我们测试了一款看起来令人印象深刻并承诺提供许多功能的游戏耳机。(gaming headset)它被称为ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500，它是由华硕(ASUS)在其Republic Of Gamers产品线下制造的游戏耳机，具有RGB灯效、触摸控制以及最重要的数模转换器。这不是您经常在游戏耳机(gaming headset)中看到的东西，因此我们很想听听它们的声音。玩了几场游戏，听了很多音乐，以下是我们对华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)耳机的看法：
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)：适合谁？
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)耳机适用于：
- 想要出色音质和 7.1环绕声的用户(surround sound)
- 喜欢RGB 灯效(RGB lighting)的人，尤其是那些同时拥有华硕其他(ASUS)Aura兼容设备的人
- 喜欢组队玩、喜欢参加LAN派对、想要同步耳机灯光效果的游戏玩家
优点和缺点
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)有很多好话要说：
- 无论您是在谈论低音、中音还是高音，声音都得到了很好的体现；
- 游戏和听音乐时的音频质量都很高；
- 您会得到两对不同的耳罩：一副由合成皮革制成，另一副由织物制成，即使使用数小时也很舒适；
- 耳机由优质材料制成，看起来很坚固；
- 它们具有RGB 灯(RGB lighting)效，可与其他Aura兼容设备以及其他ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500耳机同步效果。
其不太积极的方面是：
- 华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)价格昂贵，不是每个人都能买得起；
- 触摸控制有点软。
- 耳机不能与标准 3.5毫米音频插孔(mm audio jack)一起使用，因为它们只能通过USB 连接(USB)。
判决
ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500是一款出色的耳机，适合任何对游戏充满热情的人。我们喜欢他们提供的声音和优质的制造质量(build quality)。我们也非常喜欢他们的设计，我们相信他们会在您的朋友中引人注目。对于想要在参加比赛时个性化外观的专业游戏团队来说，照明系统是一个绝佳的选择。(lighting system)如果您能负担得起他们的价格，那么购买华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)就不会出错。
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)耳机拆箱
ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500耳机采用优质光面纸板制成的大盒子。盒子的顶部有一张耳机的大图片，它的名字和银色字体浮雕的玩家共和国(Republic of Gamers)标志。
在盒子的背面，华硕(ASUS)打印了更详细的耳机图片及其一些最重要的功能和规格。例如，您可以看到耳机在其耳罩、触控、50mm 驱动器和Hi-Fi 级(Hi-Fi grade) DAC上具有 RGB 照明区域，可提供出色的音频质量。
要查看其中的内容，您必须将盒子的左右两半分开来打开盒子。这是一种很好的触感，让您感觉自己正在触摸一个复杂的设备。
包装内包含耳机、USB转 micro USB 数据线(USB cable)、两个额外的纺织耳垫、快速入门指南(start guide)和保修文件。
华硕 ROG Strix 500 游戏耳机的拆箱体验非常棒。您立即注意到您正在处理高级设备。(The unboxing experience you get from the ASUS ROG Strix 500 gaming headset is excellent. You notice right away that you are dealing with a premium device.)
