Sony’s own PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset set the standard for affordable, wireless PlayStation 4 gaming headsets, delivering strong sound and solid comfort at a price that didn’t break the bank.
Now Turtle Beach has its own attempt at the very same value proposition: the Stealth 600 is a $99 (£89, AU$169) headset that pairs easily with your PS4, delivers virtual surround sound, and lasts for upwards of 15 hours of gaming. On paper, it’s a very solid alternative with its own unique perks, including an amplified “Superhuman hearing” mode.
But there are some drawbacks to Turtle Beach’s attempt, including an awkward design and cheap-feeling build, that hold it back from affordable excellence – although it certainly delivers strong virtual surround sound if you can get used to how it fits atop your dome.
Design
Unlike some headsets that aim for subtlety (like the much pricier Beyerdynamic Custom Game), the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 screams “gaming headset.” It’s almost all chunky plastic, complete with big blue color accents on the cups for this PS4 edition. An Xbox One version is also available with the expected swap to green trim.
Unfortunately, this feels like very cheap plastic. Some parts recall the kind …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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