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Beexcellent GM-1 – Affordable Gaming Headphone

A best-selling gaming headset on Amazon and bringing together more than 1,500 positive customer reviews for a really cheap price, it rarely leaves indifferent. Therefore, for you (and for our personal pleasure) we decided to test this little RGB LED gamer product to give you detailed feedback.

A great price, a frankly cool visual, good sound from the headphones and microphone, and above all, comfort with little onions. If you are looking for an additional model, compatible with all supports (PS4 / Xbox One / Switch, PC) and inexpensive, the Beexcellent GM-1 is just an excellent choice!

Packaging

We find for this entry-level headset has a solid and primary packaging with a successful gamer visual. The different elements are tidy and well protected in a box intended for distance selling and deliveries more than for an exhibition in store.

Pro: more protection and less marketing fuss which lowers the price in general!

The downside: This is not a box that will remain on your shelf or for decoration. Once unpacked it will certainly go to the trash to save you space.

Full contents of the packaging:

• Beexcelent GM-1 RGB LED gaming headset
• Connectivity: Jack 3.5 cables for microphone and headphones
• 1.5m USB cable extension
• The instructions for use and warranty.

Materials design and finish

Obviously, with such a low price, it is difficult to offer a high-end or quality item comparable to the best-wired headsets on the market.

However, the Beexcellent GM1 model is not to be outdone and in particular offers great possibilities for customization thanks to its RGB LED system and very good resistance of the materials (flexible structure, reinforced cables). It is a family product that will be appreciated by parents as much as by children for its robustness and its adaptation to the user (branches of the telescopic structure).

Also, the headphone is available in several versions: a black and blue model, a black and red model, and a special URBAN CAMO custom edition for fans of FPS and military simulation games.

There is no headphone holder integrated with this model, so you will need to get external support or find a place to store it to avoid damaging it after use.

Accessories

• integrated RGB LED system
• Jack 3.5 microphone & headphone cables
• USB cable extension included (1.5m)

Technical characteristics

• Family headphones: headset gamer
• Model: Adjustable headband
• Closed headphone
• Sound reproduction: 2.0 (stereo)
• Type of pads: Circum-aural
• Headset microphone: Yes
• Active noise reduction system: No
• Audio interface type: 3.5 mm jack (headphones & microphone)
• Microphone Type: Retractable and telescopic
• Weight (with cord and batteries): 280 g
• Foldable: No (but flexible structure)
• Manufacturer warranty: 1 year

Comfort and Weight

Quite frankly, the comfort of this entry-level gaming headset is breathtaking. Whether in the product test or over a longer use of several hours, the lightness and padding of the GM-1 are really appreciated.

The weight of 280 grams (including threads) is barely noticeable and the noise-canceling effect immerses you completely in your video game or TV series. A big plus for this headphone!

Beexcellent GM-1 Gamer Headset Sound Quality

Headphone sound: The Beexcellent GM-1 is an entry-level stereo headset (left-right) with a good presence of bass and treble. In general, the problems with headsets in this price range are the bass. However, in this model, they are reasonable and provide good immersion during game sessions or watching movies.

More and more games offer a 5.1 or 7.1 sound environment. You will not be able to enjoy it with this headphone. However, for this price we cannot, unfortunately, have everything!

In short: It is not a professional headset, but for a cheap stereo headset, it clearly does the job!

The sound of the microphone: According to our feedback after using it and the vast majority of customer reviews, the microphone of the Bexcellent GM-1 headphone is of very good quality for an article of this price. The sound reproduction is very correct, without distortion of the treble or bass and we see very little saturation with a good setting on consoles or PC.

Gamer headset test: Hyperx cloud 2 review

 HyperX Cloud II headphones have become, over time, a benchmark in gaming so we decided to have a Hyperx cloud 2 review for you. It is a wired headset provided with an audio control unit connected via USB.

If you are passionate about video games on all types of consoles (portable or living room) and on PC/MAC but you like to listen to audiobooks or music in your room or at the home exterior, the HyperX Cloud 2 wired gaming headset and its great versatility of use is just perfect!

In this test, I will quickly explain to you why this gaming headset has been chosen so much in the TOP gaming headphones. Moreover, we will perform the unboxing of content creators since its release:

• It has a very good quality removable microphone with noise cancellation, automatic gain control, and echo cancellation.
• Regarding the sound, Cloud II has the possibility via a button to generate a virtual 7.1 surround that provides dimensional and spatial rendering, perfect for games such as FPS.
• For the comfort part, the HyperX Cloud II has 100% comfortable foam pads. You can leave it on your ears all day without problems.

• It is multi-platform compatible (PC, Mac, Consoles) and it weighs 350 grams, but once on the head you forget it quickly!

