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product_id: 7775255
title: "F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset for PC and Mac, Gloss Black"
brand: "mad catz"
price: "$U2100"
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reviews_count: 8
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# detachable noise-canceling mic 50mm precision-balanced drivers durable lightweight metal frame F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset for PC and Mac, Gloss Black

**Brand:** mad catz
**Price:** $U2100
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Level up your game and calls with sound that commands attention!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset for PC and Mac, Gloss Black by mad catz
- **How much does it cost?** $U2100 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mad catz enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mad catz brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Plug and play with PCs, Macs, MP3 players, and smartphones—your all-in-one audio solution for work and play.
- • **Intuitive On-Ear Controls:** Quickly adjust volume and mic settings without breaking your flow—controls are easy to locate and use on the fly.
- • **Immersive Audio Powerhouse:** Experience deep bass and crisp highs with oversized 50mm drivers that put you in the center of the action.
- • **Seamless Communication Mastery:** Detachable noise-canceling microphone delivers crystal-clear voice quality, perfect for pro-level calls and team chats.
- • **Built to Endure Marathon Sessions:** Lightweight yet tough metal components ensure long-lasting comfort and reliability for those extended gaming marathons.

## Overview

The Mad Catz F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset features precision-balanced 50mm dynamic drivers for rich audio, a durable yet lightweight metal frame for extended comfort, and a detachable noise-canceling microphone for clear communication. Compatible with a wide range of devices including PC, Mac, and smartphones, it offers intuitive on-ear controls and sound isolation to enhance your gaming and professional calls.

## Description

Put the game on your ears with Mad Catz' F.R.E.Q. 5 Stereo Gaming Headset for PC and Mac. With premium-quality 50mm drivers, intuitively placed on-ear controls, and a detachable noise-canceling microphone, the F.R.E.Q. 5 keeps your gaming sessions well-equipped for extended listening comfort.

Review: not as good as i had hoped - cons 1.not very comfortable I had to take it off after periods of 1-2 hours because it either started getting too hot, or my ears started hurting. I think this was because the cups were so shallow 2.sound isn't that great sound is okay, but not great. Also in 3.5mm jack mode, non of the on ear controls work, which is a huge let down especially, because the eq doesnt work and it is stuck on one setting. 3. wire there is a wire that is about 8 inches long that comes out of the headset that connects to the 3.5 mm jack or usb adaptors. I don't see why they couldn't have just done a direct connection from the source to the headset. It gets annoying because even when you take the wire out, you have this awkward 8 inch thing flailing around. Also the braiding of the clable is not very good, and feels cheap. Pros 1.bass is good self explanatory 2.looks cool very cool industrial design 3.High quality feeling headset feels solid, although some parts are metal but look plastic. 4.great mic the mic sounded very good, and could go anywhere with no problem. 5.easy to find buttons button were located in locations that were very easy to find In the end I would not recommend this headset, mostly because of the comfort. You could probably find a headset that is just as good, or better than this for less.
Review: Great Mic for Making Calls, Skype, or Gaming - The mic on this headphone is AMAZING. I've purchased other headsets where people tell me it sounds like I'm talking in a tunnel. Then, I do the Skype test and I see what they mean. I use this headset and it's simply amazing how clear people can hear me. In my business that's ABSOLUTELY KEY. I feel bad I had to go through five other headsets to learn this information about the mic. I even tried the Sennheiser PC 360. And, the mic quality was better than that headset. On the Sennheiser people told me it sounded like I was in a "tunnel underwater." That's not good when the no. 1 thing I need to a headphone is to communicate. The sounds quality is very nice. Anyone who says the sound quality of anything but a "dedicated headphone" is terrible is simply exaggerating. I've played multiple difference instruments. If you put a blindfold on 100 people and asked them which one is the "dedicated headphone" just for music, it's proven most people don't know the difference. Comfort levels are superb. On other headphones with little round ear pieces may hurt if you have glasses or might even feel too small. Headphones like the Sennheiser PC 360 with its ear pieces are comfortable but this one is even more comfortable. Just give it a few days to break in. One thing I don't like about this headset is the Closed acoustics. That means when I'm wearing these headphones I can't hear things going on in my house. This can be a positive and a negative. If you are in an environment with lots of outside sounds you want to avoid, this is good. I notice I can't hear myself when I'm talking on the phone as well as a headset with Open acoustics. But, I can hear myself well enough so I don't feel like I have to yell. People who say the sound on this headphone is crap recommend getting a desk mic with a "dedicate headset" just for music. For me, this suggestion is absurd. I'm someone who doesn't need "perfect sound" like I'm at a concert in London. I need to communicate and have that communication clear. This headset does that PERFECTLY for Skype and my HTC phone. Probably would work with a Iphone as well. And, there's the cool factor with this headset. It just looks and feels really very cool.

