The Genius HS-03U USB  Gaming Headset with Vibration is the perfect audio device for gaming, entertainment and all around use for both the  microphone and general listening pleasure. The light headset is very comfortable and includes some nicely padded ear pieces that are very comfortable with that just right grip to your head.

Genius makes some of the best products for computing with not only innovative designs and fantastic features but keeping style and good looks in mind as well. The HS-03U USB Gaming Headset with Vibration is a great looking headset, well built and very comfortable. The headset comes complete with inline adjustments and a rubber coated microphone boom for easy adjustments while gaming, recording or using a VOIP.

Foldable USB gaming headset with vibration function Easy installation; plug and play with USB In-line volume control for volume and microphone
Noise-canceling microphone assures clear voice.  The HS-03U includes the great vibration that adds to your gaming experience while playing, the headset has some vibrations for low loud noises just like those of a bass subwoofer. The loudness of the volume has to be pretty decent to get a very noticeable feel out of the vibration but you can still tell its there when it is at lower volumes.

At a comfortable listening level for gaming during some of my favorite games and Tabula Rasa that I am currently reviewing you can notice the vibrations very subtly for an even better in gaming experience. That little bit of vibration and shutter during the louder gaming experiences adds to the gaming fun and brings you more into the game.

The ATH-ANC7b is the upgraded version of the ATH-ANC7—the very first pair we reviewed here on Headfile. These QuietPoint® active noise-canceling headphones reduce noise by as much as 90%, making it perfect for use while traveling, or in busy places where you need to “hear” your music or concentrate. In fact, use the noise-canceling feature without even playing music, and voila, privacy at your fingertips.

As the b denomination indicates, not much has changed from the flat-A-rated prior model to this one, with the exception of a few small things. First and arguably least significant is what appears to be a small change to the noise-cancelling technology, resulting in what initially seems to be slightly diminished active noise cancellation but turns out to be something else. Both versions of the ATH-ANC7 headphones use miniature microphones to listen to the noise environment you’re in and produce sounds that cancel out the ones around you; the original ATH-ANC7 also overlaid a very light layer of white noise that added a slight high-pitched mask to the ambient sound. This light mask has been removed on the ATH-ANC7b, and while the result is what appears to be a little more high-pitched noise intrusion into the earphones, we perceived it as cleaner amplification. In any case, there is no apparent difference once music is playing through both pairs of headphones; the sound of your tracks drowns out virtually everything surrounding you, anyway. Both earphones continue to operate even when their single AAA cells run out of juice after roughly 40 hours of play time, but with substantially diminished treble and midrange performance.

With the noise-cancelling circuitry switched on, the QuietPoint ATH-ANC7b’s deaden ambient sound, and practically eliminate low- and mid-frequency rumbling, like that of plane turbofans, a bus engine, or the chatter of loud conversation. Audio-Technica claims up to an 85 percent reduction of noise, and I’d say that’s about right. And the leftover high-frequency sound that isn’t canceled gets blotted-out when the music starts.

Supplied accessories include a 6.3mm plug adaptor, airline adaptor and Velcro-ed in accessory pouch plus – as the cable is plugged rather than hard-wired in – a choice of two cables, measuring either 1m or 1.6m. Sometimes you need that extra length when using headphones with a Hi-Fi, TV or PC, but you don’t want to have to drag all that cable around when you’re listening to your PMP on the bus. This setup makes a lot of sense.

Philips’s claim that its new SHB9000 headset offers the best-ever music and conversation quality from a Bluetooth headset  might be a bit optimistic, but it’s their PR, so we’ll let ‘em say what they want. The over-the-ear headphones offer native MP3 decoding for loss-less streaming, 40mm neodymium speakers and can automatically switch between calls and music. There’s a digital signal processor to filter out background noise and echo when on the phone, and you can connect to your phone wirelessly or via a provided cord. We’re not quite sure what the difference in SKUs is, but Philips is offering this one in the Spring for $99 and $129 “respectively.”

