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title: "Mad Catz F.R.E.Q.9 Wireless Surround Headset with Bluetooth Technology for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple iPhone 7, Smartphones, Tablets, and Gaming Consoles"
brand: "mad catz"
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# 3D Surround Sound Dual Device Sync Active Noise Cancellation Mad Catz F.R.E.Q.9 Wireless Surround Headset with Bluetooth Technology for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple iPhone 7, Smartphones, Tablets, and Gaming Consoles

**Brand:** mad catz
**Price:** C$1330
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate Your Game with Unrivaled Sound Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mad Catz F.R.E.Q.9 Wireless Surround Headset with Bluetooth Technology for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple iPhone 7, Smartphones, Tablets, and Gaming Consoles by mad catz
- **How much does it cost?** C$1330 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- mad catz enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mad catz brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silence the World:** Active noise cancellation technology ensures you hear only what matters.
- • **Lag-Free Listening:** aptX technology guarantees pristine audio quality without delays.
- • **Unmatched Audio Precision:** Experience military-grade 3D surround sound that puts you in the action.
- • **Seamless Device Management:** Automatic audio routing lets you switch between devices effortlessly.
- • **Smart Control at Your Fingertips:** Manage settings via a dedicated iOS and Android app for ultimate convenience.

## Overview

The Mad Catz F.R.E.Q.9 Wireless Surround Headset delivers an immersive audio experience with military-grade 3D surround sound, active noise cancellation, and seamless connectivity across multiple devices. Designed for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, this headset combines advanced technology with user-friendly controls, ensuring you never miss a beat.

