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Tritton AXPro 5.1 Headset
March 17th, 2009
Some time ago we reviewed Tritton’s quality headset, the AX51 5.1 Headset. At that point I was thoroughly impressed with the set, so much so in fact, I took them to our last local party LanOC V.3. I decided that even with the power brick as an anchor, the superior quality warranted the hassle. It seems that Tritton was dissatisfied with their previous attempt at chaining me to my desk with just one adapter because they just released a new top of the line model: the Tritton AXPro. As you may have guessed, this device’s number of earthly tethers are greater than the last, possessing a staggering two power adapters for one single headset. Tritton sent us one of these beastly headsets to see if they live up to their status as well as their power consumption. This means that, once again, as we review this headset, I can no longer move from my workstation. My name is Thomas Gilligan, and if you are reading this, I am being held against my will by the Tritton AXPro.
Steelseries Siberia Neckband Headset
February 25th, 2009
In the past, we have worked with Steelseries with our lan parties and reviews. Considering their focus on creating performance enhancing gaming gear, it’s not a surprise really that we have a close relationship with them. Today I will be looking at their Siberia Neckband headset. With a neckband design being much different than any other headset I have tested I am excited but unsure how it will perform. Although considering past experiences with Steel Series I’m sure it will be a quality product.
Earpollution Custom Fallout
February 17th, 2009
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When I went to CES this year at Las Vegas, NV, I went into it knowing I would be the person to check out the stuff Wes couldn’t make it to. While I was there, ifrogz was nice enough to meet up with me to show off some of their new headphones. I meet up with spoke with their Media Relations Specialist Ashley she showed me around to some products. I was impressed with their products and loved the ability to customize your own headphones in the Earpollution line. I was even more impressed when Ashley handed me a gift card to customize my own set. After getting back home and settled in I took a look at their website and decided to order a set of Fallout’s.
Razer Moray
February 3rd, 2009
Recently Razer has jumped into the Audio market in full force with a variety of headsets, speaker systems, and even a sound card (ok this has been out for a while but still). Obviously all of their products are geared towards the PC gaming community. One of their new products that stands out in the Moray, “Designed for gamers, the Razer Moray delivers immersive gaming audio or music on the go in a sleek, compact package.” The Moray could be a more compact replacement for my Razer pro|tone m250’s. If you’re playing games while on the go or even looking to bring razer style along with you and your mp3 player make sure to check out how they performed for us.
Logitech Cordless Vantage PS3 Headset
January 3rd, 2009
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The Sony Playstation 3 as a console has so far offered up a questionable gaming experience for those who have purchased it. Realistically, however, the system does have its own distinct titles – many of which deliver solid multiplayer content. Resistance 1 and 2, LittleBigPlanet, and Warhawk all serve up delicious online fare just for starters and with the inception of Home for the PS3, it’s safe to say that like the Xbox 360, online play is an integral part of the PS3 experience. At this point, in order to maintain an edge in an online game, a headset is basically required in order to establish proper teamwork. Since Sony hasn’t seen fit to provide their supporters with an official Sony headset as of yet, it’s up to the third parties to pick up the slack. This is where Logitech comes in with their Cordless Vantage headset, an interesting device fit to take advantage of the PS3’s Bluetooth capabilities. They were kind enough to send us one, so that we might put it to the test.
Kensington Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
October 21st, 2008
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Something about being tied to your pc while you are listening to music and watching movies by a cord isn’t what I would consider comfortable. I like the idea that I can move around without being limited by a cord. This is where Kensington’s Bluetooth Stereo headphones come in. Running on Bluetooth they are compatible with a variety of devices. We are going to test them out with a laptop and on a Bluetooth enabled cell phone. We have had great experiences with Kensington products, will this one be the same? Will they hold up to our abuse? Click below to find out. Read more…
Cyber Snipa Sonar 5.1 headset
September 2nd, 2008
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We have reviewed a few headsets in the past and im sure we will review many more in the future. This is because as far as peripherals go the idea of a perfect headset ranges very widely from person to person. Everyone prefers a different size, shape, color, materials to make it comfortable for them. Not to mention the WIDE range of variables in everyone’s idea of good sound quality. Today we are going to take a closer look at the Sonar 5.1 headset from Cyber Snipa. We are going to find out if it is the perfect gaming headset for people who prefer “over the ear” headsets (me).
Tritton AX51 Headset
August 19th, 2008
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Quality audio, despite the bemoaning of many, has proven time and again to be subjective to the listener. This allows for a wide base for competition within the industry, and serves to cause confusion among the average consumer. For instance, a quality set of 5.1 headphones can come in quite handy when gaming on the PC. You know your enemies’ every move, every blade of grass crushed underfoot as they make a desperate attempt to flank you. It is a futile effort, unfortunately for them you can track them with your now acute sense of hearing. Audiophiles cry out, however, “5.1 headphones sound terrible when it comes to music!” So you can see the predicament these companies are in. By catering to one group they are ignored by the other. Tritton Technologies was kind enough to send us a pair of their AX51 5.1 Gaming Headsets in order to determine how they compare when faced with the rigors of gaming audio as well as music. Read more…
Steel Series 3H
June 25th, 2008
Its news to me, but a headset is apparently very important to Gaming. All of those years I thought you could just yell at the screen. It turns out you needed a headset for everyone to hear you. Steel Series apparently knew I was having this problem and sent me one of their 3H headsets. This is the same headset that we gave away at our last lanparty also. If it’s anything like our experiences with steel series in the past we should be happy. Click to find out
Razer Piranha gaming headset
June 4th, 2008
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When it comes to gaming Razer has developed a brand that people have come to rely on and trust. Recently they have been trying there luck in the difficult sound market. Today we are going to take a look at their new Piranha Gaming Communicator. We are going to find out if these live up to the Razer name. Read more…