“The new wave of advanced mobile phones now allow music lovers to listen to their favorite tunes and stay connected to friends through one single, high-performance device,” said Glenn McIlmail, vice president, customer marketing Peripherals and Accessories, Philips Consumer Lifestyle North America. “Our latest Bluetooth wireless headset is perfect for audiophiles that want to enjoy both music and calls from the phone, without compromising on sound or freedom of movement. The Philips SHB9000 provides our most advanced features to date, designed from the ground-up for best-possible comfort and quality!”

Designed for comfort with a soft leatherette cushion and adjustable headband, the SHB9000 incorporates Philips SwitchStream allowing listeners to automatically move between music and incoming calls without missing a beat. The wireless headset also delivers enhanced call quality through a digital signal processor that filters out background noise and echo, automatically adjusts volume in response to outside noise and offers a subtle side-tone into the headphone speaker so users can accurately hear their voice for best conversations at natural volume.

Clear Sound Self-adjustable inner headband Revel in transparent sound with clear high tones, deep bass and noise isolation. The industrial strength polymer headband is highly flexible and unbreakable. Its cushioned and self adjusting inner headband comfortably hugs your head. Features: - Music to your ears 40mm speaker driver delivers sound without distortion The 40 mm speaker driver is made of a composite mylar material for a highly sensitive yet powerful element that delivers sound without audible distortion.

Closed type design blocks out ambient noise Sounds around you are perfectly blocked out while the sound from the headphone is kept in a sealed chamber for perfect quality. This makes the headphones great for monitoring during live music or recording sessions. Enjoy best-in-class performance and optimum sound quality Acoustically-tuned design and high-quality drivers ensure best-in-class audio performance. - Made to fit you and your lifestyle Comfort is enhanced for long-term use This headphone is designed around the shape of your ear for extra comfort and more enjoyment during longer periods of listening. - Always ready to go A 1.2m long cable that is ideal for outdoor use The ideal cable length to give you the freedom to put your audio device where you want. Carrying pouch protects your headphone when not in use Look after your headphone and stop the cable getting tangled by storing it in this handy soft pouch. - Designed around you Flexible, rugged headband Outdoor headphones need to be tough to take the beating, wear and tear of life on the go. Yet hard materials are hardly comfortable to wear.

This headband uses an industrial strength polymer which is tough yet flexible enough to provide excellent wearing comfort. You could even twist it without breaking or deforming it. Self-adjusting inner headband Typically headphones worn outdoors are adjustable by sliding an extendable headband into position. This can be cumbersome as it usually has to be done every time you use it. Get your music fix faster and easier with these heapdhones’ flexible, self-adjusting inner headband. It will automatically adjust to your head’s shape and size. Specifications: Sound Acoustic system Open Magnet type Neodymium Voice coil CCAW Diaphragm Mylar dome Frequency response 12 - 24 000 Hz Impedance 32 Ohm Maximum power input 50 mW Sensitivity 105 dB Speaker diameter 40 mm Type Dynamic Connectivity: Cable Connection Singled-sided cable Cable length 1.2 m Connector 3.5 mm stereo Finishing of connector 24k Gold plated Type of cable OFC Packaging dimensions: Depth 8.5 cm Gross weight 0.308 kg Height 23.8 cm Nett weight 0.158 kg Tare weight 0.15 kg Width 19.6 cm

The CX 95 are high quality, noise-isolating ear-canal-headphones with a very balanced sound and the highest possible sound resolution. They feature a short cable, perfect for using with a mobile phone or MP3 player with a remote-control and/or microphone. With the included 1 m extension cable the CX 95 can also be used with a player carried in your pocket. The unique shape of the housing ensures that these ear-canal-headphones are always positioned optimally in the ear.

These noise-isolating stylish audiophile delights have been designed to fit snugly in your ears and block out external sounds. Mission accomplished we’d say. With three sizes of silicone earbud, it doesn’t matter if you’ve got lugholes the size of our future King’s. Out in the real world they do a grand job cutting out ambient noise (although not the voices in your head), and provide some top-class audio to boot. The bass response is effective but tightly controlled, so you don’t get the overabundance of unrealistic, flabby bass. We hate it when that happens.

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