Audio | PC Perspective https://pcper.com A Leader in PC Hardware Reviews and News Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:37:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pcper.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-8a2f-podcast163-mp3-image.png Audio | PC Perspective https://pcper.com 32 32 Edifier QR65, RGB Infused Wireless Bookshelf Speakers https://pcper.com/2024/12/edifier-qr65-rgb-infused-wireless-bookshelf-speakers/ https://pcper.com/2024/12/edifier-qr65-rgb-infused-wireless-bookshelf-speakers/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:37:22 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=285839 There are those that feel 40 year old floor speakers are passe, but if you get rid of them what are you going to put your stuff on?  If that isn't a…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/12/edifier-qr65-rgb-infused-wireless-bookshelf-speakers/feed/ 0 Sennheiser HD 490 PRO With A Digital Audio Workstation Plug-In For Creators https://pcper.com/2024/12/sennheiser-hd-490-pro-with-a-digital-audio-workstation-plug-in-for-creators/ https://pcper.com/2024/12/sennheiser-hd-490-pro-with-a-digital-audio-workstation-plug-in-for-creators/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:04:30 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=285698 The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO uses 38 mm dynamic drivers with a wide 5 Hz–36 kHz frequency range and a fancy 4-pin mini-XLR from headphones to 3.5 mm TRS cord.  You should…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/12/sennheiser-hd-490-pro-with-a-digital-audio-workstation-plug-in-for-creators/feed/ 0 AVerMedia VERSATI go USB Microphone And FLEXI go Arm https://pcper.com/2024/11/avermedia-versati-go-usb-microphone-and-flexi-go-arm/ https://pcper.com/2024/11/avermedia-versati-go-usb-microphone-and-flexi-go-arm/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:23:03 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=285497 The AVerMedia VERSATI go USB microphone is a $70 option for those that want to improve their online audio with a proper cardioid mic.  With a 20 - 20,000 Hz frequency response…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/11/avermedia-versati-go-usb-microphone-and-flexi-go-arm/feed/ 0 Heard About Creative’s Outlier Free+ Or Outlier Pro+ Bone Conduction Earphones? https://pcper.com/2024/10/heard-about-creatives-outlier-free-or-outlier-pro-bone-conduction-earphones/ https://pcper.com/2024/10/heard-about-creatives-outlier-free-or-outlier-pro-bone-conduction-earphones/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:28:38 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=285172 At first glance, the big difference between the Outlier Free+ and the Outlier Pro+ is that the former has an IPX5 rating which makes it definitely sweat proof while the latter has…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/10/heard-about-creatives-outlier-free-or-outlier-pro-bone-conduction-earphones/feed/ 0 ADATA XPG PRECOG STUDIO Gaming Headset – Big Drivers, Small Price https://pcper.com/2024/09/adata-xpg-precog-studio-gaming-headset-big-drivers-small-price/ https://pcper.com/2024/09/adata-xpg-precog-studio-gaming-headset-big-drivers-small-price/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:21:40 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=284752 ADATA's Xtreme Performance Gear line expands with the XPG PRECOG STUDIO gaming headset.  It differentiates itself from the competition by using a 4.4mm balanced connector, unique in the sea of low cost…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/09/adata-xpg-precog-studio-gaming-headset-big-drivers-small-price/feed/ 0 Dell’s Premier Wireless ANC WL7024 Is A Headset For Your Working Day https://pcper.com/2024/08/dells-premier-wireless-anc-wl7024-is-a-headset-for-your-working-day/ https://pcper.com/2024/08/dells-premier-wireless-anc-wl7024-is-a-headset-for-your-working-day/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:52:31 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=284494 The majority of wireless headsets are aimed at gaming, and your workplace might not be in love with the amount of light emanating from the multitude of RGBs that infest many gaming…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/08/dells-premier-wireless-anc-wl7024-is-a-headset-for-your-working-day/feed/ 0 Creative Pebble X Plus, 2.1 PC Speakers https://pcper.com/2024/08/creative-pebble-x-plus-2-1-pc-speakers/ https://pcper.com/2024/08/creative-pebble-x-plus-2-1-pc-speakers/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:12:51 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=284414 It feels like gaming headsets have all but displaced PC speakers on the market.  You can still grab a 2.1, 5.1 or even 7.1 system but the chances are that the kit…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/08/creative-pebble-x-plus-2-1-pc-speakers/feed/ 0 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X, Great On Windows And Your Smartphone https://pcper.com/2024/07/steelseries-arctis-nova-5x-great-on-windows-and-your-smartphone/ https://pcper.com/2024/07/steelseries-arctis-nova-5x-great-on-windows-and-your-smartphone/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:58:16 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=284088 SteelSeries new Arctis Nova 5X wireless headset connects via wireless 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth to your PC, console or phone.  Unlike previous models, the Arctis Nova 5X offers an app called Arctis…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/07/steelseries-arctis-nova-5x-great-on-windows-and-your-smartphone/feed/ 0 The HDMI Powered Wireless Logitech G ASTRO A50X Headset https://pcper.com/2024/05/logitech-g-astro-a50x/ https://pcper.com/2024/05/logitech-g-astro-a50x/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 22:14:01 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=283490 The Logitech G ASTRO A50X wireless gaming headset and base station doubles as an HDMI switcher, which is rather unique for a gaming headset.  