While the packaging is attractive, the build quality seems good and the feature set rich, we feel that it is going to take a serious push from Gamdias over the next 12-24 months if they truly want to establish themselves as a brand.
Why?
Well there are headsets like the Medusa NX from Speedlink that offers a similar specification set – alongside pure volume that's enough to clear the wax from your ears with no olive oil/cotton buds – and all for £50.
Which is £20 less than the Gamdias Hephaestus at £70.
It's not an exact like-for-like, because the Gamdias spatial technology is one level above that offered by cheaper headsets, so it's going to be a personal value judgement.
Pros
- Attractive design, makes you look like a Captain Scarlett Angel Interceptor
- Integrated heatsinks are an interesting approach to keeping ears cool
- Audio is clear and the vibration system works, more or less
Cons
- Volume does not go loud enough
- Weird software installation experience
- Too much competition at this price point for it to be a clear winner
KitGuru says: Lots of competition in this space, but with some innovative features and good overall build quality, it's certainly Worth Buying if you like the styling – which you can see for yourself at Multiplay i51 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 18th to 21st April.