The Skullcandy GROM Wireless headphones for kids are a new range of headphones that also come in a wired version for kids that want the best in audio and simplicity to use with no fuss and these super lightweight headphones do all this and keep it simple. They are very comfortable to wear too by the way and no clamping effect like some headphones suffer with.
The presentation is as we expect from Skullcandy and that is one that will stand out and kept simple too and the same for inside the box with some leaflets cables and we also get some stickers now which is nice and destined for my new laptop.
The headphones could not be easier to use with all the controls on one side and you can tap the cup to make some commands which is super simple and means no buttons for kids to be fooling around with, I like this idea and we have seen gesture controlled headphones before but this idea work just as well. You also have a port to share your audio with someone else too which is neat.
All the controls are on one side of which allows you to pair up, use your voice assistant skip and reverse tracks and volume control you can also control your calls here too. With the volume wheel you can override the volume and you need to give a slightly more hard push to move it along and get to the max volume which is decent and of course safe protecting kids ears.
There is no app here again kept simple and they just connect via Bluetooth and job done if you run out of juice you can still use the traditional route of the 3.5mm cable provided in the box.
When it comes to sound well they are for kids and I have to take into consideration my thoughts and the thoughts of others and being honest it is perfectly fine and with the Skullcandy signature sound kids will not be disappointed and the music is crisp and clear with no distortion or lag latency noted during my testing, highs lows and mids all fine too and any genre of music will sound great and for all the family and relations kids that tested them where happy.
Check the video below for all the details and how to use the latest kids headphones from Skullcandy.
GROM WIRELESS KEY FEATURES
SUPREME SOUND TM:
Premium sound quality for music, movies, and podcasts
Comfortable over-ear kid-sized fit
Share Audio Port for shared experiences
Removable aux cable included
FEARLESS USE TM:
Up to 40 hours of battery life
Designed for kids age 6+
Volume limited to 85dB for safety
Adjustable fit headband strap
Collapsible design with kid-safe hinges
SIMPLIFY YOUR LISTENING TM:
Easy-to-use button on the earcup for calls and media control
Power button for entering Pairing Mode
Volume Limit Override on the Volume Wheel for clear audio in louder environments
Introducing Skullcandy Grom Wired and Grom Wireless, where style meets functionality for kids who deserve the best in audio. Wired: Most kids’ headphones resemble toys, a sentiment shared by both kids and adults alike. However, with Skullcandy Supreme Sound, intuitive earcup controls, a fit tailored for kids, and a sleek modern design, Grom defies the toy stereotype.
Grom Wireless takes it a step further, offering premium headphone quality with the added bonus of total wireless freedom. Featuring Skullcandy Supreme Sound, user-friendly earcup controls, an impressive 40-hour battery life, a specially crafted fit for kids, and a sophisticated modern aesthetic, Grom Wireless surpasses the competition, putting many high-end brands to shame. Elevate your child’s audio experience with Grom and Grom Wireless, where play meets performance.
Pricing
Grom Wireless: £34.99
Grom Wired: £24.99
GROM WIRED KEY FEATURES
SUPREME SOUND TM
Premium sound quality for music, movies, and podcasts
Comfortable over-ear kid-sized fit
Share Audio Port for a shared experience
Aux cable included for versatile connectivity
FEARLESS USE TM:
Specifically designed for kids aged 6 and above
Volume limited to 85dB for safe listening
Adjustable fit headband strap for comfort
Collapsible design with kid-safe hinges to prevent finger pinching
SIMPLIFY YOUR LISTENING TM:
Large, easy-to-use button on the earcup for call and media controls
Activates device’s voice assistant for hands-free operation
Volume Limit Override via the volume wheel for clear audio in louder environments
GROM WIRELESS KEY FEATURES
SUPREME SOUND TM:
Premium sound quality for music, movies, and podcasts
Comfortable over-ear kid-sized fit
Share Audio Port for shared experiences
Removable aux cable included
FEARLESS USE TM:
Up to 40 hours of battery life
Designed for kids age 6+
Volume limited to 85dB for safety
Adjustable fit headband strap
Collapsible design with kid-safe hinges
SIMPLIFY YOUR LISTENING TM:
Easy-to-use button on the earcup for calls and media control
Power button for entering Pairing Mode
Volume Limit Override on the Volume Wheel for clear audio in louder environments
I am a huge headphone fan as my readers know and the same for earbuds applies to but just how huge can headphones get? The Dyson Zone would easily be the biggest pair of cans to test to date with with a premium build quality to boot so I did not really mind testing these out in the wild looking like something from a Marvel series and of course had people talking, even at home when first showing family and friends they were all like WTF are they and rightly so as they are not the usual type of headphones people see me with nor are they a common site on the streets today.
