This week Roccat have launched a new addition to their range of gaming headsets with the launch of the new Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 which builds on their previous gaming headset the Kave 5.1.

The latest Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 comes equipped with its own desktop remote fitted with its own dedicated premium 5.1 sound card.

Other new features on the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 include a handy patented technology called Smart Link that allows users to pair their smartphone device to the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 remote via Bluetooth. Once this is done gamers can then answer and make calls without the need to remove their headset. Roccat explains a little more about their nee gaming headset.

"The headset comes with a completely reworked head band and, compared to the original Kave 5.1, weighs 25 percent less,”-”At the same time new materials and engineering solutions make the headset very robust and comfortable to wear – suitable for hours of gaming. The detachable microphone has been redesigned, keeping smart details like the mute LED while improving on reliability as well as sound quality.”

The new Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 will be available to purchase from November onwards for around $170 and will feature sport three driver units per earcup aligned at a 12 degree angle.

Source: Toms Hardware