Specs

First positive point: The packaging

The exterior of the packaging is classic with a description of the headphone and its technical characteristics. However, inside, we end up with a box worthy of premium video game collector boxes with a rigid matte box (black for the model I tested, but available in other colors like white for other versions).

Stamped with the classy HyperX logo. Inside the case, a small word of thanks engraved with a signature of the management of the brand. In short, a beautiful object that can even take pride of place on a shelf for decoration.

Different elements protective padding is very well protected with good quality foam. As follows, that guarantees optimal protection of the HyperX Cloud 2 headphone.

HyperX Cloud 2 review: THE SOUND OF HYPERX 

 The sound of headphones is a primary criterion, hereby activating 7.1. Surround from the USB remote control, the sound is very well reproduced which is very useful in games where you need good directional sound.

We have not yet addressed it in this test, but this gaming headset for less than $100. Furthermore, it offers stereo sound and also a 7.1 surround mode of excellent quality on activation of the manual control unit.

Immersion in current video games is greatly strengthened and this gaming headset can, therefore, be used by amateurs as well as e-sport professionals.

All the sound levels of the headphones sound very well rendered (bass, treble, and medium) without saturation or external noise. It is an excellent quality/price ratio.

• The USB control unit has an integrated sound card (Digital Signal Processing), which amplifies your audio.
• Besides, in the HyperX Cloud 2 review we found it is equipped with 53 mm Hi-Fi drivers ensuring supreme audio quality and total immersion in games.
• We will add that it is closed headphones, which provide good insulation and passive noise reduction for better listening comfort.

HyperX Cloud 2 review: CLOUD II MICROPHONE 

The Cloud II microphone is removable, it plugs directly into the headphones with its jack. It is a very flexible microphone, easy to place right in front of your mouth.

This is also one of the strong points of this headset, in addition to offering a detachable (removable) microphone to transform your gaming headset into an outdoor headset; the quality of the microphone’s rendering is really good.

Of course you are not going to record a studio album with this microphone, but whether for in-game communication or live streaming sessions, your voice will be perfectly transcribed without saturation or surrounding noise.

• Thanks to the remote control unit and its sound card, the microphone gains noise cancellation, automatic gain control, and echo cancellation.

• It allows you to have a clear and clean voice (no need to scream to be heard).

• The microphone has a foam ball which helps reduce breaths, which can annoy the person listening to you.

COMFORT & QUALITY

In terms of comfort, the headphone is well adjusted with its metal hoop covered with foam. Thus, making it likable for the head. Once installed, you feel it more. Sober design, quality materials, and finish

In terms of design, materials selected for the preparation and detail of the finishes, the HyperX Cloud 2 wired gaming headset is a very fine quality object.

I will not go so far as to say that it is a luxury or premium item because it is still a mid-range headphone for less than $100. However, the general rendering and the resistance of the headphone on a “classic” use (at home) is quite correct.

The Cloud 2 series incorporates the sober and refined design of the brand’s original model by providing 3 different color variations (see photo). Also, Remarkable finishing on the frame of the headphone. Also, the protective shells of the headphone (closed) in aluminum give a clean and stylish look more effectively.

Without revolutionizing the design of gamer headphones or out-doors, the sober and discreet side gives it good versatility. You can use this headset in front of your desktop computer as well as in the street connected to your smartphone to listen to your music.

Note that no headphone holder is present in the box, so remember to store your headphone properly to avoid stepping on it or losing it when you are not using it. The Cloud 2 may be resistant, it will not hold the shock if you accidentally crush it.

• Foams for the ears are shaped perfectly which gives a very good feeling. Likewise, they perfectly encompass the ears.

• Besides, the pack includes interchangeable ear cups; the first pair is in imitation leather and the second in fabric for better ventilation.

• The quality level of materials, we are on solid. The HyperX Cloud 2 review states it does not have “cheap” plastic, but rather a metal structure resistant over time. Fortunately, the brand gives a guarantee of 2 years. 

Finally, we end our HyperX Cloud 2 review and found out it amazing multi-purpose headphones. If you have any queries feel free to ask us in the comment section. 

Logitech G332 Wired Stereo Gaming Headset Review

I told you, a while ago, of new developments in the range of gaming headsets from Logitech. Alternatively, Logitech recently sent me the G332 over-ear headphones, the entry-level of their gaming headsets, so that I can test it and give my reviews about it. After two weeks of use, it is time for me to let you know what my remarks are.

I can say Logitech G332 are headphones designed for players with a low budget (they cost a little over 60 dollars) who at the same time want to enjoy comfort (in fact, for a long time we have not been so surprised by how good a headset from this price range can lie on their heads) and quite a good sound quality.

