JBL Quantum 350 Review – A solid headset with sound boosted by QuantumENGINE

On the planet of gaming headsets, JBL is much from being alone, actually each main gaming model is toe to toe competing at a number of value factors, hoping to win prospects’ hearts and their hard-earned money by providing distinctive sound and options. On the opposite facet of the fence, console makers like Ps and Xbox are additionally working laborious to earn their fair proportion of the market. JBL, whereas being a family identify for its audio merchandise with music followers, isn’t but recognised as a gaming-related model. Immediately JBL is hoping to make a small tweak to its audiophile stereotype by introducing the brand new Quantum collection of gaming headphones.

I like how the retail field is designed — easy and simple. I can rapidly inform it is a gaming headset from a distance by simply its alternative of colors. On the field, it introduces the aggressive edges, together with 40mm drivers, 2.4GHz wi-fi connection, a removable microphone, quick cost restoration (5mins = 1hr utilization) and the help of a number of platforms. Within the field is our protagonist in the present day – the JBL Quantum 350. Beneath the headset is a person handbook, USB Sort C cable, removable microphone and a pair of.4GHz wi-fi dongle.

The headset is constructed utilizing plastic, together with some important areas of piano black, which isn’t my favorite materials as it may get scratched and marked in a short time. With that being mentioned, let’s not ignore that it’s constructed to a value level. On the brilliant facet, the headset feels stable and light-weight at 250g. There are fairly just a few adjustable components to make these headphones comfy to put on. For most individuals I’ve surveyed, one of many excessive factors is its light-weight — very nicely appreciated throughout an extended gaming session. Sadly, it doesn’t appear that I’m a part of that group although as after some time, my earlobes get sore. Maybe, I might use that as some form of anti-addiction mechanism?

1. Quantity Wheel
2. Mic (mute/unmute)
3. Charging LED
4. USB-C Port
5. Removable Mic (2.5mm)
6. Standing LED indicator (Energy/2.4GHz)
7. Energy Slider

I normally play video games on PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Change. I do have a gaming laptop computer with a mid-tier 1660 Ti graphics card however I barely play video games on a PC. Nonetheless, figuring out that the QuantumENGINE app is offered solely on Home windows, I’ve determined to make use of the Quantum 350 totally on my Home windows laptop computer to take full benefit of this product. The headset connects to the USB adaptor as quickly because it plugs into my PC, very speedy and handy. There you’ll be able to launch the QuantumENGINE app to personalise your settings, resembling the extent of the bass and choices to allow the 7.1 digital encompass sound expertise. From my expertise, these configurations are extremely easy and simple.

I picked Last Fantasy XIV, Forza Horizon 5 and OSU as my testing video games. Through the gaming session, I heard the directional sound in FH5 very precisely, with my opponents racing subsequent to me. The identical additionally applies to FFXIV. I might inform the course of the combat not far-off from me whereas the music performed within the background. OSU as a rhythm sport has no help for encompass sound help, however the low enter latency is a key think about attaining good hits and excessive scores. So far as I can inform, players can anticipate a brilliant low latency as in case you are carrying a wired headset.

When it comes to sound optimization, I extremely suggest utilizing JBL’s companion software program. There are appreciable variations in sound element earlier than and after the toggling of Spatial Sound (through QuantumSURROUND). It’s a disgrace that QuantumENGINE is just accessible for Home windows customers, that means that different platforms like macOS don’t get that higher expertise for the players. I’ve additionally tried this product on my PS5, Nintendo Change and iMac. The outcomes are incomparable to Home windows PC, and these three platforms are fairly comparable since there are not any tuning choices for them.

The mic sounds clear sufficient for voice chats and calls, however it’s not notably spectacular. Take a look at recordings captured my voice clearly, however they lacked the crispness that the Razer Barracuda X as a rival offers. The Quantum 350 Wi-fi additionally picked up my pc’s fan noise, including pointless blur to the background. Whereas it’s okay for in-game chat and video calls, this isn’t an excellent microphone for content material creators; in case you are critical about streaming or recording, it might be my advice to get a separate USB microphone elsewhere.

For day-to-day operation, apart from the discomfort that’s distinctive to my case, it lives on the expectations of its value level. Delivering respectable bass, it’s light-weight, and has quick charging and fuss-free connections as just some of its excessive factors. In conclusion, the Quantum 350 is a good price range gaming headset, however it doesn’t have an excellent edge over its opponents.

Total, in case you are new to gaming and want to strive one thing at a comparatively cheap choice, Quantum 350 is price making an attempt. Nonetheless, I might additionally recommend preserving your eyes out for EOFY specials. I imply, $149 for an entry-level headphone is an okay value; nonetheless, in the event you can handle to seize it at a barely decrease price, someplace between $100 and $120 would actually make it a candy deal.

**Editors Observe:** On Monday morning, we’ll launch the main points to giveaway a model new Quantum 350 headset because of JBL.