Honestly, i live in the Caribbean. Mic quality amongst pals isn't the first thing you look for, we all have generic if not above average gaming headsets which do the job. However, months back, my hyperx cloud 2's mic cover was no longer effective. and i was on the prowl for the next best thing, when i stumbled upon the Hyperx Quadcast. i was intriguid, almost devoted to the purchase, it had lights, it had mic mute it had gain control A SHOCK MOUNT of all things. So i set out to learn more about it, what made it so expensive..? Notice how all the above mentioned traits of the Quadcast is present in the Q9? This is what led me to my purchase, I Stopped at a crossroad when i decieded to watch this budget review on youtube about a 'Tonor Q9' which was supposedly one of the best mics he had ever seen at this price point. i. was. blown. away. The product had gone on sale and i pulled the trigger not too long after. THOUGH it wasnt the easiest thing to understand how to orient the mic on the shock mount everything was a turn away from greatness. Plug and play, I set foot in a discord call with my friends and I was showered with compliments and disbelief, " bro you soundling like your shave d bab and everyting yuh kno, like a new man. you fressssh" i heard that for the remainder of the night. The mic delivered 100%. The clairty, tthe accuracy, the seamless - ness of tthe boom arm all in this sleek and stealth 60 dollar product. The build quality can be defined as second to none in it's price range.IF you're looking for something new and refreshing which does the job on a budget level. i fully support your choice to purchase the q9. it's a no brainer, if anything you can alter your mic sound throught other means, but it works fine for me and is almost true to sound.