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If there is a portable speaker that you might want to consider owning, how about taking the wireless route with the Genius SP-900BT Portable Bluetooth Speaker? This is a device that also sports a built-in microphone, but we will get to that afterwards. Basically, the Genius SP-900BT will be able to hook up to your smartphone or tablet sans wires. This particular compact speaker will allow you to listen to audio or music directly from your smartphone or tablet at volumes which can be cranked to pretty high levels, while letting you attend to incoming phone calls and conference calls, hands-free.
Synchronizing the 2-watt SP-900BT is as simple as using a press of a button to your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, where it will play nice within a distance of up to 30 feet. Should there be an incoming phone call when the music is playing, the SP-900BT will inform you with a ring. Answering the call will allow you to talk and listen without requiring you to touch your handset at all. No idea on how long the 700mAh lithium ion rechargeable battery is able to last though. [Press Release]
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Gamers do take their hardware seriously, and apart from the mouse, keyboard and souped up gaming rig, there is another important aspect of the gamer that you will need to look into – and that would be a pair of decent headphones to get the job done. After all, listening to the right kind of audio cues will be able to let you know just where your opponent in the map is (for a 1-on-1 FPS duel), while multiplayer games with huge maps will require you to communicate with the rest of your team mates as you speak into a microphone.
The Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset is the latest member of the GX Gaming Series family, where it will enable you to tune in to the sounds of the battlefield in one ear, while the other ear is free to hear the rest of your team mates give out orders so that you can consolidate the position of your team on the battlefield amidst all the explosions. This is made possible thanks to individual volume controls located on each ear cup.
I guess you can say that the Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset has been specially positioned to be the ideal pair of gaming headphones for LAN parties and competitions thanks to the aforementioned individual volume control. Not only that, if you are going to do plenty of LAN party gaming, then the Lychas should be part of your arsenal’s configuration since it is a snap to tote around, thanks to its design that boasts of swivel ear cups and foldable form factor. Whenever you crank up the volume on both ear cups, the GX Series’ Lychas will not make you deaf, but rather, deliver clear and accurate audio for a tactical advantage in any combat situation.
Of course, the presence of the relatively large 50mm drivers will also do its bit to prevent distraction from background noises. An in-line control box will enable gamers to tweak the master volume and mute the microphone while you are in-game. There is also the presence of an omni-directional microphone on the left hand side, where you are able to rotate it out of view whenever it is not in use. You need not worry about your ears feeling all hot, since it has an adjustable headband that will fit comfortably on any gamer.
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Genius has just announced the latest family member of the GX Gaming Series, which comes in the form of the Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset. This is part of the GX Gaming Series headset that will let you listen to the sounds of the battlefield in one ear during an intense gaming session, while hearing your team mates in a crystal clear manner as though they are sitting right next to you – thanks to individual volume controls that are located on individual ear cups. This makes the Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset the ideal piece of hardware for LAN parties and competitions, and it is also a snap to tote around thanks to its swivel ear cups and foldable design.
The presence of an in-line control box allows gamers to easily tweak the master volume and mute the microphone in-game. There is an omni-directional microphone mounted on the left side which can be rotated out of view whenever you are not using it, while your ears will not suffer from any case of “hot ears” after hours of use. Any takers for the Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset? Hopefully you will improve in your games with this new piece of hardware. [Press Release]
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Many gamers prefer to wear headphones rather than use external speakers when they play video games for a lot of reasons. Sometimes the reason is more privacy so you play a game without bothering other people nearby. However, many people prefer headphones because you can pick up more nuances of the sound, and in some video games that can make a difference because you can hear when the enemy is nearby.
Genius has a new folding gaming headset that might be ideal for mobile gamers using notebooks. The headset is called the HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset. The headset has an interesting feature that allows the user to adjust the volume for each ear cup. The idea for that feature is that you can turn one ear cup all the way down and leave the other one turned up to allow you to hear people sitting next to you.
The headphones have 50 mm drivers and an in-line control box for controlling the master volume and muting the microphone. The headband is adjustable for a comfortable fit, and the headset connects to your computer using a 3.5 mm headphone jack rather than a USB port. The cord is 2.5 m long, and the headphones have a frequency response of 20Hz~20KHz. Pricing and availability are unannounced.
Genius announces Lychas HS-G550 folding gaming headset is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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