Speedlink Medusa NX Core (X360 & PS3) Gaming Headset Review

1. Introducion2. Packaging and Bundle3. The Headset4. Comfort and Performance5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

Overall we are left with mixed, but mainly negative impressions of the Speedlink Medusa NX.  While it isn't a shockingly bad headset, there are very few key areas which stand out and the whole package seems rather run of the mill, especially when up against quality products from other companies in this specific sector.

We are reasonably impressed with the build quality of the headset as the materials are high grade and the construction appears to be robust and able to withstand rough handling. The appearance is rather bland for a gaming headset although we imagine that a select audience will warm to the understated styling.

The sound quality is reasonably impressive but the headset is slightly uncomfortable compared to other models we had available for comparison from Steelseries. This was primarily due to the hard earpads which don't squash to fit the shape of the head.

The in line control positioning is not ideal, as it is much more difficult to adjust the volumes and mute the microphone than with the SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB, which simply attaches to the bottom of the controller.

The Speedlink Medusa NX is on sale for £40 from Amazon for both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.  The SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB can be yours for £33 from Amazon and we think it's a much superior headset.  It offers a higher level of comfort, better build and has more logically laid out controls. Therefore, we don't feel we could recommend this headset unless the price drops to around £25.

Pros

• Good sound quality.
• Generally solid build quality.

Cons

• Uncomfortable.
• Expensive.
• Uninspiring design.

KitGuru says: Not a bad headset but there is better out there for the money.

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