When ASUS first announced the RoG Vulcan Gaming headset back in 2011 I was really excited about the headphones looking at the design sheet and looking at their past records with Xonar sound cards , I knew it would be a quality product. Recently I got a chance to loan these RoG classified headset from Asus India for testing .Below are some pictures and hands-on preview of the headset.
SPECIFICATIONS :
(as provided by Manufacturer).
[font=verdana,geneva]UNBOXING & DESIGN[/font] :
The ANC-Vulcan comes in a nice black box with all the lettering and description in Silver-red combo . The front has an open window with velcro which opens to reveal the plush headphone case carrying the headset and a description of the headset design on the panel .
On opening the box , you find the beautiful headphone case with the evil RoG logo on it , neatly seated in the box . I really can't describe how amazing the headphone case is and it was pretty much one of the most exciting part of the package while testing these headphones . I loved the case so much , I wouldn't minding spending a good amount just on the case.
Anyways coming to the headset, once you open the box you find the folded and kept in the case. The headset cups fold towards the inside to make it completely portable and fit in the case.
The headset has a very attractive Black and Red colour combination along with some pseudo carbon-fiber finish on the sides . The black paint has a matte finish whereas the red plastic has a shiny and glossy finish .
The pleather ear-pads and headband of of high quality and soft enough to feel extremely comfortable . The headset as such does not add any pressure on the ears and sits very comfortably around the ears.
The hinges and internals of the headband for adjusting it's size are made up of metal which adds to the feel and looks of the headset and at the same time makes sure they are sturdy enough. Overall construction is better than average gaming headsets which are purely made out of cheap plastic to make it ultra light weight.Without the batteries the Vulcan too is quiet light weight but with the batteries it can get slightly on the heavier side.
On the sides is the carbon fiber like finish along with RoG logo . On one side there is a small compartment to add the batteries for Active Noise Cancellation feature . On the bottom of other side are the ports for connecting the cable and the mic . Yes the headphones come with a detachable mic and cable so you don't have to worry about the headphones going kaput over the years due to the cable issues. The mic bends upto a certain angle for minor adjustments.
Overall the design of the ANC Vulcan headset is a little different than most gaming headsets and has that cool bling-factor that it will make sure the gamer gets all the needed attention from others at a Lan Party or a gaming event .Definitely one of the coolest looking headsets and especially with that mic they look more of like an aviator series headset.
SOUND QUALITY , PERFORMANCE :
I am no expert with gaming headsets as such and have tried a few models like the Steel Series Siberia ,5H V2, AD700 and Sennheiser 555 models etc which are most known among the Lan- gamer franterinity .
Having tested the headset over a limited period and across various platforms like Gaming ,Music as well as Movies , I an say that the Vulcan is more of an all rounder gaming headset.
Initial testing was done without the ANC feature since from my prior experience I have foun most noise-canceliing technologies to mess up with the sound reproduction of the headsets.
The bass on the Vulcan is not its strongest point . It has a decent punch and impact but not very strong or boomy . In a way its a plus point since it makes sure that the mids and treble are lot more clear and detailed but for those who love that oomph factor in their bass , the Vulcan lacks it .
It wont make vibrate on your ears during the bombings and all the blasts while playing COD or BF3 but it will provide you with a hint of impact and punch .
The midrange and treble is extremely well detailed and clear making every gun shot and conversations audible . Has a pretty good soundstage which gives a good sense of direction to the audio and you can make out when there is firing or conversation going on in the background or a room next door .
Even though the headsets are targetted towards gamers , I did try them out with some of my music and movies and found them to fair lot better than most gaming headsets which usually have a slight hollowness in the mids .
The Vulcan on the other hand sounds pretty fun with Music and movies .
Overall to sum it up , all I can say is they may not be the best high end gaming headsets made by Asus but they are pretty good with almost everything you throw at it .
With a price tag of about ~6k ,these are worth considering , especially if you love the bling looks
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SPECIFICATIONS :
(as provided by Manufacturer).
