华硕(ASUS)在其产品线(product line)中增加了一款新的游戏耳机(gaming headset)。他们称之为梯队森林(Echelon Forest)，其设计非常引人注目(attention grabber)！以军事为主题的油漆和一个让你想起卧底任务的名字，我们很想看看耳机听起来像什么。我们已经对其进行了几周的测试，现在我们准备好分享我们的结论了。请继续阅读以了解它是否适合您，从这篇评论中：
拆箱华硕 Echelon Forest 游戏耳机(ASUS Echelon Forest Gaming Headset)
耳机包装在带有军用迷彩图案的黑色纸板箱中。(cardboard box)盒子右侧的切口可让您在拆开包装之前看到耳机。
盒子的背面提供了大量有关耳机技术规格的信息。
打开包装盒后，您会在塑料盒中找到耳机以及一些配件：
- 适用于诺基亚或索尼爱立信(Nokia or Sony Ericsson)手机等旧移动设备的音频适配器
- 军用图案旅行包
- 用于分隔音频和麦克风通道(audio and microphone channels)的编织分线器电缆(splitter cable)
- 泡沫麦克风防风罩
除此之外，您还可以找到保修和快速入门指南(start guide)。
硬件规格
这款耳机使用 50 毫米钕磁铁驱动器，兼容 PC 和Mac(Macs)。
耳机线(headset cable)长 1.2 米（3.9 英尺），分线器线长1.3米(splitter cable)（4.2 英尺）。当您将耳机连接到 PC 时，需要 2.5 米（8.2 英尺）的电缆。套件中包含的所有电缆都是编织的。扬声器的阻抗为 32 欧姆(Ohm impedance)，频率响应范围(frequency response range)在 20Hz 和 20KHz 之间。耳机重 268 克（9.45 盎司）。
麦克风是可伸缩的，频率响应范围为 100Hz-10KHz，(frequency response rage)灵敏度(sensitivity level)为 -42 +/- 3dB 。
您可以在此处找到耳机的全套规格：Echelon Forest - 规格(Echelon Forest - Specifications)。
使用华硕 Echelon Forest 游戏耳机(ASUS Echelon Forest Gaming Headset)
由于军事主题设计，耳机绝对引起了人们的注意。耳机的整体外观和感觉(look and feel)非常优质。华硕(ASUS)为这款产品使用了优质材料，我们对此表示赞赏。从设计的角度(design point)来看，唯一值得商榷的是军事主题，有些人可能喜欢，有些人可能不喜欢。如果您是《坦克世界》(World of Tanks)的粉丝，我们相信您会喜欢它。🙂
杯子很舒服，它们完全遮住了你的耳朵，并且很好地隔离了背景噪音。(background noise)与ASUS Strix Pro不同，杯子是固定的，不能旋转。
佩戴耳机进行数小时的游戏是令人愉快且相当舒适的。该产品不太重，长时间游戏后我们也不会感到疲劳。
我们在玩游戏、看电影和听音乐时使用了梯队森林。(Echelon Forest)在所有情况下，声音都清晰而清脆。音质让我们想起了华硕 Strix Pro(ASUS Strix Pro)。
就像大多数游戏耳机一样，音质(sound quality)只有在游戏过程中才能达到最佳状态。当您听音乐和观看视频时，Echelon Forest提供的音频体验不错，但并不令人印象深刻。根据您听的音乐类型，您可能会满意，也可能不满意。虽然Echelon Forest在游戏和音乐方面表现出色，但对于摇滚曲目来说就不是这样了。吉他(Guitar)即兴演奏听起来并不像应有的那样清晰，这很明显，耳机的目标是具有响亮音效但声音细节不多的游戏。
麦克风很好，我很欣赏华硕(ASUS)让它可伸缩的想法。这在旅行时节省了一些空间，并使耳机看起来更紧凑。Skype 通话响亮、清晰、清脆，我们可以毫无问题地让对方听到自己的声音。
耳机的线缆还有一个音量摇杆(volume rocker)和一个microphone on/off button。
该产品没有软件，因为该产品开箱即用。
判决
ASUS Echelon Forest是一款耳机，适合喜欢更大胆的设计主题(design theme)和经常玩游戏的人。如果您喜欢战争游戏，您一定会喜欢这款耳机的设计。整体音质(sound quality)不错，但对发烧友来说还不够好。可伸缩麦克风是一个很好的补充，该产品将成为LAN聚会或长时间游戏的好伴侣，因为它佩戴舒适。但是，如果您正在寻找一款能够提供优质音质(sound quality)的耳机，并且您只打算偶尔在游戏中使用它，那么您可以考虑更好的选择。
ASUS Echelon Forest Gaming Headset Review
ASUS have added a new gaming headset to their product line. Τhey call it the Echelon Forest and the design is quitе the attention grabber! With a military themed paint and a name that makes you think of undercover missions, we were quite interested to see what the hеadset sounds like. We'νe tested it for a couple of weeks and we're now ready to share our verdict. Read on to learn whether or nоt it's the right headset for you, from this reviеw:
Unboxing The ASUS Echelon Forest Gaming Headset
The headset is packaged in a black cardboard box with military camouflage patterns. A cut-out on the right side of the box allows you to see the headphones before unpacking them.
