Competitive gaming headsets to enjoy multimedia content
These days as COVID-19 safeguards, many of us seek to complement our listening experience at home, whether it's to watch a movie, play video games casually, or compete with other people online. I would go so far as to say that for a long time we have not come across such a complete proposal in gaming headphones due to the level of customization of the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero. Next, we leave you our impressions.
Design
These headphones have a plastic chassis with a flexible metal band with 50mm headphones protected with comfortable ear pads that allow them to be used in long days of gaming. They work wired with PS4, Xbox One, Switch and mobiles through a 3.5mm cable that is included. To exploit them 100% you have to use them wirelessly with a PC through its USB transmitter, although they are also compatible with Mac. It is important to note that the removable microphone comes with a pad that minimizes hissing when speaking, something that streamers will undoubtedly appreciate.
And to store the USB transmitter, inside the right earphone has a compartment under the pad.
Sound quality
When used with 3.5mm cable, the sound is tempered without having predominant sounds both in calls and for listening to multimedia content. It is important to note that the volume controls are completely disabled when used with a smartphone or console, so they must be controlled directly with the device. The bass balance is discreet, but it is present in a balanced way, in fact, when listening to high-resolution audio tracks, we managed to perceive a large part of the sounds even though they are not as such for these types of formats, perhaps only Classical music feels a bit like being in a box, but in general all kinds of music can be heard wonderfully.
In wireless mode we have another story and this is where the sound takes another level, because these headphones on PC are supported by the Control Studio software that you can modify to taste. Whether you configure them for games, music or multimedia content, the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero excellently exploits this program, despite the fact that with the Waves NX section, it offers a surround audio experience that can be compared to other hearing aids higher-end. Classical music, for example, changes dramatically if we use it this way. As for the gaming functions, we were struck by Superhuman Hearing, which you can customize to prioritize steps, shots, etc. In other words, with just one button you can have a competitive advantage over your opponents. Another thing that we liked is the customization at the equalization level that you can program in macros with the keyboard.
The microphone provides an unbeatable quality that can be used for a stream or to record audio in general, to communicate in the game, speak in a conference or as hands-free on a smartphone.
software
The Turtle Beach Control Studio allows you to make the audio what you want, input has four default modes:
- Signature Sound
- Bass Boost
- Treble boost
- Bass & Treble Boost
The microphone on the other hand has presets for game / chat, Game Boost Boost, Game Dialog Level, Game Treble Boost, Microphone Volume, Noise Gate, Superhuman Hearing Volume and Variable Mic Monitoring.
For its part, the Superhuman Hearing button can be pre-selected with 3D audio, Chat Boost, Game Bass Boost, Game Dialog Level, Game Spatializer, Game Treble Boost, Master Mute, Noise Gate, Super Human Hearing and Variable Mic Monitoring.
You can modify the 3D audio function with values focused on:
- Games
- Films
- And music
In the latter, the music is perceived almost as high resolution tracks, in fact, we evaluated it with Idagio with FLAC files and obtained incredible results.
Finally you can modify the equalizer values to 10 bands and program the setting that best suits you with macros.
Battery
Depending on the type of use and volume when using them wirelessly, these headphones can last up to 30 hours on a single charge.
CONCLUSION
Looking at the price point and its competitors in the same category, we can assure that the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero are one of the best options, both for the quality of construction, sound and above all for the software that allows a unique customization.
THE BEST
- PC software
- Spectacular sound
- Compatible with all platforms
- Compartment to store the USB transmitter
- Microphone quality
WORST
- Software is not compatible with Mac
- They are not Hi Res
