closing VR500 For Gaming Review – Pet Sounds

The closing VR500 is the lowest-priced mannequin within the firm’s Virtual Reality sequence. It is just not as bassy as its two large brothers however delivers respectable spatial imaging and good velocity at a funds value.

PROS

Speedy driver
Neutral sound
Fantastic readability
Great worth

CONS

Lacks depth of stage
Sound might be sharp
Fixed cable
No storage bag

Introduction

The closing VR500 is the latest and most cost-effective mannequin within the firm’s digital actuality sequence. It was launched in early 2024 and follows the VR2000 (2023) and VR3000 (2020). Whereas the latter two comply with closing’s A-series when it comes to housing design, the VR500 leans on the E-series with cylindrically formed earpieces.

You might have already got the impartial E1000 or the hotter E3000 in your assortment, each wonderful. The E500 was already ascribed 3D imaging, however the VR500 was designed to high that.

In my companion evaluations of the VR2000 and VR3000 I’ve already summarized the idea of a “Virtual Reality” earphone: the driving force should be equally quick because the sound it reproduces and all gamers should be positioned precisely in 3D house with out overlapping of the sonic components.

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Also verify my assessment of the closing VR2000.

Specifications closing VR500

Housing: ABS resin
Driver: dynamic
Cable: OFC sort
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Impedance: 18 Ω
Weight: 15 g
Cord size: 1.2 ｍ
Tested at: ¥3,580/£19.98
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Physical Things and Usability

In the field are the earphones together with a indifferent cable with one-button inline distant together with microphone and L-shaped 3.5 mm plug — and 5 pairs of E-series eartips in numerous sizes. The cylindrical earpieces and the cable are similar to the ultimate E500’s/E1000’s with the identical strong haptic.

final VR500 earpiece — The cylindrical earpieces are similar to the E500’s/E1000’s.

final VR500 — The VR500’s cable comes with a one-button inline distant with microphone and an L-shaped 3.5 mm plug.

The earpieces are extraordinarily snug as they don’t contact the concha.

Here is a sound pattern:

Sound pattern of the VR500’s microphone.

Tonality and Technicalities

I examined the VR500 primarily with my iPhone SE (1st gen.). The VR500 have the speediest driver of the VR sequence, adopted by the VR2000 earlier than the VR3000. It additionally has the “flattest” frequency graph of the lot, which lacks the basic pinna acquire within the higher midrange, reveals a prominently sub-bass roll off and a definite higher treble peak. The VR500’s signature couldn’t be extra impartial. A real rarity paying homage to Etymotic earphones.

This interprets to usually sharply outlined, accentuated, quick decaying notes throughout the frequency spectrum. Downside of the driving force velocity is that notes might be harsh.

frequency response final VR500 — Frequency response of the ultimate VR500.

Bass doesn’t dig deep into the sub bass, however the entire low finish is quick, tight, targeted and composed. It doesn’t create any colouring. Attack of drums and bass is respectable. Overall, the low finish could possibly be a bit extra pronounced.

The lean, effectively outlined vocals are pushed into the foreground. They are etched out effectively with a number of house between the sharply outlined notes, which contributes to wonderful midrange decision, readability, and transparency. Female voices can generally sound nasal, which is probably not essential for gaming.

The flat higher midrange and low treble means no shrillness and graininess on this space. Treble is effectively prolonged and really effectively resolving with a number of sparkle and a few pretend decision. An higher treble peak (just like the Sennheiser IE 200), mixed with that flat low finish creates an enormous, nonetheless two-dimensional stage with a number of headroom. Musicians and devices are effectively separated however aligned alongside an imaginary line fairly than being situated precisely within the 3-D house.

If used for music listening, the VR500 might come throughout as sharp and two dimensional.

In comparability, the VR2000, and extra so the VR3000, have a thicker, bassier sound with higher three-dimensional reconstruction. The older VR3000 often is the least suited of the three for gaming, however it is extremely good for binaural listening. The VR2000 might be the proper gaming earphone with steadiness between velocity and richness. As talked about earlier than, the latest VR500 can also be the quickest with a definite lack on the low finish and subsequently depth, however performs effectively for its value.

frequency responses final VR500 final VR2000 final VR3000 — Frequency responses of all 3 fashions of ultimate’s VR sequence superimposed.

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Also verify my assessment of the closing VR3000.

Concluding Remarks

The VR500 is the lowest-priced mannequin of ultimate’s Virtual Reality sequence. It could also be not as wealthy sounding, not be as bassy, and never be as three-dimensional as its two greater siblings, but it surely impresses with a swift driver, wonderful readability, and nice match. And the worth is correct, too. Great worth!

Until subsequent time…carry on listening!