The P321`s are another USB powered headset from Arctic Cooling’s Arctic Sound division. This time, however, they are of the stereo variety and as such are intended for music listening. Since this headset does not interface in the traditional sense with a sound card, it relies on a built-in sound processor much like the one found in its more advanced next of kin; the P531 (review coming soon). Company boffins also claim the use of some high fidelity drivers along with a design that aids in blocking out outside noise.

The move to have a built in audio processor is one we like quite a lot. Obviously it’s a new concept and new concepts need time to percolate into great concepts, but it’s certainly a good move by Arctic Cooling which opens doors to allow tailor made digital processing solutions for specific headsets. It totally bypasses the need for on board processing in the users system, not to mention the potential for gamers and portable lovers. But there is also some scope for ‘theme headsets’ which use special processing equipment to create a certain usage template like ‘movie buff’ and ‘heavy metal’.



Link: TweakTown