Today we’ve got the Speedlink Medusa NX Stereo Gaming Headset. As far as stereo gaming headsets go, the £30 Medusa NX is fairly inexpensive, so there’s certainly some potential for a good bargain here. Let’s see how it stacks up!
First, let’s look at the sound quality. In video games, the Medusa NX provide good but not incredible sound quality, with a well-balanced but not particularly crisp sound. Voice chat, whether in-game or over Skype, is perfectly understandable.
For music, you’ll certainly need to fiddle with your EQ settings to get things sounding just right. Once you’ve done so, the Medusa NX does fare well for all music types, although again the sound is a bit muddy; if you’re looking for a divine aural experience you’ll need to move a bit up-market.
The microphone, although non-detachable, is affixed to a flexible metallic boom, so positioning is not a problem and damage seems unlikely. The sound quality of the microphone compares favourably to others in its class, and will produce good results over Skype and Teamspeak alike.
Comfort is another vitally important quality for a gaming headset, and one place that many cheaper gaming headsets fall down. The Medusa NX’s thickly padded cups do provide above-average comfort and certainly more than I was expecting at this price range. Still, after a few hours it was a relief to remove them.
While the back of the box claims that the NX Stereo is lightweight at 280g, it’s heavier than my previous gaming headset, the Creative Fatal1ty (200g). This weight is put to good use though, with thick and solid construction from the microphone to the cups themselves. The 2.8m long cable is similarly well constructed, although the in-line control does feel weak. Overall though, the Medusa NX does feel well-made and unlikely to break even when folded, so that’s certainly a point in its favour.
I’d say that the Speedlink Medusa NX Stereo Gaming Headset is a fine choice for gamers looking for a budget headset. While it lacks flashy looks or custom features, the NX gets the basics right and that’s what really counts.
The Speedlink Medusa NX Stereo Gaming Headset was tested with StarCraft II, Brink and music from classical to K-pop. The sample used for the review was provided by the good people at Meroncourt. You can buy the Medusa NX Stereo on Amazon.
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