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NZXT's recently released Relay series of audio equipment aims to be a total solution for all PC audio needs, whether you're a gamer or a music enthusiast…or both. The lineup features speakers, a headset, a subwoofer and a headset stand called SwitchMix which also doubles as a hi-res audio DAC. Can this setup bring your music and games to life?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:40 Introduction / Pricing
01:42 Relay Headset
06:11 Relay Speakers
09:23 Relay Sub
12:07 SwitchMix
15:04 How does it all work together?

Headset specifications:

DIMENSIONS

  • Height:6.6 in (168.85 mm)
  • Width:7.7 in (196.44 mm)
  • Depth:3.7 in (93.65 mm)
  • Weight:9.52 oz (269.5 g)
  • Weight (w/o mic):9.28 oz (263 g)
  • Cable Length:6.56 ft (2 m)

HEADPHONES

  • Driver Size:40 mm
  • Driver Type:Neodymium
  • Frequency Response:20 Hz – 40 kHz
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):<1% @ 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity:113 dB @ 1kHz
  • Impedance:32 ohm
  • Hi-Res Audio Certified:Yes
  • Spatial Audio:DTS Headphone:X
  • Sound Profile:Neutral

MICROPHONE

  • Frequency Response:100 Hz – 10 kHz
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):<1% @ 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity:1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa)
  • Polar Pattern:Cardioid (Unidrectional)
  • Detachable:Yes
  • Size:0.24 in (6 mm)

MATERIALS

  • Fork:Aluminum
  • Frame:Plastic
  • Headband & Ear Pads:Memory foam with leatherette covers

OTHER

  • Audio Controls:On-cable volume and mute

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • DTS Headphone:X:Enabled only on PC with NZXT CAM software (requires Windows 10 or Windows 11)
  • USB Adapter:PC (Windows 10 or Windows 11)
  • 3.5 mm Audio Jack / Dual-Jack Adapter:PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or any mobile device with 3.5 mm audio jack

WARRANTY

  • Warranty:2 years

Speaker specifications:

DIMENSIONS

  • Height:7.32 in (186 mm)
  • Width:4.53 in (115 mm)
  • Depth:6.26 in (159 mm)
  • Weight (Active / Left):3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
  • Weight (Passive / Right):3.4 lb (1.5 kg)

GENERAL

  • Speaker Type:Active (Powered)
  • Enclosure Type:Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material:Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)

AUDIO

  • Amplifier:Class D
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):110 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):<1% @ 1 kHz
  • Crossover Frequency:1,600 Hz
  • Frequency Response:70 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Nominal Impedance (Tweeter):12 ohm ± 15%
  • Nominal Impedance (Woofer):8 ohm ± 15%
  • Input Sensitvity:20 W = 0.5 VRMS

DRIVERS

  • Tweeter Size:0.79 in (20 mm)
  • Tweeter Material:Silk dome
  • Woofer Size:3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Woofer Material:Glass fiber

I/O

  • Inputs:RCA, TRS
  • Outputs:Subwoofer, speaker terminals

POWER

  • Power Output:80 W peak (40 W per speaker)
  • Standby Consumption:0.3 W
  • Input Voltages:20W = 0.5VRMS

WARRANTY

  • Warranty:2 years

Subwoofer specifications

DIMENSIONS

  • Height:10 in (254 mm)
  • Width:8.31 in (211 mm)
  • Depth:12.3 in (312.5 mm)
  • Weight:10.8 lb (4.9 kg)

GENERAL

  • Speaker Type:Active (Powered)
  • Enclosure Type:Front Ported
  • Enclosure Material:Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)

AUDIO

  • Amplifier:Class D
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):100 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):<5% @ 250 Hz
  • Crossover Frequency:50 – 150 Hz (adjustable)
  • Frequency Response:45 Hz – 150 kHz
  • Nominal Impedance:3 ohm ± 15%
  • Input Sensitvity:70 W = 0.275 VRMS

DRIVERS

  • Size:6.5 in (165.1 mm)
  • Material:Paper / Foam

I/O

  • Inputs:RCA

POWER

  • Power Output:140 W (peak)
  • Standby Consumption:0.38 W
  • Input Voltages:70 W = 266 VRMS

WARRANTY

  • Warranty:2 years

Specifications SWITCHMIX:

DIMENSIONS

  • Length:6.25 in (158.75 mm)
  • Width:5.25 in (133.35 mm)
  • Height:12.25 in (311.15 mm)
  • Stand Weight:14.57 oz (413 g)
  • Mixer Weight:9.88 oz (280 g)
  • Total Weight:24.45 oz (693 g)

