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Today we take our look at one of the biggest names in gaming audio, with the Turtle Beast Ear Force XP Seven Tournament Grade Gaming Headset, which I'm sure you'll agree isn't exactly a snappy product name and it's more descriptive if anything, so we'll just refer to them as the XP's for this review.
I feel a little privileged if I'm honest, this is our first Turtle Beach review here at eTeknix and while I'm personally more than familiar with the products Turtle Beach produce, having used a few of them myself in the past, not to mention selling them when I used to work in retail, I was stunned when I realised I was getting to review their brand new MLG grade gaming headset. Premium grade headsets are few and far between in the gaming world, each year you might see a small handful being released, more often than not they are revisions to a current model.
To my mind, having the MLG logo on your product is a big badge of honour, much like the THX badge is a sign of a well authored movie, Blu-Ray or DVD. For those of you who don't know what the MLG is, it stands for Major League Gaming and its one of the highlights of the eSports scene, that caters to many areas of the pro-gaming scene. Much like any other professional sport, the MLG has rules, regulations and standards that must be adhered and the XP headset must be one of the weapons of choice that meets those standards.
The headset isn't cheap though and with a price tag of a little over £200 I'm expecting nothing short of perfection in terms of features, build quality and of course performance because for that kind of money a consumer deserves nothing less and lets not forget that Turtle Beach have a reputation to protect.
This headset packs a lot of features, so our usual format of features then performance may seem a little mixed as I aim to discuss some performance features throughout the review as we have a lot to cover here.
Let us just start off by saying that the Samsung HW-550 Bluetooth SoundBar speaker system is more than we, and for that matter most consumers, would ever need for their entertainment center. For such a compact 2.1 channel SoundBar system, which weighs less than 20lbs, the HW-F550 surely impresses most individuals by the intensity of SoundBar (and bass) which it creates seemingly unnoticed to the average eyes – not to mention the plethora of features and accessories included with the SoundBar that specifically complements those Samsung Smart TV and 3D capable units.
The Oblanc UFO headset is a 5.1 surround sound gaming headset and is available in multiple colors. Anyone looking for an immersive experience will appreciate that the Oblanc UFO provides a private 5.1 sound system while gaming or watching movies through a PC. The UFO connects to the PC using a USB port and has its own sound card built in, so there is no need for the computer to have a sound card. The speaker system itself consists of eight (four in each ear cup) 30mm Neodymium drivers with independent volume controls for each channel. The headset has an adjustable boom microphone with a switch for muting on the controls.
The Wicked Audio Evac Headphones have 40mm drivers, sensitivity is 103dB, frequency response is 20Hz-20,000Hz, impedance is 32 Ohms and they're available in white, green and black. These headphones are lightweight, compact, offer decent sound quality and are affordable.
The Ozone Oxygen Headset is a unique product in that they're in-ear. Most other pro gaming headsets are the traditional kind, which are much bulkier. So these are perfect for LAN parties or if you need something compact. Considering their size these offer excellent sound and a quality mic. Also, the overall build quality and design is excellent.
The Thermaltake Bahamut External Sound Card is a perfect option if you have a laptop or an all-in-one computer with a poor sound card. It capable of 44.1/48KHZ sampling rates, 8/16-bit DAC, 5.1 channels, looks great with LEDs and is affordable.
Nous vous parlons assez régulièrement de Teufel. Il est vrai que nous affectionnons cette marque, certains produits sont de vrais petites perles et parfaitement recommandables... D'autres moins. Cela dit, vu le nombre d'articles au catalogue, tout ne peut pas être tout à fait homogène. En conséquence, nous continuons la découverte des kits enceintes PC. Là, nous attaquons un gros haut de gamme chez Teufel, mais aussi au niveau de la tarification. Le Motiv était déjà conséquent, 350 euros, mais pour autant, il nous avait un peu déçu. Aujourd'hui, il s'agit du Concept D500 THX, il coûte aussi cher que l'indique son nom, 499 euros, et il porte la prestigieuse certification THX (enfin pour ce que cela vaut). Est-ce que tout cela vaut le coup/coût ? Ici, c'est le cas de le l'écrire.
Today Kaeyi Dream takes a look at the Pro Gamer QH-1339 Headset from QPAD in her latest video review for HardwareHeaven.
Thermaltake are one of the biggest names in the PC market, not only are they well known for their PC chassis design, power supplies and other components, but they also spawned another company known to many at TteSports who have gained a great reputation in recent years for some of the best gaming peripherals on the market, but lesser known here in the UK is there other brand, Luxa2, who make mobile friendly products and audio solutions and I’ve been waiting patiently for quite some time to get hold of a pair to see what they have to offer.
“LUXA2, a Division of Thermaltake, was created in 2009, with characteristics of simplicity, luxury, and unique lifestyle. The core design theory of LUXA2 starts from simple shapes blending with luxury elements, which create the unique lifestyle for different segments within the society such as Creative Pro, Mobile Blogger, Leisure Seeker, Hip Newbie, Entertainment Junkie, and Apple’s Mac Lovers.” – LUXA2
When it comes to mobile products, appearance is vital and many people care just as much about how they look while wearing headphones as they do about their headphones sound, which is in my opinion a silly way of doing as I’ll always pick audio quality over style, but that’s just me.
“LUXA2 represent an emerging trend of “individuality” in the world. Not only do people need function, but they also need aesthetic appeal. This is what LUXA2 has achieved. Exquisite craftsmanship with aesthetic and elegant design style is a promise and commitment from LUXA2. Thus, the Simplicity, Luxury and Lifestyle of LUXA2 creates a Uniquely You.” – LUXA2
LUXA2 are playing to a tough crowd, from their own worlds we know they’re targeting the hipster, Apple loving, trendy and self proclaimed cool people of society, a scene of which you could say contains people who are often picky about the products they’ll use, let alone be seen using.
The Mashu stereo gaming headset from the well-known manufacturer ZOWIE features comfortable large earcups, 40mm speakers and also a non-removable uni-directional microphone. Its body is light and the earcups can be adjusted in four directions for acquiring the best fit.
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