If you set the max sound on your computer and reduce it to a comfortable level using the controller on the headset, it works longer (subjectively, of course), I recommend downloading SSEngine and turning off the setting that sounds what you say, but a little quieter. Got pros: In addition to the rest voiced here: the settings in the SteelSeriesEngine program are saved to the headset and it can be removed from startup; you can charge the headset while using it wirelessly; The quality of the microphone is decent. Cons below: Fuzzy response when adjusting the headband, but the selected size has not fallen off yet.