AUDIO

  • Bit Depth / Sample Rate:24-bit / 96 kHz
  • Frequency Response:20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):90 dB @ 32 ohm
  • Surround Sound:DTS 7.1

I/O

  • PC Connectivity:USB-C
  • Headphone Input:3.5 mm
  • Speaker Input:3.5 mm

OTHER

  • Headset Weight Required for Switching:1.76 oz (50 g)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • USB (PC):PC (Windows 10 or Windows 11)
  • 3.5 mm Audio Jack (Headset):Any wired headset with 3.5 mm audio jack
  • 3.5 mm Audio Jack (Speaker):Any speaker device with 3.5 mm audio jack
  • NZXT CAM Software:Required for advanced software features (Windows 10 or Windows 11)

WARRANTY

  • Warranty: 2 years

The whole range of Relay Audio equipment can be purchased directly from NZXT for £560 HERE.

Pros:

  • Good sound quality on both the headset and speakers/sub
  • Very clever way of changing audio output device with the SwitchMix stand
  • Good build quality all around
  • Nice design

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Some small issues that need fixing like audio level jumping when switching sources
  • EQ doesn’t make much of a noticeable difference
  • Surround Sound and sound staging is only average on the Relay Headset

KitGuru says: Although the price for the whole Relay setup is quite high, it does deliver quality audio and adds convenience to the setup with the SwitchMix. Switching from headset to speakers is seamless and simple. The sub and speaker combo sound great at all volume levels, performing particularly well when listening to bass heavy music such as EDM or rock. There are a few issues for NZXT to iron out, such as the volume jumping when switching between headset and speakers but overall this is a great setup for anyone looking for a complete audio package.

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Sharkoon announces four new gaming accessories https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/james-dawson/sharkoon-announces-four-new-gaming-accessories/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/james-dawson/sharkoon-announces-four-new-gaming-accessories/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:31:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=447282 Sharkoon is adding to its gaming accessories portfolio this week with the announcement of four new products. The company has launched the Sharkoon backpack, SKILLER SGP2 XXL mouse mat, X-Rest ALU headset stand and the Elite Shark WR200 ergonomic wrist rest. Sharkoon claims that all these new products will offer performance at a reasonable price, …

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Sharkoon is adding to its gaming accessories portfolio this week with the announcement of four new products. The company has launched the Sharkoon backpack, SKILLER SGP2 XXL mouse mat, X-Rest ALU headset stand and the Elite Shark WR200 ergonomic wrist rest.

Sharkoon claims that all these new products will offer performance at a reasonable price, the new backpack from Sharkoon is manufactured from high-quality 600D polymer for high scuff and abrasion resistance. As well as being tough, the Sharkoon Backpack is also water-resistant and easy to clean. The backpack includes various sections and pockets and with a 16-litre volume, it's ideal for carrying a notebook or tablet in its padded compartments. The Sharkoon Backpack is available for €34.99.

The new SKILLER SGP2 XXL mouse mat offers a large gaming surface, big enough to fit both your mouse and keyboard with its 900mm x 400mm area. The underside of the mouse mat is equipped with a rubber anti-slip material to keep it firmly held in place on the desk. The top of the SKILLER SGP2 XXL features a graffiti design, ideal to hide any unwanted scuffs or marks from lengthy gaming sessions and a stitched edging helps prevent it from fraying. The Sharkoon SKILLER SGP2 XXL can be purchased for just €17.99.

As well as the new backpack and mouse mat, Sharkoon has launched a new headset stand. The X-Rest ALU is the ideal companion for gamers who like to keep their rig looking tidy. With its stylish design and sturdy construction, the X-Rest ALU is the perfect place to store a gaming headset after use. Silicone feet on the base ensures the X-Rest ALU remains stable and a silicone pad on the top arm means the headset will be held securely. The X-Rest ALU is available priced at €19.99.

Finally, Sharkoon has launched an ergonomic wrist rest for gamers who spend long periods at the keyboard. The Elite Shark WR200 helps raise the arms for a more comfortable and ergonomic position, to reduce strain and tension while typing or gaming. An easy to clean synthetic leather covering is applied over a comfortable memory foam that adapts to the user’s writs for comfortable posture. The Elite Shark WR200 measures 478mm x 100mm x 24mm and is priced at €19.99.

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KitGuru says:  Sharkoon has launched some good looking new gaming accessories here, are you guys interested in picking up any of these when they hit the shelves?

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Cooler Master GS750 Headset stand with MH751 Headset https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/briony-hannam/coolermaster-gs750-headset-stand-with-mh751-headset/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/briony-hannam/coolermaster-gs750-headset-stand-with-mh751-headset/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:18:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=419249 It's a headset stand with RGB, a mobile phone charger and it has a sound card too!

