The American company Skullcandy is well renowned for its music enthusiasts-focused goods. The company has now released a new range of gaming headphones that include useful and practical elements like memory foam ear cushions, inbuilt tactile controls, and detachable boom microphones.
The lineup currently consists of three headphones – SLYR, SLYR Pro, and PLYR. So let’s check them out in detail.
The entry-level device in the series is the Multi-Platform wired Skullcandy SLYR gaming headset. It includes with a bi-directional detachable boom microphone for in-game communication and Skullcandy’s Supreme Sound technology for “superior in-game audio depth.” A mic mute button and a volume button are included in the onboard controls. The memory foam and lightweight materials used in the headset’s construction optimize comfort during extended gaming sessions.
In addition to having all the comfort characteristics of the SLYR headphones, the SLYR Pro model is a multi-platform wired headset that also contains some additional features including Skullcandy’s more sophisticated audio processing technologies. Included in this are Skullcandy’s Clear Voice Smart Mic and Enhanced Sound Perception, which use artificial intelligence to reduce background noises like keyboard clicks and alter audio levels depending on your preferences and a hearing test. An internal battery powers these devices, allowing them to function independently for up to 24 hours on a single charge.
The line’s main headset is the Skullcandy PLYR. This gaming headset utilizes Bluetooth 5.2 technology to enable both wireless and wired operation, enabling you to play games or listen to music while you’re on the go and stay connected to your home computer at the same time. You will have access to the same audio processing capabilities that are accessible in the SLYR Pro here. The built-in Tile Finding technology in the PLYR and SLYR Pro allows you to “ring” the headsets with the Tile app in the event that you ever lose them.
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s for their pricing, the SLYR model is priced at $59.99 (PHP. 3,546) while the PRO version is priced at $99.99 (PHP. 5,910). As for the PLYR wireless Gaming headset, it is priced at $129.99 (PHP. 7,683).
The Base model is available for pre-order via the Skullcandy online store and Amazon. As for the other two models, they will be available this coming November.
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