The audio itself, however, needs to run through traditional audio L & R cables, which the PS4 and Xbox One-both being HDMI connection-only machines-lack, thus requiring a direct RCA jack plug-in in order to work. A small USB dongle is included that acts as a processor for the bass impact and immersion enhanced listening modes, but is also required for wireless broadcast. It’s partially functional with current generation consoles and mobile platforms, in that they’ll let you hear sound, but won’t necessarily let you chat, use the different audio modes, or even function wirelessly. The Afterglow is currently designed to be fully functional with last generation consoles and PCs. “The bass is definitely the star of the show here, but it frequently overwhelms the other sounds, which some gamers might actually prefer.”
It’s a pure vanity function, meant to be seen by those around you, but it’s one of the features that raises the price of the headset. The earpieces light up in a variety of colors when turned on, adjustable so that everyone can see that your favourite colour is purple or aqua, in addition to more vanilla colors like red, blue or green. It’s a matter of aesthetics preferences, but while the clear plastic on the earpieces might be questionable, what really pushes the Afterglow into a specific, younger market are the LEDs that live up to this headset’s name. However, it also does not necessarily feel classy. The headset itself is flexible and adjustable with some padding on the headrest for added comfort. In this regard, the Prismatic is not good for people looking for a quiet solution, compared to the wired SteelSeries 5HV3, which does a much better job isolating both listener and bystanders from the noise. In other words, if you were planning to play beside someone reading at home, or commuting to work, everyone will be able to hear quite clearly what’s coming out of your speakers. While the padding on the headset does a good job of isolating the listener from outside noise, it does little to prevent bleeding of noise from the speakers. Things are already off to a good start with polyurethane leather earpieces and an around-the-ear design that’s not as big as it could be, but will safely surround average sized ears.
And that’s a promise that the Prismatic largely manages to keep.įirst, let’s look at the physical build of the headset. However, at the $90 price point, it’s clear that PDP have set their sights squarely on one demographic the gamer that is looking to finally get some good stereo headphones that won’t break the bank.
The Afterglow Prismatic wireless headset has an MSRP of US$90, although price varies wildly depending on where-and when-you do your shopping.
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