Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Shock Spin
Price: $74
Website: usa.ttesports.com
Why You’ll Dig It: Thermaltake is known for
making some great gamer-oriented peripherals, and the Shock Spin headset is no
anomaly. This headset features large 50mm neodymium magnet speaker drivers that
deliver impressive full-range mids and highs and awesome skull-shaking bass.
This headset also features a clip-on omnidirectional microphone box with an
integrated mute switch, an in-line volume controller, ergonomically-shaped ear
cushions cov-ered in velvet for your comfort, and a 3.5mm analog jack, which
lets you plug it into PCs, notebooks, MP3 players, tablets, smartphones, and
more. This headset is available in three color choices, Shining White, Diamond
Black, and Royal Red.
Who Should Apply: Gamers and multimedia
enthusiasts who want a no-nonsense stereo headset that delivers impressive
sound will not be disappointed in the Tt eSPORTS SHOCK Spin.
Frequency Response: 15Hz to 20kHz
(headphones), 100 to 10kHz (mic)
Connector: Analog
Thermaltake
Tt eSPORTS Shock Spin
Zalman ZM-S300
Price: $39.99
Website: www.zalman.com
Why You’ll Dig It: You know Zalman does
coolers. You know Zalman does cases. Well, the company that made a name for
itself with its quiet-computing hardware has a surprisingly extensive product
portfolio, and that includes speakers. This 2-channel system boldly declares
that standalone subs are overrated. Thanks to the ZM-S300’s Twin woofers System
a 3-inch bass driver on each speaker produce sound equivalent to a 2.1-channel
sound system. The speaker enclosure measures 5.1 inches deep and is vented to
help create clear sound and reinforce bass response, respectively. Meanwhile,
1-inch tweeters handle the highs. And check the high-gloss piano black finish
on these speakers; the ZM-S300 is high-class inside and out. Each speaker’s
output is rated at 10 watts, so this speaker system is plenty capable.
Who Should Apply: Uncompromising power
users who need a respectable speaker system but don’t want to raid their 401(k)
to get it.
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total power: 20W RMS
Zalman
ZM-S300
Zalman ZM-S500
Price: $39.99
Website: www.zalman.com
Why You’ll Dig It: Tablets and smartphones
have quickly become the go-to option for to-go music and movies, but most of
their speakers are just so . . . meh. It’s time to take some serious sound with
you, courtesy of the Zalman ZM-S500. About the size of a small salt shaker
(2.36 x 2.36 x 1.97 inches [HxWxD]) the ZM-S500 shakes sound instead. The
speaker plugs into a 3.5mm audio jack, so it’ll bring the boom to your iOS or
Android portables. But it gets even better than that: you don’t even need a
smartphone/tablet/MP3 player to make music. The ZM-S500 has a microSD slot, so
load a bunch of tunes onto a microSD card (up to 8GB), slip the card into the
ZM-S500, and start rocking. And thanks to the rechargeable lithium battery, you
can shred your AAA battery budget.
Who Should Apply: Power users on the move
who want to bring along big sound.
Frequency Response: 60Hz to 18kHz
Total power: 3W
Zalman
ZM-S500
CM Storm Sirus True 5.1
Price: $99.99
Website: www.coolermaster-usa.com
Why You’ll Dig It: Sirus produces precise
and crisp sounds through its 8 discrete speaker channel pairs. These consist of
Front, Rear, Center, and Sub. These deliver accurate and fully adjustable
real-time 360 degree audio made possible by its Tactical Mixing Console. In
addition, Sirus is coupled with a Uni-directional micro-phone with background
noise cancellation that enables crystal clear conversations with teammates and
enemy combatants. This is a pre-mium headset focused on high-end gaming
purposes.
Who Should Apply: Built for gaming
enthusiasts and audiophiles alike, the CM Storm Sirus 5.1 Surround Sound
Headset creates an immersive experience with hi-fidelity soundscapes and
intense bass.
Frequency Response: 10hz-20,000Hz
Connector: Dual USB (Soundcard included)
Adapter for use with own soundcard.
Requirements: 3x 3.5mm
Audio + 1x 3.5mm Mic + 1xUSB
CM
Storm Sirus True 5.1
Cooler Master CM Storm Ceres-400
Price: $59.99
Website: www.coolermaster-usa.com
Why You’ll Dig It: There are countless
power users who want an exceptional all-around headset that isn’t exceptionally
expensive, and Cooler Master has answered with the CM Storm Ceres-400.
Engineered to provide a comfortable and stylish audio experience, Ceres-400
makes the perfect companion for any user. Whether you’re gaming, listening to
music, watching a Blu-ray movie, or making a Skype call, the Ceres-400 delivers
crystal-clear audio. The Ceres-400 has an adjustable headband and earcups
measuring 3.5 inches, making this headset extremely comfortable to wear, even
as your gaming session wears on. The Ceres-400’s noise-cancelling mic swivels
up and out of the way when you only need to listen. There’s an in-line volume
control (and mic mute) module, so you can quickly and easily crank it up and
let the Ceres-400’s 40mm drivers strut their stuff.
Who Should Apply: Enthusiasts who use their
rigs for every type of audio and need a high-quality headset that can handle
all of it.
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
(headphones), 100Hz to 10kHz (mic)
Connector: Analog
Cooler
Master CM Storm Ceres-400
Rosewill RHTS-8206
Price: $59.99
Website: www.rosewill.com
Why You’ll Dig It: This surround sound
headset is the real deal. Thanks to four drivers in each of the earcups, the
RHTS-8206 produces true 5.1-channel surround. (If you prefer, it’s capable of
virtual 7.1-channel audio, too. The in-line control module lets you make all
the usual adjustments volume and mic muting but it adds a little something
extra: vibration control. That’s right; the RHTS-8206 rumble feedback really
puts you in the middle of the action. You can position the flexible mic boom in
exactly the right place when you need it and swivel it out of the way when you
don’t. With generous padding on the earcups and headbands, you can game all
night long in complete comfort.
Who Should Apply: Gamers who want to
succeed and need a surround sound headset to help them hear everything on the
battlefield.
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (front,
center, rear drivers),
30Hz to 150Hz (subwoofer), 30Hz to 16kHz
(mic)
Connector: USB
Rosewill
RHTS-8206
