Although I’ve covered many headsets over the years, and there are many quality units available, I’ve always preferred Astro products. Ever since I reviewed the Astro wireless A50 in 2012, Astro has been a brand that has consistently released top tier units, has been a favorite of mine, and whenever they release something, it is […]
Sennheiser has been making quality headsets for years but their new GSP 670 model is the first deeper dive into the wireless market specifically designed for gaming. Outfitted with a $350 price tag, this high cost unit is compatible with PS4 and PC. Check out our coverage of some of these other Sennheiser units here. […]
Sennheiser has been known for the better part of the last century for making quality sounding products, so it is no surprise that they have a rather robust lineup of gaming accessories at this point. One of the newer products is the Need for Speed branded headset which bears the company’s GSP 300 series brand. […]
Low Price Point, Low Features If you are looking for a low cost headset that still has some quality, the HyperX Cloud Stinger can fit that bill. Sold for $50, the Cloud Stinger is a lower cost alternative than its older brother, the HyperX CloudX headset. But with lower cost means compromising on additional bells […]
It’s Official – Like the HyperX Cloud II and the HyperX Cloud Revolver before it, the Hyper X CloudX, built specifically for the Xbox One, continues Kingston’s streak of producing high quality headsets at a reasonable price point. The CloudX is essentially a repurposed Cloud II. The overall body design, sound quality, and features are […]
HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, headsets and mouse pads. HyperX is known for its quality, and this new addition to their Cloud Revolver headset line is no exception. The Revolver has already been certified for TeamSpeak, and will work with Discord, Skype, […]
Compact Design. High Price. Lacking Features. – The headset market has never been more crowded and v-moda wants its piece of the audiophile pie. The crowdsourced M-100 model features one of the most compact headset designs ever seen but carries a high price point, accessories like the mic are sold separately, lacks the ability to […]
Quality Sound. Quality Comfort. – Expanding from the original Cloud model, HyperX has taken their headset catalog to a new height with the Cloud II design. Although the overall cosmetic design hasn’t changed much, the newly included bells and whistles put this 2.0 model head-and-shoulders above the original. The biggest and most welcome updates with […]
There are two key factors when thinking about any set of headphones on the market: comfort and sound quality. For me, comfort trumps sound almost every time. It doesn’t matter if you are getting the world’s greatest sound out of a brand new set if they feel like you are putting needles into your earlobes […]
Stereo Only – Skullcandy’s original wired gaming headset, the SLYR, has been upgrade to the wireless PLYR2 model. While this new wireless model adds convenience by cutting the cord and is solidly constructed, serious gamers will probably look elsewhere because of the mere stereo-only sound. The PLYR2 carries a nice presentation and comfortable fit. The […]
Buzzing Your Ears – Skullcandy has a wide assortment of audio products designed for all budgets and needs, from the higher end Mix Master series to smaller ear buds. Their newest product, the SLYR, is designed for gaming with its mic support for 360, PS3, and PC but the lower sound quality, basic design, and […]
Your Ears Never Had It So Good – There has been an explosion in the audio market over the last couple years. From Dr. Dre’s mass appeal and well marketed Beats Audio technology, to Skull Candy’s wide line up of audio products, to the clarity of Able Planet’s patented Linx Audio system, to the readily […]
This headset definitely wins the gold for uniqueness, but how does the comfort and sound quality stack up? Just from seeing a picture of this product, it is not hard to see the main selling point of this headset: it is a freakin’ helmet! The product’s packaging is constantly labeled with the Viking skull symbol, […]
The Able Planet True Fidelity PS500MM wired headset’s focus is to maintain a high level of audio clarity even at low sound levels while still being versatile to work with a number of different applications. Able Planet is based mostly around the use of Linx Audio technology. It was originally created to help the hearing […]
It is hard to go anywhere these days without seeing someone with a gadget attached to the side of their face. As society demands more convenient ways to converse with one another, the use of wireless technology will only grow. Having a well designed Bluetooth headset is imperative these days, and Cardo’s S-800 model is […]
If you are looking for a high quality gaming/PC headset, then OTTO will surely fulfill your needs. The model OT-8 headset uses SRS (Sound Retrieval System) technology that goes beyond typical stereo sound. Instead, this headset delivers a richer, more 3D audio output. The noise-canceling microphone sounds great as it filters out a lot of […]