When I first got my G432 headset and plugged it in, I have to be honest, my first impression was not great as I was not impressed with the sound quality at all. Eventually I managed to get it to a state where I am happy with it, but it took some work...
First off, I would recommend avoiding the aux cables and going with the USB adapter wherever possible, otherwise you're just looking at a pretty underwhelming stereo headset. The 7.1 features are essential if you want to get your money's worth out of your G432s, but they only work if you use the USB adapter and download Logitech's G Hub software.
Just installing G Hub wasn't enough to get my headset performing the way I wanted it though; after enabling surround sound in G Hub you're given a variety of Equalizer pre-sets to chose from, however none of them sounded quite right to me so I had to take some time to set up a custom Equalizer and only then was I able to get the sound quality to where I wanted it.
Unfortunately, my woes with setting up the headset didn't end there though, as the microphone was not registering any sound while using the USB adapter, so I had to do a google search to troubleshoot the issue (going by the number of results it's a common issue) and it took a fair bit of digging around in Control Panel, testing various settings and options before I was finally able to get the microphone working through the USB adapter. I haven't tested the mic too extensively but it seems fairly high quality and the flip up to mute feature is very convenient.
Now that I finally have everything up and running the way I want it, I must say I am quite happy with the overall performance of my G432s. I got them to replace a mid-range Sennheiser headset which unfortunately lost sound in one ear, and I've found the audio quality of the G432s to be at least comparable to the Sennheisers in most areas, and they even outperform them in some regards, particularly when it comes to bass and lower frequency sounds. I will say I'm not overly convinced by the surround sound aspect of the 7.1 features though; even in the test in their own software it's not easy to differentiate between whether a sound is supposed to be coming from say, the front or the back right for example.
The build quality of the headset seems solid. The materials are nice quality and it feels sturdy without being overly heavy. The headset is comfortable to wear (though the swivelling ear cups take some getting used to) and the noise cancellation seems a lot better than my Sennheisers, with less audio leaking out if you have other people in the same room with you as well.
Overall I am happy with my G432s now, and I hope they last me a good few years... but it's hard to say whether I would actually recommend them given the amount of hoops I had to jump through just to get them working the way I wanted. It's definitely not the best option for less tech-savvy users, but if you have the patience and the know-how to set them up properly, I think the G432s are a decent headset for their price range.
| Brand | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 18.2 x 8.17 x 17.2 cm; 280.01 Grams |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Item model number | 981-000770 |
| Manufacturer | Logitech G |
| Series | G432 |
| Color | Blue |
| Standing screen display size | 3 Inches |
| Connectivity Type | Bluetooth |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Gaming Console |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.3 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.5 Grams |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 3 |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
