc) Other than that purrrrfect for the game i can actually hear those approaching and the bass is awesome.

"Meh."
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

No complaints about the sound quality, it is very good for the price of the set. The mic can be a bit soft and there is no way to turn up the sensitivity, but is still adequate. The biggest issue for me is comfort. I bought this headset for online communication during multiplayer games, and wanted to wear it for a few hours at a time. However, the phones start to uncomfortably press into my left ear after 30mins, making me want to take a break.

Good quality for the price but definite room for improvement.

"Cheap = uncomfotable"

The headphones are probably the most uncomfortable headphones ive ever worn. Gamers who spend many hours playing games definitely shouldnt buy this. I would only recommend the headset to young gamers who spend at most an hour on a computer.

"Really good, cheap headset"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

While this headset isn't the top of the range, unless you're using it for high-quality sound purposes you won't notice the difference. Fairly comfortable and able to be worn for a couple of hours without discomfort, this headset is a great, cheap choice for gaming and VoIP. The earpieces are fairly small and sit on part of my ear which is the only issue I've had so far. If they were a little bigger there would be no discomfort. In saying that, it's only after 2–3 hours with them on that I notice this shortcoming. Overall, good quality for a very cheap price.