Tag Archives: Headphones

Edifier is looking to shake up the earbud scene this year with its own AirPod competitors. The Edifier GM5 earbuds are aimed at the gaming market, packing aptX adaptive audio decoding and up to 32 hours of battery life. The Edifier GM5 earbuds feature the latest Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity, …

Razer is upgrading its Hammerhead wireless earbuds this month, with the introduction of the new Hammerhead True Wireless X. These ear buds aim to deliver the same quality audio performance, with less latency and with easier pairing to mobile devices.  The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X includes custom-tuned 13mm drivers …

Today, Corsair is announcing its latest flagship gaming headset, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. As you would expect from a new wireless headset from Corsair, this one sports Slipstream Wireless technology for a faster, low-latency connection, in addition to Bluetooth for additional device compatibility. The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT …

Sennheiser has sold off its consumer electronics division, which includes the company’s portfolio of excellent headphones. In a deal worth €200 million, Swiss company, Sonova, will now own Sennheiser’s consumer electronics division. Sennheiser began looking to sell its consumer electronics division back in February due to competitive pressure. As pointed …

It has been nine months since Bang & Olufsen and Xbox announced a new partnership to deliver “high-end gaming audio”. Things fell silent pretty quickly but that changed this week, with the announcement of the Beoplay Portal, a multi-platform wireless headset aimed at Xbox and PC gamers. Typically when we …

While we all know AOC for its gaming monitors, the company is hoping to expand its reach a bit further this year. This week, AOC announced that it is getting into the PC gaming peripheral market, starting off with two affordable headsets.  The first headset is the AOC GH200, which …

There have been rumours swirling for a while now that Apple will soon introduce its own over-ear headphones as part of the AirPod line. Today in a surprise announcement, the company made it official – unveiling the Apple AirPods Max noise-cancelling headphones.  At this point, the AirPod line-up now spans …

Fancy new TWS earbuds with ANC? These from 1MORE are well worth a look

This week, Creative announced the Creative Aurvana Trio, sporting a triple-driver system, including a ‘balanced armature super tweeter’ for what promises to be a ‘rich and detailed’ wireless audio experience.  Creative’s Aurvana Trio Wireless headphones features three drivers, as implied by the name. The “Balanced Armature Super Tweeter” is designed to …

Drown has announced the “world’s first tactile earphones for gaming”, and in an effort to describe the new product, the earphone manufacturer said that the device “activates all 3 audio pathways to your brain for enhanced situational awareness and a fully immersive audio experience.” The Scottish company Drown said that …

Razer has been producing gaming headsets for years, and now the company has announced its latest addition to its audio range – the Razer Opus. These new headphones feature THX Certified audio and advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. Most people will agree that music is best enjoyed when there is …

Mad Catz has just launched two new F.R.E.Q. gaming headsets. The F.R.E.Q. 2 and the F.R.E.Q.4 were designed to offer a comfortable feel while delivering “professional grade sound quality”, for an immersive gaming experience. With the launch of these headsets, Mad Catz plans to integrate its signature design in multiple audio …

The HyperX Cloud Stinger line of gaming headsets is about to receive two new additions. The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (7.1) and the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (Wireless + 7.1) are the new headsets from HyperX, adding 7.1 virtual surround support to the Cloud Stinger family. According to Nate Almond, Audio Business …

1MORE has announced its new True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones featuring dual drivers, two levels of noise cancellation, pass-through mode and wireless charging are now ready to start shipping to customers. The True Wireless ANC earbuds from 1MORE are the first of its type to be pending THX certification which …

Sharp has introduced a new audio device that it claims will redefine the way we listen to music, TV, VR content and games with the new Aquos Sound Partner, a lightweight device that sits comfortably around the users’ neck and delivers high-quality audio. The new Aquos Sound Partner from Sharp …

JBL has added a new set of headphones to its Tune series. The JBL Tune 750BTNC is an elegant and understated looking headset that brings the bass without breaking the bank, designed to suit all styles. The new Tune 750BTNC headphones from JBL feature active noise cancelling, hands-free calls and …

During CES 2020 we got our first look at a new gaming headset from Patriot Viper. The Viper V380 was unveiled at CES but today Patriot has officially made the headset available to purchase, well in the U.S at least. The new Viper V380 gaming headset from Patriot is a …

The Audio division of Philips has announced a new ‘audiophile’ quality Fidelio X3 flagship headphone that is set to produce a comfortable and luxurious design with exceptional build quality and outstanding audio performance. Fidelio X3 is the latest iteration of Philips popular open-back headphones that are built around creating products …

Earlier this week, Edifier launched a bunch of new audio products at CES 2020. Edifier has mainly focused on introducing new wireless headphones at the Las Vegas event with a range of earbuds and the G7 gaming headset. Watch via our Vimeo channel (below) or over on YouTube HERE Our team …

Edifier has joined in on the action at CES by announcing new high-quality wireless and gaming headphones at the event in Las Vegas. Edifier has expanded its audio and gaming accessory line up with the addition of the TWS NB, TWS6, GM6 and G7 headphones. Unlike many other headsets on …

Looking for some in-ear headphones for gaming? ASUS ROG could have just the thing

Aipower has announced the introduction of an innovative new set of earbuds after a successful Kickstarter project. The company’s new Wearbuds are the world’s first wristband-housed high-resolution wireless earbuds on the market. The Wearbuds from Aipower are designed to be ultra-portable, create excellent sound and include fitness tracking features to …

Razer is well known for its headsets at this point, we’ve even reviewed a good number of Kraken series headsets ourselves over the years. This week, Razer is introducing a new flagship Kraken Ultimate to the lineup, swapping out standard 7.1 virtual surround sound for THX Spatial Audio. The ear …

The Razer Hammerhead ear buds have gone through a number of design changes and upgrades over the last few years, with the Hammerhead BT wireless launching in 2018 and the Hammerhead USB-C hitting shelves earlier this year. Now just in time to compete against Apple’s AirPod Pro headphones, Razer is …

Andy compares three different ASUS Strix Fusion headsets

A lot of us PC gamers take great pride in our gear and setups but audio is often overlooked. On-board motherboard audio has improved over the years but having a dedicated headphone DAC still provides a better overall experience. Sharkoon hopes to capture the budget-minded crowd in this segment with …

Briony is back with her review of the new Razer Kraken - is it worth buying at £80?

It's a new TUF Gaming 7.1 headset from ASUS - does Briony rate it at £80?

It costs £200, but it VIBRATES - is this the new feature you need when gaming?

Razer is back with another Kraken - Briony unboxes it and takes you through the key features