We wont go along with the “our testers” approach on this review and show you exactly how they work and what they look like for context like all our reviews and in the video review we go into that even more of this and an in depth look at the app that comes with them which gives you stats galore and most importantly what the air you breathe is like which for some today is a vital part of their daily life.
In the unboxing you will get a first glance at what is involved here and setting up after that is not a huge deal either apart from the ten minute software update I had to endure before getting them into action, you will be asked to insert the filters and mask first though then sit back and wait before you can get going, you will be asked for location however you can set it to a desired location but this will be inaccurate if you are travelling around and what the air condition is like. I suffer sometimes with asthma so for me it is an ideal product to have at my disposal.
Out of the box they are a tad heavy and cumbersome which I do not mind but once on the head they give great passive noise isolation and are comfortable, even the mask up front did not get in the way but it is not something I would sport all day long being honest but respect the purpose of it and why it is there and that works by the way with the fans keeping you cool which has different speed levels too.
OK so the purpose of these is not just for music it is to keep you filtered away from pollution and this works really well I felt better just using them and tested these in several locations around Ireland as I was travelling and you can really feel how clean the air is you breathe so to speak and it is something you need to experince for yourself to get what I mean and you can be confident about cleaner air.
There is a notification setting on the app should your filters need to be replaced too which is hand and these are simple to replace by simply twisting off the headphone cap and swapping them out and can be bought within the app itself these should last some time by the way unless you are one to be out daily using them.
The Dyson Zone solution
The Dyson Zone headphones are engineered to tackle the dual challenges of city noise and air pollution. Powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries and USB-C charging, the headphones offer 50 hours of audio-only run-time, or 4 hours of combined purification and audio run-time, charging to 100% in 3 hours.
Filters
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The Dyson Zone headphones are born of Dyson’s 30 years of expertise in airflow, filtration and motors technologies and deep understanding of indoor and outdoor air quality. The compressors in each ear cup draw air through the dual-layer filters and project two streams of purified air to the wearer’s nose and mouth, channeled through the non-contact detachable visor. Electrostatic filters capture 99% of particle pollution as small as 0.1 microns², whilst K-Carbon, potassium-enriched carbon filters target prevalent acidic gases most associated with city pollution, including NO₂ and SO₂.
The App
Next up is the sound department which I am happy to report is superb as you can see above there is an app with EQ settings and this allows you customise them to and extent I would have like to see more in here however anyone that I let try them out in the family and friends circle where as impressed as I was here with how these sounded and from a person that does the most headphone and earphone reviews in Ireland these stood out with the clarity of the audio given here which is great considering the price on them, they are up there with the best in the game when it comes to the audio and hopefully their app gets better over time with new features.
Highs lows and mids all great nice bass and decently loud volume which is how I like it, no lag latency no distortion when maxed out on volume either and simply just great not missing a beat nor instrumentals and background noise in films and so on you will be happy with the audio experience trust me.
Dyson Zone headphone controls – techbuzzireland
The controls are also great with a navi pad type option here which allows to to manage just about everything on them like skip and reverse tracks play and pause higher and lower the volume and access your voice assistant, you can also double tap the cup to change the noise cancelling effects and so on and this also worked well aside all the tech that is on the cup itself.
Overall then my conclusion is these will not be for everyone but this also should be kept in mind as the saying goes “do not knock it until you try it” as for the face visor it might put people off but it can be removed which then takes away the purpose of buying them as a whole they sound is fantastic and that is important as well as breathing in clean air on the go, they are a tad cumbersome but you can forgive it when you look a the package as a whole.
