It's still hard to agree on whether or not video games are the "ninth art," but it's undeniable that more and more game works have groundbreaking audio and video designs that keep players' audiovisual experiences fresh.
Players and makers of hardware and software put a lot of importance on the picture, which is why the price of graphics cards has been going up every year. But in games like "Extreme Racing: Horizon 5", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare," and other major works that focus on audio performance, using professional game audio equipment to improve the listening experience and make the game more immersive is just as important as improving the quality of the game's graphics.
The TGA's best sound design award shows how important sound is in games.
There are specialties in the field, and if you want to hear the game better, you need a strong pair of gaming headphones.
EPOS H3 series gaming headset
Today, we're going to try out three gaming headsets from the EPOS YINPER H3 series. There is the H3 wired headset, the H3 hybrid wireless headset, and the H3PRO hybrid tri-mode headset.
All three of these gaming headsets from EPOS have a tough design. Compared to the traditional "horse-riding" style, this design is more subdued and good for players who don't like the effects of light pollution or need to wear their headsets outside.
The EPOS TonePop brand might seem strange, but you've probably heard of its "brother," Sennheiser. Sennheiser Communications is the foundation of EPOS TonePop. It has a strong collection of acoustic technology and is dedicated to designing high-end audio solutions for the new brand of games.
It has also become the official audio partner of PSG in recent years.
LGD, Aston Martin Cognizant (and Aston Martin Cognizant eSports), Cloud9, and many other e-sports teams and events. The EPOS H3 series gaming headset can meet the needs of even the most demanding gamers, and we're excited to see what new ideas it can bring to the gaming headset industry.
EPOS H3: entry, but above the line that says "passing"
The first time I used EPOS H3, the word "comfortable" was the first thing that came to mind. Behind these two simple words is a good understanding of what EPOS players need.
The EPOS H3 series gaming headsets are made of protein leather and fine velvet over the ears. Even the H3, which is positioned for entry, is made the same way.
This headset only weighs about 276 grams, and you can adjust the height of the ear cups to make them feel comfortable, natural, and well-wrapped. Even wearing glasses won't have much of an effect on overall comfort.
Other things can be experienced in its humanized details, such as lifting that mutes the high-quality soft bar microphone, when not using the microphone do not have to worry about finding the mute button in the game, operation more focused; one-handed can easily operate the volume adjustment slider, adjust the volume no longer need to repeatedly switch the screen, etc. The technical implementation of these small details is not hard, but they do show how well the EPOS R&D team knows what players want.
The EPOS H3 is a good choice for gamers who often play games for long periods of time. It was worn for 2 hours straight while playing League of Legends in a room that was 26 degrees Celsius. During that time, it did not feel hot or heavy.
As an entry-level product in the H3 series, its power is enough to easily cross the game headset's passing line.
The EPOS H3 hybrid is the first wireless gaming headset
The H3 hybrid is an improvement over the H3 because it has a wider range of connections. It can be connected using a wired 3.5mm jack or USB port, or it can be connected wirelessly using Bluetooth 5.2. If the situation is urgent, you can even connect the game with a wired connection and the phone with Bluetooth voice chat at the same time, so the game and the object can finally get both.
It also has more details than the H3. For example, the microphone bar is magnetically removable, so you can take the microphone out on the street and cover it with the decorative cover that comes with the phone.
The sound also shows how far along it is. With EPOS Surround Sound binaural rendering technology, the player's perception of back and side audio is improved, making it possible to simulate 7.1 surround sound.
The EPOS Gaming Suite software can also be used to change the frequency response curve for a unique sound experience once the headphones are connected to a PC via USB.
After setting the headset to the game sound we wanted, we connected it to the NS host wirelessly via Bluetooth and tested it with Mario Kart 8. The game's engine roar, drifting tires, and other sound effects are clear and full, and the background music is also very exciting.
One hundred feet and one step further: H3PRO hybrid
If H3 and H3 hybrid are different products that EPOS made for different needs, then the H3PRO hybrid is the technical culmination of EPOS in the gaming headphones category.
In terms of features, the H3PRO hybrid keeps almost all of the benefits of the H3/H3PRO, but it also adds a 2.4G wireless connection mode for players who need a low-latency wireless connection. The three connection modes are good for different types of players and help make the experience more intense.
So that players don't miss any sound details, the H3PRO hybrid also has an ANC (active noise cancellation) function. After opening the closed earmuffs and ANC (active noise cancellation), noises like air conditioning noise, other people tapping on their keyboards, and other small noises are all blocked. Loud conversation sounds are also greatly reduced.
This makes the H3PRO hybrid especially good for games like CS: GO and PUBG that need both low sound latency and filtering of off-field noise. This is because every millisecond of latency and every ounce of noise can be the Timing that lets the enemy win and the secret weapon that lets you win in one hit.
Summary: As a "new brand of old manufacturers," EPOS YINPER has shown in the game headset field of the Red Sea that it has unique technical reserves and a unique view of the market.
This experience of the H3 series gaming headset was made possible by understanding different game scenarios, the product's function and positioning, and a player's long-term pain points. EPOS then came up with solutions for these problems based on its own deep technical expertise in the product. Expect EPOS to keep working on the product and bring more surprises for most gamers in the future.