Audeze Mobius unboxing and overview - Serious sound and snazziness too!
59This is an unboxing and overview of the Audeze Mobius gaming headset. A seriously delightful gaming headset with high-quality sound, superb build quality and awesome features too.
Note that the voice over for this video was crafted using the headset's microphone.
See the Audeze Mobius on Amazon:
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3eTdqs9
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/3eYfY8e
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/2CFL2wx
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3eQV9LX
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/32O3GwM
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/3js7KZH
Amazon AU - https://amzn.to/2ORmMtG
See official site - https://www.audeze.com/products/mobius
Specifications of Audeze Mobius include:
Style Over-ear, closed-circumaural
Transducer type Planar Magnetic
Magnetic structure Fluxor™ magnet array
Phase management Fazor
Magnet type Neodymium N50
Diaphragm type Ultra-thin Uniforce™
Transducer size 100 mm
Maximum SPL 120dB
Frequency response 10Hz - 50kHz
THD 0.1% (1 kHz, 1mW)
Earpads Contoured memory foam: artificial leather
Microphone Detachable with separate volume control
Battery type Lithium-polymer
Wireless Connection Bluetooth (SBC, AAC, LDAC)
Wired Connection USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm analog audio
Weight 350g (including battery)
Features include:
Planar magnetic drivers for audiophile-grade cinematic sound
Full 3D emulation with support for popular surround sound modes (7.1/5.1)
1000 times/second integrated head tracking
Anatomy calibration to tailor the sound to the user
Mobius integrates Waves NX technology for real-time onboard 3D processing
Wired and Wireless Bluetooth Connections
Compatible with PC, Mac, Gaming Consoles, and Mobile Devices
Highlights for me are:
Multi-connection options, both wired and wireless
Included USB-C cable means you can use it with your phone
Deep, comfortable noise-blocking ear cups
Solid build quality and robust design
Fantastic sound whatever you're doing
Hi-resolution audio is fantastic
Positional audio is amazing in games
Mic is great quality with 24 bit, 96KHz sample rate and bit depth
Large drivers deliver LOUD sound and high quality audio
Downsides are:
Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable and quickly breaks up at any distance
Battery life is lacklustre
3D audio is basically a gimmick and adds nothing
There is some feedback on the mic regularly but i can't work out why
Price
See the software here https://www.audeze.com/pages/gaming-and-multimedia
This is one of my favourite headsets and well worth purchasing. The others can be seen here:
HyperX Cloud Orbit S review - expensive, elegant and enigmatic https://youtu.be/KXOBrdDPgN4
HyperX Cloud Orbit S VS Astro A50 https://youtu.be/VIP0Ap0tr7E
HyperX Cloud Orbit S VS SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless https://youtu.be/P0YN-jzDF94
Audeze Mobius vs Astro A50 https://youtu.be/RlUYrCxnZ9I
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Unboxing
3:50 Design aesthetics
4:14 Headband design
4:20 Earcup design
5:40 Sound summary
6:31 Cables and connectivity
9:42 Bluetooth wireless
11:25 Mic problems?
11:46 3D audio
13:05 Dual connectivity options
14:45 Negatives
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