Headsets might be one of the most particular pieces of hardware someone can buy. They are designed in such a way to apply to everyone, but not everyone can wear them comfortably. For my sake, it seems like Glorious Gaming is here for me yet again with their latest GHS Eternal audio headsets. Do they pack the punch I am looking for? Let’s take a look!
To Illuminate or Not to Illuminate
There are two versions of the GHS Eternals, an RGB one and a standard model. Both are wired headsets that come with a lengthy 3.5mm audio cable, have a detachable microphone (which I personally love), along with a volume knob and a big ‘ole mute button. Each headset is also constructed quite well to a point where you could bend and twist them without the headband breaking; great if you have kids! But they also do have a fair share of differences.
The GHS Eternal RGB variant includes a USB cable to enable the colorful lighting, giving you the added pizazz you’re looking for. There is also a dedicated knob so you can make adjustments to the colorization. Glorious’ software can also assist with this as well. Chat balance, EQ, and other elements are also able to be controlled from that knob, which is always a plus for me as someone who loves the tactile feel.
Touch and Feel
From the moment I threw a pair of the GHS Eternals on my head, I instantly fell in love with them. I’m a big comfort guy, I like it when the cups fully envelope my ears. Reinforced with memory foam, the cups never feel like they are pressing up against my ear to the point of irritation. Because of how they cover around my ear, it doesn’t feel like sound is escaping, but we will get into the sound quality later.
Looks can be deceiving; while the headset doesn’t look like it is adjustable, they absolutely are. The cups move up and down ever so slightly and the pivot points look well hidden. The articulation doesn’t look like it should happen and yet here I am surprised by how they can be moved into the perfect position. The GHS Eternal RGB also has a tension headband but I didn’t find it as clunky as other headsets that also feature one. It is just a well made headset that can easily stand the test of time.
Can You Hear Me?
Okay, we are all here to see how well these things sound and I will cut to the chase, they are great! I was playing a few games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II and found the virtual surround sound to be absolutely pleasant to my ears. The sounds of my stomping techmarine stomping through the battlefield reverberated with the weight of my character. Each thud immersed me deeper and deeper into my game and was met with joy when I started shooting and slicing into the onslaught that was the tyranid forces.
The sound is delivered upon my ears by the dual 40mm drivers held within each cup. They offer high quality audio backed by a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response with an equal/less than 1% at 1 kHz distortion level. This enables you to hear clearly even at higher volumes. I mentioned before how sound doesn’t feel like it is leaking and that is due to the closed design and the memory foam cups. These work together with the drivers to deliver that exquisite sound!
The crystal clear detachable omni-directional mic has a nice flex to it so you can position it to your liking. It also has a solid sound threshold so that others can hear you clearly. I haven’t heard any complaints yet. I do prefer a detachable mic rather than one that flips up or hides into the body of the headphones. This prevents any damage and if I need a replacement, I am sure I can obtain one easily. Less parts and more connections might seem bad, but I will take that over something I won’t even have the chance to fix.
Price to Performance
Listen, everyone loves a good pair of headphones and chances are the pair that you have you absolutely love. Everyone tends to hang around the brands that they like the most, but I am a nomad. I have tried so many pairs in my history of gaming and somehow Glorious knocks it out of the park with a pair that is so simple that I can’t even be mad at it. They fit, they sound good, and they are actually priced quite perfectly.
The standard GHS Eternal headset will run for $59.99 while the GHS Eternal RGB goes for $89.99, but remember there are so many more features in that set apart from the glowing bits.
If there was a downside that I had to point out, it would be the fact that these are fully wired. The good part is that you won’t have to worry about charging these or running out of battery power in the worst moment. It is a solid trade-off that I will take any day of the week. I’ll also reiterate that the cable is close to 5-feet long which is one of the longest cables I have ever seen packaged with a headset. Overall, I think the pricing and performance are so in line with each other that I absolutely suggest these over most other brands I have experienced.
We don’t typically rate hardware here but if I could give these both a 10/10, I would!
