Audio Technica ATH-PDG1

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The ATH-PDG1 headset from Audio-Technica is a real let-down. It just proves that looks aren’t everything when it comes to audio equipment.

-- As reviewed by TrustedReviews

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Last revision on October 28, 2020

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By Trusted Reviews on July 30, 2015 50

The ATH-PDG1 headset from Audio-Technica is a real let-down. It just proves that looks aren't everything when it comes to audio...

By PC Authority on March 31, 2015 100

T hese cans are a revelation. After all my bitching and moaning in the last issue about how not one set of decent gaming headphones have come my way for a year, or more, these wonders arrive, and do it all. Comfort - check! You can wear them for hours...

By PCPowerPlay AU on February 19, 2015 90

They might not match the more expensive first gen headsets, but for $200 the PDG1 is hard to...

By APC Magazine on January 30, 2015 80

This is the second generation of AT's gaming-specific gear, though looking at it you wouldn't know. In place of the oversized cans with this long, paddle-fit headband is the more traditional headset look and feel of the amazing M-series gear we've gushed...

By HardwareHeaven on July 24, 2015

An excellent sounding “gaming” headset which also offers very strong multimedia performance and great flexibility for use on the move, or at home on multiple...

By booredatwork.com on April 19, 2015

The Audio Technica ATH-PDG1 is the succesor to the ATH-AG1 from over a year ago. Audio Technica is well know for its solid audio quality, so it is not surprising to see the ATH-PDG1 handling gaming audio with smooth class and style. The ATH-PDG1 also...

Audio Technica ATH-PDG1

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