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Turtle Beach Was the Leading Supplier of Gaming Headphones in 2011

The market for headsets and headphones is among the most successful right now, in terms of sales volumes, and Turtle Beach appears to have benefited greatly from this. Turtle Beach specializes in audio products for the gaming industry, meaning that it deals in high-end headphones and headsets, some of which come in...

10 February 2012
15:51 GMT

Mad Catz Readies F.R.E.Q. 5 Cyborg Gaming Headset

If you have some cash to spare and don't care what other headphones might show up over the next couple of months, Mad Cats is taking pre-orders for the Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Gaming Headset. Armed with a pair of large earcups and 50 mm drivers, this headset intends to cover all of your gaming and multimedia sound pr...

31 January 2012
10:04 GMT

Ultrasone Launches Expensive Signature Pro Headset

Ultrasone is certain that there are at least a few people in the world who want German, handcrafted headphones, so it made the Signature Pro set. The Signature Pro headpones that Ultrasone has just introduced are described in precisely the sort of way one would expect from a high-end product. High sound quality, c...

27 January 2012
11:31 GMT

CES 2012: Sennheiser Debuts PC 320 Gaming Headset

Sennheiser surely knows a thing or two about creating high-quality audio products and recently they have taken this expertise into the PC gaming market with the PC 320 headset.The result of its collaboration with World Champion Counterstrike team mTw, Sennheiser’s PC 320 brings not just great sound to the table...

13 January 2012
10:49 GMT

CES 2012: SteelSeries Unveils Flux Customizable Headset

On a first look you would be tempted to think that the SteelSeries Flux is just your ordinary headset, but don’t let this impression fool you as the Flux is one of the most customizable headsets out there.What this means is that not you can swap the outer plates or change the ear cushions to fit your style, but...

13 January 2012
08:48 GMT

SteelSeries Diablo III Mouse and Headset Drivers Available

The long-awaited Diablo III has no official launch date, despite Blizzard saying that the new title is "on the horizon." But things are on the move, since gaming gear manufacturers like SteelSeries have already issued Diablo III-themed equipment... therefore, here are the drivers for them. The SteelSeries Diablo-the...

10 January 2012
10:21 GMT

Download the Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Mouse and Headset Driver 1.00.06

We're letting you know about one of our interesting downloads intended for gamers: the 1.00.06  driver version for the Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic mouse and headset. The SWTOR gear comes loaded with a lot of features, but the driver also supports the classic Razer Naga gaming mouse. The SWTOR mouse s...

9 January 2012
10:40 GMT

ASUS Also Launches HS-W1 Wireless USB Headset

We have already seen how ASUS created a new USB speaker so now we move to the other audio product that the company built. This one is more of a portable solution, one that goes as far as to integrate wireless support (the 2.4 GHz technology). Bearing the name of HS-W1, the headset has 70 mm leather earpads, 40 mm d...

29 December 2011
12:11 GMT

Download Drivers for Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless Gaming Headset

Here's one more nifty addition to the arsenal of the serious gamer: the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega wireless headset from Creative. Designed with high performance in mind, these headphones can also be used with more than your PC: they're cross-platform and this means you can enjoy your Mac, Xbox 360 and Pl...

28 December 2011
06:07 GMT

Download Drivers and Firmware for Recon3D Omega Wireless Headphones

Here's a nice piece of gaming machinery which will take you to the next level: the  Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless headset from Creative. If you're looking for a great all-in-one solution for your personal audio, this might just be THE headset for you. The greatest thing about these headphones i...

27 December 2011
05:51 GMT

Razer Can't Sell the Tiamat Headsets in Time for Christmas

Razer would have probably scored a few points with customers if it had managed to start shipping a certain pair of headsets, but it looks like hopefuls will have to live with disappointment. Since this is the time of the year when people put presents underneath trees, headsets like the Tiamat 7.1 and Tiamat 2.2 cou...

20 December 2011
15:11 GMT

Creative HN-900 Headphones Cancel Noise

Creative isn't about to let much time pass without some new product announcement, so it launched the HN-900 headphones, which can work with iPhones. One would think that a big and solid headset would be meant to serve users when they are in front of a computer, but this is not the case with the HN-900 noise-ca...

30 November 2011
12:21 GMT

Three Hercules DJ Series Headphones Completed

Hercules released speakers and headphones before and it is doing so again, this time expanding the existing collection of DJ products. The company built three headphone sets, called HDP DJ-Pro M1001, HDP DJ-Adv G501 and HDP DJ M40.1. The first of the trio is the high-end model, intended for professionals, while t...

