Today we have for review the EX-06 Wireless Headset, it is indeed the first product from Gioteck that we have "under the microscope" and because of that, our expectations are high.
If you don't know Gioteck, they are a company that specializes in the production of gaming accessories for both consoles and PC, here's a little bit of their history taken straight from their website: "With a brand established for more than 10 years, Gioteck have the knowledge to understand what real gamers both need and want. Offering the most unique and quality designs, we deliver you with everything you need to distinguish yourself as a hardcore gamer"
The EX-06 comes extremely well packaged, I would say that it is one of the most well protected products that we had for review so far, while the package itself is a simple cardboard box, inside of it the headset comes tucked in a sturdy, elegant and durable plastic case that will also help you transport your headset wherever and whenever you go. A simple and apparently small detail that can make a real difference in the future if you plan on going to LAN parties or on long trips where your audio peripheral may suffer a bump or two.
Aside from the plastic case you will also find bundled with the EX-06 a few other accessories like a small manual, the removable boom microphone, a USB dongle which allows you to connect your headset to your computer/console and finally an extra cable that connects to your Xbox 360.
The EX-06 Wireless Headset comes with a lot of extras but I have to say that Xbox 360 users will probably have a few issues with it, while Gioteck says that it is compatible with the console from Microsoft, the truth is that you will probably need an adapter besides the cable that Gioteck includes, without it, using the EX-06 while the Xbox 360 is connected through HDMI is impossible.
Visually the EX-06 does not disappoint, the black rubberized finish is extremely smooth and soft to the touch, the red details scattered all over the headset help give it an unique look without being too over the top, the headband in particular has a few touches in red that really look great. The ear cups themselves have an original design, their shape is neither round or square but something in between.
The construction quality is also top-notch, during my testing period I found this headset to be very solid and sturdy, impressive especially when you consider how flexible it can become simply by folding the ear cups. I've been using the EX-06 for about a month now and they still look brand new, the rubberized finish helps to prevent fingerprints from sticking to the headset and the carrying case protects it from any freak accident that might occur during transport or storage.
Comfort-wise the EX-06 needs just a bit of work, while the headband is comfortable enough after a small break-in period, the ear cushions could use a bit more padding, nothing too troublesome though.
Aside from that, the functionality of the headset is great, both ear cups have volume and microphone controllers which help fine-tune your game and chat volume, the left ear cup has an LED that indicates if the headset's battery is charging, weak or normal.
Battery life seemed pretty consistent and charging took somewhere between 4 to 6 hours, depending if I was using the headset at the same time or not.
Sound quality surprised me really, while the virtual surround sound was not that great, the stereo was pretty solid. For gaming in particular this headset seems ideal as I personally don't enjoy playing with surround sound. Much like what it is to be expected from a gaming headset, the bass has enough "oomph" to make all the explosions going off around you feel even more powerful, thankfully the rest of the sound spectrum is not sacrificed in the process and even in situations where you have to listen to enemy footsteps the EX-06 performs remarkably well.
The detachable boom microphone worked well, while not the greatest ever, it does the job of communicating with your teammates just fine.
Final Thoughts
Despite a few flaws here and there, at the end of the day the EX-06 Wireless Headset is a very honorable entry in Gioteck's line-up, for those seeking an affordable wireless audio product to use while gaming on consoles then the EX-06 does the job perfectly.
Let's hope that Gioteck can fix the ear cups comfort issue in future revisions of the headset so that long gaming sessions are not a problem anymore.
The Good
+Protective carrying case included
+Visual design
+Rubberized finish
+Consistent battery life
+Very portable
+Versatile (PC and consoles)
The Bad
-Thin ear cushions
-Xbox 360 may need separate adapter
Thanks to Gioteck for providing the review sample
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