- [font=verdana,geneva]Driver: 40mm[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Impedance: 32 Ohm[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Frequency range: 10~20 KHz[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]ANC (active noise cancellation) performance: Maximum >15dB[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Effective Bandwidth >600 Hz[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]PNC (passive noise cancellation) performance: Maximum >30dB[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Battery life: Up to 40 hours (with one AAA battery)[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Dimension: 206mm x 196mm x 80mm (LxWxH)[/font]
- [font=verdana,geneva]Weight: 325g[/font]
[font=verdana,geneva]UNBOXING & DESIGN[/font] :
The ANC-Vulcan comes in a nice black box with all the lettering and description in Silver-red combo . The front has an open window with velcro which opens to reveal the plush headphone case carrying the headset and a description of the headset design on the panel .
On opening the box , you find the beautiful headphone case with the evil RoG logo on it , neatly seated in the box . I really can't describe how amazing the headphone case is and it was pretty much one of the most exciting part of the package while testing these headphones . I loved the case so much , I wouldn't minding spending a good amount just on the case.
Anyways coming to the headset, once you open the box you find the folded and kept in the case. The headset cups fold towards the inside to make it completely portable and fit in the case.
The headset has a very attractive Black and Red colour combination along with some pseudo carbon-fiber finish on the sides . The black paint has a matte finish whereas the red plastic has a shiny and glossy finish .
The pleather ear-pads and headband of of high quality and soft enough to feel extremely comfortable . The headset as such does not add any pressure on the ears and sits very comfortably around the ears.
The hinges and internals of the headband for adjusting it's size are made up of metal which adds to the feel and looks of the headset and at the same time makes sure they are sturdy enough. Overall construction is better than average gaming headsets which are purely made out of cheap plastic to make it ultra light weight.Without the batteries the Vulcan too is quiet light weight but with the batteries it can get slightly on the heavier side.
On the sides is the carbon fiber like finish along with RoG logo . On one side there is a small compartment to add the batteries for Active Noise Cancellation feature . On the bottom of other side are the ports for connecting the cable and the mic . Yes the headphones come with a detachable mic and cable so you don't have to worry about the headphones going kaput over the years due to the cable issues. The mic bends upto a certain angle for minor adjustments.
Overall the design of the ANC Vulcan headset is a little different than most gaming headsets and has that cool bling-factor that it will make sure the gamer gets all the needed attention from others at a Lan Party or a gaming event .Definitely one of the coolest looking headsets and especially with that mic they look more of like an aviator series headset.
SOUND QUALITY , PERFORMANCE :
I am no expert with gaming headsets as such and have tried a few models like the Steel Series Siberia ,5H V2, AD700 and Sennheiser 555 models etc which are most known among the Lan- gamer franterinity .
Having tested the headset over a limited period and across various platforms like Gaming ,Music as well as Movies , I an say that the Vulcan is more of an all rounder gaming headset.
Initial testing was done without the ANC feature since from my prior experience I have foun most noise-canceliing technologies to mess up with the sound reproduction of the headsets.
The bass on the Vulcan is not its strongest point . It has a decent punch and impact but not very strong or boomy . In a way its a plus point since it makes sure that the mids and treble are lot more clear and detailed but for those who love that oomph factor in their bass , the Vulcan lacks it .
It wont make vibrate on your ears during the bombings and all the blasts while playing COD or BF3 but it will provide you with a hint of impact and punch .
The midrange and treble is extremely well detailed and clear making every gun shot and conversations audible . Has a pretty good soundstage which gives a good sense of direction to the audio and you can make out when there is firing or conversation going on in the background or a room next door .
Even though the headsets are targetted towards gamers , I did try them out with some of my music and movies and found them to fair lot better than most gaming headsets which usually have a slight hollowness in the mids .
The Vulcan on the other hand sounds pretty fun with Music and movies .
Overall to sum it up , all I can say is they may not be the best high end gaming headsets made by Asus but they are pretty good with almost everything you throw at it .
With a price tag of about ~6k ,these are worth considering , especially if you love the bling looks
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