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We first saw Cooler Master showing off the GS750 headset stand at Computex 2018. It appears to be much more than just a headset stand with QI wireless charging, Onboard 7.1 Surround Sound, RGB lighting and USB 3.0 port. So over a year later from its debut we take a look at the final product and find out if the features on offer make it more than just a rather expensive (£79.99 RRP) place to put your headphones.

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GS750 Stand Specifications: 

Base Colour: Black
Material: Arm: Aluminum, Base: Plastic, natural rubber
Number of LEDs: 13 RGB LEDs
Interface: 2x USB 3.0, 3.5mm jack headphone mic combo
Audio: USB audio codec with 3.5mm jack, 7.1 surround sound, bass and treble,1.8 Watts
Adapter Cable length:1.2m
Wireless Charging: Qi standard certified, Up to 10W
Smart Microproccessor: Prevents overheating, Overcharging, Prevents charging (when foreign object is detected on the pad)
Wireless Charging area: Top of the base, Centered on CM logo
Software support: RGB, Audio equalizer controls
Dimensions: 160 x 100 x 275 mm

We completed a detailed review of the very similar MH752 headset from Cooler Master when it was first released. The headset managed to score high and win our Must have award! If you want to check out the review it can be found HERE .

MH751 Headset Specifications: 

Driver Diameter: 40mm
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
Impedance: 26Ω
Sensitivities: (@1KHZ) 97dB ± 3 dB
Cable Length: 1.5 metres, 3.5mm connector (removable), 0.3m dual 3.5mm cable (removable)
Connector: 3.5mm 4-pole jack
Headband Materials: Steel and plastic headband, PU leather and foam cushion
Ear Cushion materials: PU Leather and foam cushion
Mircophone pick up pattern: Omni-Directional
Microphone frequency response: 100 Hz – 10,000 Hz
Mircophone sensitivities: -42 ± 3dB (@ 1KHz)
Microphone signal to noise ratio: 55dB
Microphone Type: Detachable flexible microphone
Dimensions: 149(L)mm x 85(W)mm x 215(H) mm
Weight: 280g
Warranty: 2 years

Pros:

  • Works just like a stand should
  • Good build quality
  • Easy to set up
  • USB ports provide extra functionality
  • RGB lighting means it matches other peripherals
  • Qi wireless charging is fast and reliable

Cons: 

  • Cost
  • USB cable and power adapter cable are short
  • Qi wireless charging is picky on positioning of the phone
  • Limited RGB customisation compared to competitors

The MH751 Headset reatails for £74.99 and can be found at Overclockers UK here

The GS750 Headset stand retails for £79.99 and can be found at Overclockers UK here 

The bundle retails for £119.99 and can be found at Overclockers UK here 

KitGuru says: The MH751 headset is a great piece of kit and comes in at a fair price however the GS750 stand has some flaws and on its own is pretty pricey. However the bundle together saves you some cash and seems like a much better deal. 

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Corsair ST100 RGB Premium Headset stand https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/briony-hannam/corsair-st100-rgb-premium-headset-stand/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/briony-hannam/corsair-st100-rgb-premium-headset-stand/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:49:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=351357 Its an RGB headset stand with a difference - Corsair have incorporated a sound card!

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Corsair are leaving nothing untouched when it comes to RGB. Nearly all gamers use a headset and you can now proudly display your headset alongside your other peripherals with the ST100 headset stand. With Aluminium construction, RGB lighting and built in 7.1 surround this is certainly a premium product. It does therefore come with a premium price of £59.99. Can the price be justified by the features on offer? 

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Specification:

Warranty: 2 years.
Software: Corsair Utility engine.
Materials: Aluminium body and rubber base.
Connectivity: x1 3.5mm analog jack, x2 USB 3.1 gen 1 port, x1 USB 3.1 Micro B Port.
Illumination:  Customisable RGB lighting in 9 zones.
Extras: Enable 7.1 virtual surround sound on any 3.5mm headset.

Dimensions: Height (25cm) x Base (11cm x 11cm)x Clearance from hook to base (22cm)
Box contents: User Manual, ST100 Headset stand, USB Cable.

Buy from Overclockers UK for £59.99 inc vat HERE

Pros:

  • Can transform any 3.5mm headset into 7.1 surround sound.
  • Fully customisable RGB lighting.
  • Very good build quality.
  • Provides functionality with the 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.

Cons:

  • Cable isn't braided.
  • The Price.

Kitguru says: The Corsair ST100 is a premium headset stand and we love the RGB features and built in soundcard. Its expensive but worth the money.

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