Logitech G335 review

The Logitech G335 is a wired gaming headset with simple features and a standard 3.5mm connector, and it’s a pretty decent choice for gaming and voice chat. The suspension band on the headband is really comfortable, too. But a lot of simple gaming headsets are comfortable—does this one sound good enough to compete? Editor’s note: […]

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Audeze LCD-5 review

The LCD-5 is Audeze’s flagship planar magnetic over ear headphone, hand-assembled in California. It features an all-new design, including the driver and magnet structure, uses premium materials, and comes in at around two thirds of the weight of the LCD-4 model. Existing in the rarefied air of the high end of personal audio gear, the […]

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Corsair HS55 SURROUND review

The Corsair HS55 SURROUND is a fairly standard gaming headset with an understated sense of style and a nice build. It uses a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack to connect, but also comes with a USB dongle, required to enable its surround sound and other software features. It’s aiming for a cheaper-than-average section of the market, […]

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Corsair HS65 Surround review

Corsair’s HS line has a wide variety of headsets for gamers of all kinds. The Corsair HS65 Surround is on the higher-priced end of this line of headsets, with software that allows for sound customization and surround sound. Editor’s note: this Corsair HS65 Surround review was published on October 7, 2022, and is the first […]

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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 review

The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 is the new revision to HyperX’s Cloud Stinger headset. Like the previous model, this one targets the budget end of the market, and still does a remarkable job in delivering quality despite the low price. It’s generally well built and comfortable to use. However, has HyperX pushed the price too […]

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Focal Celestee review

Got a thousand dollars to spend and looking for closed-back headphones? You’ve come to the right place. There are many reasons to justify expensive headphones are worth it, but we won’t fault you if you look away now. There’s a lot to love about the Focal Celestee, if you can look past the $999 USD […]

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 review

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is SteelSeries’ newest entry-level gaming headset. Coming in cheaper than several other options on the market, this headset still delivers on SteelSeries’ consistent focus on comfort. It’s an entirely wired headset with a replaceable cable, simple controls, and very little in the way of excess features or fluff. We spent […]

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Sony INZONE H3 review

The Sony INZONE H3 is the least expensive option in Sony’s new line of INZONE gaming headsets. Unlike its pricier siblings, it’s entirely wired, using a standard analog 3.5mm headphone jack connector. The headset has the same styling as the rest of the range, featuring the same colour and comfort, and echoing the design of […]

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Sennheiser HD 599 review

It can be hard to find headphones that add bass to music without entering skull-shaking territory, but not anymore. With a foot in the camps of both audiophiles and general consumers, the HD 599 seeks to please many listeners, ranging from headphone to music enthusiasts. Can it pull off this hefty task? We tested the […]

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Sennheiser HD 660S review

Sennheiser has built a justified reputation for making no-nonsense headphones that let the sound speak for itself. I’ve been listening to its products since I was a child (HD 414 with yellow pads!) and have owned several models since, including my reference HD 600. Since the naming scheme suggests that the HD 660S model represents […]

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HiFiMan Sundara review

Widely billed as one of the best entry-level planar magnetic headphones, the HiFiMan Sundara has no shortage of hype around it in the audiophile community. But is that hype earned, or just another community darling that doesn’t have broader appeal? We picked up the Sundara for a spin in our labs, and used it for […]

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Audio-Technica ATH-M70x review

The Audio-Technica ATH-M70x has been on the market for a while now, and it’s not quite as expensive as it used to be, but standards and features have shifted a lot. Is a $300 USD pair of headphones with no bells and whistles (or any additional features at all) worth it? We spent a week […]

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AKG K702 review

The AKG K headphones lineup includes an impressive array of models including the storied the bedroom producer favorite K240 Studio. Today’s entry, the AKG K702, rates as a worthy middle child in the K series. The basic facts of the K702 are that it’s a large, lightweight, open-back headset engineered with analytical listening in mind. […]

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Meze Audio 99 Classics review

A bit long in the tooth, the Meze 99 Classics Gold certainly doesn’t shy away from catching eyes, but does it grab your ears, too? Originally crowdfunded back in 2016, you can still find these headphones on Amazon and other retail sites—but the goalposts for what’s worth your money have moved quite far in the […]

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HyperX Cloud Stinger Core review

HyperX’s Cloud Stinger line of budget gaming headsets seeks to cover everyone’s gaming essentials, and the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core does just that. It’s a headset for the utilitarian gamer who doesn’t care for bells and whistles, extra software, or surround sound. Is this plug-and-play headset the one for you? We spent a week with […]

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JBL Quantum ONE Review

The JBL Quantum ONE is packed to the brim with unique features. It’s a wired headset, designed with PC as its foremost platform, with a strong focus on audio spatialization and head tracking. It also features active noise cancelling (ANC), not entirely common among gaming headsets. However, for all the bells and whistles, does the […]

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Astro A40 TR review

Audiophiles often champion wired headsets for their lossless audio transmission and usability, but what about the gaming community? The Astro A40 TR (“tournament ready”) was built with esports in mind. This open-back gaming headset has a closed-back look and features a 3.5mm headphone jack connector, microphone, and a solid plastic and metal design, which makes […]

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Grado Labs SR60x review

Grado Labs is a storied company, but probably not one you’ve heard of unless you’re already a headphone hobbyist. For many, Grado headphones are the gateway drug: they offer a tangible step up in audio quality over many consumer headphones at a price that isn’t back-breaking. After a week with the Grado SR60X, we found […]

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HyperX Cloud Core review

The HyperX Cloud Core is a wired gaming headset that delivers the basics for a reasonable price, often under $40 USD. It has a solid aluminum construction and a comfortable headband, alongside a detachable microphone that’s easy to use for long voice chats and gaming sessions. But how does the audio quality compare to other […]

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Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 review

A companion to the Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3, the Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 is a new gaming headset from Audio-Technica. Featuring a simple design, detachable cables and microphone, and a focus on sound quality, this could be the ideal headset for the gamer looking for something cheap. The primary difference compared to its sibling headset is its closed-back design, […]

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