RAZER cuts the cord on their new Chimaera Gaming Headset
Subject: General Tech | June 21, 2011 - 11:59 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, wireless audio, headset, razer
RAZER's new headphones are wireless, with three rechargable AAA batteries which are easily accessible so that when they do finally stop holding a charge you can easily get at them to swap them for new ones. The charging dock is quite well designed, actually giving you something more stylish than a nail to hang your headphones on when they are not in use as well as charging them. When you are using them you will enjoy interference free quality audio, both sending and receiving, if the review at Mad Shrimps is anything to go by. They liked this headset more than other wireless sets they have used in the past and compared them favourably to wired sets.
"The RAZER Chimaera Gaming Headset offers wireless connectivity for maximum liberty of movement, features large cups for confortable wear during long gaming sessions, a uni-directional microphone with a flexible mic boom and an easy to use charging dock."
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ARCTIC drops the Cooling from its name and gets into audio
Subject: General Tech | May 19, 2011 - 11:54 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: arctic, audio, headset, headphone
ARCTIC Cooling is no more, they've rebranded themselves and joined the rest of the industry in providing fragmented product lines. They'll still make heatsinks for CPUs but are also going to be pushing a line of headsets for a wide variety of uses; they are currently peddling 20 different models. [H]ard|OCP received three to review, ear can style headphones for listening to music, a Bluetooth set for those on the go and a 5.1 surround gaming headset with mic. Only one received a recommendation from them, head on over to find out which.
"ARCTIC is well known for its processor air coolers and its fans alike. In the last couple of years it has greatly diversified its product line to include products from remote control toy cars to computer audio headphones. Today we look at three of its headphone and headset products and let you know the value of those."
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Psyko's new gaming headset isn't just a Carbon copy of their last model
Subject: General Tech | April 28, 2011 - 02:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: headphones, headset, psyko, gaming, audio
The new Psyko Carbon headset sports 7 speakers, including 40mm subs, which is supposed to surround your head with sound. With that insane amount of power it is no surprise to see that this headset comes with its own amplifier. The real question is whether the PsykoWave speaker virtualization technology which is intended emulate positional sound like you would have with properly set up speakers. The Tech Report knows how well it works, so you can visit them to find out for yourself.
"Psyko Audio Labs has updated its surround-sound gaming headset with a new Carbon model that offers a number of upgrades and a lower asking price. We have a listen to see if the Carbon is a good alternative to traditional virtualization methods."
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Corsair's HS1a, a new take on their gaming headset
Subject: General Tech | April 21, 2011 - 06:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, headset, audio, analog
Like their predecessors the HS1As are large with full earcups and a solid head piece. They do change cosmetically with a full black look instead of silver on the earcups as the previous model sported. The big difference is that these are analog not USB based, so while the previous model pretty much carried its own built in soundcard with it these are intended to be used with a soundcard with audio outputs. [H]ard|OCP were impressed by them, read on to see if you are as well.
"Corsair is back with a new HS1A analog headset sporting massive 50mm drivers, closed-back ear cups, and memory foam ear pads primarily designed for gaming. But Corsair tells us that these do not sacrifice "precision audio response (for) your favorite media." Let's see if these hold up in gaming as well as movies and music."
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