There's no shortage of great gaming headsets out there, but most of them don't deliver planar magnetic sound the way Audeze's do. Even still, you might have to bulk up your neck muscles a bit if you want to use these regularly. The headband and cups feature good amounts of padding, which helps to lessen the effect of the Penrose/Penrose X's high clamping force.įortunately, the headset has very comfortable cup and headband padding (contoured memory foam, mmmm), making them easy to wear for long stretches despite the heavy-duty construction and overall weight. On the plus side, the weight and robust firmness provide the durability we'd expect for $300. This just isn't a product you're going to forget is on your head any time soon. ![]() Likewise, the Penrose X clamp firmly around your head, though as someone who wears glasses, I can confirm that the clamping force isn't uncomfortable. At 320 grams, it's not as ponderous an object as Apple's AirPods Max, but the weight is noticeable (that'd be the magnets). The next thing I noticed, placing the Penrose X on my head, was how durable and heavy this headset is. It's by no means garish or overstated, but you're not going to pass this headset off as Sony studio cans in public, either. Audeze's stylized "A" symbol is emblazoned in the same yellow-green at the base of the headband, and scrawled in white across the top. Like the Mobius, there's really no shortage of branding here either. You'll never forget they're on your head, though. ![]() The Penrose/Penrose X are rather heavy, but feature enough padding that they're easy to get used to. Our review sample (the Penrose X) was provided by Audeze during the review/evaluation period, and tested using an Xbox Series X console. Aesthetically, the Penrose and Penrose X are almost identical save their console-friendly color schemes (green for Xbox, blue for PlayStation).Īlongside the headset you'll find a 2.4Ghz wireless dongle, detachable microphone, a USB A-to-C cable, a 3.5mm cable, a quick start guide, and a warranty card. We received a Penrose X model for evaluation. Penrose X: compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series X, and PCīoth sets should be compatible with conferencing apps like Skype, Zoom, and Discord, too.Penrose: compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, and PC.Something interested buyers should be very aware of is that what mainly differentiates the Penrose and Penrose X is their platform compatibility. As of today's date they're still back-ordered on Audeze's website, but it's safe to say they're a big player in the 2021 gaming headset market, especially where PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players are concerned. ![]() The Penrose and Penrose X debuted in late 2020 and were the highlight of Audeze's presence during CES 2021.
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