Features on sound·
Fly the world twice: The Dyson Zone™ noise-cancelling headphones provides users up to 50 hours¹ of ultra-low distortion audio, advanced noise cancellation and faithful, full-spectrum audio reproduction.
· Advanced noise cancelling: 11 microphones feature within the product. The ANC system uses eight to reduce the sound of the city up to 38 dB these microphones monitor surrounding sounds 384,000 times a second.
· Faithful, full-spectrum audio: The Dyson Zone™ goes beyond the audible to reproduce frequencies from 6Hz-21kHz, ensuring every note or word is heard.
· Ultra-low distortion: The speaker driver and electronics, mechanical system, materials, and acoustics have been carefully designed to minimise distortion. The driver output is further equalised by intelligent signal processing 48,000 times a second which combines with the noise cancellation to neutralise harmonic distortion to inaudible levels across the full frequency range (0.08% @ 94dB @1kHz).
· Scientifically tuned to hear more detail: A unique EQ setting optimises the frequency curve for clear, pure audio across the full audible frequency range.
· High-efficiency filtration to tackle pollution on-the-go: A detachable visor projects purified air to the wearer’s nose and mouth. Electrostatic filters capture 99% of particle pollution as small as 0.1 microns², whilst K-Carbon, potassium-enriched carbon filters target prevalent acidic gases most associated with city pollution.
· Immersive listening, engineered for comfort: Through testing on diverse head sizes and geometries the headphones achieve the same immersive, audio for all.
· Telephony: Dual microphone beamforming and noise suppression technology enable clear voice calls, voice recording and voice control.
This is Dyson’s first wearable and being a tech reviewer that goes hands on with more headphones and earbuds than anyone in Ireland this is a different approach than your typical pair of headphones and we look forward to testing these out for ourselves over the coming weeks as we go full hands on with them and find out what is on offer here.
Dyson engineers had to think about comfort in a new way. Detailed research into head and face geometries meant engineers could measure how the Dyson Zone air purifying headphones would sit on and perform on different heads– informing the clamp force of the headband, the geometry and materials of the visor, the adjustability of the machine and much more.
Taking inspiration from the shape and design of a horse’s saddle, the Dyson Zone is engineered to distribute weight over the sides of the head, rather than on the top. A saddle typically curves over the horse’s spine distributing the load through contact with the areas left and right of the backbone – a format used for the central cushion on the headband.
The development of the ear cushions is important for three reasons: comfort, on-head stability, and passive attenuation. Foam is an obvious choice for ear cushions, but Dyson engineers dug deep into the make-up of different foams to choose the most suitable material based on density, rate of compression and spring-back rate – all of which change the way pressure translates onto the head.
When choosing the optimal foam for the ear and headband cushions, it was important to balance the comfort it provides, its stability when moulded to the ear, but critically the acoustic benefit it provides. Moulding around the ear increases the size of the contact points providing better sealing – and inhibiting additional urban noise entering the ear. The cushion is purposefully flatter than conventional ear cushions for both attenuation and comfort, and the cushions are angled in line with the angle of the ear on the head for optimal comfort.
The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are available in stores and online at www.dyson.ie
Check out the first look and tour of these headphones below and stay tuned for a full hands on review in the coming weeks any questions drop em in the comments on our social media and YouTube.
The Final VR2000 gaming earphones are more tailored for those into the gaming world and want that bit more when it comes to the audio experience as it is important in certain games and gives you an immersive experince which for me can be vital and enhances the gameplay overall.
With the VR2000 which for me is an oddly shaped earbud but fits well gives you this with simplicity and just an in-line mic with remote to control volume and so on,depending on your source be it a console of mobile phone this is handy for use, I have tried on mobile laptop PS 5 and X-Box and it worked well on all. If you fancy a bit of VR well then these earphones also enhance the game even more and hopefully the VR offerings out there ramp up again as it has died off and me being a huge fan of VR these earphones will certainly be welcome to have as an extra.
