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Nikita Achanta

I ditched my PS5 gaming headset for these audiophile headphones — 3 things I love (and 2 I hate)

Meze 105 AER wired headphones being used with a PS5 Slim.

One of my favorite things to do when I have some time to myself is play video games on my PS5 Slim or my OG Nintendo Switch. I also love listening to music and noodling on my guitar, and sometimes, I'll listen to music while playing, say, a racing game like F1 25 or Need For Speed: Heat.

As a self-professed audiophile, I believe music can make or break a game, and the way you consume the audio can either enhance or worsen your experience and immersion. That's why you've got a plethora of the best gaming headsets, ripe for the picking. I review gaming cans for a living, as well as the best headphones designed for music streaming. So, one day, I thought to myself, "What if I ditched my gaming headset for wired audiophile headphones?"

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