As the audio in PC games gets more advanced, the demand for high quality sound gear increases along with it.Everglide, known more for their line of mice and mousepads, has come out with a set of headphones, the s-500 Gaming Headphones, which are optimized for the gaming experience.How much of a difference will these gaming headphones make?Read on to find out more.
About Everglide:
Everglide�, based in San Diego California, is one of the world�s leading designer and manufacturer of enhanced gaming peripherals since its inception in 1997. Optimizing game play for a wide range of games such as Counterstrike, Quake and Painkiller, Everglide� is also regarded as one of the leading brands in home and office peripherals.
Each Everglide� product is an epitome of pride and excellence, designed and engineered to enhance the quality of true gaming experience. Everglide� will continue to develop products in collaboration with top technology providers as well as some of the best gamers of the world today. Specifications:
Frequency Response 20Hz � 20,000Hz
Transducer Dynamic
Nominal Impedence 16 ohm
Max Sound Pressure (SPL) 102dB
Max Power Rating 100mW
Weight (w/o cable) 360g
Cable Length 3.1m
Available Color Carbon Black, White
Features:
Ultra-light Membrane for Instantaneous Audio Response
Optimal Noise Isolation
Enhanced Audio Positioning and Gaming Frequency Response
Designed for Comfort and Extended Wear
The product:
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The Everglide s-500 Gaming Headphones came in a standard cardboard box with a picture of the headphones on the front.The sides listed some of the main features of the headset.
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Opening the package, the headphones can be found inside its black carrying bag.The package simply contains the headphones, the bag, and the clip-on microphone.As you can see, the microphone is completely separate from the headphones, which leads me to believe it was an afterthought more than anything else.
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The first thing that struck me about the headphones was their white color.According to the Everglide website, the headphones also come in black.Overall, the headphones are pretty large, similar to many high-end headphones out there.The earpieces are seem oversized, yet the padding takes up most of the earpiece, such that I could still feel my ear getting slightly squished around the edges (I confess that I have big ears).The two earpieces rotate along their center axis, allowing for greater adjustability.The headband cushion has another thick cushion.
