I seem to be cursed when it comes to headphones. Whether I buy cheap dollar store earbuds or are gifted Beats, they always fail on me within weeks. It was especially frustrating when I lived in New York City. Being able 🏅to slip on headphones and ignore strangers is a matter of survival for an introvert in a big city. Strangely enough, my gaming headset outlasted all of my regular headphones. I found myself wishing gaming headsets didn't have bulky designs or protruding microphones so I could just take those with me wherever I went. Finally, years later, my wish with the XP series.
STEALTH XP Cruiser
The Cruiser gets its name and its camo design from a lightweight tank used in World War 2, . What does that mean for its sound quality? Nothing really. It is, however, mean👍t to foreshadow just how versatile this headset is. The main selling point of the XP series is that it's a lifestyle brand. The mic locks into the left ear with a twist, where it remains staunch, while another twist lets you take it out. Then it's just a regular pair of over-ear headphones.
Overall, I was pleased with the quality. The headphones themselves are flexible yet strong. The way the mic locks in feels secure, and the mic itself is made of a hardy mix of metal and plastic. Despite the touted flexibility, nothing feels cheap. The sound quality is good. It's nothing terribly above headsets I've had before, but it does🎐 bring in both game audio andꦯ party chat nice and clear. The XP Cruiser is indeed a versatile headset that is good for both gaming and listening to music on the bus.
There is one thing that gives its true identity as a gaming headset away, however. The cord is too short. It's clearly made with the idea that it will plug into a PS4 or Xbox controller. When plugged into my PC, I found that the cord didn't quite extend enough for me to comfortably sit back as I watched movies or played Civilization. If STEALTH wants its headsets to truly be good for all types of media, it's going to need to offer a longer cꩲord next time.
STEALTH Headset Stand
There's not much to say here. It's a typical headset stand that prevents me from putting my headset down somewhere and losing it. Supposedly, the unique design of the STEALH st🌌and helps the headset last longer because it keeps its shape. 𒅌It hasn't been long enough for me to confirm that, but hey, I'll take every chance I can get to make a pair of headphones last for once. It looks pretty neat on my desk, too.
STEALTH SP C50 PS4 Single Charging Dock
When I first opened the pac⛎kage STEALTH sent me, I thought this would be the most superfluous piece. A controller dock is visually appealing, sure, but I can just charge my PS4 controller as I play with a simple cord. However, this thing turned out to solve a very specific annoyance in my life.
My girlfriend and I have decided to marathon the movies in anticipation of Episode IX. We're doing this via Blu-Ray on my PS4. I put the disc in, navigate the menus, and then we sit and watch. However, every time - and I mean every time - I put the PS4 controller down in such a way that it nudges a shoulder button and fast forwards. Now, I can just hit play and slip the controller in the docꦗk. I no longer worry about button mistakes and my controಞller is always charged.
Gaming With STEALTH: A Lifestyle
The STEALTH XP Cruisꦚer may need a longer cord, but it'𝓀s still the closest I've gotten to fulfilling my dream of the all-in-one headphones. It comes with a neat stand that is currently . The dock is way more useful than I originally thought, though it will depend on your controller habits. I didn't know much about STEALTH until now, but I'll certainly keep an eye on it going forward.
STEALTH provided all of the items shown to TheGamer for this review.