Skullcandy is ready to go after your gaming ears - again

Date:
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:56:09 +0000

Description:
Skullcandy's latest headphones potentially offer solid performance at a
decent price.

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Skullcandy is coming back to the world of gaming with three new headsets: the SLYR, SLYR Pro, and the PLYR headphones; all of which are aimed at varying levels of gamers.

Its been about 10 years since Skullcandy launched its last gaming headset,
the PLYR 2 , a device the company doesnt officially sell anymore. Since then, gaming headsets have evolved dramatically, which means Skullcandy has its
work cut out for it. The solution, at least according to the announcement ,
is to offer headsets that have a wide range of functionality for multiple platforms at a decent price.

Each pair of headphones is currently available for purchase on Skullcandys online store and are compatible with PC, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Features and specs

First, you have the SLYR ($59.99) headset. Compared to the other two, this device is the more barebones model. It's a basic set of entry-level headphones; great for people who just want to plug in and listen. It houses two 50mm drivers that Skullcandy claims deliver a wide frequency range and rich, detailed sound. Theres also an extending microphone plus mute and
volume controls on the cups. So, a pretty basic headset with no bells and whistles.

The SLYR Pro ($99.99) , as the name implies, adds substantially more. It
comes with a Clear Voice Smart Mic that filters out backward noise to
maintain clear audio with the help of AI. Gamers can calibrate their audio
via a combination of Skullcandys Enhanced Sound Perception hearing test and the new Skull-HQ app. In the app, youll also be able to adjust the mix
between the game and voice chat so you can have one louder than the other,
and manage the audio equalization. For its battery, the SLYR Pro will last you, according to Skullcandy. 24-hours. It also has fasting charging.

For the PLYR ($129.99) headset, it's hard to see what warrants that extra $30 price tag. If you take things at face value, the PLYR headset has two unique features: Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and a built-in Tile feature, which is a type of tracking technology. Using the Tile app, you can have the PLYR
headset ring so you can locate it if it's lost. However looking through the specifications for each headset, all of them have Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Plus the SLYR Pro has the same Tile tracking feature embedded within.

We reached out to Skullcandy to clarify what makes the PLYR stand above the SLYR Pro. Plus, we asked how people can download the Skull-HQ app for controlling audio. It's not publically on any online app store, as far as we can tell. Decent headphones

Looking at everything, Skullcandys new headsets look potentially solid, even if two of them are a little too similar for our liking. But the question remains: will this be enough for Skullcandy to stand toe-to-toe (or ear-to-ear) with gaming headset industry titans? Probably not, but then
again, these headsets are more entry-level and for gamers who don't want to mess around with the settings too much. On that front, they look good enough.

But if youre in the market for something beefier, be sure to check out TechRadars best gaming headsets . We really like the Arctic Nova Pro from Steelseries. They come with low latency and spatial audio built-in. Just be prepared to pay apretty penny.



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