SoundGuys Weekly: A guide to gaming headset apps: Razer, HyperX, Corsair, and more

Our weekly dive into the best mobile audio gear - 12/26/2020 [SoundGuys]( SoundGuys Weekly - published Saturday, December 26, 2020 [A guide to gaming headset apps: Razer, HyperX, Corsair, and more]( These days every there's a gaming headset app for every brand. Some of them are good. Lots of them are bad. Which ones should you avoid? Whether you’re a gamer who needs something easy to set up a team chat with, or you’ve unexpectedly found yourself confined to Zoom calls for almost a year, you’ve probably tried to figure out a decent communication setup . However, it’s daunting to buy a microphone, an interface, and a nice pair of headphones, and figure out how to configure it all—it can be expensive too. Conversely, gaming headsets are cheap, include headphones and a mic, and most of time they’re relatively simple to use. [Read all about it]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Expand your audio knowledge: - [Best music streaming services]( - [Tidal vs Spotify]( - [Google Nest Audio vs Amazon Echo (4th Gen)]( - [What is Bluetooth multipoint, and why isn’t it more popular?]( - [Jabra Elite 65t vs. Jabra Elite 75t]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New and updated reviews: [Bose Sport Earbuds review]( The Bose Sport Earbuds meet all the demands of a devoted athlete, but are these comfortable buds worth the price? Everyone deserves a second chance, or at least Bose hopes you feel that way. The Bose Sport Earbuds are the company’s sophomore true wireless workout earbuds, and are sure to be a mainstay among gym-goers. Did Bose actually make improvements from the original SoundSport Free, or did it just repackage old issues? Let’s find out in our full Bose Sport Earbuds review. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Amazon Music HD review]( This hi-res streaming service is a prime choice for Prime members. Just a decade ago, I would spend my weekends sitting between library aisles, thumbing through cracked CD cases to find new music. With the advent of streaming services, however, the process has been streamlined. While I miss the days of camping out at the library, I revel in the convenience of a virtually endless music library in my pocket. Amazon Music HD takes this a step further by offering more than 50 million CD-quality songs at a hard-to-resist price. Whether you’re an audio purist or casual listener, Amazon Music HD will serve you well . [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From around our network: - [Android Authority:]([Here are the must-have apps and services for your new streaming device or TV]( - [Drone Rush:]([Best drone for beginners – crash and learn]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Jaybird X4 review]( Earphones that can keep pace with you. Jaybird was one of the first popular Bluetooth earbuds for fitness. The Jaybird X3 blew the competition away when they came out, and the true wireless Jaybird Run were good, but not mind-blowing. Jaybird plays to its strengths with the Jaybird X4 . So are they any better than the previous models or is it the same ‘ol story with a different cover? Let’s find out. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus review]( They may not be disrupting the true wireless market, but the Galaxy Buds Plus are a stellar pair of daily earphones. A skeptical eye may roll at what appears to be an iterative upgrade from Samsung with the new Galaxy Buds Plus , but I’m here to tell you that these earphones are definitely worth their asking price. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus may be nearly indistinguishable from last year’s model; however, don’t let that fool you: improved microphone quality is noticeable, and the extra-long battery life is great for international flyers. [Read the full review]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Only the best headphones: - [Best music streaming services]( - [Best gaming mics of 2020]( - [Best cheap headphones of 2020]( - [Best waterproof speakers]( - [Best Shure microphones]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Staff picks [Adam Molina]( - [Best music streaming services]( - [Jaybird X4 review]( [Chris Thomas]( - [Best Shure microphones]( - [Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless review]( [Lily Katz]( - [Bose Sport Earbuds review]( - [Amazon Music HD review]( [Sam Moore]( - [A guide to gaming headset apps: Razer, HyperX, Corsair, and more]( - [HyperX Cloud Orbit S Review: the best gets cheaper]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Free audio gear! We give away popular mobile audio gear every month, enter for your chance to win. 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