Thread: Lioncast LX16 gaming headset

In February we have a cheap PS3 Bluetooth headset, the company tested Lioncast the overall impression was good enough for us to take another gaming headset from seller under the microscope.


Lioncast with the LX16 has a headset on the market that both Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3 and PC and Mac is giving good service by control switch can be set up the headset for use on that hardware. The corresponding switch is on the built-in volume control that is easily accessible by the cable this can not only between Xbox 360 and PS3 is selected, but also regulate the volume of chat and sound effects separately who's LX16 PC seinsetzt, the setting set to PS3.




In addition to the headset supplied with 3.6 meters cable length and an instruction manual is included the latter explains how to connect the headset, depending on your hardware on the PS3 are to dock next to the USB cable, two RCA. For operation on the Xbox 360 is required in addition an outgoing volume of the extra cable that is connected to a controller on the other hand, PC and Mac meets solely the USB connection.


First, the basic technical data of the Lioncast LX16: The headphone driver is 40 mm in diameter the impedance is 32 ohms and sensitivity at -58 + - 3 dB the frequency response is 50 Hz to 15 kHz for both headphones and a retractable microphone. Lioncast also advertises with a bass boost function, which turns out to be problematic, however in testing, but this on the next pages more, the 3.6 meter long cable also allows longer distances between player and seat console or PC the headphones of the LX16 is generously adjustable and should fit on any stubborn.


Even the micro left fitting can be adapted as desired in order to optimize the comfort, has Lioncast both the temple and the ear cups covered with imitation leather the result is mixed: The temple sits very comfortably and not suppressed even during long gaming sessions the earcups are advised, however narrow and compress the ears or on the head.