硬件规格
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 )游戏耳机使用钕磁铁制成的驱动器，直径为 50 毫米(mm diameter)。耳机的阻抗为 32欧姆(Ohms)，频率响应(frequency response)在 20 到 20000 赫兹之间。
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 )最重要的细节可能是它是一款配备Hi-Fi 级 ESS DAC 和放大器(Hi-Fi grade ESS DAC and amplifier)以及 7.1 虚拟环绕声(surround sound)的游戏耳机。耳机使用高性能ESS 9018 数模转换器(ESS 9018 digital-to-analog converter)和ESS 9601 放大器(ESS 9601 amplifier)。游戏耳机通常没有DAC（数模转换器）。
耳机上还有 RGB 灯效，可以与其他ASUS Aura兼容设备同步，包括其他Strix Fusion 500s。要将其灯光效果与其他Strix Fusion 500耳机同步，您必须使用蓝牙(Bluetooth)和智能手机的Aura 应用程序(Aura app)。
该耳机正式支持装有Windows、Mac(Macs)和PlayStation 4的 PC ，但也可以与其他操作系统和设备一起使用，只要它们有USB 端口即可(USB port)。ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500通过一根长 6.56 英尺或 2 米的可拆卸USB转 micro USB编织线连接到您的计算机或游戏机。
麦克风是可伸缩的，可以调整到您喜欢的位置。至于它的质量规格(quality specs)，你应该知道它是单向的，它的频率响应(frequency response)为 50 ~ 10000 Hz，灵敏度为-39 dB ± 3 dB。
至于重量，华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)重 12.7 盎司或 360 克，不算多。如果您想查看这款游戏耳机(gaming headset)的所有规格和功能，您应该访问此网页：ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500。
使用华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)是一款外观精美、感觉高品质的设备。关灯时，你可以说它只是另一款高级游戏耳机(gaming headset)，但当你打开灯效时，情况会变得更好。照明区域的设计和侧面光面板的形状使它看起来像一个高科技设备，这很棒。
在使用这款耳机时，除了它的设计外，我们对用于制造它的材料的质量印象深刻。它有塑料区域，但塑料是优质的。头带由金属制成，并覆盖有纺织毛绒(textile plush)，感觉舒适，即使您的头发离开了您的世界，也不会让您的头部出汗。(head sweat)🙂
华硕(ASUS)对细节的关注几乎在这款耳机上随处可见。例如，当您将耳机延伸到头上时，您会看到华硕(ASUS)在头带上刻有受玛雅文化启发的图案。
此外，为了确保您使用ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500的体验非常棒，华硕(ASUS)还额外附赠了一套耳垫。安装在耳机上的默认耳机由合成皮革和网眼织物制成。可能是因为长时间使用耳机，皮革会让你的头部和耳朵出汗，所以额外的耳垫仅由纺织材料制成。它们和皮革的一样舒适，但在让你的头部和耳朵呼吸方面要好得多。因此，如果您知道您将进入您最喜欢的游戏世界超过几个小时，您可能应该改用纺织靠垫。
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)上只有一个接口和一个物理按键。您将获得一个用于连接USB 电缆(USB cable)的微型USB 端口(USB port)，以及一个用于打开或关闭7.1环绕声系统(surround sound system)的物理按钮。靠近 7.1声音按钮(sound button)，还有一个小针LED会在启用环绕声(surround sound)时亮起。
在左耳罩上，板是触摸感应的，可让您控制耳机。没有指示您必须做什么来播放/暂停媒体、跳过或调整音量。这一切都是通过触摸手势完成的。要播放/暂停媒体，您必须点击左耳板的中心。要调整音量，您需要向上或向下滑动，并跳到下一首或上一首曲目，您可以向前或向后滑动。这感觉像是一种专业的做事方式，并且可能会令人印象深刻一段时间。然而，敬畏感消失后，你可能会和我们有同样的感觉：这不是一种方便的做事方式。当耳机在您的耳朵上，并且您正在玩自己喜欢的游戏时，在耳板上滑动和敲击是不准确的。例如，我们经常发现自己将音量调得太高或太低、太快或太慢。
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)提供的声音质量非常出色，Hi-Fi 数模转换器(Hi-Fi digital-to-analog)表现出色。据我们的耳朵可以证明，我们对耳机在播放音乐和游戏时提供的(music and games)质量和分辨率(quality and resolution)感到兴奋。感觉就像没有声音丢失，每个声音都像它应该的那样响亮。有很多低音、中音和高音可供任何人喜欢。
注意：(NOTE: )如果您想测试您的耳机并将其与其他耳机进行比较，我们建议您在 Spotify 上收听此播放列表：要测试耳机的歌曲(Songs To Test Headphones With)。其中的音轨非常适合检查耳机是如何产生声音的。
但是，在我们看来，当您启用 7.1环绕声(surround sound)时，音频质量就不那么丰富了。中频的表现不太好。有更多的低音和更多的高音。然而，7.1 声音的好处是它在游戏中非常棒，在游戏中沉浸感更好。虽然我们在测试中使用了这款耳机，但我们用它玩了一些游戏：天际(Skyrim)、耻辱 2(Dishonored 2)、冥河：黑暗碎片(Styx: Shards of Darkness)、生化危机 7(Resident Evil 7)和质量效应(Mass Effect)：仙女座(Andromeda)。耳机在所有这些游戏中都表现出色。您可以更好地听到脚步声，也可以更好地听到枪声，当您开启 7.1环绕声(surround sound)时，您可以更轻松地定位威胁和敌人。
换句话说，你应该在音乐和电影中使用(music and movies)默认的立体声模式(default stereo mode)，并在玩游戏时切换到 7.1 声音。
