THE F.R.E.Q.9

Weighing at just under 370g (368g to be exact) the F.R.E.Q.9 wireless surround headset with its aluminum frame and parts is one of the sturdiest models we've used to date.

Compared to the compact REVO Wireless headset by Jabra the F.R.E.Q.9 seems quite large and to be honest it is.

The headset is quite bulky (not a bad thing especially since it's very comfortable) and that's one of the reasons it may not be ideal for use while on foot.

Mad Catz has placed their logo on the exterior of both earcups (the exterior of the right earcup is also the on/off power button).

On the lower end of the right earcup we also see a volume control wheel and the active noise cancellation on/off switch.

The company name is placed on the aluminum frame just over both earcups.

A 3.5mm port is placed just over the active noise cancellation on/off switch.

At the front of the right earcup we also see the AM3D on/off button, microphone mute button, next/previous track buttons and the two holes behind which lies the built-in omnidirectional microphone.

The battery status LED and the micro USB charging port are both placed on the exterior of the left earcup.

Potential buyers might be happy to know that the 950mAh rechargeable lithium-ion pack can be easily replaced (it's located in the left earcup behind a plastic cover).

Left and right markings are placed right over the interior of both earcups.

Mad Catz used large and comfortable earpads (the black and red color combination is very nice).

You can fold both earcups to reduce the size of the F.R.E.Q.9 making them easier to store and carry.

The headpad is also very comfortable.

Typically the product name is printed on the exterior of the headband.

One of the most important features of the F.R.E.Q.9 might be the audio box but i wish it was a bit better looking (or at least made out of aluminum and not plastic).

Printed at the front of the audio box are the main technologies supported by the headset.

The wireless connectivity status LED is placed on the right side.

Everything else is placed on the left side of the box including the on/off button, optical audio input, 3.5mm analog input and the USB input.

Worth mentioning is that the storage/carrying case is one of the sturdiest we've seen to date just like the headset. Unfortunately however it doesn't have room for the audio box and we think that it should.