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Audeze Penrose (PlayStation, PC)
Wireless
Question about Audeze Penrose (PlayStation, PC)
Penrose audio quality is supposed to be great. The following 4 points still stand before me & the purchase. I hope an owner can help me: 1. is there permanent white noise / hissing / background noise? 2. is the radio distance really that short? I have read about approx. 2m. Far below what is officially supposed to apply. 3. are the temples really uncomfortably tight on the head? 4. is there anything else that bothers you or that you would have liked to know before buying?
Helpful answer
1. this does not happen with me.
I use it on the PS5 with Aux & Wireless and on my mobile phone via BT.
The noise only occurs when I have Side Tone (audio feedback from the microphone to the headphones) active. But I never do. Because I don't know or need its use.
2. wireless connection:
Direct line of sight up to 5 metres without problems. 5 to 9 metres very slight crackling.
Without visual contact: 2 to 3 metres max.
BT connection: Standard range
(With the Aux connection via the controller you are bound to the radio range of the controller).
3. I find it comfortable. Longest test 4h. You can feel your ears a bit. But not more than with other headsets.
4. no. Exactly what I was looking for. And the focus of Audeze was clearly the speaker quality.
Important to me were:
- Aux connection for gaming via controller
- BT for music & on the road
(Wireless or its range was not a criterion for me).
- USB-C for charging
- Detachable mic
My biggest criticism is the wireless connection, as you mentioned. Especially within a range of 2 to 5 metres you can hear the nice Audeze voice constantly: "Connected" saying.
Solution: Remove the dongle.