When most people are looking for a gaming headset they want it to have a few things: work with their platform of choice, sound good, decent mic, and a reasonable battery life. Other features like noise cancelling are nice but unnecessary, as well as adding to the price of the unit. The LucidSound LS500 does away with such frivolities and focuses in on what you really need in a headset, delivering a surprisingly good pair of cans for under $70 USD.
Taking the headset out of the box the first thing I noticed is how light it is. The LucidSound LS500 boasts long haul battery life of up to 70 hours, so I was expecting a heavier fit. Instead it is a lightweight and comfortable headset. This is thanks to the plastic construction, which feels a little cheap but makes up for it in featherweight comfort. It even includes glasses slots to make long wear for four-eyed folks like me.
