review: audiofx force feedback headset

[CSN NewsBot]

Seeing as how it's been about two years since our last product review, we figured it was about time to get things restarted with a bang! The latest review is from yours truly and centers around the AudioFX gaming headset from eDimensional. Here's just a little sample of what's in store for you:

I noticed no sound distortion and no noise crackling during the course of my listening. I continued to test out the sound quality just in listening to music by throwing in some of The Faint, Alkaline Trio, and a bit of the Kaiser Chiefs for my listening pleasure. I cranked the volume up slightly past half way and varied the degree of added vibration from none at all to maximum.



No matter what the setting was for the vibration, the sound quality never seemed to be phased. This is a very good thing indeed. If nothing else, the sound quality was enriched by adding the vibration effect. It almost feels like there's a tiny band member in your head providing happy little beats directly into your ear. Yeah, you heard me!

If that quote doesn't scream "read this article right now" then I don't know what does!

[spartianII]

sennheiser 4 ever

[Antinous-ODY]

fanboy

[DaRk-AnGeL]

I can't really see an advantage to this if you are a 'hardcore' gamer, looks like a lot of fun for a casual gamer though, but when you can pick up an older but obviously superior set of sennheisers for the same price, most people wouldn't give these a look in. It's nice to see that people are trying to bring another element to the game though. However, I'll stick with my Steelsound 5h's for now



Anyway, I liked the review, it was a good read, hope to see another one soon. :)

[-AK-]

spartianII wrote..

sennheiser 4 ever

yea

[SubNeoN]

i prefer my £32.99 5.1 surround headfones.. WITH subwoofer :) stereo is a thing of the past, even with cmss3D it's not as good as these 5.1's :)

i'm thinking they got the "vibration" idea from these though.. cuz when u get em setup right the sub doesn't half vibrate my ears.. and they look virtually the same..

[Pan the Goat God]

Sell out.

[woah]

I'd prefer to retain my hearing before turning 30.

[ICE]V[AN]

i actually own this headset, when the vibration when set propperly its very subtle and works very well.. in my experience with "supposed" 5.1 headsets, the 5.1 is poor at best ( ive tried about 3 different brands) so i turned to these



the only issue i have with this set is that the mic vibrates if u have the headset vibration up too high (more than about 30-40% of max) and u try and talk.. other than that.. it really does feel like a subwoofer on your head since the vibration only simulates sound that the human ear cant hear anyway.. i almost miss it when i turn it off.....



i wish they would put these sets on display at the stores so gamers/users could try before they buy..

[thepingofdeath]

does this mean you guys will block that damned ad?

[acc_int]

The woman in the ad have artificially enlarged b00bs. Just look at it... round... big...

[SubNeoN]

acc_int wrote..

The woman in the ad have artificially enlarged b00bs. Just look at it... round... big...

i take it you've never seen boobs before?

[Shackadoodl]

i find it funny that i have a typhoon headset with the exact same specificatons for only 15€ and on top of that i even got a little battery box with it to replace the usb cable for when i wanted to use it in conjunction with a mp3 player, etc...



http://www.typhoon.de/include/zoom.php?...0011hires.jpg



technical specifications



Features

Stereo headset with built-in Microphone

Goose neck boom microphone

Bass vibration

Vibration LED

Power Supply is optional: Batteries or USB Power via cable

Vibration intensity is adjustable.

Specifications

Headphone: Ø 40mm sanarium cobalt magnet drive unit

Impedance: 32±15%

Sensitivity: 105db ± 4db at 1KHz

Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz

Total harmony distortions: <5%

Maximum power input: 1W

Power requirement: 3V

Cord length: 2.5m

Battery life: aprox. 30 hours

With microphone, volume- and vibration control

Vibration Unit

Impedance: 8O±15%

Sensitivity: 86±4dB

Frequency Response: 20Hz~100Hz

Driver Dimension: Ø30mm

Maximum Power Input: 1W

Rated Power Input: 0.5W

Battery Life: Approx 30H

Power Requirement: USB Power Supply or Batteries

Headphone

Impedance: 32O±15%

Sensitivity: 105±4dB

Frequency Response: 20Hz~20KHz

Driver Dimension: Ø40mm

Maximum Power Input: 100mW

Rated Power Input: 50mW

Cord Length: 2.5M

Microphone

Impedance: 2.2KO

Sensitivity: -54±3dB

Driver Dimension: Ø9.7*6.5(H)mm

Directivity: Omni-directional

Frequency Response: 20Hz~20KHz

With Silver Plated 3.5mm Plug - Yes

With Microphone & Volume Control -Yes

System requirements

Any type of audio player or sound cards with 3.5mm Stereo socket for audio out.

Any Mic-In with 3.5mm socket on player device or sound cards.

Requires USB interface or Batteries for vibration function

[peagle]

DaRk-AnGeL wrote..

Anyway, I liked the review, it was a good read, hope to see another one soon. :)

Very thorough with a dash of sex appeal, just how like like my reviews :)

[Ryosuke T]

woah wrote..

I'd prefer to retain my hearing before turning 30.

hehe, same here. i have a headphone and all but i dont blast it sorry ><.. got sensitive ears... but yea... i keep it low...



as of the audiofx headset... it looks decent.. but i doubt it will make a big hit.