I have given this a 4 star review based on my impression of the speaker sound quality ONLY over the last 10 months of ownership (EXCLUDING the Microphone which has now failed completely). This is not my only headset, but it is my main headset, with or without a working mic, I prefer it over my Razer Kraken Pro, and Corsair Void, and Recon60P (all still have working Mic's and are MUCH older) in terms of speaker quality; when it comes to Microphone, none of the others come close to the Recon Microphone in quality; compared to it, the rest sound extremely cheap. Purchased to replace still working but aging recon60P, and the Void, and Kraken just weren't up to snuff without RGB ;) It was a nice upgrade in sound quality, but a huge decrease in mic quality. The software is great, sound quality is great, but the mic has failed in under a year. Now anytime the mic is activated it sends static through assaulting anyone in discord, or games. The mic is now akin to my $5 usb camera mic; and only broadcasts noise, since it is not detachable like the Recon60P it cannot be replaced. I will be getting a standalone mic, because I love the sound quality of this headset, and it fits my build (my other peripherals are Logi too). Consider this purchase a headphone purchase and you won't be disappointed. If you are getting it for the mic, it fails fast, and voice quality is mediocre on this headset, get a different headset, or a standalone mic with this one.. Honestly, I expected more from logitech at this price point.I love that you can plug your phone directly into it, and take calls in a side channel using a switch on the headset, granted the no mic thing detracts from that quite a bit now. The software works, though it can be a bit buggy around the edges. As it is less expensive now, by 70% I'd say this would be a great choice for a basic studio, or 7.1 surround applications. But don't rely on the non-removable built-in mic. Build quality is mid grade, feels good, but not super expensive. Mostly plastic, some cool magnets to 3dprint your own earcaps as well. lighter than the Void and Kraken, but heavier that the Recon60P. It's a good balance in terms of weight, and doesn't get heavy under long gaming sessions. The earcups can be quite squeeky, keep them lubed, or risk getting a migraine diagnosis from them moving around every time your head moves.