CONCLUSION

   1MORE released the Spearhead VR Gaming Headset just a few months prior to us getting in touch with them so although i really hoped we could had checked it out (would make it possible for us to compare both models) they had already begun working on the VRX model. With that out of the way after testing the Spearhead VRX for almost 1 full week we can say with certainty that this sits right next to the Arctis Pro With GameDAC by SteelSeries (and that says a lot). Thanks to the materials used the Spearhead VRX may be very light (just 304g) but it also feels quite durable and as for its design well we expect that it will appeal to most gamers and enthusiasts out there (unfortunately although it would be a nice touch 1MORE didn’t implement different RGB lighting zones). When set at anything beneath 50% the vibration system is certainly not the most “powerful” we’ve encountered to date with a gaming headset but once you surpass 50-60% it really does add to realism when watching movies (especially when there are explosions on the screen) or playing games (primarily action/FPS ones like the upcoming Battlefield V title - you can literally feel explosions and sonic waves/booms). Where the Spearhead VRX excels however is audio quality especially when the Waves Nx DSP algorithm is turned on. Even with it turned off the headphones produce crisp and accurate mids and highs (including clear vocals) but when enabled they all get taken up a notch and ontop of that you’re also getting optimal/rich 3D positioning audio surpassing everything we’ve heard recently by similar headsets/headphones. Of course you can only use the Waves Nx DSP algorithm while the Spearhead VRX is plugged in to your computer via USB so do keep that in mind if you hope to also make use of it while hooked to 3.5mm devices. Also the 8 available EQ presets almost guarantee that you will find at least one to fit your taste and if by some miracle that doesn’t happen well you can always adjust the frequencies manually to produce your very own result.

   The Spearhead VRX Gaming Headphones by 1MORE were released yesterday with an attached price tag on them of USD199.99 in the USA (Amazon.com) and for 209.99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). This is set quite higher compared to the Spearhead VR model (even when it was first released) and although we never had the chance to check that specific model out we can say with certainty that the Waves Nx DSP algorithm is certainly worth the extra cost (not to mention that most similar headsets by other audio specialist manufacturers feature even higher price tags). Overall the Spearhead VRX Gaming Headphones leave almost nothing left desired (personally I would had gone with slightly larger and more padded ear cushions but some people would probably call that bulky) and for that they get our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality (Steel Frame)
- Design
- Waves Nx DSP Algorithm (3D Audio Immersion)
- Volume & Bass Levels
- RGB Illumination
- Retractable RGB LED Tube
- Dual Noise Cancelling Microphones (ENC)
- Vibrating Earcups
- Very Light & Comfortable
- USB & 3.5mm Ports
- 1MORE Control Software

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Waves Nx DSP Algorithm Only Available For PC