我们还在Skype上使用了华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)，同时玩英雄联盟(League of Legends)。麦克风做得很好，因为我们的队友没有抱怨我们听得不好。但是，我们使用的是机械键盘，它们的开关非常嘈杂。虽然麦克风是单向的并且可以提供一些噪音消除(noise cancellation)，但它无法消除键盘Cherry MX Blue开关的声音。
我们喜欢麦克风的一件事：它很好地藏在右耳罩上(ear cup)，当它像这样缩回时，它也会自动静音。
(The )华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500是游戏耳机领域(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 )的顶级竞争者。它在游戏和听音乐时都提供一流的音质。该设计以一种很好的方式令人印象深刻，并且制造质量非常好。但是，触摸控件并不易于使用。(is a top contender in the world of gaming headsets. It offers top-notch sound quality both in games and while listening to music. The design is impressive in a good way, and the build quality is premium. However, the touch controls are not easy to use.)
使用 Aura 软件
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)游戏耳机的灯光效果可以通过两种方式进行自定义。您可以在计算机上使用Aura 应用程序(Aura application)，也可以在Android 智能手机(Android smartphone)上使用它。我们在Windows 10笔记本电脑和运行Android 7的(Android 7)Nexus 6智能手机上使用了它。但是，似乎没有适用于 iOS的Aura 应用程序。(Aura app)
在 Windows 中，Aura应用程序可让您自定义和在三种不同的灯光效果之间切换 -静态、呼吸(Static, Breathing)和颜色循环(Color Cycle)- 还可以启用或禁用名为Music的(Music)特殊效果(Special Effect)。这种效果使耳机上的照明区域根据声音的节奏打开和关闭。
适用于Android(Android)的Aura应用程序用于通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)将智能手机连接到耳机。要使耳机进入(headset enter)蓝牙配对(Bluetooth)模式，您必须点按左耳罩板上的(cup plate)Play/Pause触控区域并按住 5 秒或更长时间。然后，您必须在Android 智能手机上启用(Android smartphone)蓝牙(Bluetooth)并打开Aura应用程序，该应用程序应该会检测到耳机。配对完成后，可使用应用程序自定义耳机的灯光效果，也可与其他华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)游戏耳机同步。
此功能使华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)耳机成为团队游戏的绝佳设备，因为同步照明是让您的团队脱颖而出的绝佳方式。您的团队的品牌，使用这款耳机，会给其他人留下深刻印象。
华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500 可用的应用程序简单高效。它们可让您与其他 Aura 兼容设备以及其他 ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 耳机同步灯光效果。(The apps available for the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 are simple and efficient. They let you sync the lighting effects with other Aura compatible devices and also with other ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headsets.)
您对华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500)有何看法？
我们喜欢华硕 ROG Strix Fusion 500(ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 )耳机：它提供出色的音质(sound quality)、精美的设计和优质的制造质量(build quality)。但是，它的成本也相当高。在结束这篇评论之前，我们想听听您对此的看法。使用下面的评论分享您对此的看法。
Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset
We tested a gamіng headset that looks impressive and рromises a lot of features. It іs called ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500, and it is a gaming headset manufactured by ASUS under their Republic Of Gamers lineup, with RGB lighting, touch controls and, most importantly, a digital-to-analog converter. That is not something you often see in a gaming headset, so we were curious to hear what they sound like. After playing a few games and listening to a lot of music, here is our opinion about the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset:
ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500: Who is it good for?