As the company states,
Whether playing a first-person shooter, exploring virtual worlds, relaxing to mediative ASMR or listening to a live jazz recording – the VR2000 will transport you into the heart of the action and deliver an experience like never before with no sound going unheard. Hear distant footsteps and gunfire as though you were in battle yourself. Feel every reaction from a stadium full of thousands of spectators. Transport yourself to a 1970’s jazz club and hear every note played as though you were there.
As a simple plug in with nothing else to do it is hard to fathom how good earphones have got at this level with hearing sounds you may have missed before as stated above to give you more clarity better audio and a real immersive experience you should give these a go and even for general music they do a great job to so it is a win if you fancy a clean crisp and clear immersive experience not costing you a fortune either. The inline remote works a treat too and is simple to use for any gamer or user.
Final VR2000 gaming earbuds – techbuzzireland
Consoles with Final VR2000 gaming earbuds – techbuzzireland
With December just around the corner, Sony shares their top Christmas product picks for every family member, including the new range of Xperia smartphones and noise cancelling headphones. You’re sure to soak up all the Christmas magic with these outstanding devices, which make for an extra special festive season.
Whether you’re enjoying a cosy night in watching Christmas films, hosting an office party, or stuck on what to get your relatives, Sony’s range of new and exciting products promise the perfect solution to all your festive traditions.
The new Sony H5 wireless gaming headset keeps you in the zone
[£129.99, €140]
Key features:
360 Spatial Sound for gaming: The capacity to hone-in on your opponent’s footsteps gives you unparalleled situational awareness.
Clear communication powered by AI: Sony’s noise-reduction algorithm was developed with AI machine learning which uses more than 500 million voice samples.
Comfortable and just 260g: By balancing comfort and stability the headphones get you through any gaming session.
Gift the new truly wireless noise cancelling INZONE Buds to gaming fanatics
[£179.99, €199]
Key features:
360 Spatial Sound for gaming: Hone-in on your opponent’s footsteps and unparalleled situational awareness
Dynamic driver: This is designed for wide frequency reproduction, and which is also used with the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones. Through a specially engineered unit, the earbuds reproduce every sound from the game. From powerful explosions to subtle footsteps, you’ll feel transported into a whole new world.
Noise cancelling: Sony’s active noise cancellation capabilities mean INZONE Buds block out background noise, so you can focus on the game.
Listen to all the favourite festive classics with the WH-1000XM5 headphones available in Black, Midnight Blue and Platinum Silver[£279, €329]
Key features:
Noise cancelling just got better: Created with Sony’s remarkable noise cancelling technology, the WH-1000XM5 reduces noise especially in the mid-high frequency range. Whether you’re trying to zone into your work in a busy cafe or aiming to relax during a hectic morning commute, the WH-1000XM5 creates the ideal listening environment.
New design with improved wearing comfort: The newly developed and brand new soft–fit leather material fits snugly around the head, taking the pressure off your ears and blocking out external noise, so you can keep listening all day, free of discomfort.
All day power and portability: With an impressive 30 hours of battery life, these earphones will allow you to enjoy superlative sound even on long travels, and if you’re in a rush you can now get a remarkable 3 hours’ worth of charge in just 3 minutes using USB Power Delivery.
Multipoint connection: Equipped with four beaming microphones, these headphones are calibrated to only pick up your voice. An improved signal to noise ratio enables them to catch every word, even with the hustle and bustle of Christmas around.
Listen to Christmas hits, new and old, with the What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year, WF-C700N earbuds [£79, €130]
Key features:
More music, less background noise:Turn off your surroundings with Noise Sensor Technology and enjoy the immersive music experience.
Comfortable design: The WF-C700N headphones combine a shape that perfectly matches the human ear with an ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.
Clear calls: Conversation flows freely with easy hands-free calling, now clearer than ever with a high-quality built-in microphone.
Create that Christmas peace with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds featuring Sony’s Best Noise Cancellation [£219, €259]
Key features:
Astonishing sound quality: The specially designed Dynamic Driver X provides wide frequency reproduction, enabling deeper bass, subtle vocals and enhanced fine detail, especially on high-pitched instruments.
