If everyone could afford to pick up high-end headphones everyone would have them but for people getting their f...

Over the years Corsair has built a strong brand around offering high quality components, usually at relatively high prices. The last few years have seen the company place more focus on the budget end of the market, however, and today's review is a continuation of that – with a look at the new HS35...

Affordable; Decent sound quality; Nice and light; Good clarity from the mic

Vocals can sound muffled; Definitely get what you pay for in terms of build quality; HS50 is only £10-15 more

We have been gaming for so long that audio and graphics are undoubtedly the two elements that have changed most in our time. Graphics are clearly divided into the pre and post 3D acceleration eras, but the changes in the world of sound have been more subtle.

Regardless of what consumers are out in the market looking to get their hands on price has always been the decisive factor for the majority and so it's really no surprise that manufacturers always cater to that percentage a bit more than the others.

Comfortable (Large Earpads / Memory Foam Padding; Good Mids & Highs; Bass Levels; Detachable Microphone (Easier To Replace; Available In 4 Colors (Carbon/Red/Blue/Green; Price (For Some

Design (Too "Plain"; Overall Build Quality

Corsair introduces their least-expensive gaming headset to date, the HS35 Stereo. It's a simple analog multi-platform headset that does a very good job of justifying its modest $40 price tag.

Excellent comfort; Decent spatial awareness; Fun; bassy in-game sound; Solid microphone in terms of in-game communication; Good value for money

Not the greatest build quality; Too bassy for more complex music genres; Occasional microphone popping (easily solvable with a windscreen

Great headset very happy