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Roccat Noz review: a top-class, ultra-light gaming headset
Roccat’s latest headset is the Noz, an ultralight (210g) over-ear model that strives for comfort above all. The combination of an elliptical earpad, light materials and solid build quality should result in a headset that remains comfortable for hours and intact for years, but how does it sound? And more importantly, is it worth its…
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Roccat Renga Boost review: the best cheap open back gaming headset
In the world of audiophile-grade headphones, one of the first buying decisions you’ll need to make is between closed back and open back designs. Closed back headphones provide better isolation from the world around you thanks to sealed ear cups, while open back headphones provide a wider sound-stage but don’t prevent sound leakage. Today we’re…
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Mixcder E7 review: not a Quiet Comfort killer, but hella good value
Bluetooth headphones are a dime a dozen online, with Amazon listing literally thousands of options at a range of price points. However, the Mixcder E7 are that rare pair of headphones that actually do enough to stand out, thanks to their active noise cancellation, long battery life and cheap-as-chips £42 price point. Here’s what I…
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Linner Lightning Noise Cancelling Earbuds review
Today we’re looking at some special Lightning headphones for the iPhone and iPad which offer active noise cancellation. There’s even a mode that amplifies the world around you so you can listen in without taking out your earphones — pretty sweet. Still, for $89 these headphones have a lot to prove. These are the Linner…
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Brainwavz S0 IEM noise isolating earphones review
Hong Kong firm Brainwavz are responsible for a nice range of headphones and audio accessories on Amazon, including the subject of today’s review: the S0 IEM noise isolating earphones. These headphones boast a metal design, include an integrated mic and remote for use with smartphones and come with Comply S-400 foam tips alongside many other…
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Roccat Khan Aimo review: a solid RGB gaming headset
Today we’re looking at the Roccat Khan Aimo, a gaming headset that boasts simulated 7.1 surround sound, high-res audio support and full RGB lighting. It’s also the third piece of the Aimo RGB trifecta, the natural counterpart to the Horde Aimo keyboard and Kone Aimo mouse. We liked the Horde and adored the Kone, so let’s find out…
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Roccat Khan Pro review: comfy esports-ready headphones
Today we’re putting Roccat’s Khan Pro headset to the test. The Khan Pro boasts a light design and hi-res audio compatibility to ‘suit the needs of esports champs’. Team XSReviews hasn’t quite cracked into the upper tier of competitive Counter-Strike just yet, but we’ll give them a fair test regardless. Here’s our review! Features High-Res…
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Blue Ella review: planar magnetic headphones
It’s not hard to guess that Blue Microphones made their name from their superb professional and consumer microphones — including the podcaster’s and streamer’s favourite Yeti, which we reviewed earlier this year. However, the American company also makes a line of audiophile-grade headphones, including the subject of today’s review: the £700 Blue Ella. These headphones…
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Speedlink announce Maxter headset to debut at Gamescom 2017
German peripherals company Speedlink have taken to Gamescom 2017 to unveil their latest gaming headset, the Maxter. It comes in stereo and 7.1 surround sound models, and will suit the PC or PS4. We haven’t gotten on well with all of Speedlink’s headsets in the past — one of our reviews had the subtitle ‘Once…
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Jelly Comb Wireless TV headphones review
Today we’re looking at the £25 Jelly Comb Wireless TV headphones. These headphones connect to any 3.5mm or stereo phono source via a low-latency wireless transmission, and are intended to be used with a TV. Let’s see how they perform. Design These Jelly Comb wireless TV headphones come as two components: a set of circumaural…