Small and beautifully designed: With an improved glossy texture and more luxurious feel, these earbuds fit comfortably in your ears while keeping out of external sounds. The earbuds are also now approximately 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the WF-1000XM4 predecessor.
Sony’s best call quality: Thanks to the AI-based noise reduction algorithm based on Deep Neural Network (DNN) processing, and bone conduction sensors, your voice will come through clearly and more naturally even in a noise environment.
The SRS-XG300 is the best party speaker for your office Christmas ‘do
[£159, €179]
Key features:
Give the bass a boost: Allowing you to really dial up the bass. If you’re listening to something with a beat, you’ll get a deep and punchy bass sound.
Party till daylight: With 25 hours’ worth of battery when fully charged, the SRS-XG300 speaker will keep playingwithout you having to worry about the tunes suddenly stopping.
Hear it like it’s live: There’s something special about the sound of live music. With LIVE SOUND you can recreate that unique atmosphere and re-live your favourite live music experiences over, and over again.
Built to last: The XG300 is built to go wherever you go, and to be as durable as you. It’s dustproof and waterproof so if you have any festive mishaps at the office Christmas party, fear not!
Take the party around the house with the new HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System
[£499, €549]
Key features:
Fill any room with rich sound: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology draws you into your entertainment like never before, by creating multiple phantom speakers at the front, rear and overhead, enveloping you in movie theatre-like spatial sound, creating the perfect atmosphere with a high-quality room filled sound.
Design and audio in harmony: With no wires to disrupt your room’s layout, this speaker is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek and versatile design seamlessly blends with any interior décor for a stylish and cohesive look.
Small-in-size, big in performance: The HT-AX7 has two front speakers and two passive radiators on the side, creating a powerful and clear sound. Whether it be cosying down to Christmas films or looking forward to enjoying summer BBQs with the football on in the background, the AX7 is perfect for entertaining and hosting.
Get cosy and watch all the Christmas films on the Sony A95L BRAVIA TV
[Starting from £2,999, €3,549]
Key features:
World-wide Colours: Sony’s brightest and widest shades and hues, all beautifully displayed on a QD-OLED screen powered by Cognitive Processor XR™. Sony’s processor features on the BRAVIA XR range and produces content the way that humans see and hear to generate lifelike experiences. Images are cross-analysed and cleaned around the focal point to deliver beautifully vivid colours.
Contrast Unsurpassed: Pure blacks bring out extraordinary detail and depth, perfect for movie nights
Screen Speaker which sounds Cinematic: As the story unfolds before your eyes, you’ll hear a soundtrack that precisely matches the action. Exactly like in the cinema. Pair with a compatible Sony Soundbar with Acoustic Centre Sync to hear the sound directly from the screen combined with a full surround sound experience and power from the soundbar.
BRAVIA Core: This app is a pre-loaded movie service available on Sony BRAVIA models, enjoy watching a wide selection of the latest releases and popular classics.. The A95L comes with 10 credits and 24 months of streaming
Use the localised dimming feature on the X75WL BRAVIA TV to create the ultimate cinematic experience [Starting from £499, 65” from €1,449]
Key features:
Full Array LED panel: The XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster delivers supreme realism with deep blacks and intense brightness with wider colour gamut.
Amazing brightness with piercing contrast: The TV offers breathtakingly beautiful pictures full of realistic depth.
Intense contrast, feel the depth: The Cognitive XR™ processor produces ultra-realistic contrast in bright and dark areas simultaneously.
Sound harmonised and pictures synchronised: The Cognitive Processor XR™ also reproduces sound that perfectly matches the action.
Capture memories with loved ones all festive season on the Xperia 1 V
[£1,299, €1,399]
Key features:
Unprecedented image quality: The Xperia 1 V’s revolutionary Exmor T image sensor has an innovative 2-Layer Transistor Pixel meaning people, animals, cityscapes, landscapes are beautifully captured.
