Nox Audio Specialist

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Great design, Excellent microphone, Very portable
Very comfortable. Convenient, retractable microphone. Volume adjustor on right ear cup.
Strong value, Simple, intuitive ergonomics, Comfortable, Retractable, adjustable boom microphone.

Cons:

Sound quality could be better, Weak bass, Questionable build quality
Moderately mushy sound quality. Harsh transmissions via microphone. Adapters for other gaming devices cost extra. Unexceptional bass.

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Last revision on April 23, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Great design, Excellent microphone, Very portable
Very comfortable. Convenient, retractable microphone. Volume adjustor on right ear cup
Strong value, Simple, intuitive ergonomics, Comfortable, Retractable, adjustable boom microphone

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sound quality could be better, Weak bass, Questionable build quality
Moderately mushy sound quality. Harsh transmissions via microphone. Adapters for other gaming devices cost extra. Unexceptional bass
No music or advanced phone controls, Standard included cable could be longer

Expert reviews and ratings

There are so many gaming headsets out there to choose from but most of them are not very portable and compact. The NOX Audio Specialist is one of those ultra portable, foldable and compact gaming headsets around for under $100. What's so special...

By GadgetMac on March 15, 2011

These gaming headphones look great and are easy to carry but don't provide the best...

By LaptopMag on September 16, 2010

Though its cushioned ear cups make it a pleasure to wear, the Nox Audio Specialist's sound and microphone quality are mostly unexceptional....

By PC Mag on August 10, 2010

Pricing and variety is important with the Specialist: it comes in four colors, including standard black, green, blue or red, all priced at $80. The Negotiator adapter costs $50 as an add-on and lets gamers use the headset with their PS3s and Xbox 360...

By Electronista on August 04, 2010

Nox has hidden the volume control for the Audio Specialist in exactly the same position on the right cup—an incredibly convenient place, and easy to adjust at any time. (The microphone mute switch...

By ExtremeTech on August 03, 2010

This headset is easy to recommend, though of course $80 is more than a lot of people are willing to pay. You can get a Razer Carcharias for less, or a G35 for a little more, so there are definitely options out there. But your money would be as well...

By techcrunch.com on July 30, 2010

Many companies tend to falter when it comes to their first product, but the Specialist bundle does not go in that category. While other headsets in this roundup offer better audio quality, no...

By Tom's Guide on July 26, 2010

We've always wanted a Swiss Army headset we could happily use for any audio purpose, but Nox didn't quite manage that here. At $80 it's reasonable if your prime purpose is gaming, but otherwise you can definitely do better. We congratulate...

By Engadget on June 17, 2010

NOX Audio Specialist Headphones Works For Gamers and Office Workers Posted on 09 July 2010 by Joel McLaughlin I found almost the perfect headset for both gamers and office workers. What am I talking about? The NOX Audio Specialist headphones...

By Gear Diary on June 01, 2010