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Audeze Penrose Wireless Gaming Headset for Playstation 4 and 5, Mac, Windows, Switch, Skype, Zoom with Low-Latency Wireless & Bluetooth
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Brand | Audeze |
Model Name | Penrose |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 |
About this item
- Low-latency wireless (2.4gHz) for fast gaming response along with Bluetooth 5.0.
- Use wireless and Bluetooth simultaneously – do game chat while also talking to friends on your cellphone!
- Audeze’s Mobius 4” Planar Magnetic drivers for better audio. Same drivers as in our highly regarded $399 Mobius gaming headset.
- New high quality detachable boom microphone designed in consultation with Shure.
- IMPORTANT: This wireless headset works for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Macintosh, Windows, Nintendo Switch, and others. Also works with Skype, Zoom, Discord, and others. If you need xBox functions, then you should buy our Penrose X version, ASIN B08D9M6FZK
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
For gaming | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Volume control | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.1 | 3.5 | — | 3.6 | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless | Wired | Wireless Low Latency, Bluetooth, USB-C | Bluetooth | Wireless |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | USB | wireless |
noise control | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Detachable | Retractable | Without Cable | Detachable | Detachable |
Product Description
Audeze’s new Penrose wireless headsets feature both low-latency 2.4gHz and Bluetooth 5.0 systems. But more importantly, our Penrose headset allows you to use both wireless communications systems simultaneously! This means you can do in-game chat, Twitch, Discord, etc., just the low-latency wireless, while talking to your other friends on your cellphone. And the Penrose is derived from our world-renowned Mobius headset, which has received great reviews and many “Top Headphone” awards - Penrose has the same drivers as the Mobius.
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Customize your settingsOur Audeze HQ app features a 10 band Equalizer with 2 user-defined presets, Side Tone control, Game vs Chat mix volume (xBox only), Mic mute, Mic volume, OS volume, and easy firmware updating. |
Easy-to-find controlsThe left cup offers easy control of headphone volume, mic volume, Mic mute, and others. The boom mic is easily removed, and comes with a foam "sock" to reduce breath noise. |
Playstation 4 & Playstation 5 compatibleNot only is the Penrose PlayStation compatible, but it also works with Mac, Windows, Switch, Zoom, Skype, Discord, and many other platforms. However, if you need xBox compatibility, get our Penrose X version (which also works with Windows). |
Low-latency wireless!Our low-latency 2.4gHz wireless dongle plus into your console/PC/Mac USB port. Perhaps more importantly, you can use both the low-latency wireless and Bluetooth at the same time. |
Designed for superior audio
Acoustically engineered for accuracy
Audeze’s innovative planar magnetic technology delivers clear and accurate sound that reveals everything on the recording.
Diaphragms thinner than a human hair
We use space-age materials in an ultra thin diaphragm four times larger than typical headphones for fast response times, dramatically reduced distortion, higher resolution and improved imaging.
Near zero distortion
Double-sided magnet arrays delivers a uniform driving force across the entire diaphragm for near zero distortion.
About Audeze
Audeze started in 2008 in a garage (of course!) when its founders came across a revolutionary flexible circuit material developed for NASA. Realizing this could be a great advance in planar magnetic technology, they first started to make pro audio PA speakers, but dropped this project and started making headphones – the predecessor to the original LCD-2. Taking this first headphone to the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, it was a tremendous hit, and that success launched the company. Hanging on that garage wall was the 2001 Space Odyssey poster, and that inspired the company’s name. The founders wanted a name that had something to do with a “journey through audio,” so Odyssey would be perfect, and that’s how the name Audeze (pronounced “odyssey”) was born.
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Brand | Audeze |
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Series | Penrose |
Item model number | 205-PS-1121-01 |
Hardware Platform | Gaming Console, PC |
Item Weight | 4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 11.7 x 9.9 x 4.8 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.7 x 9.9 x 4.8 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Battery |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Audeze |
ASIN | B08D9PBR9X |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 3, 2020 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #24,607 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #996 in PC Game Headsets |
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Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity and range of the headphones. For example, they mention that the connection goes out and the headsets would not reconnect. They also say that the wireless range and app needs improvement. Customers are also disappointed with the value. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, comfort, battery life, and adjustability.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it has great sound, while others say that it makes constant crackling noises.
