Headsets and Earbuds - Page 5 of 8

5Sep

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Edifier NeoBuds S Review

The Edifier NeoBuds S are wireless earbuds with advanced noise cancellation, high quality streaming and Snapdragon Sound, with a price tag of $179.99 (£179.99). Now that's a pretty hefty price tag for a set of earbuds, so lets take a look at what that buys you. NeoBuds S vs NeoBuds Pro The Edifier NeoBuds S brings us a whole range of improvements over the previous NeoBuds Pro, along with a considerable price difference. Let's take a look at how these earbuds compare to their predecessor in terms of comfort, performance and quality. The Unboxing First of all it has to be said that the Edifier NeoBuds S are well packaged. I enjoyed the unboxing experience, which is something I don't usually care about. I feel as though Edifier have taken extra care to ensure these earbuds arrive safely. ...

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

30Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

Jas was lucky enough to get an invite to Harmon's latest press presentation and wow did it reveal some awesome JBL audio tech! Lou Schreurs, the vice president for commercialisation & sustainability consumer audio began by explaining how their products were starting to move towards their 2040 goal to become carbon neutral. With reduced packaging, recycled fabric and high-quality PCR plastic, he explained how the move was vital in order to have a sustainable product while considering the whole cradle-to-grave process. It was incredible to see a company working so hard into sustainability research. The JBL Clip 4 Eco and Go 3 Eco were shown as examples of some of the new eco-friendly products. JBL Dolby Atmos Soundbars were next on the agenda with 4 versions coming out i...

24Aug

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Mifo FiiTii Kido Headset Review

The team over at Mifo reached out to us to see if we could like to check out their FiiTii Kido range for kids. The foldable portable headset with a detachable microphone that is available in two colours, blue and pink and is currently available to buy via the Amazon website. Will These Be The Foldable Portable Choice For Kids? It was perfect timing to check out the FiiTii Kido as we were going on holiday and my son needed a headset to watch some movies and listen to some music on the plane. As much as I would have loved to test these out with a portable console, we do not currently have one in the household. Design The FiiTii Kido has a semi-rigid headband with plenty of flex allowing for all head shapes or if your little one wears a hat it flexes to allow comfort whilst doing so. The ...

14Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Soundpeats Air 3 Review

The Soundpeats Air 3 come at a good price and with one eye-catching promise in particular—low latency video game Bluetooth earbuds that will give your games lag-free wireless audio without breaking the bank. How did they do? My feelings after two weeks of testing them can be summed up with the sentence: finally, I have Bluetooth earbuds that work flawlessly with my Switch. UNBREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER– LAG-FREE GAMING AT A LOW PRICE USER EXPERIENCE—GAMING AND MOBILE If these buds are in your budget—and they are priced well—then you have access to a Bluetooth audio experience with very few drawbacks and plenty of upsides. As this is a gaming website, let’s begin with the juiciest of details: the Soundpeats Air 3s have a dedicated game mode. Three taps of the left bud—part of a huge ar...

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. With a big price tag comes big features? 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. 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 H6Pr...

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. Experts in audio equals experts in gaming? Does their wealth of audio expertise transfer into the gaming world? Read on to find out. Design and Control After receiving the Austrian Audio PG16, the packaging instantly looks a little different to other headsets. Coming in a slightly larger box wrapped in a bespoke Austrian Audio velcro strap, it definitely stands out. When o...

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

4Jun

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

When a pair of Master & Dynamic MG20's landed on my desk I was over the moon. When it comes to sound quality this particular company is up there with the big brands thanks to their premium design, materials and attention to detail. MG20 Never Play the Same? This is Master & Dynamic's first venture into the world of gaming headsets. Can they come up with a superior must-have product? Design and Control Right from the very start of even getting to the product that is within the box, the packaging is well thought out. Having slipped the sleeve off you open the cardboard door to the box to reveal the matt black of the MG20 wireless headset lying before you. The detachable boom mic held in place by a security seal. I received the Black Onyx headset, the other colour alternative ...

7Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier GX Headset Review

The team over at Edifier kindly sent us the Edifier GX Headset to check out. Now Edifier isn't the most well known on the market when it comes to gaming. A lot of their products are aimed at home/studio audio. Having said that, they are breaking into the gaming market with some great quality products. Pure Comfort With Excellent Audio So just how well did they perform? Keep reading to find out how I got on with them. Also, don't forget to checkout my review of the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds for comparison. Design On unboxing the Edifier GX Headset, I was pleased to be holding a product that felt pretty great. Especially considering the price point. The headset is a smooth almost gunmetal silver chassis with an RGB lit logo on each of the ear cups. Providing clean lines with a futuristi...

20Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Soundcore Frames Review

Here at Thumb Culture, we are so grateful to be able to review some of the latest tech for you. Well, have I got a treat for you today! Soundcore kindly sent me some of their latest audio glasses. Yes, you heard me correctly! Soundcore Frames - Listen To Music & Look Great! The Soundcore Frames come in a number of styles so without further ado let's see what they are all about! Design and Control Opening the box you will find 2 side arms, known as audio temples, and your chosen interchangeable frames along with a charging cable. There is also a handy pouch to house your musical glasses when you are not wearing them. The arms are made of black plastic however they are surprisingly not as chunky as you may think they should be for housing batteries, speakers and microphones....

13Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Opus X Green Review

This year Razer introduced their latest model to the opus line up, today we are checking out the Razer Opus X Green. Released in 2021, they seem to have replaced their sister headset Opus that hit the market in 2021. Chose Your Headset - Mercury, Quartz Or Green! Razer is world-renowned when it comes to headsets. When the Kraken series hit the market, everyone wanted a pair. Now with the Hammerhead series and the Opus series they are known in the headphone space. But just how well do these perform, keep reading to find out how I get on when taking the Razer Opus X Green for a spin. Design and Control In terms of design, if you have seen the original Razer Opus or the Barracuda X you will recognise them straight away. The chassis of all 3 of these headsets look extremely similar at a gl...