10 November 2011
08:11 GMT

Check Out Motorola's NFC Bluetooth Headsets

In case you all missed them, Motorola released a couple of Bluetooth headsets meant to be used by owners of NFC-enabled smartphones. They are called Elite Silver and Elite Flip, due to their color and shape, and feature the dual-mic technology. They also have a connection range of up to 300 feet (91 meters) and u...

15 October 2011
07:21 GMT

Nokia Takes a Turn for the Strange with Luna Bluetooth Headset

Nokia may be best known for its mobile phones, but it makes other things as well, like a certain headset that has a less than ordinary design, to go with its name of Luna Bluetooth. With the full name of Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset, the new audio device was launched alongside the Nokia 603 with Symbian Belle. Pe...

13 October 2011
11:31 GMT

Plantronics Voyager PRO HD Wireless Headset Not Shy About Its Size

Headsets come in many shapes and sizes, depending on what they are meant for and what price they are supposed to hold close to, and Plantronics just revealed its newest Voyager series, one that doesn't mind sporting a larger size than most. The Plantronics Voyager PRO HD is the latest wireless headset that P...

11 October 2011
05:01 GMT

Bose Launches Bluetooth Headset Series 2

The market for audio devices is really getting very well looked after right now, courtesy of companies like Bose, whose Bluetooth 2 Headset Series is ready and eager to start on its journey. Bose's new headset is one of those items that users are supposed to hang on the side of the head and leave it there. ...

6 October 2011
05:00 GMT

50 Cent Builds Sync by 50 Headphones

50 Cent may be a hip hop artist, but he is also one of those celebrities that want to do other things besides music, so he established the SMS Audio company, which just spawned a headphone set. The headphones that SMS Audio created bear the name of Sync by 50, this being an obvious mention of the artist's stage...

3 October 2011
07:25 GMT

Plantronics Announces Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset

Those who thought Samsung was the only one with a new hands free headset out in the open can be certain they were mistaken, as Plantronics also prepared one, dubbed marque M155. Smartphones have been getting more and more feature-packed lately, but even with new hardware and apps there are things they can't do...

29 September 2011
05:57 GMT

Samsung Also Prepares the HM7000 Bluetooth Headset

Samsung released several things at the mobile Solutions Forum 2011, one of which, a headset, hasn't actually made its debut, though it will start shipping before the next month is over and done with. Quite a few things have left or will leave Samsung's labs over the next few or several weeks, like the 4...

29 September 2011
04:59 GMT

Logitech Releases the Wireless Headset H800

All those consumer electronics with multimedia capabilities and wireless support wouldn't be much good without assorted peripherals, so Logitech decided it was time for a Bluetooth headsets to show up.Logitech has long been a world-renowned maker of peripherals of all kinds, among other things, so it stands to r...

28 September 2011
08:28 GMT

SpeedLink Launches Xanthos Headset

The market for audio products is just as active as ever, as SpeedLink is now taking its turn at releasing a new product, namely the newest headset it made for those who want both sound quality and endurance. Like all other segments of the IT industry, the audio market is one which evolves along with consumer pref...

23 September 2011
06:07 GMT

TekNmotion Yapster Blaster Amplified Headset Works with Both PCs and Consoles

Gamers searching for a new universal headset that would allow them to play their favorite titles either on PC or consoles now have a new option to consider as CompuExpert has just uncovered the aggressively priced TekNmotion Yapster Blaster amplified headset. The latest version of this gaming headset is powered by th...

16 September 2011
11:02 GMT

US Gets Sony's Odd Personal 3D Viewer Headeset

Sony really made an impression during this year's IFA trade show, but it looks like it isn't done yet, what with a certain, fairly unusual invention finally heading to US stores.Sony is a company with a stake in most of the IT industry's major branches, and this was made more than clear during the IFA...

8 September 2011
09:27 GMT

Jabra EASYGO Wireless Headset Beckons Busy Travelers

There are many sorts of audio solutions out there, and the headphone segment alone features its own degree of variety, the latest model from Jabra belonging to the wireless category.One cannot say that the past month has been in any way lacking in the audio solutions department. In fact, if anything, make...

