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he Fusion II 500 sounds great, too. It's warm and full-bodied, with a deep, resonant and tight bass. The bass doesn't dominate the sound — you can hear the other registers clearly. Meanwhile, the directional audio is excellent, especially with the virtual 7.1 surround sound feature.
Asus even throws in a second set of ‘hybrid’ ear cups that feature a mix of both leatherette and mesh in their design. In my experience, these offer a similar level of passive noise suppression compared to the standard ear cups that come fitted to the Fusion Wireless out-the-box, but they also help minimise heat (and by association sweat) build-up too. Once again, high kudos to the engineers at ASUS, who have also brought a very good gaming headset to the market with the new ROG Strix Fusion II 500. The headset offers an excellent sound (stereo and surround sound), a great wearing comfort and a chic RGB lighting. Our review sample also has nothing to complain about in terms of handling (controls and software). On the subject of lighting, there are plenty of gaming peripherals known to offer eye-catching light shows, but unlike the rest of the Strix Fusion line, the Wireless remains in the dark. I immediately noticed the fabric cable and was pleased. I’ve always preferred these cords opposed to the ‘ pinch‘ and tear prone standard rubber/plastic cords. It features some sharp audio courtesy of its 50mm drivers, hi-res audio support and it looks pretty good, too.The Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 has a similar design to other ROG Strix headsets, and features design elements we’ve come to expect from Asus’ ROG products. So, you get a set of headphones that are clearly gaming-orientated, without being over the top.
Despite this, Asus large 50mm tuned Essence drivers still deliver great stereo audio to your ears. Side by side, I’d wager most users would struggle to tell in blind testing whether they were listing to gameplay over a wired or wireless connection. Plus, the distinct separation means you can still use the Fusion Wireless in competitive gaming conditions.
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However, the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 excels at atmospherics, really bringing out sounds that can often be overlooked or lost in the mix with more bombastic headsets, such as footsteps and falling bullet casings. 7.1 surround Considering the price Asus is asking for the ROG Strix Fusion 700, it needs to offer seriously impressive audio quality – and on paper it certainly looks like Asus has put a lot of thought and effort into making sure this headset sounds good. As for compatibility, with the bundled USB-C cable, 3.5mm cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter, the Fusion II 500 is said to work with practically anything – be it a PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. Connecting the headset to either my PC or Series X was a doddle, and it worked absolutely fine. Sound and Mic Quality It doesn’t quite feel like sounds are coming from behind you or around you, so we wouldn’t say that the 7.1 mode will give you any competitive advantage when playing games, as you won’t be able to pinpoint where footsteps or gunfire are coming from, other than from your left or right. Living without its flashing LEDs is a minor imposition, though, given that the ROG Fusion II 500 does the important jobs required of any gaming headset so well. It has plenty of tech under the hood which leads to a great sound: crisp, clear, and precise, yet with plenty of bass and punch. It leans more towards a neutral, realistic sound than some gaming headsets which can over-emphasize the bass in an attempt to sound dynamic. In contrast, the ROG Fusion II 500 just sounds effortlessly dynamic.
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