In my approximation, diminishing returns start for gaming headsets after around the $100-$150 mark. That’s to say the value per dollar starts to go down the higher up you go. With budget gaming headsets only getting better, it becomes harder and harder to justify spending $300+. And with the Stealth Pro II, you can tell that Turtle Beach is aware of that, because it throws everything at this set of cans. Super large drivers, a battery charger / wireless receiver, plus a spare receiver in the box. The Stealth Pro II really tries hard to get that cash out of your hand. In fairness, it’s doing a pretty good job of it. The Stealth Pro II is hiding 60 mm Eclipse dual drivers in its cups, and though it’s pretty hefty at almost 400 grams, it’s comfortable. That’s thanks to squishy cups and a decent headband. It’s definitely a weight that takes a little while to get used to, but I’ve always quite liked the bulky build of Turtle Beach. I feel like I’m more fond of the Stealth 700 range than most for the same reason. It’s a strong build, combining plastics, metals and fabric. Though I don’t often do it, I did find myself not hugely liking how the headband adjusts. It requires a significant amount of force to pull the headset out from the headband, and this means it stays in place well, but it also makes it hard to move while on your head. It just…
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