While most of the headsets we’re looking at in this roundup are specifically gaming related with all the bells and whistles that usually come with their place in the market – attached microphone, flashing lights, pumped bass to accentuate explodey things – there’s also a place for professional studio monitor headphones in the world of … Read more
The worlds of Bluetooth and good audio have traditionally not been the best of bedfellows, although that’s all changing. In the traditional stereo world, companies like Chord Electronics have performed wonders with Bluetooth enabled DACs and the rest. In the headphone world, though, Bluetooth has been considerably more widely adopted, but mostly in a low … Read more
A new headset that sounds too good to miss The recently released Sharkoon Shark Zone H40 headset looks to take on the current shelf favourites – Turtle Beach, Roccat and Razer – but does the H40 have what it takes to make an impact? The H40 takes on the visual aesthetic of the rest of … Read more
Oppo has already impressed the high-end sector. Now, high-tech meets the high street as David Vivian tests its latest headphone At the height of his boxing powers, Muhammad Ali would often quip: “How can I lose with the stuff I use?”. Oppo’s plan to sink its rivals is obviously built along similar lines, but in … Read more
Gaming spec cans from the big boys of studio soundStep into any recording studio and you’ll see a raft of Audio-Technica kit. Indeed, the Japanese firm is beyond proving itself in the pro audio sector. But it’s a different story in the PC enthusiast market. After an uncertain first outing in the form of its … Read more
Audio-Technica says its latest headphone is designed with comfort in mind. Ed Selley puts the claim to the test and checks it out. Read our Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Review. On occasions the marketing material for a product can be a statement of the blindingly obvious. Given their interaction with your head you might assume that all … Read more
Portability without compromise on sound or build quality. Read our Sennheiser Momentum 2 Review. Now that the smartphone is ubiquitous and you always have your music library with you, headphones have moved from afterthought to big business. [wpsm_toplist] The advantage of using bigger cans rather than earbuds is that, in general, they offer a more accurate … Read more
Become completely surround in sound Roccat has had a good run of decent gaming peripherals of late. The Tyon mice range and Ryos keyboards have all scored highly in both the eyes of reviewers and gamers alike.The same can be said for the headsets on offer, in particular the Kave range. We’ve reviewed a Kave … Read more