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It is difficult to decide if this is a good looking headset or not! It is quite colourful, despite incorporating a grey/beige plastic shell. There is blue accenting across the earcups and the headband and though they look like stickers, it is almost like blue plastic has been used.
The red Turtle Beach logo on each headphone is a sticker and can be peeled off quite easily. Don't try it.
The overall build material of the headset is a hard plastic that seems very durable – it is almost as if Turtle Beach have taken into consideration the temper tantrums of shooter gamers. In-fact the entire frame feels very solid, though it doesn't have that quality feel that some headsets have.
The styling continues up the headband, which again is made of that brick-hard plastic. It has a bit of flex to it, but not much.
The headband, which is covered in a leather coated foam, can extend quite a lot to incorporate larger heads like mine, though it's worth noting that the build's natural position is quite tight, so wearing it for the first few hours is a little less comfortable than the later ones, as the mechanism holding it all in place relaxes slightly.
The earphones are padded with foam and have fabric coverings – no alternatives are included and they can't be removed. There is some more Titanfall iconography in the inside of the cup, which is an over-the-ear design.
It is difficult to see in this picture, but hidden behind the earcup is a small rubber spacer. It sits on the earphone and prevents the plastic rubbing. It is a nice little touch that will stop the headset from degrading as quickly over time and highlights attention to detail.
The outer shell of the earcups are made up of a mix of the beige/grey plastic from the headband, with matt black plastic on the underside. Again it feels strong and sturdy, almost like a tool or piece of work equipment instead of a luxury item. This feeling extends to the whole product, giving it a bit of a workhorse vibe.
It is difficult to explain, but some headsets have a clear message with the design and this is one of them. The Ear Force Atlas is a headset that Titanfall pilots would wear inside their titans. I imagine that is what Turtle Beach was aiming for with the design and therefore they have succeeded. It is worth bearing in mind if you like to feel like your head is cushioned by air while you are gaming.
As in the picture above, the cups on the Ear Force Atlas turn sideways if you want it — designed to make them more comfortable to wear around your neck mid-game. Also the braided cable is always nice to see. It certainly has more of a quality feel than a standard rubber one and is more durable too, as my rodent pets can attest to.
