14 DAY TRIAL // With all the hype surrounding the upcoming DirectX-11 gaming titles, which promise a completely new level of immersion and realism, end-users are most likely emptying all the cash they have inside their various piggy banks, mattresses and socks, hoping to get enough for a fresh graphics card. True enthusiasts, however, will also start considering a new audio solution that will keep them comfortable and content during the long hours of gameplay.
Canadian hardware maker Psyko Audio Labs has proudly announced the debut of the Psyko 5.1 gaming headset. Meant for hardcore gamers that make no compromises, not only do they boast cushioned ear cups with vents, which allow open air flow, keeping the ears cool, but they actually boast a patent-pending technology that “puts PC gamers directly in the sweet spot of a 5.1 room.”
The technology is known as Psyko WaveGuide and brings precision directional audio through five speakers and a subwoofer. This will not only complete the feeling of immersion during gaming, but will prove most useful when playing titles where the player benefits from knowing each sound's direction (such as shooters). Finally, the headset has its own removable microphone and is bundled with an amplifier (with volume and bass control).
"Psyko 5.1 completely rethinks conventional headphone design and puts PC gamers directly in the sweet spot of a 5.1 room," said James Hildebrandt, CEO of Psyko Audio Labs. "You get natural surround sound with no latency, no simulation, and no hassles. This technology will completely shift the current landscape of gaming audio and usher in a new era of fully immersive gaming where audio is now a deadly weapon."
Enthusiasts that are eager to truly experience the different universes within their favorite games will have to part with no less than $300. Fortunately, Psyko has faith in the class of its product, enough so that it even offers a 15-day money back guarantee, giving end-users all the assurance they need when making the purchase.