I've been using Hyper-x alpha for about a year. It was relatively light and simple, but always gave me headache due to its tightness; especially with glasses on. So, I've been looking for something else that sounds decent and glasses friendly.
This sure is little bulky, but not as bulky as razers gaming headsets I think. Because of its enough cushions and comfort it gives while wearing, I don't feel its entire weight on my head that much and I can wear this for a long periods of time. I'm not a sound expert, but its sound-quality is definitely better than Hyper-x alpha. Its surround sound is pretty impressive. This is my first high-end headset and with 7.1 surround sound. Cheaper headsets with 7.1 surround sound always had huge compromises on the sound quality, but this one seems to have fulfilled the high-quality sound. It feels like I'm wearing pairs of decent speakers.
Its setting can be adjusted with their dedicated app and it works, but I'm not so sure about its noise cancelling mic. I think it would be nice if they provide something like a tutorial for customizing the headset with the app in detail because I don't know if the noise cancelling mic is actually working or not.
I thought this one also would have a little bit of noise cancelling on the audio/speaker, but unfortunately, it didn't block any noise nor sounds coming from the headset. So forget about playing games while wearing this in a place like library and expect people not to hear you game.
However, overall, its price makes sense. Built with good plastics, aluminum/metal-ish material, and aesthetically compact despite of its sound-quality; and USB type-c at that.
The wire, wire . its wire is something I had to get used to because most of the products that I've used so far, that had only one wire on the either left of right, but this one has two on the both sides. And it feels like you're wearing a headset and also a necklace that's hanging on your headset. I guess both wires were required for its power. I wouldn't give this headset up just because it has two wires.
Buttons on the headset itself is also a nice touch. I'm glad that they didn't put the buttons on the wire. That would've been so annoying.
RGB lighting is unnecessary and generates a bit of surface heat, but it looks primum and you also have option on the button to turn this feature off.
In terms of sizing, it seems pretty versatile.
I've never used any audio products from Asus & ROG. This is good purchase. Good thing I didn't rush over to get a replacement for my hyper-x alpha right away. I waited for this headset to be release for about a month. Now I don't get headache b/c of freaking headset. I hate you Hyper-x alpha. it tortured my head for a year, and now I'm a free man
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Light it up with superior sound
The groundbreaking ROG Delta S Animate features amazing programmable AniMe Matrix displays on the ear cups, a hi-fi-grade ESS 9281 Quad DAC with MQA support for impeccable audio and an ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone for clear communication.
Customizable AniMe Matrix Displays
Cutting-edge AniMeMatrix displays on each ear cup feature mini-LEDs that can be programmed to show off your style with custom lighting designs, unique animations and live audio visualizations.
Soundwave Light Effects
Exclusive Soundwave light effects make lights flash in sync with the sound of your voice. You can activate the effects via the control switch on the ear cup.
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High-Resolution ESS 9281 Quad DAC
The ESS 9281 Quad DAC contains four digital-to-analog converters that provide lossless audio processing for clearer sound, and an unparalleled 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
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Built-In MQA Renderer
The ROG Delta S Animate headset can connect to an MQA core signal to complete the final 'unfold' of an MQA music file and provide incredible studio-quality sound.
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High SNR in FPS Games
A higher SNR allows you to precisely pinpoint the origin of enemy footsteps. ROG Delta S Animate is capable of achieving an unprecedented 130 dB SNR, unrivaled by single DAC headsets.
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Crystal-Clear Highs and Punchy Bass
The exclusive ASUS Essence drivers are mounted in airtight chambers for clearer, richer audio and feature a wide frequency response of 20–40 kHz to provide strong bass and optimized gaming audio.
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Exclusive Hyper-Grounding Technology
Exclusive ROG Hyper-Grounding technology uses a multi-layer printed circuit board and a special layout to prevent electromagnetic interference, ensuring that all you hear is pure, noise-free audio.
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone has a dedicated processor that’s designed to reduce over 500 million types of background noise while preserving vocal harmonics for clear voice communication. Common background noises such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks are reduced by up to 95%.
Certifiably Clear Communication
The AI Mic is unidirectional, detachable and certified by both Discord and TeamSpeak. An indicator light on the tip of the boom flashes red when the microphone is muted, so you can quickly check its status.
Multi-Platform Compatibility
The USB-C connector and included USB-C to USB-A adapter cable* provide compatibility with PCs, Macs, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
*Included USB-C to USB-A adapter cable enables connection with PlayStation 4 and 5 and Nintendo Switch
Crafted for Comfort
ROG Delta S Animate is exceptionally lightweight at only 310 grams. Ergonomic D-shaped ear cups closely match the shape of your ears to reduce unnecessary contact areas by up to 20%, and a sloped design provides better comfort and also helps improve sound quality.
ROG Hybrid Ear Cushions
Made of protein leather and fabric mesh, they are perfect for long gaming sessions, offering a contoured fit, with material that is thick but breathable.
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The cushions are made of 100% protein leather and fast-cooling memory foam to give unbeatable comfort with thinner and softer material.