23 August 2011
06:02 GMT

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Headset Sells for $200

The new headset that Creative just started selling is one of those product that were unveiled in the past but spent month allowing themselves to arrive fashionably late, though it will fall to users to decide whether the wait was worth it.Headphones and headsets seem to be coming out as often as ever, although some ...

22 August 2011
06:04 GMT

Long-Awaited BlueAnt Headset Up for Sale

Much like Logitech, BlueAnt stepped forward and formally unleashed an electronic product that it has had in the works for quite a while, though the time it took the former to make its move was quite a bit longer.When making a new product, companies often have to take measures to ensure that said invention does not g...

6 July 2011
08:06 GMT

Jabra Stone2 Wireless Bluetooth Headset Is White and Tiny

Bluetooth headsets usually do try to strike a reasonably compact and comfortable form factor, but Jabra seems to have gone all the way when it designed the newest Stone2.Those end-users keeping track of happenings on the audio solutions market may or may not know that Jabra has had the Stone2 headset on sale for mon...

1 July 2011
08:26 GMT

Tt eSports Also Prepares a New Shock Gaming Headset

It appears that the IT industry is somewhat exhausted after Computex, since not many things seem to be happening nowadays, but this doesn't mean things are deathly silent, as proven by what Tt eSports has been up to.Those that have been keeping an eye on the IT market over the past week may have noticed that it...

20 June 2011
08:14 GMT

SteelSeries Announced Diablo III Branded Peripherals

Even though there is still some time left until Blizzard releases the Diablo III RPG, SteelSeries has already announced a range of Diablo branded peripherals that support the look and feel of the third installment of Blizzard's title. SteelSeries' new peripherals range includes, the Diablo III Mouse, a ...

6 June 2011
09:33 GMT

The PlayStation 3 Gets New Headset in September

Video game hardware developer and manufacturer Sony has announced that it will be launching a new headset and headphones combo for the PlayStation 3 home console during September, with the price tag for the new device set at 99.99 dollars. The new PlayStation 3 Wireless Stereo Headset will include, despite its nam...

30 May 2011
15:11 GMT

SteelSeries Medal of Honor Edition Headsets Launched

SteelSeries appears to have chosen one of the oldest tricks in the book when it made its newest headset, namely leverage the fame of a popular video game to boost the kick of its own hardware.When it comes to audio solutions, there are several things that gamers probably can't do without, and this extends to mo...

24 May 2011
10:24 GMT

Roccat Announces 7.1 Channel Gaming Headset, the Kulo Virtual 7.1

Roccat has just announced that the second version of its Kulo gaming headset will soon become available and this now features a separate 7.1 channel USB sound card that makes the whole experience much more dynamic and immersive. The new addition to the company's arsenal is officially called the Roccat Kulo Vi...

31 March 2011
10:51 GMT

Kulo Is a Long-Use Headset Made by Roccat

Puns aside, Roccat claims to have created a certain headset that will best serve those customers that often end up spending a long time in front of their PC, one that is at once sturdy and lightweight.When making a set of headphones, companies guide themselves according to various criteria, depending on how wide a c...

11 February 2011
04:21 GMT

Aliph Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset Detailed and Pictured

There are many sorts of audio solutions on the market, but for those that want utmost mobility and/or can't stand the sight of cables, only wireless headsets, among few other things, will do, like a certain new one from Aliph, among other things.Entry level users can usually make do with any old set of speakers...

20 January 2011
09:41 GMT

Astro Announced 2011 Edition of the A40 Gaming Headset

When it comes to headsets and other gaming oriented audio equipment, Astro is one of the most well renowned names in the industry, so, many will rejoice when hearing that the company has launched a new version of its popular A40 headset. Officially dubbed the A40 2011 Edition, this new gaming headset builds on th...

19 January 2011
05:38 GMT

SteelSeries Announces Its First Wireless Xbox 360 Headset

SteelSeries has just announced, during CES 2011, the introduction of its first wireless Xbox 360 headset, the Spectrum 7xb, that features all the company's advanced sound technologies as well as a retractable, unidirectional microphone and 50mm drivers. While this is the company's first wireless headset ...

7 January 2011
09:10 GMT

Sony Unveils Gaming 3D Headset

Sony is continuing its push for wider adoption for three dimensional gaming with the latest highlight being the unveiling of a futuristic looking personal display headset that can be used to get a more personal experience than until now, using the PlayStation 3 and the Bravia line of television sets. The new heads...

