Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Fifine sent me three of their latest open-back headsets — the H19, HD18 LITE, and H18V LITE — and they are NOT all equal.
This is my unboxing and first impressions on all three. I test sound quality on both music and gaming, break down the 7.1 surround and EQ presets on the H19 and H18V LITE, and give you my unfiltered take on whether that ~$60 price tag is actually worth it.
⚠️ First warning: don't touch the 7.1 button. On any of these. I'll show you exactly why.
But strip away the gimmicks — and one of these completely floored me. We're talking better than a $150 headset I previously raved about. At sixty dollars. I wasn't expecting that.
✅ Fifine H19 — Ampli-Game USB Gaming Headset (7.1 Surround, RGB)
✅ Fifine HD18 LITE — Open-Back Monitor Headphone (TRRS, no USB adapter needed)
✅ Fifine H18V LITE — Open-Back Gaming Headphone (USB adapter, Ampli-Tank series)
What I cover:
--What open-back headphones actually mean for gaming & streaming
--Unboxing all three + everything in the box
--H19 USB adapter breakdown — 7.1, EQ presets, RGB controls
--Real sound tests: music and gaming on each headset
--Final verdict — which one to buy and which one to skip
Product Links (Affiliate)
Fifine H19 - amzn.to/4e9YYhk
Fifine HD18 LITE - amzn.to/4uBJ1VU
Fifine H18V LITE - amzn.to/4elw0d1
Fifine provided these products for review. This is NOT a sponsored video — my opinion is completely unfiltered.
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Fifine sent me three of their latest open-back headsets — the H19, HD18 LITE, and H18V LITE — and they are NOT all equal.
This is my unboxing and first impressions on all three. I test sound quality on both music and gaming, break down the 7.1 surround and EQ presets on the H19 and H18V LITE, and give you my unfiltered take on whether that ~$60 price tag is actually worth it.
⚠️ First warning: don't touch the 7.1 button. On any of these. I'll show you exactly why.
But strip away the gimmicks — and one of these completely floored me. We're talking better than a $150 headset I previously raved about. At sixty dollars. I wasn't expecting that.
✅ Fifine H19 — Ampli-Game USB Gaming Headset (7.1 Surround, RGB)
✅ Fifine HD18 LITE — Open-Back Monitor Headphone (TRRS, no USB adapter needed)
✅ Fifine H18V LITE — Open-Back Gaming Headphone (USB adapter, Ampli-Tank series)
What I cover:
--What open-back headphones actually mean for gaming & streaming
--Unboxing all three + everything in the box
--H19 USB adapter breakdown — 7.1, EQ presets, RGB controls
--Real sound tests: music and gaming on each headset
--Final verdict — which one to buy and which one to skip
Product Links (Affiliate)
Fifine H19 - amzn.to/4e9YYhk
Fifine HD18 LITE - amzn.to/4uBJ1VU
Fifine H18V LITE - amzn.to/4elw0d1
Fifine provided these products for review. This is NOT a sponsored video — my opinion is completely unfiltered.
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We are an Elgato Ambassador! Get a discount when you order your favorite Elgato products with my link! elgato.sjv.io/aOdJZR
Are you a Console Streamer? Then you need Lightstream!
golightstream.com/darkenedcyrus
Discount Code: DarkenedCyrus (25% off 3 months!)
We are an AVerMedia Partner! Go check out their AWESOME Inventory and get an exclusive discount with my coupon code!
Code: Cyrus
Link: sdqk.me/bPFV6hdj/9f8lj0GW
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Check out my website to book 1 on 1 Coaching, editing services, and more! https://www.darkenedcyrus.live
Join The Darkness Discord! discord.gg/ftRsYvq
------------------------------------
Check out my website! - darkenedcyrus.com
BRANDS! Here's my Media Kit - https://darkenedcyrus.live/mediakit
------------------------------------
Come Watch My Stream!
Twitch - twitch.tv/darkenedcyrus
------------------------------------
Socials
Twitter - twitter.com/DarkenedCyrus
Instagram - instagram.com/DarkenedCyrus
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Channel Started - 7/12/2019
YouTube Partner Program - 11/7/2020
10k Subs - 7/18/2022
20k Subs - 3/13/2024
