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

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Aura Sync RGB Lighting There’s also plenty of RGB lighting and customisation with Aura Sync and Armoury Crate software The Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 is a pricey gaming headset, but its build quality, features and performance just about justify the high price. This is a premium-looking bit of kit, and if you have other Aura-compatible peripherals and components then you’re really going to like how this syncs up with your other kit. Not only does it genuinely deliver on the promise of low latency and reliable wireless connectivity, but it boasts rich, powerful sound from its large tuned Essence drivers. The plug-and-play experience for PC and PlayStation owners is also appreciated, while nice design touches, excellent comfort and exceptional battery life help to make the Strix Fusion Wireless a dependable choice. Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 has a similar design to other ROG Strix headsets, and features design elements we’ve come to expect from Asus’ ROG products. So, you get a set of headphones that are clearly gaming-orientated, without being over the top. The Asus ROG Fusion II 500 is the brand’s latest wired gaming headset and it’s been designed with the audiophile-level gamer in mind.

Asus’ high-end gaming headset offers 7.1 surround sound and more

Once again, high kudos to the engineers at ASUS, who have also brought a very good gaming headset to the market with the new ROG Strix Fusion II 500. The headset offers an excellent sound (stereo and surround sound), a great wearing comfort and a chic RGB lighting. Our review sample also has nothing to complain about in terms of handling (controls and software). I also tried connecting it to my mid-2015 MacBook Air, and aside from the volume indicator briefly showing up on-screen, nothing actually came of plugging the dongle into the USB slot. Even diving into the audio input and output settings yielded nothing – but, on paper, the Strix Wireless supports Mac too. It doesn’t quite feel like sounds are coming from behind you or around you, so we wouldn’t say that the 7.1 mode will give you any competitive advantage when playing games, as you won’t be able to pinpoint where footsteps or gunfire are coming from, other than from your left or right. ROG Fusion II 500s provide gamers with unparalleled high-resolution audio thanks to ESS 9280 with Quad DAC technology. They offer immersive 7.1 virtual surround sound and 50mm ASUS Essence drivers for powerful bass and realistic sound space. This is a really good product with the clear gaming vocation, with n otevole.

Throwing 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. 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 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. 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. Despite my dislike of stereo headsets, I must admit I was fairly impressed with the Fusion. After I put the right earphone slightly off my ear, I found myself actually enjoying using it.Of course, it’s all very well having a headset that looks the part, but if it doesn’t sound good, then you’re a little bit stuffed. Well, I’m pleased to report that the ROG Fusion II 500 sounds brilliant. Considering the price Asus is asking for the ROG Strix Fusion 700, it needs to offer seriously impressive audio quality – and on paper it certainly looks like Asus has put a lot of thought and effort into making sure this headset sounds good. The FUSION Gaming Headset is built to satisfy your senses with 50mm drivers that deliver deeper bass and crisp highs for immersive stereo fidelity. Stay focused on your game as noise-isolating earpads drown out the ambient noise. The flexible boom mic transmits your voice with clarity, and Mic monitoring allows you to hear yourself through the headset while you chat on TeamSpeak, Discord, or in game. Game Chat volume control* lets you prioritize and adjust the volume of in-game audio and voice chats from teammates. *Only available in PC mode. 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 Strix Fusion 700 is primarily designed to be wired up to a PC, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch via USB for immersive gaming. It also has built-in Bluetooth 4.2, which means you can use it wirelessly with any device that supports it, including smartphones. I immediately noticed the fabric cable and was pleased. I’ve always preferred these cords opposed to the ‘ pinch‘ and tear prone standard rubber/plastic cords. No need to fumble with the cable to adjust volume or mute since intuitive controls are integrated into the left earcup. Give the rotational wheel a smooth twist to adjust the volume and press the mute button to silence your mic as needed. The detachable mic stays where you want it, and 42” detachable 3.5mm audio cable simplifies storage. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.

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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. Turn up your game with the FUSION Gaming Headset. Featuring large 50mm drivers that deliver stereo sound, deep bass and crisp highs, via noise-isolating ear cups for the ultimate sound experience. Discreet, on-ear controls let you mute yourself with one touch or change the volume with a twist. The sleek, flexible boom microphone provides mic monitoring for clearer communication and on-ear mute so you can be heard when you want to. The adjustable memory foam headband and padded ear cups provide comfort for long-lasting gaming sessions Firstly the ROG Fusion II 500 is a fantastic sounding headset. The combination of large 50mm drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz-40kHz mean that the soundscape is broad and every element has room to breathe. With the Fusion II, however, it makes a pronounced difference. Your sense of placement is certainly heightened, making it far easier to pinpoint exactly where your enemies are hiding in CS:GO, for instance. As for musical performance, turning on the surround sound allowed for that thumping bass to come through, although it presented with sufficient nuance to neither override or drown out the still-balanced mids and highs. In the world of gaming peripherals, however, this doesn’t mean a huge amount. More often than not, subtlety is in shorter supply when this particular brand of product design is on the table.

Playing Rainbow Six Extraction, my squad-mates also appreciated the ROG Fusion II 500’s unusual but effective built-in mic setup. It has no microphone boom, but instead uses two hidden “beamforming” microphones that target the wearer’s mouth, along with AI-based noise cancellation. It delivered clear voice-chat, and should be able to do so even in extremely noisy environments; it certainly excelled in moderately noisy environments such as a lounge in a shared house with music playing. Comfort It features some sharp audio courtesy of its 50mm drivers, hi-res audio support and it looks pretty good, too. This aspect of its performance is especially apparent when you put the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 into 7.1 virtual surround sound mode. Asus promises that the ROG Strix Fusion 700’s virtual surround, developed in conjunction with audio specialists Bongiovi Acoustics, will be a step above that of its rivals. I tested FUSION out on a range of different titles; DOOM, Fortnite, Final Fantasy X, Call of Duty, and even used it for some music and Netflix. The headset’s 50mm drivers do an outstanding job at delivering (stereo) sound, which when grouped with the cups’ noise isolated design, makes for some remarkable achievements. Each and every audio cue from whatever media you’re enjoying, comes through crisp and comes through loud. The only niggling complaint that I have is that the headset can take a minute to warm up, so to speak.ROG FUSION ll 500 依然是做有線的版本，但不得不說這把更適合在家使用，接線電腦直接輸出給耳機的聲音也就更直接變化更大，一整天使用下來 FUSION ll 500 對每個頻率的聲音都處理得不錯，還沒開起虛擬 7.1 環繞音效之前重低音就已經表現得相當不錯，在開啟虛擬 7.1 環繞音效更是有身歷其境的體驗，對於 FPS 射擊遊戲的爆破聲以及炸彈實際的位置都可以掌握的更確切。 he Fusion II 500 sounds great, too. It's warm and full-bodied, with a deep, resonant and tight bass. The bass doesn't dominate the sound — you can hear the other registers clearly. Meanwhile, the directional audio is excellent, especially with the virtual 7.1 surround sound feature.