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset is good for:
- Users who want excellent audio quality and 7.1 surround sound
- People who love the RGB lighting and especially those who also own other Aura compatible devices from ASUS
- Gamers who use to play in teams and like to go to LAN parties, and who want to sync their headsets' lighting effects
Pros and cons
There are many good things to say about the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500:
- The sounds are well represented regardless of whether you are talking about bass, mids or treble;
- The audio is of high quality both in games and when listening to music;
- You get two different pairs of ear cups: one made from synthetic leather and the other made of fabric, and they are comfortable to use even for many hours;
- The headset is made of premium materials and appears to be robust;
- They have RGB lighting, and the effects can be synced with other Aura compatible devices, and also with other ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headsets.
Its less positive aspects are:
- The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is pricey so not everyone can afford it;
- The touch controls are a bit squishy;
- The headset cannot be used with a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, as they can connect only via USB.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is an excellent headset for any person who is passionate about gaming. We love the sound they offer and their premium build quality. We also like their design a lot, and we are sure they will turn heads among your friends. The lighting system is an excellent choice for professional gaming teams who want to personalize their looks when going to tournaments. If you can afford their price, you cannot go wrong with buying the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500.
Unboxing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset arrives in a big box made from premium glossy cardboard. The top side of the box features a large picture of the headset, its name and the Republic of Gamers logo embossed in silver font.
On the back of the box, ASUS printed more detailed pictures of the headset and some of its most important features and specifications. For instance, you can see that the headset has RGB lighting areas on its ear cups, touch controls, 50mm drivers and a Hi-Fi grade DAC for excellent audio quality.
To get to its contents, you must open the box by sliding its left and right halves apart. This is a nice touch and makes you feel like you are touching a sophisticated device.
Inside the package, you get the headset, a USB to micro USB cable, two additional textile ear cushions, the quick start guide and the warranty documents.
The unboxing experience you get from the ASUS ROG Strix 500 gaming headset is excellent. You notice right away that you are dealing with a premium device.
Hardware specifications
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 gaming headset uses drivers made from neodymium magnets and has a large 50 mm diameter. The headphones have an impedance of 32 Ohms and a frequency response between 20 and 20000 Hz.
Probably the most important detail about the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is the fact that it is a gaming headset with Hi-Fi grade ESS DAC and amplifier, and 7.1 virtual surround sound. The headphones use a high-performance ESS 9018 digital-to-analog converter and ESS 9601 amplifier. Gaming headsets do not usually have a DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
The headset also has RGB lighting on it, which can be synced with other ASUS Aura compatible devices, including with other Strix Fusion 500s. To sync its lighting effects with other Strix Fusion 500 headsets, you must use Bluetooth and the Aura app for smartphones.
The headset officially supports PCs with Windows, Macs and the PlayStation 4, but should work with other operating systems and devices too, as long as they have a USB port. The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 connects to your computer or gaming console via a detachable USB to micro USB braided cable with a length of 6.56 feet or 2 meters.
The microphone is retractable and can be adjusted to the position you prefer. As for its quality specs, you should know that it is unidirectional, it has a frequency response of 50 ~ 10000 Hz and a sensitivity of -39 dB ± 3 dB.
As for its weight, the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 weighs 12.7 ounces or 360 grams, which is not a lot. If you want to check all the specifications and features of this gaming headset, you should visit this web page: ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500.
Using the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is a device that looks great and feels like high quality. When the lights are turned off, you could say that it is just another premium gaming headset, but when you turn the lighting effects on, things get even better. The design of the lighted areas and the shape of the glossy plates on its sides make it look like a high-tech device, and that is great.
While using this headset, besides its design, we were impressed by the quality of the materials used for manufacturing it. It has plastic areas, but the plastic is premium grade. The headband is made of metal and is covered with a textile plush that feels comfortable and does not make your head sweat even if your hair has left you for a better world. 🙂
ASUS' attention to details is visible almost everywhere on this headset. For instance, when you are extending the headphones to fit on your head, you can see that ASUS engraved the headband with a pattern inspired by the Mayan culture.
Also to make sure that your experience using the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is a great one, ASUS bundled an additional set of ear cushions. The default ones that are mounted on the headphones are made of synthetic leather and mesh fabric. Probably because the leather can make your head and ears sweat if you use the headphones for a long time, the additional ear cushions are made of textile materials only. They are as comfortable as the leather ones, but they are a lot better when it comes to letting your head and ears breathe. So, if you know that you are going to enter your favorite game's universe for more than a few hours, you should probably switch to using the textile cushions.