## Description

Multiplatform Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Headset with Surround Sound and Invisible Microphone Packed with state-of-the-art technology and compatible with a breathtaking array of consoles, smart TVs and mobile devices, the Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. sets an ambitious performance standard in headset design, freeing you to experience extreme sonic clarity anywhere, on practically any system, wirelessly. Hear where your enemies are with surround sound, chat in-game more naturally with binaural monitoring, and listen lag-free with breakthrough wireless aptX Audio technology. With the addition of an invisible mic, rechargeable Li-ion battery and premium 50mm drivers, this could be the last headset you ever buy. Compatible with: PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Xbox One adapter sold separately), Xbox 360, PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Mad Catz M.O.J.O.,  Fire TV, and other smart devices.Multiplatform – Connect to ALL Major Gaming Platforms and Smart Devices The F.R.E.Q. Wireless Surround Headset connects to smart TVs, set top boxes and any Bluetooth device. It includes an adapter box, 3.5mm jack, and 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable so you can connect to other consoles and computers as well. 10m/33ft wireless range.Surround Sound Hear AM3D's Zirene Surround Sound through large 50mm Neodymium drivers. Based on technology developed for F-18 pilots to sonically track the position of targets around them, AM3D's patented software engine moves the sound environment out from inside your head to create a spacious audio landscape all around you. AM3D Surround allows you to hear the locations of in-game hostiles long before they sense your presence, and maybe discover a newfound appreciation for your music collection as you can pinpoint individual instruments and their position within the mix.Digital Active Noise Cancellation (D-ANC) Control the amount of background sound you hear with Soundchip's Digital Active Noise Cancellation (D-ANC). Coupled with superb sound isolation provided by the earcups, D-ANC will completely block out your noisy environment when you want to hear only the crystal-clear audio of your music or game.Stop Shouting at Your Friends – use Binaural Monitoring When chatting in-game with D-ANC on, you can activate binaural monitoring to allow some outside sound to pass back into the earcups. Hearing your own voice makes conversations over chat much more natural – your friends will thank you. To implement binaural monitoring, the F.R.E.Q. 9 uses two mics to monitor outside noise as well as two mics to monitor audio inside the earcups to optimize pass-through of voice frequencies – handy if you want to talk to someone in the room without removing your headset. And, binaural monitoring reduces the feeling of pressure that ANC can sometimes cause.Lag and Lip-Sync Issues Eliminated – aptX Makes it Possible. Most Bluetooth headsets are only viable for listening to music because lag between what you hear and what you see is too noticeable when gaming or watching HD video. F.R.E.Q.9 solves the problem of wireless lag by incorporating powerful aptX low-latency technology under the hood. aptX enhances Bluetooth signal timing so that lag and lip-sync issues are greatly reduced and the quality of the original source audio is preserved. And, audiophiles rejoice! aptX dramatically improves the audio signal over Bluetooth, transmitting uncompressed, broadcast-standard sound from a wireless Bluetooth connection.Dynamic Source Switching – Switch Between Devices Automatically with Multi-Sync Pair two devices to the F.R.E.Q. simultaneously and the headset will manage the audio interaction between them. For example, if you're watching a movie on your tablet and your smartphone rings, the movie will automatically pause. You are then free to answer the call using the F.R.E.Q.'s built-in mic and manipulate audio via the on-ear controls. When you're done, the headset will return focus to the tabletReady for Travel For those situations where Bluetooth connectivity is not possible, F.R.E.Q. has you covered with a 3.5mm input jack and an array of cables for connecting your different devices. The included 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable allows you to listen wired to your mobile device even you've activated airplane mode. The headset incorporates a rechargeable, Li-ion battery with over 20 hours of battery life per charge and packs into a low-profile travel case. Turn on Active Noise Cancelling to drown out your noisy environment and download the Mad Catz A.P.P. (for iOS and Android) to monitor battery life and control your settings.What's in the BoxHeadset Travel case Audio Adapter Box Optical cable USB to USB cable 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable Micro USB charge cable Xbox 360 Chat Lead Xbox 360 Digital Adapter Quick Start GuideTechnologies AM3D Zirene Surround Sound aptX Low Latency Broadcast Audio Stream Soundchip HD-PA Compliant D-ANC Binaural Monitoring MFi certification 2 device multi-sync via BluetoothF.R.E.Q.9 Wireless Surround Headset with Bluetooth Technology F.R.E.Q.7 Surround Gaming Headset F.R.E.Q.5 Stereo Gaming Headset F.R.E.Q.3 Stereo Gaming Headset F.R.E.Q.TE Stereo Gaming Headset F.R.E.Q.M Wireless Gaming Headset Sound Type3D SurroundDolby Headphone 7.1StereoStereoStereoStereoDriver Size505050505040ConnectivityBluetooth + USB + 3.5mm to 3.5mm + 3.5mm to Dual PhonoMini-USB to USB + Mini-USB to 3.5mmMini-USB to USB + Mini-USB to 3.5mmMini-USB to Dual 3.5mm (pink & green) + Mini-USB to 3.5mmMini-USB to Dual 3.5mm + Mini-USB to 3.5mmBluetooth + 3.5mm to 3.5mmMicrophoneBuilt-in Digital Active Noise CancellationDetachable Noise-CancelingDetachable Noise-CancelingBuilt-inUnidirectional, DetachableBuilt-inPC✓✓✓✓✓✓Mac✓–✓✓✓✓Mobile OSAndroid + iOSAndroid + iOSAndroid + iOSAndroid + iOSAndroid + iOSAndroid + iOSSmartphone✓✓✓✓✓✓Part Metal Construction✓✓✓✓––

## Features

- Military-Grade 3D Surround Sound—Inspired by the audio system made for F-16 fighter jet pilots to sonically locate targets. Patented software enhances directional awareness – hear rivals in video games before they see you
- Active Noise Cancellation—Soundchip’s HD-PA-compliant D-ANC tech defeats ambient noise. Multiple microphones scan and expel background sounds before they reach your ears
- Automatic Audio Routing—Syncs with 2 different devices. If the phone rings while viewing a film on a tablet, the film pauses. Answer, manage sound via on-ear controls, and audio focus returns to the film after you hang up
- iOS and Android App—Activate/deactivate surround sound and binaural monitoring, mute/unmute the mic, and check the rechargeable Li-ion battery’s capacity, all from your smartphone or tablet
- Superb Wireless Performance—Supports aptX audio technology used by most smartphones and tablets. aptX fully preserves original source audio and eliminates lip-sync issues to enhance gaming and HD video playback

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Special Feature | Surround Sound, Re, Microphone Included |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Material | Metal |
| Control Type | Video control |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable |
| Item Weight | 2.65 Pounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is Autographed | No |
| UPC | 728658357160 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00728658357160 |
| Manufacturer | Mad Catz |
| Item model number | MCB434010A02/02/1 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 2.65 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10.67 x 4.8 x 10.71 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 10.67 x 4.8 x 10.71 inches |
| ASIN | B00PXLUW2M |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 19, 2014 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Mad catz did it again!!!!!! AMAZING 🙏💪💪💪💪
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017*

Beautiful, just beautiful......... There amazing just amazing that's all I gotta say thank the mad catz gods for these wonderfull pieces of art sound quality is out of this world the sound cancelling is amazing I love mad catz products I own the that freq 5,7 and now the 9 and wow they just kept on getting better.... Wow I would totally recommend this well....not for gaming but for pure audio quality like for  listing to music and stuff

### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Mad Catz let me down for the 1st time.
  

