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The video provides a detailed comparison of two high-end wireless gaming headsets: the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro and the Audeze Maxwell, focusing on comfort, build quality, features, and sound performance. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, weighing 404 grams (416 grams with the microphone), offers soft, plush ear pads and a traditional adjustable headband, while the Maxwell, weighing 496-508 grams, features a floating leather headband with planar magnetic drivers.
Both headsets are noted for their rich feature sets, including customizable controls via apps, detachable microphones, and noise cancellation. The Turtle Beach app is praised for its user-friendly interface and robust options, while the Maxwell app is criticized for its usability issues.
When it comes to sound quality, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pros are highlighted for their fun and immersive sound profile, making them suitable for various gaming environments. The Audeze Maxwell, with its 90mm planar magnetic drivers, provides a natural, detailed sound, especially in the highs, but is recommended primarily for competitive FPS gaming.
Ultimately, both headsets are recognized for their premium build and exceptional sound, with the choice depending on user preferences for specific features, comfort, and the type of gaming experience desired. The video concludes with the presenter's personal preference for the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro as a versatile, multi-platform option but encourages viewers to consider their own needs and equipment before making a decision.
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In this part of the video, the presenter apologizes for the delay in comparing the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro and Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headsets, indicating the need for more testing time. The comparison begins with assessing the comfort of both headsets by measuring their weights; the Turtle Beach headset weighs 404 grams (416 grams with the microphone), while the Maxwell is heavier at around 496-508 grams. Ear pad measurements are compared next, describing the Turtle Beach pads as soft and plush but prone to retaining heat, similar to the Maxwell’s pads. The headbands are also compared, with the Turtle Beach featuring a traditional adjustable design, while the Maxwell has a floating leather headband with adjustable points, but potential issues with the adjustment mechanism’s durability are noted. Both headsets are highlighted as having flexible and fully swiveling ear cups.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the adjustability, comfort, and build quality of the Turtle Beach and Maxwell headsets. Both headsets offer good adjustability and comfort, though the Turtle Beach headset wins on comfort. The Turtle Beach has plastic ear cups with a metal bracket and a metal-reinforced headband, while the Maxwell features planar magnetic drivers, plastic ear cups, metal hinges, and a metal-reinforced headband. Both headsets are described as having a premium build. The Turtle Beach’s durability concerns are minimal, while the Maxwell’s leather headband shows some wear over time. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the rich feature sets of both headsets, highlighting simultaneous Bluetooth connectivity and customizable controls through the Turtle Beach app.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses two headsets: Turtle Beach and the Maxwell PlayStation version. They highlight key features such as the detachable microphone with a flip-to-mute functionality on Turtle Beach, a charging dock with an additional port for charging other devices, and interchangeable 12-hour batteries. The Maxwell headset also includes a USB-C dongle, volume controls, noise cancellation features, and multi-function wheels for adjusting side tone and EQ settings. The reviewer then compares the microphone performance of both headsets and demonstrates the Turtle Beach app, which allows users to adjust EQ presets, noise cancellation levels, and microphone sensitivity.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the adjustable features of a gaming headset via a mobile app. Key points include the ability to control Noise Gate, mic monitoring volume, and custom equalizers (EQ) for the microphone, core sound, and Bluetooth separately. The user demonstrates setting these adjustments on the headset and emphasizes the convenience of customizing the headset to personal preferences. Additionally, it is explained that the headset can be used with or without the included microphone. Finally, the segment covers the capabilities of the Odyssey Maxwell wireless gaming headset app, which, while simpler than the Turtle Beach app, still offers robust options like game-to-chat balance and side tone adjustments.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates the functionality and issues of the Odyssey Maxwell app and its features. They explain the finicky nature of adjusting volume and EQ settings, highlighting the need for audio to be playing to make these adjustments. The app is described as not user-friendly and in need of updates to improve its usability. The presenter contrasts it with the seamless and user-friendly Turtle Beach app, which they prefer. Additionally, the video covers the noise suppression feature of the Maxwell headset’s microphone, noting changes in sound quality and sensitivity when toggled through different settings. The presenter also appreciates the simplicity of switching between the Maxwell mic and the built-in mics, showcasing the automated transition between them.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with noise suppression and microphone quality on two pairs of wireless gaming headsets: the Turtle Beach headset and the Maxwells. They evaluate both the low and high settings of noise suppression, finding that while it works, it can make the microphone sound artificial. The speaker prefers using a regular microphone plugged into the Maxwells, highlighting a core mic test setup without any sound enhancements or editing. Both headsets have built-in mics that, while convenient, don’t provide the best sound quality compared to the primary microphones. The speaker appreciates the compact design, which avoids the bulky look typical of gamer headsets. Additionally, they explore the side tone feature on both headsets, noting that Turtle Beach offers a more natural sound compared to the Maxwells, which can make the user’s voice sound amplified and unnatural.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares two wireless gaming headsets: the Turtle Beach Stealth Pros and the Audeze Maxwell. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pros feature 15mm drivers with a frequency range of 10 to 22,000 Hz, while the Audeze Maxwell showcases 90mm planar magnetic drivers with a frequency range of 10 to 50,000 Hz. Despite these differences, the speaker emphasizes that actual user experience is more crucial than just numbers.
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pros are described as fun, exciting, and immersive, providing detailed sound with a balance of highs and immersive bass. Users can customize their experience via built-in EQs on the app or PC, making it adaptable to various gaming environments like Fortnite or Call of Duty. The headset delivers competitive details, such as footsteps and reload sounds, while maintaining an immersive gaming experience that wraps users into the environment.
Overall, the speaker values the enjoyable and immersive qualities of the Turtle Beach Stealth Pros, highlighting its fun and adaptable sound profile, which enriches the gaming experience by providing both competitive details and environment immersion.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the sound quality of two gaming headsets, emphasizing that one has a more natural headphone-like sound with detailed and crispy audio, particularly in the highs, and subtle bass. The other headset is recommended for competitive FPS gaming due to its immersive sound and crisp highs, especially straight out of the box without needing any equalizer adjustments. Both headsets are praised for their sound quality, but the speaker suggests choosing based on the type of gaming experience preferred. Lastly, the price points are compared, noting that both headsets have versions for different consoles, with slight price variations.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer compares two high-end wireless gaming headsets. They mention that while both headsets are exceptional, the deciding factor for users could be the specific features and comfort they prioritize or the unique planar magnetic experience. The reviewer personally prefers the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro for a versatile, multi-platform wireless option but acknowledges owning high-end headphones for other uses. They encourage viewers to consider their own needs and existing equipment. The segment ends with a call for constructive discussion in the comments and an invitation to like and subscribe for future reviews.