"...All i can say is the audio is the best you will find and the only two headsets that come close to this are the JBL quantum 800 and the Arctis Pro...." Read more
"Had this thing for a few months, Sound quality is amazing, isn't too heavy, clamp force is perfect and the material that the cups are made of are..." Read more
"...While the sound quality is very good most of the time, there is a VERY annoying crackling sound that the headphones make a few times per minute...." Read more
"...These headphones are crisp, loud, and offer such amazing sound quality over any other high end headset. I didn’t want to take them off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they have a decent foundation for a good headset, but they have some serious issues to fix. They are great headphones with some flaws, and the best gaming headset they have used so far. Others say that it doesn't really feel that durable, it broke after a year with light use, and that the material quality is horrible.
"...They have a decent foundation for a good headset, but they have some serious issues to fix...." Read more
"...later... like many other people encountered... the plastic hinge on the left side snapped randomly and, while they still work fine audibly, they're..." Read more
"...instead of a hard packaging foam that my pulse 3d headset had, great build quality, I'm really clumsy and rough with things and I have dropped this..." Read more
"...to popular Bose or Sony Bluetooth headphones, but the plastics don't feel as high quality and the memory foam is thin, hard, and very..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they are extremely comfortable, have great battery life, and soft. However, others say that they're not comfortable and the build quality is poor. The ear padding is actually pretty good, but the tightness negated that completely.
"...Well packagedCONS:* Tight squeeze but read they break-in eventually..." Read more
"...The ear padding is actually pretty good, but the tightness negated that completely.Build quality actually seemed to be pretty good...." Read more
"...Uncomfortable and painful. Lastly, they're just ugly. The rest of Audeze's lineup has a reasonable and uniform aesthetic...." Read more
"...and the material that the cups are made of are really durable and soft kind of like a memory foam instead of a hard packaging foam that my pulse 3d..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has decent battery life, while others say that it doesn't last long. Some customers also mention that the battery started turning off on its own.
"...The SteelSeries has exceptional range, two batteries for near-uninterrupted use, and they are fairly comfortable for the first year of use...." Read more
"Update. The battery is busted, it seams to randomly choose a percentage. I thought it was the buggy phone app at first. Now i know its the headset...." Read more
"...Battery life: the battery life is decent. Bigger drivers need more power. That’s a given. They need a charge often...." Read more
"...On that - the battery doesn't last long at 15 hours at the very most, more than likely 13 hours is the best you'll see...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the headphones. Some mention that there is an adjustable equalizer, but you have to connect the headset via USB. The input adjustment works great, and there is a compatible phone app to adjust EQ, input volume, auto off timer, and Xbox chat. However, others say that the headset doesn't change volume with windows volume options, the volume controls behave strangely, and the headphones have uneven volume ear to ear.
"...The arctis 9 had imbalanced volume ear to ear and ineffective EQ. The JBL quantum had a bad mic, bad battery, and couldnt charge in use...." Read more
"...There is an adjustable equalizer, but you have to connect the headset via USB and install some software - not a huge issue though, because the eq..." Read more
"...It'll happen only in one ear and then fluctuate in pitch. It may go away, or it'll come right back...." Read more
"...Also the mic sounds decent and has adjustable mic volume as well as playback so you can hear yourself talking, and if you have a mic with aux..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that the connection goes out, disconnects, and reconnects almost every minute. Some customers also report that the dongle disconnects easily. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's connectivity.
"...The arctis 9 had imbalanced volume ear to ear and ineffective EQ. The JBL quantum had a bad mic, bad battery, and couldnt charge in use...." Read more
"...but I cant even speak about the bluetooth range because it refused to connect to my PC (yes my PC is compatable with bluetooth)...." Read more
"...Without getting technical, Bluetooth does not do that well, and in the case of your typical Bose QC 35 II (I own a pair for travel - they are great)..." Read more
"...The only problem i have is it sometimes disconnects then reconnects randomly, and some random crinkling that has disappeared the last few days" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the range of the headphones. They mention that the wireless range and app need improvement. Some say that the Bluetooth functionality starts to suddenly go bad. Overall, customers are disappointed with the lack of connectivity and the poor range of these headphones.