## Features

- Precision-balanced, extra large 50mm speakers for deep bass and crisp highs
- Tough yet lightweight metal components enhance strength and reliability for extended comfort
- Compatible with MP3 Players and Smartphones (Apple iPhone, BlackBerry and HTC handsets)
- Detachable noise-canceling microphone
- Easy to locate on-ear controls

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B1N06R2 |
| Additional Features | stereo |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Audio Driver Size | 50 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,370 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #1,296 in PC Game Headsets |
| Brand | Mad Catz |
| Brand Name | Mad Catz |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Color | Gloss Black |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Players, Smartphones, PCs, Macs |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 215 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00196723403058 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 1.65 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mad Catz |
| Model Name | MCB4340300C2/02/1 |
| Model Number | MCB4340300C2/02/1 |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| UPC | 617407372489 728658033828 196723403058 163120833986 182682404601 168141332920 045556020072 080000519474 803982946553 041114162574 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mad Catz
- **Color:** Gloss Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Noise Control:** Sound Isolation

## Images

![F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset for PC and Mac, Gloss Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EZl7DqbsL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ not as good as i had hoped
*by J***3 on October 5, 2013*

cons 1.not very comfortable I had to take it off after periods of 1-2 hours because it either started getting too hot, or my ears started hurting. I think this was because the cups were so shallow 2.sound isn't that great sound is okay, but not great. Also in 3.5mm jack mode, non of the on ear controls work, which is a huge let down especially, because the eq doesnt work and it is stuck on one setting. 3. wire there is a wire that is about 8 inches long that comes out of the headset that connects to the 3.5 mm jack or usb adaptors. I don't see why they couldn't have just done a direct connection from the source to the headset. It gets annoying because even when you take the wire out, you have this awkward 8 inch thing flailing around. Also the braiding of the clable is not very good, and feels cheap. Pros 1.bass is good self explanatory 2.looks cool very cool industrial design 3.High quality feeling headset feels solid, although some parts are metal but look plastic. 4.great mic the mic sounded very good, and could go anywhere with no problem. 5.easy to find buttons button were located in locations that were very easy to find In the end I would not recommend this headset, mostly because of the comfort. You could probably find a headset that is just as good, or better than this for less.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Mic for Making Calls, Skype, or Gaming
*by G***O on November 20, 2012*

The mic on this headphone is AMAZING. I've purchased other headsets where people tell me it sounds like I'm talking in a tunnel. Then, I do the Skype test and I see what they mean. I use this headset and it's simply amazing how clear people can hear me. In my business that's ABSOLUTELY KEY. I feel bad I had to go through five other headsets to learn this information about the mic. I even tried the Sennheiser PC 360. And, the mic quality was better than that headset. On the Sennheiser people told me it sounded like I was in a "tunnel underwater." That's not good when the no. 1 thing I need to a headphone is to communicate. The sounds quality is very nice. Anyone who says the sound quality of anything but a "dedicated headphone" is terrible is simply exaggerating. I've played multiple difference instruments. If you put a blindfold on 100 people and asked them which one is the "dedicated headphone" just for music, it's proven most people don't know the difference. Comfort levels are superb. On other headphones with little round ear pieces may hurt if you have glasses or might even feel too small. Headphones like the Sennheiser PC 360 with its ear pieces are comfortable but this one is even more comfortable. Just give it a few days to break in. One thing I don't like about this headset is the Closed acoustics. That means when I'm wearing these headphones I can't hear things going on in my house. This can be a positive and a negative. If you are in an environment with lots of outside sounds you want to avoid, this is good. I notice I can't hear myself when I'm talking on the phone as well as a headset with Open acoustics. But, I can hear myself well enough so I don't feel like I have to yell. People who say the sound on this headphone is crap recommend getting a desk mic with a "dedicate headset" just for music. For me, this suggestion is absurd. I'm someone who doesn't need "perfect sound" like I'm at a concert in London. I need to communicate and have that communication clear. This headset does that PERFECTLY for Skype and my HTC phone. Probably would work with a Iphone as well. And, there's the cool factor with this headset. It just looks and feels really very cool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good headset with a few small issues
*by A***S on July 14, 2016*

I have seen a lot of reviews on these being uncomfortable and so I was a bit skeptical about picking them up right away, but given that they appeared to have a sturdy construction I decided to give them a shot and I am glad I did. They have survived many a fall from my desk and I have found myself coming close to jerking out the USB when it is caught, but unlike traditional USB headsets the cable immediately detaches when this happens and prevents any damage. They did take a bit of getting used to in the first couple wares, but after that they started to settle around my ears just fine. I have been using them for over two years now and I can safely say that it was well worth the price. I got them for around fifty dollars and when comparing them to the Plantronics headsets I have owned in the past as well as Logitech headsets these win hands down. The sound quality from the mic is as good if not better than any Plantronics I have ever used and the detachable readjust is a nice touch. Another thing worth noting here is that I have had no issues with the mic (knock on wood). Often times a good headset had to be replaced because the mic would go out after two or three years, but not so with this headset. The mic itself is surrounded by a flexible metal tube and so it has been free of damage and held up well over the years. Yes, as some have said you do have to mess with the sound equalization a little bit, but once you do everything works like a charm. Is it going to be the very best headset you buy for the price? No, probably not, but if you are looking for a headset that is going to last and that continues to work even when it had a hard fall and the plastic piece broke in half (mine did after a year) then this is the headset for you. The rest of it has held up very well through hours of use and I can attest to it feeling comfortable even after 6+ hour gaming sessions with friends. Just like any headset, there are going to be certain issues when it comes to ears and how comfortable the headset feels, but with a fully adjustable side bar on each side it won't be hard to find that happy medium. If I had to say anything negative about these it would be the fact that while the major areas are protected with metal that is not the case for the headpiece. Mine broke because it was simply plastic and I think that had they made this part of the same material as the headset rest it would have survived the big fall without any damage. I understand that this probably isn't as easy given that you would give up a bit of comfort, but at the very least it needs to be replaced with a bit more sturdy plastic.

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