Other than the noise you want
You can’t beat a great set of headphones.
They are one of the most useful devices around, because they provide personal
audio for a great many activities. But a large focus for headphones has become
the video gaming arena, particularly when it comes to PC based games. A great
number of advances have been made in headphone technology thanks to this
activity, and the market for gaming-specific headphones is very strong indeed.
Asus’
Vulcan Pro headset
Here in South Africa we don’t often see
products like headphones from Asus (we are more used to their PC components and
laptops) but their Vulcan Pro headset is locally available, and is well worth
considering when you make your next headset purchase.
The headset looks really impressive,
finished in black and red. It can be folded up and transported in a sturdy
carry case, provided with the headset. The carry case also has space for the
removable microphone, as well as the cables needed to connect the headset to
your PC. This is really the only downside of the device - it is not wireless.
But the cable length is generous, and an included cable management system makes
is fairly easy to control.
This
headset delivers great audio performance; extremely comfortable to use, even
for extended periods
The headset can be plugged directly into
the PC, or into the cables, driver-free USB audio processor. This really is the
best option, as it allows for the extended audio functionality - including
virtual surround sound - to be used. It does add a bit of cable length, but the
ease of being able to process audio in different ways, just at the press of a
button on the unit, makes it worth it. An in-line volume control and mic-mute
switch are situated on the cable that plugs into the headset, so the user will
have that control whether using the audio processor or not.
Another big bonus is that the Vulcan Pro
makes use of active noise cancellation technology. That means the user can cut
out the vast majority of external sound and really concentrate on their gaming.
The ANC does affect bass response a little, though, so it is best used only
when necessary. That said, it does make quite a difference... 85% of low
frequency noise is eliminated, and things like the human voice and other
environmental noise is greatly reduced.
Most importantly, this headset delivers
great audio performance. In addition, it is extremely comfortable to use, even
for extended periods. Although it looks pretty big, it is very light in weight,
and the head band and full ear cups are coated with memory foam (covered in
breathable Japanese protein leather).
Asus’ Vulcan Pro headset is a serious
winner when it comes to gaming audio. The comfort, sound quality and USB
processing all add significantly to getting great ingame sound.
Summary
This is a great headset for those who take
their PC gaming seriously
Tech Specs:
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40mm neodymium driver
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Noise cancelling
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USB processor
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326g
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Virtual 7.1 surround
Pros
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Excellent audio
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Noise cancelling
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Audio modes
Cons
Cables
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Details
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Manufacturer:
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Asus
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Distributer:
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Asus
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Online
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www.asus.com
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RRP:
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TBC
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