Last month, we looked at the Thermaltake Tt
eSPORTS Shock One, which we found ideal for gamers who want a highly
configurable headset. This time, we’re looking at the Tt eSPORTS Shock Spin,
which is a more basic package. It’s a stereo headset with a gold-plated analog
3.5mm jack connector. Gone is the tweakable software, USB connector, and
virtual surround sound that we found on the Shock One. Having said that, the
Shock Spin is a solid headset for more than just PC gaming.
Thermaltake
Tt eSPORTS Shock Spin
Available in Shining White, Royal Red, and
Diamond Black, the Shock Spin has a red Tt eSPORTS logo surrounded by a spiral
design on each earcup. A rubber-sleeved strap bears most of the weight of the
headset and keeps it from slipping around on your head. Like most of the
gaming-oriented headsets, the Shock Spin utilizes an over-the-head design with
large earcups, but these are some of the largest we’ve seen. The velvet
cushioning has an inner diameter of over 2.5 inches, but your ears have a bit
more than that thanks to a gap between the cushions and the driver housing.
When wearing this headset, none of the earcup cushion was resting on the tops
or lobes of our ears. Couple the large earcups with an extremely lightweight
design, and Thermaltake has a very comfortable headset on its hands.
The cabling on the Shock Spin is braided
for durability and to resist tangling. We also liked the modular in-line volume
control and detachable omnidirectional microphone with its own mute switch.
Unlike the boom mics that hover in front of your face on most headsets, the
Shock Spin’s mic module has a rotatable clip that you can use to attach to your
shirt. And because it utilizes an analog 3.5mm jack, you can use the headset
with an MP3 player, tablet, portable DVD player, or any other device with a
standard 3.5mm output port. Just disconnect the headset from the volume control
box and you’ve got enough cabling to reach to your pocket (35 inches), which
keeps you from having to fuss with the back of your PC every time you need to
disconnect and reconnect it.
The aforementioned large earcups aren’t
just for comfort’s sake; they house 50mm neodymium magnet drivers with a 15Hz
to 20kHz frequency response. And because the ear cushions aren’t resting on any
part of your ear, the sound that reaches your ear canal sounds more
true-to-life, with midrange and bass response that was full and impressive in
movies, games, and music. The headset was supremely comfortable even after
wearing it for several hours. If you’re a gamer looking for an affordable yet
comfortable headset, this is one of the better sounding units you’ll currently
find.
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Information
Price: $74.99
Website: usa.ttesports.com
Specs: Drivers: 50mm, Frequency response
(headphones): 15Hz to 20kHz; Frequency response (mic): 100Hz to 10kHz;
In-line controller: Yes; Connector: Analog 3.5mm plug
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