Logitech G332: UNBOXING AND DESIGN

The box in which the G332 arrives is all dressed in blue, the original, and rather a sober color of Logitech. On the front, a photo of the headset and the information specifying that it is a wired and compatible multi-platform headset, PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

On the back, another photo of the headset with the design details and its various functions.

When the box is opened, we can’t say that the bundle is delirious, but we must not forget that it is the entry-level of the brand. Also, apart from the headphones, the only thing you will find in the box is the connector allowing you to pass from the simple 3.5 mm jack to the double for the connection on PC. Here, no pouch for transport or additional pads, and in the user manual guide, you will find just a sheet with an internet line telling you about the Logitech site.

Question design, those who know the G230 will not be lost because, roughly speaking, we take the same and start again! Well, more or less, because a few things have changed all the same. On the G332, the fabric has been replaced by imitation leather, either on the ear cups or on the padding under the headband.

Padding has lost its red color to the benefit of black just like the ear covers that have swapped their red border for a shiny black, the rest of the headset being in matte black plastic. Plastic this also looks a bit cheap for my taste, the positive counterpart being that the headset is relatively light since it only weighs 303 grams.

However, when unpacking, I noticed squeaks at the hinges, at the junction of the headband and the headset, which only reinforces this feeling of “cheap”! Fortunately, once on the head, no more creaking to deplore! The hoop, on the other hand, is always made of metal covered with plastic and is easily adjusted thanks to notches marked just enough; on the other hand, still no adjustment mark (but is it really serious?).

The earpieces are always foldable flat, to rest comfortably around the neck and they always pivot slightly downwards or upwards to properly position themselves on the skull.

However, compared to the G230, it loses the remote control that was on the cable. Indeed, it has a volume button placed behind the left atrium. It is very easy to find when you have the headphones on the head and the microphone is cut by folding it up.

Personally, I’m not a fan of remote controls, especially when they only have very basic features. So on this point; it is rather a very good evolution of the headset. Another detail that changes compared to the G230: the cable that loses a few centimeters since it goes from 3 m to 2.3 m, but it is still very good, for almost any setup. Besides, the braided cable has given way to a simple sheathed cable, certainly more flexible, but the braided cable being still more robust, it still contributes to this feeling of cheapness! Pity.

However, as always with Logitech, the quality of manufacturing and finish is there.

Logitech G332: COMFORT

I admit that I am not very convinced in terms of comfort. If the earpieces (which could have been a little wider) perfectly encompass the ears, the problem comes from the fact that the headphones really grip the head, and, after 2 hours, I admit that I was happy to remove it. On the other hand, I did not feel any heating, even with the replacement of the fabric with imitation leather, which brings in addition; it seems to me, better insulation. But I will come back to this in the audio section.

And how about music and movies? You can easily use Logitech G332 and for this kind of entertainment, although it should, of course, be borne in mind that its intended use is gaming. Speaking of gaming, I should also praise the efficient location of sound sources (especially useful when playing network FPS) and a reliable microphone.

And how do these headphones play? The best term will be “pretty good”. However, if you compare them to other models from the same price range, you can already write: “very good”. Logitech did not overdo it with high or low tones. The sound is accurately balanced and perfectly matched to most game genres.

AUDIO AND MICROPHONE

As the G332 is the entry-level, it is the only headset to be equipped only with stereo, but that does not detract from its sound rendering which I found very good. The 50mm transducers do their job well and are responsive. In the game, we analyze well where the sounds come from. Besides, on Battlefield 5, I could perfectly hear where the enemies were coming from.

If the bass is pretty well mastered, you will have to go through the equalizer because, by default, the sound is set to “flat”, when plugged into Windows, which is not at all the best choice for this headset. Once done, even pushing the volume, we encounter very little distortion, and even listening to music, it is very pleasant.

The explosions in play are very well rendered; I must admit that we take full eardrums for my greatest treat! Similarly, whether on Skype or in Discord, the voices have a good rendering and we hear very distinctly its game partners, the reverse is not necessarily true, unfortunately, but I will get there.

Only the insulation is rather average; these headphones are not made for playing in a noisy environment. Indeed, headphones on my head I heard the TV installed in the next room, certainly muffled but not that much. In other words, to enjoy a good immersion in play, it will be necessary to favor a calm environment; otherwise, you will have to push the sound volume a bit too loud, which is a bit of a shame for a headset like this.

Besides, if it mutates when folded, I had the unpleasant surprise to realize that it affects the amplification since by redeploying it, my partners told me again to hear me from afar. And, to return to a volume acceptable to them, I had to go through the amplification again, which I had to go up to 20 dB then go down to 10… So, rather restrictive and annoying. Clearly, you must avoid mutating it in full part! And it always asks to be at 100% of the volume under penalty of not being heard again.