6 January 2011
05:51 GMT

Turtle Beach Intros Ear Force PX5 Programmable Gaming Headset for PS3 and Xbox

Turtle Beach has just announced the company's most advanced gaming headset yet designed with Sony's PlayStation 3 console in mind, the Ear Force PX5, that packs Dolby 7.1 surround sound, a built-in programmable digital signal processor as well as XBOX 360 compatibility. The headset allows for independent...

5 January 2011
08:00 GMT

New Hydra Wireless Headset Sends Sound Through the Back of One's Ears

While audio solutions come in various forms, few can boast of being capable of doing their job without sending the sound directly into one's ear, and Hydra Advance Technology claims to have done just that.Normally, one might be able to distinguish between in-ear earphones and over-ear headsets, according to the...

22 December 2010
04:55 GMT

Jabra Active Wired Headset Caters to the Sporty Type

Well known primarily for their upstanding Bluetooth headsets, Jabra just announced the availability of a new corded headset developed for those users that like to lead an active lifestyle, the appropriately named Jabra Active featuring a unique design that fits perfectly in the ears no matter what you do. In order...

10 December 2010
06:17 GMT

Maverick Lifestyle Intros Nica Sunrise Bluetooth Headset

Wireless headsets, particularly those that use the Bluetooth connection, aren't known for being overly varied in their design, and Maverick Lifestyle sought to take advantage of this by creating one that looks like a hockey puck.While most news over the past two days has dealt with graphics solutions, Maverick ...

8 December 2010
08:20 GMT

Q2 Platinum Bluetooth Headset from BlueAnt On Sale

Even though the majority of headphones and earphones still rely on cables to connect to PCs, there are such things as wireless headsets, and BlueAnt has just unveiled its latest such invention.As many other makers of computer peripherals and accessories, BluAnt has a whole collection of Bluetooth headsets.Said colle...

30 November 2010
08:06 GMT

Nox Audio Finally Releases Its Gaming Oriented Scout Headset

Don't know how many of you remember this but back at E3 Nox Audio introduced what was to become their first gaming headsets, the Scout being one of the two models presented back then by the City of Industry based company, and today, more than six months after this announcement the Scout headset has finally becom...

17 November 2010
02:52 GMT

Marshall Major and Minor Headphones Available for Purchase

When it comes down to great sound amplification Marshall is one of the best known names out there, but their headphones line has been somewhat stagnant for a while, lots of fans keenly awaiting on the next generation Marshall offerings to hit the stage, in this case the Minor and Major headphones.Teased by Marshall a...

15 November 2010
09:51 GMT

i.Tech Dynamic Delivers the EasyChat 306 Skype-Certified Bluetooth Headset

If you though that Bluetooth headsets are only meant for cell phone use then you most certainly haven't seen i.Tech Dynamic's latest EasyChat 306 offering that comes with Skype certification, making this a lot more suited for computer duty than for phone use.Of course, this doesn't mean you can't ...

9 November 2010
09:49 GMT

Shure Intros SE210m+ Sound Isolating Headset for iPhone/iPad

If you think about all the mobile phones and tablets available right now it's easy to see why headsets have now become so popular among earphone manufacturers, Shure just releasing a headset specifically designed to work with all those Apple products available out there.Based on the SE210 Earphones, the new SE21...

9 November 2010
07:11 GMT

Aliph's Jawbone Jambox Comes as the Ultimate Bluetooth Speaker

When it comes down to choosing a headset, Aliph’s Jawbone line comes as one of the clear winners, their noise reduction technology managing to impress even the most demanding users out there, but this is one company that doesn't want to limit itself only to headsets, just announcing the Jawbone Jambox, a t...

4 November 2010
10:21 GMT

Astro Gaming Intros the Stylish A*Star In-Ear Headset

Although Astro Gaming is a lot more well known for it's range of audio gaming peripherals, the company isn't afraid of straying from its path one in a while as the A*Star In-Ear Headset seems to prove, this solution targeting mobile gamers as well as music affectionados.Featuring quite an unique and stylis...

3 November 2010
10:24 GMT

Astro MixAmp 5.8 Turns Your Regular Headset Into an Wireless 7.1 Solution

If you are the type of gamers that likes playing your favorite games late into the night but don't want to siturb anyone or give up on surround sound, then the Astro Gaming MixAmp 5.8 may be just the thing for you since this wireless solution can deliver 7.1 channel sound to any compatible headset without letti...

2 November 2010
10:52 GMT


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