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Pro'sAccurate sound (once configured in EQ)Good build qualityAdjustable headbandVolume | Mute and RGB controls on headsetGreat EQ | sound modes (You will need to know the frequency in which you want to elevate or tick down)Decent codec 24bit 96kPremium packaging , extra earmuff and usb adapter .ConsPriceNot as comfy as previous headphone/headset (extremely heavy)Heavy (Y) cordStereo 7.1 virtualized sounds a lot clearer and louder than 7.1 mode . Don't matter to me because it works great but does seem like a waste to not utilize those additional speakers .Overall, I like this headset .Things to take into consideration :This headset is not tuned out of the box but you can easily manage and tune to your liking .Example : You elevate the sound of footsteps and lower / compress the higher frequency like gunshots . just experiment in game to figure this out.7.1 audio is extremely low compared to stereoThese will be my new cans for gaming .
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
Color: BlackStyle: Delta S Animate (Wired)Pattern: HeadsetVerified Purchase
This is the first time I ever worked with a product by ROG. My last gaming headset was the Omen Midframe Prime, which unfortunately died, I had a Kaira X from Razer as a backup but I was looking for a replacement that could potentially top it.
Then I came across the Delta S Animate. I actually bought this headset pre owned through Amazon Warehouse. The listing said that the packaging was going to arrive damaged but surprisingly, it was in like new condition when it arrived! At that point, I was very excited to try it out.
And boy was it worth it. Not only did it fit my head perfectly, The Anime Matrix display on the headset was so fun to mess around with. Being able to personalize my headset like no one else on the market ever could was a weird but fun feeling. It’s a bit gimmicky, but really fun to show off to your friends.
As for the audio quality itself, it’s definitely the best out of any headset I’ve tried, the surround sound works very well on this device and thanks to it being lightweight, I didn’t feel like there was a rock strapped to my head!
Definitely a 10/10 headset if you get it for the right price like I did, I think $250 MSRP is a bit much for what you’re given, but for what I paid, (which was around $80,) it is VERY well worth the money. :)
Then I came across the Delta S Animate. I actually bought this headset pre owned through Amazon Warehouse. The listing said that the packaging was going to arrive damaged but surprisingly, it was in like new condition when it arrived! At that point, I was very excited to try it out.
And boy was it worth it. Not only did it fit my head perfectly, The Anime Matrix display on the headset was so fun to mess around with. Being able to personalize my headset like no one else on the market ever could was a weird but fun feeling. It’s a bit gimmicky, but really fun to show off to your friends.
As for the audio quality itself, it’s definitely the best out of any headset I’ve tried, the surround sound works very well on this device and thanks to it being lightweight, I didn’t feel like there was a rock strapped to my head!
Definitely a 10/10 headset if you get it for the right price like I did, I think $250 MSRP is a bit much for what you’re given, but for what I paid, (which was around $80,) it is VERY well worth the money. :)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Color: BlackStyle: Theta 7.1 (Wired)Pattern: HeadsetVerified Purchase
Pro's
Accurate sound (once configured in EQ)
Good build quality
Adjustable headband
Volume | Mute and RGB controls on headset
Great EQ | sound modes (You will need to know the frequency in which you want to elevate or tick down)
Decent codec 24bit 96k
Premium packaging , extra earmuff and usb adapter .
Cons
Price
Not as comfy as previous headphone/headset (extremely heavy)
Heavy (Y) cord
Stereo 7.1 virtualized sounds a lot clearer and louder than 7.1 mode . Don't matter to me because it works great but does seem like a waste to not utilize those additional speakers .
Overall, I like this headset .
Things to take into consideration :
This headset is not tuned out of the box but you can easily manage and tune to your liking .
Example : You elevate the sound of footsteps and lower / compress the higher frequency like gunshots . just experiment in game to figure this out.
7.1 audio is extremely low compared to stereo
These will be my new cans for gaming .
Accurate sound (once configured in EQ)
Good build quality
Adjustable headband
Volume | Mute and RGB controls on headset
Great EQ | sound modes (You will need to know the frequency in which you want to elevate or tick down)
Decent codec 24bit 96k
Premium packaging , extra earmuff and usb adapter .
Cons
Price
Not as comfy as previous headphone/headset (extremely heavy)
Heavy (Y) cord
Stereo 7.1 virtualized sounds a lot clearer and louder than 7.1 mode . Don't matter to me because it works great but does seem like a waste to not utilize those additional speakers .
Overall, I like this headset .
Things to take into consideration :
This headset is not tuned out of the box but you can easily manage and tune to your liking .
Example : You elevate the sound of footsteps and lower / compress the higher frequency like gunshots . just experiment in game to figure this out.
7.1 audio is extremely low compared to stereo
These will be my new cans for gaming .
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
Color: BlackStyle: Theta 7.1 (Wired)Pattern: HeadsetVerified Purchase
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However, these require tuning to get the best out of them in the 7.1 mode on PC.
The directional sound takes time to get used to for games but it's quite impressive when set up right, but to get the best true 7.1 sound, takes some fiddling.
I recommend downgrading to the firmware version 0034 for the best sounding experience as well as using the preset from the screenshot attached in the armory app.
(Google "theta 7.1 0034 firmware" and you can find the the correct instructions on the ROG forum to downgrade to the best 7.1 firmware for games.)
Alternatively, set the headphones to "Mobile" via the switch and enjoy incredible 7.1 virtual surround on your next gen consoles and/or phone!
My only gripe is the price, but I'd say they're worth it if you want the best.
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