Unveiled in early January, the new JBL Quantum 360 and Quantum 910 headsets dedicated to Xbox and PlayStation are coming to market.
In parallel with its Bluetooth wireless headphones or its mobile speakers, JBL launched a few years ago on the market of headphones dedicated to gamers. If the brand initially attacked the PC market with its JBL Quantum range, JBL is now seeking to attract console players. At CES in Las Vegas, the manufacturer presented two ranges of headphones in January, both compatible with both Sony and Microsoft consoles, the JBL Quantum 360 – succeeding the JBL Quantum 350 – and JBL Quantum 910 .
The new models are now available on the market.
To fully understand what distinguishes the different models presented by JBL this Wednesday, it must be understood that, for each headset, the Harman group brand has announced two versions: an X model for Xbox and a P model for PlayStation. We are thus entitled to the JBL Quantum 360X, JBL Quantum 360P, JBL Quantum 910X and JBL Quantum 910P. Obviously, in addition to compatibility with each console, the characteristics are identical between the two 360 models and the two versions of the 910.
In detail, like most gaming headsets, the JBL Quantum 360 and JBL Quantum 910 are supplied with a small USB adapter to allow gaming sessions without latency, unlike Bluetooth. Both headphones also benefit from JBL’s DualSource function which will allow you to connect not only in 2.4 GHz to a console, but also in Bluetooth to your smartphone, practical for example if you receive a call.
Both versions of the JBL Quantum 360 also allow autonomy up to 22 hours of use. The Quantum 360 range also includes 40 mm transducers and a function to balance the volume between the sounds of the game and the voices of teammates.
JBL Quantum 910s with spatial audio
Nevertheless, it is really the JBL Quantum 910X and 910P that are presented as the top models of JBL. These two headsets indeed benefit from 360-degree audio with tracking of head movements. They also have an active noise reduction function. The Quantum 910s also benefit from a boom microphone that can be raised to automatically mute the sound. The on-board transducers are also larger with a diameter of 50 mm. Finally, autonomy is also on the rise with up to 37 hours of use announced.
The JBL Quantum 360X, JBL Quantum 360P, JBL Quantum 910X and JBL Quantum 910P headphones will be available in March 2023 at a price of 129.95 euros for the 360 versions and 299.95 euros for the 910 versions. P will be available in white and the X versions in black to match the consoles. Of course, all models will also be compatible with PCs.
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