| AblePlanet LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones Review |
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| Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed) | |
| Tuesday, 05 February 2008 | |
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It's difficult to share the audio experience of the LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones without being able to reach over and put them over your ears, so let me tell you about it from one of my in-game experiences. I was playing Call of Duty 4 on the Xbox 360. During a covert sequence alongside my squad, I needed to scope out the area. As my comrades were snug near a doorway, I had to cross a field where some enemy soldiers were on patrol. I didn't know where their patrol route was, so I kept low as I went for cover behind a bombed out shell of a car. That's when I could hear faint, rustling footsteps. I heard it slowly coming from my right. I waited. With the volume of the rustling increasing I pounced at the right moment and took the unsuspecting enemy out. One of the more memorable moments I recall from the game, which I would't have experienced without the AblePlanet headphones.
The LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones are endorsed by FPS Quake 4 World Champion, Rafik Bryant. "My gaming headphones block out sounds that can distract me from the competition," says Rafik. The headphones themselves may look fairly simple, but looks can be deceiving. Active Noise-Cancellation, light-weight, comfortable padding and what the creators call "Linx Audio" technology are the highlights of the headphones. The headphones do great in shutting out environmental noise (that includes the whir of the Xbox 360 disc drive). Bass sound remains full, without having to go full blast. That's what the Linx Audio technology provides. The technology is well explained in the inner flap of the packaging (as well as here on the AblePlanet website). AblePlanet will do a much better job at explaining how it works. Basically, you won't need to push audio to full levels to try to hear everything. Audio remains full and clear, even while at lower volume levels. Active Noise Canceling is powered by 2 AAA batteries (included). The batteries are housed within the left earpiece, along with the on/off switch. When active, a small green led light is illuminated. Definitely play with it on. You won't have to deal with an external AC adapter, which I usually find an annoyance with headsets. The batteries should last about 35 hours. We all know that audio levels can change during a game pretty fast. One second you'll need to be listening carefully in a covert scenario, the next you'll be booming out a thunderous barrage of fire. I can definitely endorse these headphones as wife/spouse friendly. I would often gripe when I would be asked to lower the volume during late night gaming sessions. Now it's a treat to put these headphones on. I use the LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones with my gaming consoles (Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) via an audio out jack from my home stereo system. The headphones connect via a detachable 5 foot cord, with a handy in-line volume control. An included 6 foot extension cord allows plenty of distance from the TV. Keep in mind, this doesn't have a mic input, so communicate with the Xbox 360 chatpad or keyboard on the PS3 if you want to send messages. I've gone through quite a few headsets for gaming. From Sony, Turtlebeach and other rumble enabled ones. This is definitely the best experience I've had and the ones I use on almost a daily basis. I'm happy to give the AblePlanet LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones a high recommendation. You won't be disappointed in the audio fidelity and value of the AblePlanet LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones, whether gaming or enjoying music. See the package contents below, which includes a hard covered carrying case and various adapters (all gold plated). See more details at ableplanet.com. The AblePlanet LoSt-CaUzE Gaming Headphones have an MSRP of $149.99.
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