The back of the box offers quite a lot of information about the technical specifications of the headset.
Once you open the box you'll find the headset in a plastic case together with a few accessories:
- An audio adapter for old mobile devices such as Nokia or Sony Ericsson mobile phones
- A military-patterned travel bag
- A braided splitter cable that separates the audio and microphone channels
- A foam microphone windscreen
Aside from that you'll find the warranty and the quick start guide.
Hardware Specifications
This headset uses 50mm neodymium-magnet drivers and it is compatible with both PCs and Macs.
The headset cable is 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) long and the splitter cable is another 1.3 meters (4.2 feet) long. That makes for 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) of cable for when you're connecting the headset to a PC. All the cables included in the set are braided. The speakers have a 32 Ohm impedance and a frequency response range between 20Hz and 20KHz. The headset weighs 268 grams (9.45 ounces).
The microphone is retractable and has a 100Hz - 10KHz frequency response rage with a -42 +/- 3dB sensitivity level.
You can find the full set of specifications of the headset here: Echelon Forest - Specifications.
Using The ASUS Echelon Forest Gaming Headset
The headset definitely draws attention thanks to the military themed design. The overall look and feel of the headset is quite premium. ASUS used quality materials for this product and we appreciate that. The only debatable aspect from a design point of view is the military theme, which some people might like while others might not. If you are a fan of World of Tanks, we're sure that you will appreciate it. 🙂
The cups are comfortable, they cover your ears entirely and they isolate the background noise quite well. Unlike the ASUS Strix Pro, the cups are fixed and you cannot rotate them.
Wearing the headset for multiple hours of gameplay was pleasant and fairly comfortable. The product is not too heavy and we didn't feel fatigued after long gaming sessions.
We've used the Echelon Forest while playing games, watching movies and listening to music. The sound was clear and crisp in all situations. The sound quality reminded us of the ASUS Strix Pro.
Just like most gaming headsets, the sound quality is at its best only during gameplay. When you listen to music and watching videos, the audio experience offered by Echelon Forest is decent but not impressive. Depending on the type of music you listen to, you might or might not be satisfied. While the Echelon Forest does a good job in games and music with loud bass, the same cannot be said for rock tracks, for instance. Guitar riffs don't sound as clear as they should and this is where it's quite clear that the headset is aimed towards games with loud sound effects but not many sound details.
The microphone is good and I appreciate the idea of ASUS making it retractable. This saves some space when travelling and makes the headset look more compact. Skype calls were loud, clear and crisp and we had no problems making ourselves heard on the other end of the line.
The headset's cable also has a volume rocker and a microphone on/off button.
There is no software for this product as the product works right out of the box.
Verdict
The ASUS Echelon Forest is a headset for people who appreciate a more daring design theme and who play games quite frequently. If you are into war games, you will surely love the design of this headset. The overall sound quality is good, but not good enough for audiophiles. The retractable microphone is a very nice addition and the product will be a good companion for LAN parties or long gaming sessions, since it's comfortable to wear. If, however, you are on the lookout for a headset that offers premium sound quality and you plan on using it in games only occasionally, there are better alternatives for you to consider.
