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AceZone A-Rise: everything you need to know

Get in the zone with eSports' go-to headset tech...

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If you’re serious about gaming, then the AceZone A-Rise headset will take you from the bottom of the leaderboards straight to the top. It’s been handcrafted with the same features found on professional eSports headsets, letting you hear your rivals faster and better than anything else out there. So, listen up and let the games begin…

Specifications

Before we dig into the audio nitty gritty, here’s how the A-Rise looks at a quick glance…

Specifications AceZone A-Rise
Connectivity  Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack 
Weight  550g 
Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz  
Driver diameter  42mm 
Compatibility   PC, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck, Bluetooth devices 
Type  Over-ear (closed-back)
Noise cancellation  Yes 
Battery  1100 mAh (avg wireless use of 15+ hours) 
Features  Flip to mute mic, removable earcups 
In the box  Headset, carry case, 3.5mm jack cable, USB-C cable 

Compatibility

The headset is compatible with pretty much every console, gaming PC, phone, and tablet you can think of…

The go-to for eSports

If you’re not familiar with eSports, it’s basically the best gamers in the world going head-to-head on some of the most popular games around. Franchises like Call of Duty, Street Fighter and EA Sports FC all have their own leagues, teams and superstar players. And they play in massive arenas, with huge crowds cheering them on – exactly like traditional sports do.

For them to bring their A game, a good headset is always part of their loadout. And AceZone’s A-Rise is built on the same tournament winning tech used in their headsets. And now you can get your hands on it too…

Pro audio performance

There’s a reason why the pros use this thing. The AceZone A-Rise is a game changer. Literally.

The brand put the headset through its paces, testing it against a bunch of other models to see how it stacks up. When it comes to response time, it easily got the high score. For any non-audio geeks out there, response time is how fast you hear sounds. And with the A-Rise, you’ll hear everything up to 4 seconds quicker than other gaming headsets. Which could be the difference between victory and defeat in a one-on-one battle!

Plus, your opponents won’t ever get the drop on you again. A smart audio algorithm boosts your hearing radius. So, you can hear enemies from further away, and prepare for battle before they’ve sprinted around the corner. They really won’t know what hit em’. You could say it’s a bit of a cheat code.

Advanced noise cancelling

To be at the top of your game, you’ve got to be able to focus. Lots of other headsets don’t have enough isolation, so it means annoying outside sound leaks through and ruins your immersion and concentration.

Not here though. Superior passive noise cancelling helps to fully block out the noise. So, you’ll never miss an important sound effect, like those gun shots coming from behind you, or the rumble of a tank rolling up on your flank. Basically, it’s going to keep you alive for longer.

This is combined with advanced hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), which has been designed especially for games - making the A-Rise the ultimate gaming power up.

If you need proof, it’s advanced enough to withstand the roar of a sold-out eSports stadium. And if you’ve never been to one, trust us, it’s not exactly a quiet night at the library!

Military microphone

When you’re charging around a hectic multiplayer battlefield, communicating with your teammates is vital if you want to bag the win. And the A-Rise has one of the best mics in the biz. It features ultra noise cancelling, and shares the same tech used in modern fighter jets. Yes, seriously. What does that actually do then?

Well, it stops any outside noise from leaking into the mic – like your neighbour’s lawnmower, or your dog barking away in the background. Basically, your voice will be loud and clear at all times. So, your squad can always hear you while you’re shouting out your orders. Hey, if it’s good enough for talking over the blast of a jet engine, it’s definitely good enough for you.

Design and comfort

A good headset has to be nice and comfortable. After all, those epic multiplayer marathons can go on for a while.

Thankfully, the A-Rise has a real leather headband and ear pads. And both sit snugly on your head and ears, while staying super comfy - even after a ton of online rounds.

When you’re spending this much, it’s got to be built to last for years of serious gaming too. AceZone have made sure every component is as durable and sturdy as possible. So, even if you accidentally leave it on your gaming chair and sit on it, it’s not going to break.

And if it is game over for any particular part at some point down the line, don’t panic. Loads of bits on the headset can be replaced. You can swap out everything from the leather on the headband to the magnetic ear pads, and even the cables if you need to. Phew.

Big battery

How does 15+ hours of battery life sound? You’ll get all that off of just the one charge (on the go, or plugged into your console with an AUX cable). And that means you can listen to tunes or game pretty much all day without having to press pause on your session. That’s a whole lot of RPG adventuring!

Getting set up

Just like the gear in your favourite titles, you can customise the A-Rise to suit your play style. Fire up the AceZone mobile app and you can become your very own sound engineer. Create custom EQ profiles from scratch and pump up the bass or make changes to the level of active noise cancelling. Then you’ll easily be able to hear your teammates over all the carnage!

If you’re really into a specific game, it even comes packed with special sound settings to match them. Fast-paced shooters like Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2 have their own presets you can take advantage of to give you an edge in combat. And for that all round pro player audio, make sure to switch on the ‘Pro Gaming’ profile. Sounds great to us.

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