Video with cinematic colour and tone: Based on technology from Sony’s Cinema Line cameras, S-Cinetone for mobile enables you to shoot video with beautiful skin tones and a more cinematic look, without complex post-production colour grading*
Immersive entertainment: With its wide 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate** displayand premium audio technologies, the Xperia 1 V lets you lose yourself in movies, TV, music, and games
*Video recording restrictions may apply
**Display refresh rate may vary according to settings, contents and applications used.” – Press Centre
Make those all-important Christmas Day phone calls to relatives with
Perfect for entertainment on the go: Whether you’re watching a movie or listening to music, stereo speakers at the front of the phone deliver powerful, balanced stereo sound.
Beautiful shots, made easy: The camera uses scene and subject detection technology to automatically select the ideal settings for the best shot, so you don’t need to waste time choosing additional settings.
Light, touch and beautiful: Officially the world’s lightest 5G smartphone* with 5,000mAh battery at 159g, it can offer a huge 34 hours (approx.) of video playback** The Xperia 10 V is durable thanks to Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and comes in Lavender, Sage Green, White and Black.
*Xperia 10 V at 159g is the world’s lightest 5G smartphone with a battery of 5,000mAh or higher capacity. Verified by Strategy Analytics’ SpecTRAX Service. Correct as of the 11th May 2023 –Sony Press Centre here
**Measured in the following condition 720p 24fps movie file stored in Internal memory. Played on Google Photos app. Wi-Fi and LTE (Callbox) connected. Bluetooth audio output. Display brightness 20nit, Adaptive brightness OFF – Sony Press Centre here
Capture special Christmas moments with theA6700mirrorless camera
[£1,449, €1,700]
Key features:
New AI processing unit: able to recognise a whole variety of different subjects, including human eyes, body poses, animals, insects, trains, cars and planes.
Video centric features: such as; 4K 120P, self-facing screen and in-body stabilisation for smooth video creation.
Choose your Creative Look: Easily achieve cinematic looking video with a variety of presets that can be customised to suit the subject or scene.
Step up their photography gear with an unmissable deal on the ground-breaking A7 IV camera and interchangeable FE 28-70mm lens kit – £300 cash back upon purchase
[£2,499, €3,000]
Key camera features:
Beautiful image rendering with low noise: Visible benefits of the powerful new 33.0MP sensor including soft, natural-looking human skin textures, a stunning level of detail in landscapes and scenery.
Set the mood, in-camera, with Creative Look: Easily impart a particular mood in your still images, movies and live streaming.
Key lens features:
35mm Full Frame imaging: outstanding contrast and resolution right out to the edges of the image.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation ensures brilliant photographic results – even at high zooms.
Having disrupted the audio category with the launch of the Dyson Zone™ noise-cancelling headphones in the UK and Ireland in May 2023, Dyson has announced a casting call for aspiring content creators across the UK and Ireland to join its first ever Dyson Field Testers program – a collaborative global community for music and technology fans.
With applications open between 30 November – 31 December 2023, people across Ireland can Apply to become a Dyson Field Tester today to get hands on the high-fidelity headphones and create social content bringing to life their experience.
Successful applicants will form part of an exclusive network of creators across Great Britain and Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, that forms part of Dyson’s new global Instagram channel @dysonwear launching on 30 November 2023. After receiving a pair of Dyson Zone™ noise-cancelling headphones to road test the technology, Dyson Field Testers will curate social content based on a series of themed challenges. The most unique and inspiring social posts will be rewarded with music experiences, subscriptions, sporting tickets, Dyson technologies and more.
Applicants who are selected to become a Dyson Field Tester will form part of an exclusive community and receive:
Seeding pack including Dyson Zone™ noise-cancelling headphones
Fortnightly themed challenges
Rewards for curating unique content.
Updates on upcoming Dyson audio technologies and experiences
The opportunity to be featured on Dyson’s global social media channels.
Apply here before 31 December 2023 to become a Dyson Field Tester .
Gaming headphones are a big deal these days and there is plenty on the market to pick from and come in all price brackets so there is something for everyone here, As a user of Creatives products some years it is a brand I know I can trust with their audio products and even not being the huge gamer I once was and now a casual user with all the consoles, Creative is a brand you will most likely see on my big head be it headphones or earbuds for gaming and not only gaming but audio in general as they are well build solid products offering you great value for money and more via their apps which enhances any experience.
The Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI boasts an array of core features, including Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode, giving users the flexibility to fully immerse themselves in their audio or stay attuned to their surroundings with modes that seamlessly adapt to any environment. It also comes equipped with custom-tuned 40 mm, powerful yet light Neodymium drivers, which ensure every note is reproduced with power and precision, delivering a rich and captivating sound experience. We take a look at all this in the video review below and also the apps which gives you enhancements like no other and I tested these on my machines here at home to see what is on offer this time around.
The build quality again is robust and solid yet lightweight which for the more avid gamer is critical, the soft cups rest nicely on the ears and the headband is comfortable as well you also get a removable mic which for me is the best option to go over the fixed ones we see as it is something I personally would not use much as I game on my own rather than go into multiplayer online rooms etc.
You get the RGB effects thrown into the mix too which gives a little flair to what otherwise looks like a regular set of gaming headphones and makes these stand out and the look sleek and clean, you also have other controls on them too such as the power on/off which doubles as a broadcast search and pairing mode, mic mute control, volume wheel and ANC/Ambient control button and trust me the ANC on with the volume maxed out you will hear nothing outside, I mean nothing. Within the SXFI app you have EQ settings and the magic SXFI can be turned on and off. You also get music controls such as play and pause skip and reverse tracks so you can use these not only for gaming but your music and it all plays out well.
RGB Lights on the headphones
The sound is what people are after lets get to it, You need to do the head mapping it only takes a few minutes and you will need someone to help you, you have an EQ to suit your needs and two apps to use what more do you want here, the ANC is great the volume is LOUD and when gaming you wont miss a beat or a footstep and if you do use the mic it works well I done a quick test for audio and it was well received after calling up a buddy or two to waste their time for a few mins to test the headphones, they dont mind and know what I am like but sorry lads no time for gaming right now. BUT that is going to change going forward.
For the money you will fork out here you are onto a winner in short with plenty of features and great audio no matter what they might be plugged into.
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For the money you will fork out here you are onto a winner in short with plenty of features and great audio no matter what they might be plugged into.
Audioscenic, the UK based spatial computing audio market leader, are proud to announce that Amphi – their best-in-class software package that integrates 3D audio beamforming technology with a wide range of consumer computing devices – now supports headphone processing. The update adds HRTF virtualisation for multichannel surround content giving users the ability to consume spatial audio through headphones and making the Audioscenic Amphi suite an even more versatile solution for spatial audio experiences.
“This software update is a much-needed addition to our suite, as PC ecosystem partners were requesting the ability to provide spatial audio reproduction through headphones and also to add customisation for their customers,” said Audioscenic CTO Marcos Simón. “Now, Audioscenic can offer a complete audio solution for all their customers including both speaker and headphone audio processing. Now, when consumers switch to headphones instead of speaker audio, they will still be able to consume spatial sound.”
Support for the Amphi Suite in Windows was announced early in June 2023 at the Computex trade show. At that time, Audioscenic announced the first implementation of their technology as a Windows APO that contained the Audioscenic 3D audio beamforming technology for spatial audio reproduction through speakers. With the newly added headphone components, users can enjoy spatial audio reproduction over headphones of multichannel surround audio and also personalise headphone EQ to a given headphone model.
With the new added headphone components, users can enjoy spatial audio reproduction over headphones of multichannel surround audio and also personalise headphone EQ to a given headphone model.
The Audioscenic team is also working on future releases of the Amphi headphone technology, including the ability to perform dynamic head-tracking to provide an even more enhanced sound immersion. “With or without headphones, we’re creating a completely customizable spatial audio experience that is accessible to anyone without needing to heavily invest in audio hardware.” said David Monteith, Audioscenic CEO. “Audioscenic’s mission as a company is to make the everyday spatial audio experience a fact of life — integrating into anywhere in the house where you might hear audio and benefit from that immersion, be it with gaming, movies, or music listening.”
Audioscenic Amphi GUI for Windows (Speaker mode, left; and Headphone mode, right.)
The Audioscenic team will be attending CES 2024, Las Vegas, where they will have a number of demo systems featuring the new Amphi Suite (laptops, monitors, desktop soundbars) and showcase new products based on the technology.
