The Audeze Penrose X Headset is one of the newest releases by a company that has a history of providing quality products. Audeze is known for having some of the best engineers when it comes to audio gear for gaming and other professional needs.
One of our previous reviews on the Audeze Mobius Headset highlights one of these products. Does Penrose continue this line of quality products or does it miss the mark? Let’s take a look!
Audeze Penrose X Headset
What’s in the Box?
Package Includes:
- Penrose Wireless Planar Magnetic Headset
- 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle
- Detachable Broadcast Quality Microphone
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Specifications:
Audeze Penrose X Headset Features and Information:
The Penrose X headset we are reviewing today is one of two versions. This version is made for the xBox, the new xBox Series X, xBox Series S, and Windows and also works with Skype, Zoom, and Discord. The standard Penrose version of this headset is made for PlayStation 4 & 5, Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, and Windows and it is blue instead of green.
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 broadcast quality mic
Battery type:
Lithium-polymer (15hr battery life, 3hr charge time)
Wireless Connection:
2.4 GHz Wireless (16bit/48kHz) + Bluetooth
Wired Connection:
3.5mm analog audio, USB-A-to-C charging
Weight:
320g (including battery)
The left cup provides controls for the headphone volume, mic volume, and mic mute along with other ports. The boom mic is connect to the left cup, as well, and is covered by a foam sock” to reduce breath noise.
In terms of comfort, the memory foam on the headset and the overall feel was very comfortable even after long periods of wearing it for various activities such as gameplay and general computing while listening to music.
Technology
Audeze uses the planar magnetic driver technology in this model that is said to set the standard for clear and detailed audio. Their Fluxor magnet array doubles the power of other Neodymium headphone drivers and their Fazor waveguides and Uniforce voice coils take the distortion almost to zero.
Audeze Penrose X Headset Sound:
The sound quality of the Audeze Penrose X headset is pretty amazing however, if you are one of those people that like to hear bass over everything else, you might be a little disappointed. I am more of an equalized/balanced kind of listener when it comes to sound and I felt this performed very well in that department and the background noise was barely detected during gameplay. In fact, I didn’t notice it at all.
Connectivity:
Wireless connectivity for the Audeze Penrose is established either by a lossless, low latency 2.4GHz wireless connection (using a dongle) or the onboard Bluetooth 5.0. For dual purposes, the Bluetooth connection can be paired simultaneously with 2.4GHz wireless allowing players to chat from their mobile device while playing a game.
Microphone:
One notable feature of the Audeze Penrose X Headset is the quality of the microphone when chatting. Audeze engineers created a microphone that is enhanced for chat and streaming. Reducing up to 20dB of the background sound and providing a max SPL of more than 140dB with built-in noise filters, all users should have a good, effective method of communicating without issues.
Audeze HQ App:
The Audeze HQ apps are available for Windows, Android, and Mac which features a 10 band graphic EQ interface, sidetone toggling, and real-time voice-to-chat mix for Xbox Series X and BT/wireless.
Audeze Penrose X Headset Pricing:
Verdict: If you are looking for a quality headset that is comfortable, sounds great, and makes you sound great when chatting, this is definitely one to consider. Again, remember the Penrose X is for the Xbox and the Penrose is for the PlayStation and other consoles. The price is a little higher than I would like to pay for a headset but that does not necessarily mean it is high compared to other headsets of its caliber. Overall, Audeze seems to have produced another great success!
What do you think?
Audeze Information
Website: https://www.audeze.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/AudezeLLC/
Twitter: @Audeze
Audeze Penrose X Headset Review
Clear incoming and outgoing sound (when chatting)
Comfortable
Dual connectivity
A little pricey
