Zalman ZM-HPS500 and ZM-HPS600 – Price and Specs

Zalman ZM-HPS500 and ZM-HPS600

Inexpensive earphones with a tolerable sound for a “dense skating rink” – is this even possible? We are sorting out candidates for this role – two full-size Zalman headsets, each of which costs up to two thousand rubles.

Audio for budget

In game mode, testing took place in the old unkind Left 4 Dead 2 (multiplayer) and Doom 3 – in the usual way and without obvious noise pollution. Zalman accessories did not disappoint: explosions and shots sound clearly, shouts and high frequencies are practiced without hissing. Of course, we are not talking about a complete cutoff of noise, but nothing prevents you from adding volume. Protracted network battles headphones carry confidently, without critical overheating.

In Skype, Discord, Teamspeak, the sound is clear, without interference and pronounced bass or treble. The microphone on both models works well, except that sometimes mechanical sounds are mixed in. There are no problems with negotiations, audibility by team mates is slightly above average.

 

Specifications

Zalman ZM — HPS500:

PLAYBACK FREQUENCY

                                     20 – 20 000 Hz

RESISTANCE

                                     32 ohm

SENSITIVITY

                                     116 dB

MAXIMUM POWER

                                      20 mW

DIAPHRAGM DIAMETER

                                       40 mm

MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

                                      −38 dB

MICROPHONE IMPEDANCE

                                       2200 ohm

CONNECTION

                                       2 minijacks (3.5 mm)

LENGTH OF CABLE

                                      2.35 m

ADDITIONALLY

                                      volume control

WEIGHT

                                       362 g (with packaging)

AVERAGE PRICE (YANDEX.MARKET)

                                        1451 p.

Zalman ZM — HPS600:

PLAYBACK FREQUENCY

                                          20 – 20 000 Hz

RESISTANCE

                                          32 ohm

SENSITIVITY

                                          117 dB

MAXIMUM POWER

                                          20 mW

DIAPHRAGM DIAMETER

                                          50 mm

MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

                                          −38 dB

MICROPHONE IMPEDANCE

                                           2200 ohm

CONNECTION

                                           2 minijacks (3.5 mm)

LENGTH OF CABLE

                                           2.35 m

ADDITIONALLY

                                          volume control

WEIGHT

                                           362 g (with packaging)

Impressions and conclusions

Both models honestly fulfill the declared functions. They can be used not only for games, but also for watching movies and chatting online. Low-key – compared to other gaming headsets – the design allows you to use them in the office. In short, the Zalman ZM-HPS500 and ZM-HPS600 are versatile headphones with a modest but acceptable sound for their money.