The base station charges the headset when you…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/05/logitech-g-astro-a50x/feed/ 0 Dan Clark Audio’s New E3 Closed-Back Headphones https://pcper.com/2024/04/dan-clark-audios-new-e3-closed-back-headphones/ https://pcper.com/2024/04/dan-clark-audios-new-e3-closed-back-headphones/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:24:35 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=282911 If you laugh at the $200 in ear monitors which are so popular right now and can't stand the sound of closed back headsets that cost a mere $500 then you are…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/04/dan-clark-audios-new-e3-closed-back-headphones/feed/ 0 The Fosi Audio LC30 VU Meter Amplifier And Speaker Selector https://pcper.com/2024/03/the-fosi-audio-lc30-vu-meter-amplifier-and-speaker-selector/ https://pcper.com/2024/03/the-fosi-audio-lc30-vu-meter-amplifier-and-speaker-selector/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:24:08 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=282066 Fosi Audio has been trending towards simplicity lately, with their amps dropping all but the volume control. The LC30 is a complete change in direction, offering lights, moving pointers and even a…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/03/the-fosi-audio-lc30-vu-meter-amplifier-and-speaker-selector/feed/ 3 Sineaptic’s New SE-1 Ribbon Driver Wireless Headphones https://pcper.com/2024/03/sineaptics-new-se-1-ribbon-driver-wireless-headphones/ https://pcper.com/2024/03/sineaptics-new-se-1-ribbon-driver-wireless-headphones/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:59:41 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=282298 The SE-1 wireless headset is the first product TechPowerUp have seen from Sineaptic, and they have an interesting feature.  They used dual ribbon array drivers, which are generally not seen on headsets…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/03/sineaptics-new-se-1-ribbon-driver-wireless-headphones/feed/ 0 Fosi ZA3, Go Big When You Go Home https://pcper.com/2024/01/fosi-za3-go-big-when-you-go-home/ https://pcper.com/2024/01/fosi-za3-go-big-when-you-go-home/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:16:52 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=281102 Fosi expanded their imaginations and created something a little different from their previous Class-D amps with the Fosi ZA3.  This model is significantly larger than the previous ones, it takes up the…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/01/fosi-za3-go-big-when-you-go-home/feed/ 2 The FiiO FT5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Will Cost You https://pcper.com/2024/01/the-fiio-ft5-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphones-will-cost-you/ https://pcper.com/2024/01/the-fiio-ft5-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphones-will-cost-you/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:50:51 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=281449 If you are into planar magnetic headphones, and find that they do indeed reduce harmonic distortion when compared to the dynamic drivers found in most headphones then check out the FiiO FT5.…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/01/the-fiio-ft5-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphones-will-cost-you/feed/ 0 NZXT Gets Into Audio With Relay Speakers And Subs https://pcper.com/2024/01/nzxt-gets-into-audio-with-relay-speakers-and-subs/ https://pcper.com/2024/01/nzxt-gets-into-audio-with-relay-speakers-and-subs/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:07:20 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=281059 The Guru of 3D have two surprises for you, in the form of the NZXT Relay speakers and subwoofer, along with the revelation that these are not NZXT's first audio products.  The…]]> https://pcper.com/2024/01/nzxt-gets-into-audio-with-relay-speakers-and-subs/feed/ 0 AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra, Welcome To HDMI 2.1 https://pcper.com/2023/11/avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-welcome-to-hdmi-2-1/ https://pcper.com/2023/11/avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-welcome-to-hdmi-2-1/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:42:55 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=280479 HDMI 2.1 has been around for a while, but affordable capture cards that use it certainly have not.  At an MSRP of $300 the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is one of…]]> https://pcper.com/2023/11/avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-welcome-to-hdmi-2-1/feed/ 0 Warm Up Your Ears With The Drop + xDuoo TA-84 Tube Amp https://pcper.com/2023/10/drop-xduoo-ta-84-tube-amp/ https://pcper.com/2023/10/drop-xduoo-ta-84-tube-amp/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:33:22 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=279700

Drop is famous for their key caps, switches and keyboard design but that is not the only thing making noise on their storefront.  They have also collaborated with a variety…]]> https://pcper.com/2023/10/drop-xduoo-ta-84-tube-amp/feed/ 3 MSI Immerse GH50, 50MM Wireless Audio https://pcper.com/2023/10/msi-immerse-gh50-50mm-wireless-audio/ https://pcper.com/2023/10/msi-immerse-gh50-50mm-wireless-audio/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:42:22 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=280064 The MSI Immerse GH50 is a reasonably priced gaming headset which will work with any PC or gaming console, though the XBOX only works with a USB connection.  All other devices will…]]> https://pcper.com/2023/10/msi-immerse-gh50-50mm-wireless-audio/feed/ 0 Status Between 3ANC TWS, Highly Customizable Earbuds https://pcper.com/2023/09/status-between-3anc-tws-highly-customizable-earbuds/ https://pcper.com/2023/09/status-between-3anc-tws-highly-customizable-earbuds/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:07:40 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=279617 The Status Between 3ANC TWS earbuds are a bit of a mouthful to say, but rather tiny in your ears.  They are powered by 10mm drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.2 using…]]> https://pcper.com/2023/09/status-between-3anc-tws-highly-customizable-earbuds/feed/ 0 The EPOS Impact 1060 Means Serious Business https://pcper.com/2023/08/the-epos-impact-1060-means-serious-business/ https://pcper.com/2023/08/the-epos-impact-1060-means-serious-business/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:26:56 +0000 https://pcper.com/?p=279152 There have been a lot of headsets reviewed here on PCPer but not many have been used on the podcast.  We've certainly tried them before going live but the microphones have generally…]]> https://pcper.com/2023/08/the-epos-impact-1060-means-serious-business/feed/ 0