Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X Open Air Gaming Headset review

The ATH-ADG1X is the most recent gaming headset from Audio-Technica, an organization that is held in high respect for its headsets and earphones.

While numerous headsets went for gamers go for ostentatious plans and virtual encompass usage that offer questionable outcomes, and significantly more flawed points of interest to gamers, Audio-Technica has rather honorably centered around two highlights that are key for any gaming headset: solace and sound quality.

At £299 ($299, AU$349), the ATH-ADG1X is expensive even by gaming headset principles, costing more than the V-Moda Crossfade Wireless at $300 (about £206, AU$430), and the Asus ROG Centurion 7.1 which costs £219.99 (around $270, AU$36), while coordinating the cost of the SteelSeries Siberia 840.

With Audio-Technica having more than 40 years in the business, and a past filled with making widely praised headsets, numerous individuals won't be excessively astounded, making it impossible to see this high sticker price, and are probably going to surmise that anything with the brand's name on it is justified regardless of the cash.

Others, however, may take a gander at less expensive options, for example, the HyperX Cloud Stinger which costs a 6th of the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X's cost.

Outline 

The Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X demonstrates that you needn't bother with gleaming lights, and an outline that resembles something Darth Vader would wear when he's sticking around the Death Star, to have a striking look.

On every ear glass there's a metal grille that not just makes the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X lighter that different headsets (and in this manner more agreeable to wear), yet in addition flaunts a portion of the equipment inside the jars.

This equipment incorporates outside unique 53mm drivers (most headsets stick to 40mm), and having it on indicate reveals to you exactly how glad Audio-Technica is of its innovation, while likewise looking entirely incredible.

The inner parts of the ear containers are easily cushioned and produced using a velvet texture, so they won't get appallingly sticky with sweat when you've been wearing them for drawn out stretches of time.

On the left-hand ear can sits an effectively movable receiver, which has a 'gooseneck' plan that gives you a chance to position the mouthpiece relying upon your necessities. It likewise includes a supercardioid outline and a windscreen for directional account – so while your voice sounds clear, other encompassing clamors ought to be decreased.

The band that sits over your head and interfaces the two ear jars together highlights Audio-Technica's 3D Wing Support. These striking augmentations sit daintily on your go to pivots, and further help to make the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X agreeable to wear.

Gamers – particularly proficient eSports players – need to wear headsets for drawn out stretches of time, so comfort is foremost, and the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X's plan completes a brilliant activity of guaranteeing it's agreeable, while as yet looking extremely engaging.

We'd venture to state that on account of the 3D Wing Support outline, alongside the padded cushions and lightweight plan (the headset weighs 285g without the link) this is a standout amongst the most agreeable headsets we've ever worn. On the off chance that you wear a headset throughout the day, at that point this one is certainly worth considering.

Not at all like some of its rivals, the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X isn't remote, and it includes an inline control for altering playback volume and quieting the mouthpiece. The way that the huge switch named 'Quiet' quiets the mic and not the sound may at first confound a few people (it did us).

The thick wire joined to the headset is a bit on the short side (1.2m), so it's great to see Audio-Technica incorporate a 2m augmentation link.

This implies in the event that you have an earphone attachment effortlessly open around your work area you don't need to have a long and winding wire trailing crosswise over it, however in the event that the earphone port is on a PC concealed far from your work area you can add the expansion to achieve it. It's these little outline contemplations that assistance legitimize the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X's high sticker price.

Execution 

The Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X's bigger than-regular 53mm drivers have a recurrence reaction of 5– 35,000Hz, an affectability of 99dB/mW and 48 ohms impedance. Language aside, these earphones offer fabulous sound quality.

In the showcasing material, Audio-Technica claims the drivers give greatly exact sound generation to first-individual shooter (FPS) amusements specifically.

We put that under serious scrutiny by playing Battlefield 1 – an unglued shooter with stunning sound plan, where exact sound propagation doesn't simply upgrade your inundation as you play, yet can likewise give you an upper hand.

The ATH-ADG1X worked brilliantly, truly enlivening the hints of blasts, yapped requests and slugs zooming by you, which all draws you into the diversion.

We likewise attempted it with a scope of different recreations from various classifications, and the execution of the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X kept on inspiring. Its sound didn't have as solid a bass nearness as that of other gaming headsets (which frequently open up the bass to give a vibration impact), however it unquestionably didn't sound thin.

As we specified, the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X needs highlights, for example, 7.1 virtual encompass that different headsets frequently crow about, yet to be straightforward we didn't miss it; 7.1 virtual encompass isn't generally that amazing in any case, and the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X offers tolerable stereo partition, which makes for a wide soundscape that keeps you drenched.

The same number of designers are taking a gander at incorporating binaural innovation in their recreations (especially for virtual reality amusements and encounters), virtual encompass could soon be a debatable issue in any case. Binaural sound just needs a stereo headset – which obviously the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X is.

We additionally tried the ATH-ADG1X playing music, and the outcomes were again exceptionally satisfying. Regardless of whether you're a sorry gamer, there's still a ton to like about this headset.

One thing to note is that because of the outdoors plan of this headset there is some solid spillage – in the two headings. That implies they're a long way from clamor dropping, so you can frequently hear surrounding commotions while wearing them.

Obviously, you can increase the volume to overwhelm that, however then individuals around you can hear what you're tuning in to effortlessly, which could prompt some irritated looks toward you.

A note on volume also – not at all like some USB headsets that control Windows volume, the ATH-ADG1X doesn't, as it's just associated by means of an earphone jack. This implies you can set the volume to max in Windows, at that point in the event that you crank the volume up to max utilizing the inline remote you get noisy playback.

At long last, we tried the mouthpiece both in-diversion, utilizing Skype and essentially recording in Windows 10. The sound was fresh and clear, and for the most part of good quality, while abstaining from getting excessively surrounding commotion from our bustling office.

Decision 

The Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X gaming headset is an extremely costly arrangement of jars, and for some individuals that will be a major issue. In case you're simply searching for a few earphones to wear for a brisk impact of your most loved amusement, these won't be for you.

Be that as it may, in the event that you need – or require – to wear a headset for drawn out stretches of time, the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X could legitimize its sticker price on account of its agreeable outline. On the off chance that you cost in sound quality too, particularly above other superfluous highlights, at that point you'll cherish the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X, as it sounds awesome.

This is an excellent headset with a sticker price to coordinate – yet in the event that you're willing to sprinkle a touch of money for extraordinary solace and astounding sound to go with your amusements both on PC and PS4, at that point this is an awesome item that is deserving of your cash.