*by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015*

unfortunately the cons outway the positivesPros:Best surround sound i have ever seen.Audio was amazing, Crystal clearSturdyI have a larger head and i though they werent heave and comfortable.great rangeCons:Horrible audio delay. sometimes it only .2 seconds. most of the time its .5 seconds or a full second. (if this is the fault of the bluetooth adapter then madcatz should include a dongle that works well for this kind of price)Audio would convert to low quality whenever mic was activated. Support told me to reset the headset, it did not work.the wireless adapter makes the headset useless (which they do tell you) but it greatly reduces sound quality.What killed this headset for me was the audio delay and the mic issue, mainly the delay.  .5 seconds or higher is insane for gaming. I ended up returning the product. I love madcatz products but they should have used the same wireless tech as in their rat 9 and not blue tooth.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Decent headset but needs several improvements
  

*by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015*

I have yet to see a very detailed review of this new headset from Mad Catz, as most reviews omit quit a bit of testing. Most know this is the flagship headset that's been in development since early 2014 at the CES. It was one of the few headsets aimed at the high-end market with features and quality to support that claim. I am an adult user and as such didn't care about the cost as much as the quality.The first thing you will notice is they come in a very nice box that is presented very well. It reminds me of Apple products in that regard. Inside you will find an assortment of cables for just about every connection type you need (EXCEPT XBox One), an input box for connecting to other devices and the headset itself. You will find the headphones in a nice HARD shell protective case, which is very nice to find. It's not just a cheap bag or soft case like many others.This is NOT my first expensive set of headphones and I've had several headsets for the PC as well. However, this is my first all-in-one headset that tries to cover all the major devices for PC, Mac, Consoles, Smart Phones, etc. As such, it's sort of a jack of all trades which I found to perhaps be a shortcoming in the end.Audio Testing:I'm am using Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit and had no trouble pairing the headset via Bluetooth to my Bluetooth USB adapter. So, I began testing the video and audio playing back various movies and music from my library. For the most part, the results were smooth with no problems losing pairing or drop outs during playback. However, I did notice several times it made some LOUD audio pops at the start and lasted for maybe 2-3 seconds. Once it was over, it didn't have any problems, only at the initial start of playback. This can be a bit of an issue though, because it did hurt my ears and I had to remember to turn the volume down to start, then back up.In terms of audio quality, it's a very good headset overall for musical playback. However, I was left disappointed in direct comparison to a couple of others I have.  If I didn't have them to compare, I would rank them as possibly the best sounding of all GAMER or PC headsets currently on the market. But again, this is where they fall apart, trying to be a jack of all trade and possibly due to them being a gamer company and not an AUDIO company such as Sennheiser, Bose, etc. Their biggest issues lie in the mid-range and bass. I tested with tracks from Bruce Springstein, ZZ Top, Led Zeplin, Grace Potter, Susan Boyle, Adele and others. The other headsets were: Bose Bluetooth Ae2w and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0, each with "aptX" support as well. I would playback the same track from each artist and rotate between the FREQ 9 and the other two.As I listened to various tracks, the FREQ 9 did an admirable job in musical playback. It was MUCH better than most other GAMING headsets by a wide margin, such as the top model Corsair and Logitech. In fact, I wasn't really expecting a huge difference before trying my other headsets, but I was wrong. While it did sound quite nice overall, it simply couldn't compare to either the Bose or Sennheiser models. The mid-range and bass on both the Bose and Sennheiser was noticeably better and by a significant amount. The mids really opened up and felt more life like and smooth in comparison to the FREQ 9. You could simply hear more detail in the instruments and the vocals slightly sharper. It took me several times listening to the same track, but you can really begin to pick apart the shortcoming with the FREQ 9 mid-range once you do. Also, while the bass is good, it's not as good as the Bose and doesn't even come close to the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0. Yes, the FREQ 9 does have fairly decent low end and it's again better than many GAMING headsets. But, when compared to a music type of headset it simply can't compete.Game Testing:The M3D's Zirene Surround Sound is claimed to