Nathan, Author at Thumb Culture

5Oct

By NathanNo Comments

Edifier W240TN Review

Welcome to the Edifier W240TN True Wireless Noise Cancellation Earbuds review. There seems to be an abundance of wireless earbuds coming to the market right now. No more so than from Edifier themselves. Slotting into the ever-popular midrange price point of only £79.99 do the W240TN earbuds stand out above so much competition? Read on to find out. If like me you love all things audio, feel free to check out some of my previous reviews here. Budget price with big sound Design and Control First things first, the design. Edifier has really broken the mould here. So many earbuds seem to stick with the tried and tested airpods style design. Not Edifier. Available in 3 colours, black, white or the brand new blue. With something resembling a car engine piston, the W240TN look real...

25Jul

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid Gaming Headset

EPOS are back, with another H3 headset. This time it’s the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid. I previously reviewed the H3 Hybrid (not the pro) and there was a lot to like. They are almost identical so please feel free to check out that review here. This is the 3rd iteration in the H3 line, but does having pro in the name equate to pro performance? Let’s get stuck in to see what the main differences are. With a big price tag comes big features? Design and Control The packaging on the H3Pro Hybrid is identical to every other EPOS product. The box and foam inside feel premium and match the build and design of all of the EPOS product range. The build quality of the headset just like the H3Hybrid is excellent. Although I will say for this very premium price they still don’t feel as good as the...

Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset Review

13Jun

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset Review

If you’ve never heard of the Austrian Audio PG16 or even Austrian Audio themselves, don’t worry, neither had I until about a year ago. Made up of a bunch of former AKG personnel after their offices in Vienna closed. Austrian Audio were born. After an overwhelmingly positive first couple of Audiophile grade headphones. Austrian Audio have entered the world of gaming headsets with the PG16 Pro Gaming Headset. Does their wealth of audio expertise transfer into the gaming world? Read on to find out. If you’re interested in high quality gaming headsets, feel free to check out some of my previous reviews here. Experts in audio equals experts in gaming? Design and Control After receiving the Austrian Audio PG16, the packaging instantly looks a little different to other headsets. Com...

EPOS H6PRO Open Acoustic Gaming Headset Review

22Nov

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

EPOS H6PRO Open Acoustic Gaming Headset Review

I’m fast becoming a big fan of EPOS and their audio products and they’re back with the EPOS H6PRO. This time it’s a premium no-frills plug and play gaming headset. Can the lack of features justify the price tag? Read on to find out how it performs. Feel free to check out my previous review of the multi-connection EPOS H3 Hybrid Gaming Headset here. No Frills All Thrills Audio Design and Control When first opening the packaging on the EPOS H6PRO you're greeted with a very simple but lovely presentation. The headset is encased in a super soft black foam and everything about it looks and feels premium. It's only when taking the headset out and holding it you can feel the difference between the H6PRO and the H3 Hybrid. The EPOS H6PRO oozes class and just feels super premium. I thoug...

25Oct

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

EPOS H3 Hybrid Gaming Headset Review

After the de-merging of Sennheiser Communications and Demant Group last year, EPOS was created. Now wholly owned by Demant Group and using the same experienced team and facilities as before. Can EPOS carry on delivering outstanding gaming headsets? Read on to find out as we take a look at the EPOS H3 Hybrid Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset Hybrid audio in a hybrid era Design and Control When first opening the packaging and holding the headset, its clear to see visually the H3 Hybrid is very similar to past EPOS | Sennheiser ventures. I personally own 3 sets of Sennheisers across different price brackets so I was very intrigued to see how the EPOS H3 Hybrid compares. The build quality really is excellent. They feel lightweight at only 298g with the microphone attached and 278g without...

6Oct

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Creative Aurvana Trio Wireless Review

With wireless earbuds flooding the market right now, it’s actually really refreshing to see something a little bit different from Creative Labs, in the form of the Creative Aurvana Trio Wireless. They are wireless earphones, but with a neckband and physical buttons. But can it compete with the myriad of True Wireless Stereo offerings at such a competitive price point? Read on to find out. Triple drive your audio to new heights Design and Control With all the electronics, battery, and controls housed in the neckband, this allows the actual earphones to only weigh in at 40g. Being this weight means they’re a lot less likely to come out whilst listening and moving around. The neckband itself really is so well made and looks super stylish. The part that rests on your neck is made from ...