"...Finally the wireless range is near non existent...." Read more
"...completely unexcusable for somthing that costs this much, is the wireless range...." Read more
"...The battery life is poor vs the competition and the wireless range is pretty terrible...." Read more
"...The 2.4GHz wireless dongle range is not good. I lose connectivity 15 feet away with a wall in between...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the headphones. They mention that it's expensive, has too many flaws, and doesn't hold its value.
"...Cons:- Price. These are not a cheap kit to get.- Easy to damage...." Read more
"...Going with a different company next time around as these aren’t worth the money. Better luck next time Audeze" Read more
"...I think it’s worth the hefty price tag these come with. The immersion and sound quality are worth it." Read more
"...The battery is truly terrible, not worth the price at all." Read more
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UPDATE: Little over a year later... like many other people encountered... the plastic hinge on the left side snapped randomly and, while they still work fine audibly, they're broken. It's a very cheap piece of plastic on the extenders for the ear cups... suspect everyone will run into them randomly snapping at some point. For $300, it's a hard sell to buy them a second time and will likely have reduced audio quality through a competitor but at least not have them break after a year of regular usage.
Definitely the best quality audio I've ever heard in a wireless gaming headset.
There are lingering reviews out there about microphone issues but, whatever Audeze did in latest firmware updates, the microphone sounds fantastic.
If you have an Nvidia RTX video card - pass the microphone audio through Nvidia Broadcast for a truly, studio-quality broadcast experience.
Extremely happy with my purchase. Been waiting months for it to be back in stock and purchased it, immediately, once it did.
PROS:
* Absolutely fantastic audio quality
* Microphone sounds great
* Well packaged
CONS:
* Tight squeeze but read they break-in eventually
* Heavier than most gaming headsets due to the drivers
* Would look more professional if Audeze left off the blue (green for Penrose X series) accent color. Would prefer this, personally.
* Microphone defaults to pass-through audio, so you hear what you're saying. The only way to disable this is to download the Audeze HQ software/app and connect the headset via the included USB cables.
* USB port is ONLY for charging / managing the headset settings. Cannot solely use the USB connectivity to listen to audio.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
UPDATE: Little over a year later... like many other people encountered... the plastic hinge on the left side snapped randomly and, while they still work fine audibly, they're broken. It's a very cheap piece of plastic on the extenders for the ear cups... suspect everyone will run into them randomly snapping at some point. For $300, it's a hard sell to buy them a second time and will likely have reduced audio quality through a competitor but at least not have them break after a year of regular usage.
Definitely the best quality audio I've ever heard in a wireless gaming headset.
There are lingering reviews out there about microphone issues but, whatever Audeze did in latest firmware updates, the microphone sounds fantastic.
If you have an Nvidia RTX video card - pass the microphone audio through Nvidia Broadcast for a truly, studio-quality broadcast experience.
Extremely happy with my purchase. Been waiting months for it to be back in stock and purchased it, immediately, once it did.
PROS:
* Absolutely fantastic audio quality
* Microphone sounds great
* Well packaged
CONS:
* Tight squeeze but read they break-in eventually
* Heavier than most gaming headsets due to the drivers
* Would look more professional if Audeze left off the blue (green for Penrose X series) accent color. Would prefer this, personally.
* Microphone defaults to pass-through audio, so you hear what you're saying. The only way to disable this is to download the Audeze HQ software/app and connect the headset via the included USB cables.
* USB port is ONLY for charging / managing the headset settings. Cannot solely use the USB connectivity to listen to audio.