There are only one port and one physical button on the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500. You get a micro USB port for connecting the USB cable, and a physical button that turns the 7.1 surround sound system on or off. Close by to the 7.1 sound button, there is also a small pin LED that comes on when the surround sound is enabled.
On the left ear cup, the plate is touch sensitive and allows you to control the headset. There are no indications on what you must do to play/pause media, skip or adjust the volume. It is all done through touch gestures. To play/pause the media, you have to tap on the center of the left ear plate. To adjust the volume you need to swipe up or down, and to skip to the next or the previous track, you swipe forward or backward. It feels like a pro way of doing things, and it can be impressive for a while. However, after the awe is gone, you will probably feel the same as we do: it is not a handy way of doing things. When the headphones are on your ears, and you are playing your favorite game, swiping and tapping on the ear plate is not accurate. For instance, we often found ourselves turning the volume too high or too low, too fast or too slow.
The quality of the sound offered by the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is excellent, and the Hi-Fi digital-to-analog converter does an outstanding job. As far as our ears can testify, we are thrilled with the quality and resolution offered by the headphones while playing both music and games. It feels like no sound is lost and every sound is as loud as it should be. There are plenty of bass sounds, mids and treble sounds for anyone to like.
NOTE: If you want to test and compare your headphones with others, we recommend that you listen to this playlist on Spotify: Songs To Test Headphones With. The tracks in it are great for checking how sounds are produced on your headphones.
However, when you enable the 7.1 surround sound, the audio quality is not as rich, in our opinion. The mids are less well represented; there are more bass and more treble sounds. However, the good thing about the 7.1 sound is that it is great in games, where the immersion is better with it on. While we had this headset in tests, we used it to play a few games: Skyrim, Dishonored 2, Styx: Shards of Darkness, Resident Evil 7 and Mass Effect: Andromeda. The headphones performed great in all these games. You can hear steps but also guns better, and you can locate threats and enemies a lot easier when you have the 7.1 surround sound on.
In other words, you should probably use the default stereo mode for music and movies, and switch to 7.1 sound when playing games.
We also used the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 on Skype, while playing League of Legends. The microphone did a good job, as our teammates did not complain about not hearing us well. However, we are using mechanical keyboards, and their switches are very noisy. Although the microphone is unidirectional and can provide some noise cancellation, it could not muffle the keyboard Cherry MX Blue switches.
There is one thing that we liked about the microphone: it tucks away nicely on the right ear cup, and when it is retracted like that, it is also automatically muted.
The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 is a top contender in the world of gaming headsets. It offers top-notch sound quality both in games and while listening to music. The design is impressive in a good way, and the build quality is premium. However, the touch controls are not easy to use.
Using the Aura software
The lighting effects on the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 gaming headset can be customized in two ways. You can use the Aura application on your computer, or you can use it on your Android smartphone. We used it on a Windows 10 laptop and a Nexus 6 smartphone which is running Android 7. However, it looks like there is no Aura app for iOS.
In Windows, the Aura app lets you customize and switch between three different lighting effects - Static, Breathing and Color Cycle - and also enable or disable a Special Effect called Music. This effect makes the lighting areas on the headphones turn on and off on the rhythm of the sound.
The Aura app for Android is used to connect the smartphone to the headset via Bluetooth. To make the headset enter into Bluetooth pairing mode, you have to tap the Play/Pause touch area on the left ear cup plate and hold for 5 seconds or more. Then, you have to enable Bluetooth on your Android smartphone and open the Aura app, which should detect the headset. Once the pairing is done, the headset's lighting effects can be customized using the app and can also be synced to other ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 gaming headsets.
This feature makes the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset an excellent device for gaming teams that play together, as the synced lighting is an excellent way to make your team stand out from the others. Your team's branding, using this headset, will impress others.
The apps available for the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 are simple and efficient. They let you sync the lighting effects with other Aura compatible devices and also with other ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headsets.
What is your opinion about the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500?
We like the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset: it offers excellent sound quality, it has a beautiful design, and premium build quality. However, it also costs quite a lot. Before ending this review, we would like to hear what your opinion is about it. Use the comments below to share your thoughts about it.
