The word “premium” gets thrown around a lot, but a lot of modern tech products struggle with build quality.
Heavys H1H, however, is well-built and feels premium.
But before I detail all the testing I did, let’s talk about what comes in the box.
As I pulled them from their packaging, the soft head cushion immediately caught my attention. Even more surprising was the accompanying headphone case. The inflexible, zippable case is one I’d actually trust to transport these safely during travel. You also get a USB-C to USB-C cable and the 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, both of which can be used for the headphones’ wired mode.
Heavys aren’t just for music anymore, by the way. With the H1H came another small box labeled “Hex,” and inside, a gaming microphone and splitter that changes these Bluetooth headphones into a quality gaming headset.
The H1H Is Packed With Features
The headset has two slider buttons, two small push buttons, and a small knob to control volume.
The smaller buttons skip tracks forward and backward. Pressing them both at the same time turns on Transparency Mode, allowing users to amplify the sounds of the outside world while listening. The volume knob can be pressed for play/pause or answering calls. The slider buttons both have power-off toggles. One slider is Bluetooth pairing, and the other is for power and the noise-canceling Hell Blocker mode.
One of the coolest thing I’ve seen are the removable side plates. What is so great about that? Heavys has partnered with a ton of bands to bring custom side plates to life. Bands like Trivium, Opeth, Bullet For My Valentine, Lamb of God, Motorhead, and many more. You can not only customize your sound, but your look, too.
Two Weeks of Testing = Two Weeks of Jamming
I have had the Heavys H1H for two weeks, and I’ve used them for a bit of everything; I’ve listened to music, watched YouTube, tuned into some shows, and played games.
Let’s talk about the music I listened to. While these are touted as headphones for metal, they make every genre sound great. If I closed my eyes while listening to “SEEIN’ STARS” by Turnstile, I felt like I was floating. You could hear every little sound so clearly. Bilmuri’s latest, “More Than Hate,” really helps showcase the headphones’ capabilities, switching between punch-you-in-the-face breakdowns and sour-but-sweet verses.
To really test the versatility, though, I knew I needed to listen to Sleep Token. The genre-bending band has some of the strongest production in the music industry; you get anything from 808s, breakdowns, and beautiful soaring piano pieces. “Caramel” was elevated; When it hit halfway through the verse, you could still clearly hear the music box in the background. This is an element that disappears in the mix with most other headphones or speakers I’ve tried.
Heavys H1H also highlight one of the band’s best parts: the drums. You can hear every single hit crystal clear. While listening to Sleep Token’s Even in Arcadia, the headphones seem to bring out everything and muddy nothing. Naturally, I had to go heavier. I turned on Whitechapel’s song, “A Bloodsoaked Symphony.” While these headphones do emphasize bass, it’s consistently clear and never muddy, no matter how crazy the song gets.
Oh, you don’t listen to scary metal music? Well, I put my love of 90s hip-hop to the test, and it turns out that Wu-Tang Clan sounds amazing on the Heavys H1H. Every crunch and pop of every beat was crisp.
From there, I tested bass and clarity with some Run the Jewels. While EL-P’s dirty, bass-heavy production played on a stock car stereo shakes the windows, you can clearly hear the duo’s grimy, busy Cyberpunk 2077 hit, “No Save Point.”
From Headphones to Gaming Headset
But how does it work while gaming? No surprise here, but it sounds fantastic. I went in thinking the microphone attachment would be subpar, but I had to eat crow because it sounds like a regular microphone. Most of the time, headset mics sound tinny and shallow.
I plugged the H1H in my PS5 controller and booted up Death Stranding 2. The headset’s eight drivers made the game more immersive and let me hear every sound. Every warp, gooey tar drip, and punch rang through so clear. Then I jumped on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In this RPG, battles rely heavily on sound cues, and, frankly, the soundtrack is incredible. The way the sound comes through the drivers allows every tone to sit in its own place and be easily heard. Clear cues for enemy attacks improved my parrying.
I don’t play many multiplayer titles, but I was committed to reviewing everything I could. I knew I hadn’t done much with the microphone attachment. Now, the H1H does have a microphone built in, but it’s very tinny, like most earbuds people use for phone calls. Attaching the wired microphone makes this headset broadcast-worthy. I did a few recordings and thought to myself, “hey, this is pretty good.”
The true test came when I fired up Splitgate 2. I’d speak for the match, and at the end, ask people how my mic sounded. Everyone told me the mic sounded excellent (except for the one guy who told me to shut up because I was at the bottom of the board. Sorry, I play the objective and don’t just go for kills…)
Even after all that, I knew I had to endure more. For the first time in years, I booted up Halo Infinite. I got the same answers as before when I asked about how my mic sounded, but one guy did berate me for stealing a gun he wanted. If ya snooze, ya lose.
Heavys H1H are nearly perfect, but…
Heavys H1H are almost the full package. Your music will sound amazing, and so will your games. I tried to pick this thing apart, but I was having a hard time trying to find negatives, so my gripes are very minor. These could’ve been perfect for the gym, but they are not IP-rated. No water resistance really removes some potential customers. My second issue was Heavys using 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm wires; I’d prefer they use the standard 3.5 mm wire. These headphones are also pretty weighty, but with everything packed in, it shouldn’t be surprising.
My consensus? The Heavys H1H is probably one of the best sets of headphones on the market right now. The H1H is stacked with features and great design. Adding the gaming bundle means they go from the best headphones to the best gaming headset.
The battery lasts for around 50 hours. I charged them once during two weeks of heavy use. I love headphones and earbuds, and test out new ones all the time. Believe me when I say that no others I’ve used come close to perfection like Heavys H1H. If you are in the market for a more premium set of headphones, these are what you’ve been looking for. You even have an app you can download for firmware updates and to change the EQ. They really thought of everything. These get my stamp of approval as a must-buy for my gamers and audiophile friends out there.
SCORE: 9.5/10
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