Compared to the JBL Quantum 800, Steelseries Arctis 7, and Sony XM3s, these do have more clarity, but that's about it. Those other headphones might be bested in clarity, but what they do have is good enough. It's not bad by any means. What they do have is a pleasant sound signature that I can listen to for hours. The Sony's sound fantastic to me. Even with EQ the Audeze had an overall sound signature that was unpleasant to listen to. It was exhausting to my ears. Mine also made constant crackling noises if I made any head movements, which is apparently the air pressure acting on the driver. No way to get rid of this. Allegedly just how it has to be for closed back planar magnetics. Then there's the comfort. The clamping force is extreme. The earpads are too shallow, leaving my ears to be smashed against the drivers. Uncomfortable and painful. Lastly, they're just ugly. The rest of Audeze's lineup has a reasonable and uniform aesthetic. Their gaming lineup for some reason is unique, with ugly color accents and graphics on them. For $300 I expect something that doesn't look like it was designed for kids. $300 is a huge price increase over the competition and I didn't hear the justification. The software is also garbage.
This is my 6th headset in 2 months, i am looking for the best 2.4gh and Bluetooth dual function headset i can find for Playstation 5, and although there are some glaring issues i would normally instantly return for, i really like the penrose.
Issues first. There is a common issue of a strange noise in the left ear that occasionally occurs. In my experience it mostly occurs in idle or low volume situations. The degree and severity vary person to person.
The battery life is fairly average, i think my model might have an issue. The phone app gives me random percentages sometimes jumping from 90 to 60 to 80 to 30 to 90%.
The mic input volume seems to reaet itself to a random value when powered off for a while. I keep my input at 40-50% but when i use it the next day it will be at 20% or 70%. This could be because of the adjustment wheel on the back left ear cup. The wheel could possibly be moved when i rest my head back on something however I've never actually noticed this happening as the wheels have firm secure notches.
The biggest issue for me is a strange one and is intentionally designed this way from what I've heard. The Bluetooth volume is dominate over 2.4ghz volume. The Bluetooth device vokume is also hard linked to the overall headset volume so i can't raise or lower my phone volume without raising or lowering my game audio and vice versa. Luckily my phone can adjust. Individual app volume which helps me but you might not have that feature in your phone.
Mic quality isn't geeat. It is average by game headset standards.
Finally the wireless range is near non existent. I can turn the corner to the bathroom but i can't walk 10 step (just counted) to the kitchen to grab a drink without connection interruption. Though the Bluetooth range is slightly better than the 2.4ghz range.
Now the good things. The audio, as I'm sure you've heard, is amazing. While the EQ in my opinion could be better it does work. The EQ is better at reducing frequency rather than boosting. All i can say is the audio is the best you will find and the only two headsets that come close to this are the JBL quantum 800 and the Arctis Pro. The Penrose is better but thsoe two are the only two that come close.
While the mic is average the input adjustment works great. At 40% i eliminate all background noise ( family coming to talk to me, TV/game audio, my breathing, controller sounds) while stil sounding loud and audible myself (though with higher distortion than at 100% input)
There is a compatible phone app to adjust EQ, input volume, auto off timer, and xbox chat mix(not playstation). While limited and a bit laggy this is a great tool and i use it every time i play. The only other headset with an app is the Turtle beach 700/600 gen 2.
The battery lasts me well enough as a regular 10+ hour player.
Overall, i have returned headsets for similar issues. But i really like the penrose. After using so many headsets i have found they ALL have some strange issue, usually a chosen dumb design decision like the penrose Bluetooth volume linkage and balance. The arctis 9 had imbalanced volume ear to ear and ineffective EQ. The JBL quantum had a bad mic, bad battery, and couldnt charge in use. The arctis Pro has its own Bluetooth volume issue. The Turtle Beach is a turtle beach product. The Corsair Virtuoso doesn't carry settings to console. The Razer kaira pro doesn't play Bluetooth at the same time as 2.4ghz.
Maybe its the fatigue from trying so many but i think i feel most comfortable SETTLING on the penrose than any of these I've mentioned. Even if i do find the perfect headset i will always remember the penrose.
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2022
Sent the Penrose in for warranty. Audeze was out of Penrose stock and backlogged with Maxwell orders and so I had to wait three months for my replacement. However, they sent me a Maxwell instead for wait. Receieved them today. They are awesome and an improvement over Penrose in every regard.
If you're reading this review I give the Penrose 4 stars and the Maxwell 5. Thanks to Audeze for their customer service.