PowerA FUSION Wired Gaming Headset with Mic - Headphones with On-Ear Controls for PC, Xbox, PS4, and Mobile Devices - Black

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The PowerA FUSION Wired Gaming Headset delivers high fidelity, accurate sound for immersive gaming audio across multiple platforms, chat clarity via detachable boom mic, and lightweight comfort with memory foam headband and earpads.

The ROG Fusion II 500 is designed for RPG and FPS games. It achieves an unprecedented 130 dB SNR ― a spec unattainable by single DAC headsets. Plus, its exclusive 50 mm ASUS Essence drivers and airtight chambers provide deep and powerful bass so you can precisely pinpoint the origin of gunfire or explosions on the battlefield and experience ultimate gaming immersion. The inclusion of the Armoury Crate software also opens up many more audio-based avenues for you to explore with the Fusion II 500, including a bass boost and another function for increasing vocal clarity. You can even add some reverb to the audio, which isn’t something I’ve seen in gaming software before.As for compatibility, with the bundled USB-C cable, 3.5mm cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter, the Fusion II 500 is said to work with practically anything – be it a PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. Connecting the headset to either my PC or Series X was a doddle, and it worked absolutely fine. Sound and Mic Quality The ROG Fusion II 500 has all the essential attributes that constitute a top-class gaming headset: great audio performance, usable surround-sound, a clever microphone setup that offers really good noise cancellation, comfort, and build quality. As far as those aspects are concerned, it’s good enough to compete with more expensive headsets, which is something of an accolade. You do get some RGB lighting here, but it follows through on the overall minimalistic vibe of the headset. It comes in the form of a pair of strips that line the headset’s ear cups, which (by default) cycle through a spectrum of colour. It can be changed with Asus’ intuitive Armoury Crate software – and, all in all, the Aura lighting here looks rather smart indeed.

Howdy folks! Now, as of July 23rd, 2019, I no longer operate here at Xbox Tavern. It was one hell of a ride; creating this, building this, and operating it for several years, but, we all hit a proverbial point that encourages us to move on, and that's what I've done; handing the reigns to the very capable Jamie. Want to keep in touch? My Gamertag is Kaloudz However, the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 excels at atmospherics, really bringing out sounds that can often be overlooked or lost in the mix with more bombastic headsets, such as footsteps and falling bullet casings. 7.1 surroundThrowing the Fusion Wireless on and off my head between bouts of Fortnite solidified how surprisingly sturdy and well-built they felt. Despite not looking like the most premium headset out there, I can attest to its resilience. I’d only question how well the outer faces of those ear cups will fair after being repeatedly shoved in a bag, assuming you’re one to travel and game regularly. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. he quad-DACs and the beamforming microphones are in a league of their own, and it doesn’t matter what you’re doing, it’s going to sound absolutely astonishing The earphones are well-cushioned, sturdy and comfortable. While I’m still not a fan of having both of my ears covered, I wore them for well over three hours and never felt uncomfortable or felt any sort of pain. The Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 is a good-looking gaming headset with a premium design that will appeal to many gamers, without being too garish. You can also use it for non-gaming applications, like listening to music on your smartphone, without it standing out too much.

That's why I also end up giving the ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 a score of 9 out of 10 along with the great product award. Although the price can scare a lot away, it is still a headset that is at the top, and without a doubt will be a good candidate if you want a headset where the sound is just above the standard, and still with good comfort.

Meanwhile, the directional audio is excellent, especially with the virtual 7.1 surround sound feature. I had no trouble making out the location of enemies in first-person shooter games like Halo Infinite. It works even for movies and music, making the sound fuller and more 3D.