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Design and Build
The headphone is very easy to setup. Just plug and play. Then, your wireless headphone should be all good for your gaming. The headphone is very lightweight and solid. It only weights 14.2 ounces. The weight makes it so comfy to wear which is exactly what you need if you play online games for an extended period. Its headband is also adjustable. Adjust it to get the desired fit.
- SUPREME SOUND - Proprietary Supreme Sound technology delivers powerful bass and precision highs
- DEFINITIVE WIRELESS AUDIO - Wireless technology delivers crystal clear stereo audio without tying you down
- PIVOTING BOOM MIC - Adjustable mic position flips up for instant muting
- EQ3 EQUALIZER MODES - Sound equalization settings for games, music, and movies
- COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with Xbox 360, PS3, and PC as well as most mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players
Sound Quality
The PLYR 2 is a great sounding Bluetooth headset. Ideally tuned since it has an EQ3 sound setting which produces an ultimate sound quality when playing your online game. This headphone’s sound quality is above average compared to other wireless gaming headphones on the market. The headset gives off attacking bass and precision highs.
Transmission
You have 3 selections in adjusting the sound settings on the headset. These are the Bass Mode, Supreme Mode, and Precision Mode. The controls for these are found on the right ear cup which is called the EQ3 switch. This switch allows you to equalize your sound for music, games, and movies. The headphone also has a volume control joystick which is also located on the right ear cup. This joystick gives you the option to increase the volume of the game.
This product comes with a 2.4 GHz stereo transmitter which you can connect to your PS3, Xbox PC, and Mac. The transmitter has a USB port, a micro-USB port, and an audio port. This lets you connect the transmitter to your gaming console. The product also comes with an Xbox live cable so that you can connect your PLYR 2 to your Xbox. Aside from that, it has an A/V cable which is used to connect the headset to your gaming console.
Battery
Use the headphone for a maximum of 15 hours. This is perfect for a longer gaming time. The microphone and the headband of this headphone are very elastic you can bend the microphone and the headband without breaking it. Its microphone would automatically mute once you flip it up. The headband can also be adjusted to get the desired fit.
Call Quality and Noise Isolation/Cancellation
Voice clarity on the PLYR 2 is superb. The voice quality is very comprehensible. This wireless headphone doesn’t have a noise cancellation feature.
The ear cups were specifically designed to reduce unwanted sound. If you use the headphone in a public place, you wouldn’t be bothered by the background noise.
HIGHLIGHTS
I’ve had my Skullcandy PLYR 2 for 3 months now, and I haven’t had any problems with it. It worked perfectly fine with my Xbox 360 and PS3 at home.
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Skullcandy PLYR2 Wireless Headset
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- CableCable
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimension9.7 x 8.1 x 4.4 Inches
- Weight14.2 Ounces
- BatteryRechargeable battery
- Battery Life15 hours
- CableXbox live cable, A/V cable , USB and micro USB cable
- Charging Time
- ManufacturerSkullcandy
- OriginUSA
- Price$$
Skullcandy PLYR2 Headset
Pros
- Light and comfy to wear.
- Inexpensive gaming headset.
- Heat resistant for longer use.