Performance Designed Products, or as they’re better know, PDP, is the number one selling third-party company for game controllers and communicators. Here at E3, PDP came out swinging and let the world know that they will be releasing a new line of wired and wireless gaming headsets—the Afterglow Wired Stereo Gaming Headset and Afterglow Wireless Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset.
The Afterglow Headset has a dual suspension headband to help eliminate pressure to the head and ears, a retractable noise-cancelling mic, and wireless technology that eliminates hiss, pops and dropped signals.
The headset will feature large, 50mm Neodymium speakers that sit inside an angled acoustic cavity. The custom designed speakers are calibrated for audio depth, sonic richness and clarity of sound. The headphones also feature a Smart-Connect Technology that allows the Afterglow Headset to work with any platform without adjusting buttons or switches.
When asked if the headphones were 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1, it was unknown. The headphones have three audio modes:
- Pure Audio: Enjoy your game audio content in its original form at the at the highest possible quality.
- Bass Boost: If you appreciate earth-shaking explosions, Bass Boost will give low-end frequencies a boost without losing high-end clarity.
- Immersive: Introducting PDP’s propietary 3D sound algorithm. With a capable DSP on board, a team of acoustic engineers and artists created this sound mose after extensive research and development. This mode expands the size of virtual environments without distorting the directionality, creating an immersive experience for the listener that’s only one step short of being there.
Bill Otte, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at PDP said,
We’re proud to introduce a product that delivers the highest sound quality in the industry at the most affordable price. Our Team has worked hard to create exceptional sonic technology and combined with the ‘cool factor’ that synonymous with with the Afterglow name”
I tried out the Afterglow headset and I was really impressed with how well the headset fit on my head. As promised, I did not feel any pressure to my head and ears. The dual suspension headband makes it really easy to adjust the headset. I was playing Super Street Fighter IV and it sounded incredible. I heard and felt every punch and kick, which made me feel I was right there watching the match.
PDP plans on releasing the Afterglow Headset in September. The retail price for the Afterglow Wired Stereo Gaming Headset is $59.95 while the Afterglow Wireless Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset is priced at $89.95.
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