Skullcandy is ready to go after your gaming ears - again

techradar.com:

Skullcandy is coming back to the world of gaming with three new headsets: the SLYR, SLYR Pro, and the PLYR headphones; all of which are aimed at varying levels of gamers.

It’s been about 10 years since Skullcandy launched its last gaming headset, the PLYR 2(opens in new tab), a device the company doesn’t officially sell anymore. Since then, gaming headsets have evolved dramatically, which means Skullcandy has its work cut out for it. The solution, at least according to the announcement(opens in new tab), is to offer headsets that have a wide range of functionality for multiple platforms at a decent price.

Each pair of headphones is currently available for purchase on Skullcandy’s online store(opens in new tab) and are compatible with PC, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.  

First, you have the SLYR ($59.99)(opens in new tab)headset. Compared to the other two, this device is the more barebones model. It's a basic set of entry-level headphones; great for people who just want to plug in and listen. It houses two 50mm drivers that Skullcandy claims deliver a wide “frequency range and rich, detailed sound.” There’s also an extending microphone plus mute and volume controls on the cups. So, a pretty basic headset with no bells and whistles.

The SLYR Pro ($99.99)(opens in new tab), as the name implies, adds substantially more. It comes with a Clear Voice Smart Mic that filters out backward noise to maintain clear audio with the help of AI. Gamers can calibrate their audio via a combination of Skullcandy’s Enhanced Sound Perception hearing test and the new Skull-HQ app. In the app, you’ll also be able to adjust the mix between the game and voice chat so you can have one louder than the other, and manage the audio equalization. For