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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Colour | Arctic camo | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
Headband Material | Metal | |
Design | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
The Turtle Beach Recon 500 are wired headphones. In the case of studio and professional DJ headphones, a wired connection is a standard and a necessity. In this case, connecting via cable reduces audio transmission delays and prevents unwanted battery drain as it would be in case of wireless headphones. The same is de facto true for gaming headsets. In case of headphones for normal music listening, the cable is rather a relic, although it still has its fans. However, the wireless option is much more popular for everyday use in today’s world.
The design of the headphones is around the ears. Because of this design, the headphone envelops the entire ear and isolates the ear better from surrounding noise when listening compared to for example on-ear headphones. With that, they offer high-quality listening without interference. However, they are most likely heavier by design and less practical for frequent carrying.
SOUND QUALITY Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | Better than 64 % of headphones rated. |
Diaphragm | 60 mm | Better than 99 % of headphones rated. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | |
Features | Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Turtle Beach Recon 500 offers a frequency range of 20 - 20000 Hz.
An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 60 mm.
The design of the headphones and their ear cups can also affect the quality of the audio output. The closed design does not allow ambient noise or sound from the headphones to flow outwards. Not only will you enjoy music in noisy environments, but you won't disturb anyone while enjoying listening session. The closed-back design makes the headphones suitable for the office or for travel.
MICROPHONE Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 94 % of headphones rated. |
Turtle Beach Recon 500 has a boom–type microphone. A nice benefit of the microphone of the Headphones Turtle Beach Recon 500 is the Noise Canceling technology that suppresses ambient noise and allows a clearer sound recording to be captured.
Show moreREMOTE CONTROL Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Controls | Mute, volume |
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CABLE Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m |
FEATURES Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Additional Functions | ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology |
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CONNECTIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS Turtle Beach Recon 500 |
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Included Accessories | Sticker |
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