be superior to 7.1 Surround used in other FREQ headsets and brands. Due to the audio issues I encountered connecting to the Sony PS4 (see Other Issues below), I did ALL my testing with games on the PC paired via Bluetooth.I tried games from Call of Duty, Assassins Creed, Walking Dead and a few others. The conclusion after testing is the quality of the 3D Surround Sound fell drastically flat and disappointed greatly. While I wasn't expecting a dramatic difference, I was at least expecting 7.1 quality of other gaming headsets. However, that was not the case. Turning on the FREQ 9 Surround Sound did not reveal any great separation of channels or openness feeling of audio overall. Instead, it was barely noticeable at all between having it turned on or off. Yes, you could hear SOME difference with it on, but not enough to say it was beneficial. I have had other gaming headsets from Corsair, Logitech and even Turtle Beach that were better with their 7.1 surround. In fact, it may be Mad Catz other FREQ model of headsets that do 7.1 surround are better too. The bottom line is their so called 3D Surround Sound really failed to impress.Microphone:Now that we have covered the audio and it's shortcoming, I will address the mic. This has been the most problematic for me in terms of it having issues. I do a lot of Skype conference calls, Google Chats and instructional videos. Having a good headset and mic is very important in my work. The problem I had is the mic would suddenly just stop working at random during a chat. Audio was still there coming from the ear cups, it was just the mic was gone. I tried several things and only re-booting my PC would work sometimes, others it didn't. When it was working though, it seemed to be a good mic and people said they could hear me fine. Also, the ANC seemed to work well and was better than some other headsets, just not as good as something like the Bose QC 25. I did not feel any discomfort with ANC activated and felt it worked as claimed. Bottom line is for me, the mic had many issues, but when it worked it was fine.Other Issues:First, the battery life I was getting is no where near the 22 hours claimed. Even with ANC turned OFF, I was getting maybe 10-12 out of it on FULL charge. I kept wondering why it would suddenly power off when I knew I had not used them for that long. Then, I noticed the battery indicator light was flashing red. So, I don't know if the battery is just defective maybe in my headset or if others may have this issue too.Second, are some issues I had with the audio being low overall when connected to the included input box. If you connect via Bluetooth or direct using just the 3.5mm audio cable, bypassing the connector box, then the audio doesn't drop. However, I tried it with a Sony PS4 using the box and noticed a large drop in overall volume and it seemed quite muffled. No matter what I tried, the audio levels still did not match that from a Bluetooth or direct connection. Some others have reported this issue as well and say Mad Catz is looking into it.Build Quality:The FREQ 9 is very well built and doesn't feel cheap at all. In fact, they feel like a very good quality headset in overall design. However, they are WAY too RIGID and hardly flex any at all. When you take them out of the box, that's almost the way they stay. You would think they would've tested this and asked for feedback with prototypes. It's not a big issue for some people, but if you have a larger head or want more give and flex, then they are not going to open up. If I were comparing them to my Bose and Sennheiser headsets, they are MUCH better in design for flexing open/closed and overall comfort. In fact, a family member had to fit the FREQ 9 around their head from the back first, then kind of rotate them up to the top of their head since it wouldn't open wide enough for them to get on. The good news is each ear cup is adjustable and snaps up and down in place very sturdy. However, I think they need to be a little larger overall. Also, while the headset is quite heavy, I did find the top padded headband and padded ear cups to be very comfortable. Their weight seems evenly distributed and I used them for over 4 hours with no issues.Conclusion:I tried contacting Mad Catz support about the issues I encountered, but like most just received a generic answer of "Try doing a Hard Reset by inserting a toothpick in the headphone jack at the bottom and pressing it." Well, I did that and also tried re-pairing it on my Bluetooth for the mic issues and audio problems with the input box connections to no avail. It also didn't help my battery life any and everything still remains as it was with several issues unresolved.Bottom line is Mad Catz made a decent effort and are heading in the right direction, but there needs to be several key improvements and fixes. Maybe a Firmware upgrade will fix some things, but that's unknown. Hopefully, they learn from the FREQ 9 as they are getting close, but still have a ways to go. Due to the problems encountered, I can't recommend the FREQ 9 and had to return it.

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