JBL Quantum 800 Review
JBL tried to do a bit too much with its flagship Quantum One gaming headset, offering programmable lighting, active noise cancellation, and simulated surround sound enhanced by head tracking in a $300, wired package. The Quantum 800 tries to do a lot, too, but by foregoing the head tracking it manages to offer most of the same features in a much more convenient wireless package for just $199.95. The result is a compelling headset that offers plenty of features for its price, along with strong audio performance. That’s enough for the JBL Quantum 800 to earn our Editors’ Choice for wireless gaming headsets.Design The Quantum 800 is sleek and dark, covered in matte gunmetal and black plastic. The back of each earcup holds a circular textured panel with the JBL logo, which lights up with customizable colored lighting when the headset is on. Metallic, reflective dark gray plastic frames the light-up panels. The left earcup holds the flip-down boom mic, a foam-covered capsule mounted on...
The JBL Quantum 800 wireless gaming headset does a bit of everything, and does it all surprisingly well.
Lots of features; Solid noise cancellation; Strong bass; Good microphone; Bluetooth
PC-only for most features; Sculpted sound signature isn't particularly accurate