A few months back, I brought the new Xbox One and since then I am on cloud nine. It has been one of the best times I have spent with my family and friends. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & 4K video streaming is mind-blowing and the quality of the games has reached a whole new level of finesse. My usual setup would be to plug in my Plantronics – RIG 400HX Xbox wireless headphones to the game box and go on a marathon of Need for Speed all weekend.
Usually, my wired headset with DOLBY stereo was more than sufficient for the sound effects till I got the new Plantronics – RIG 800LX SE Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby Atmos on my birthday. It was a gift from my family and though I must say my loyal wired headset is gathering dust now, the gaming experience has taken the feel of euphoria with the new wireless cans. And did I mention the battery life is awesome!! This made me dabble more on the internet to find out the types of wireless options available for gaming. Here’s what I found:
Plantronics – RIG 800LX SE Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby Atmos
Just like the wired RIG 400HX headset I have, this beautiful pair of sound cans is its wireless counterpart. The sound signature is balanced and largely neutral and resonating chambers. Soundstage and imaging are excellent and there are resonating bass tubes built into the ear cups. This gives more of a premium feel like that of an expensive headset and as an audiophile I find the mids and highs tuned in a pleasing way with nice gentle bumps of bass that does not crush the detail of the midrange.
As far as looks and comfort goes, this headset has oval-shaped earcups with big, deep and cushy padding that fits snuggly over my ears. Though it has an all-plastic build feel to it, the frame is equitably solid and feels super comfortable. The wireless performance is great – operating even at 40 feet and the battery lasts up to 24 hours. There are three EQ modes and it can be toggled with a button on the bottom of the right ear cup. The mic has a natural tone and does a decent job at canceling background noise too. For beginners, this comes as highly recommended at a decent price.
The Astro A20 Wireless Headset is tuned for gaming on the Xbox one and the 40mm drivers deliver audio fidelity of supreme quality. The broadcasting at interference-free wireless 5GHz gives low gaming latency and the right ear cup houses on-ear controls for power, EQ and volume that are easily accessible.
The comfort of the cans is extremely good as it is made from a soft set of fabric ear cups with plenty of breathing room. The elegant headset highlights the small details of sound and can be great for clear sound that has deep undertones. The sound remains crisp and provides deep satisfaction while playing a high octane games like Starwars Battlefront II or Need for Speed. Priced at $150, these premium cans prove to be an excellent midrange wireless contender with respect to the brands available in the market.
Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X Xbox Wireless Headphones
This is a premium headphone and a dedicated Xbox One accessory that does not require an adapter. It has DTS Headphone:X 7.1 that simulates surround sound and Dynamic Chat Boost automatically to amplify voice comms. Active noise cancellation and audio preset can be customized for excellent sound experience for specific games and applications. One of the best headsets in the market, Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X has rich detail, exhilarating bass and specific audio preset for different types of media. The Noise Cancellation technology has improved the Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X and provides a huge difference in public or back home.
As far as the look and feel goes it is a well-made headset. Moderately heavy, sturdy with comfortable and soft synthetic leather and memory foam earcups the headset scores well with the gamer genre. However, one drawback is that it has lots of buttons that are sensitive, on the earcups, which proves to be annoying at times when accidentally touched.
Available at the same price as the Turtle Elite 800X, the SteelSeries H Xbox wireless headphones is for serious gamers. Worth its price, the earcups are reasonably comfortable with a fairly strong clamping action. It has a USB controller with an OLED screen that displays crisp and clear readouts with a retractable microphone.
The sound signature is remarkable excellent in gaming and can be enhanced with the DOLBY digital surround sound mode. There is a host of EQ settings and switching between surround and the normal stereo is just a button click away. The retractable mic is easy to position and put away, and seamlessly adequate for voice chats.
The Astro A50 Xbox One Edition is one of the best pro-level gaming Xbox wireless headphones available in the market. The headset is slim with soft-touch plastic frame with touches of neon green on the bands and outer cups. The earcups are held together by metal bars on each side making it adjustable and can slide an inch and half up and down. All the controls and inputs are mounted on the back of the earcups with a controller port and micro USB input on the left ear. It has a power button, mode selector and volume slider on the right.
It is a delight for gamers as this headset gives a complete rich 7.1 surround sound with high frequencies that provides the best digital audio experience. The cushy design of this wireless headset delivers a good feel of bass without overwhelming the micro details in the gaming audio. All in all, this a great performing headset with a beautiful mix of colors and ergonomic design.
For anyone carrying the blood of a gamer, the completeness of any thrilling game depends on the audio that paints the story of the game. When you shop for Xbox wireless headphones, take a trial run before you zero in on your favorite. The hunt for the best Xbox wireless headphones is itself a satisfactory journey as it helps you settle on the sound that you crave for. Hope the above list helps you to narrow your search. Until next time, keep gaming. Peace.
Lucas is a freelance media designer for image and sound also works for various production companies as a motion designer. He is regularly testing new wireless headphones on in the rehearsal room and there are now more than 70 wireless headphones on the shelves.
Last update on 2021-12-08 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Just like the wired RIG 400HX headset I have, this beautiful pair of sound cans is its wireless counterpart. The sound signature is balanced and largely neutral and resonating chambers. Soundstage and imaging are excellent and there are resonating bass tubes built into the ear cups. This gives more of a premium feel like that of an expensive headset and as an audiophile I find the mids and highs tuned in a pleasing way with nice gentle bumps of bass that does not crush the detail of the midrange.
This is a premium headphone and a dedicated Xbox One accessory that does not require an adapter. It has DTS Headphone:X 7.1 that simulates surround sound and Dynamic Chat Boost automatically to amplify voice comms. Active noise cancellation and audio preset can be customized for excellent sound experience for specific games and applications. One of the best headsets in the market, Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X has rich detail, exhilarating bass and specific audio preset for different types of media. The Noise Cancellation technology has improved the Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X and provides a huge difference in public or back home.
The Astro A50 Xbox One Edition is one of the best pro-level gaming Xbox wireless headphones available in the market. The headset is slim with soft-touch plastic frame with touches of neon green on the bands and outer cups. The earcups are held together by metal bars on each side making it adjustable and can slide an inch and half up and down. All the controls and inputs are mounted on the back of the earcups with a controller port and micro USB input on the left ear. It has a power button, mode selector and volume slider on the right.
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