Gioteck EX-05s

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Comfortable.
Good value.
Well made.

Cons:

Sound lacks clarity.
Distorted high end.

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Last revision on April 20, 2015

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sound lacks clarity
Distorted high end
Fiddly PS4 set-up
Awkward mute button

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gioteck EX-05s isn't a particularly impressive product, but for only £20 we need to look a a little closer to ascertain value for money.The included 40mm drivers struggle to deliver well balanced audio reproduction. High range frequencies are not...

By Kitguru.net on April 19, 2015

The cheapest headset ever tested then, the Gioteck EX-05s , must be rubbish right? Well no; but that no comes with an advisory, you must remember the price. What do you expect to get for £20, that may be the better question… Well you get a well packaged...

By pcGameware UK on July 28, 2014

The surprisingly decent build quality and comfort is let down by several audio compromises, especially at higher volumes. At just £23, though, the Gioteck EX-05s is a solid stop-gap for the frugal gamer who needs a headset.

By TrustedReviews on July 24, 2014

To start this conclusion I feel the price of the EX-05s needs to be addressed first as ultimately it has dictated the value of the headset as well as its restrained performance. £20 is an extraordinary price for a headset that covers PC, Mac, the...

By Play3r on July 07, 2014

The Gioteck EX-05s is essentially an upgrade to the Gioteck EX-05 which we reviewed back at the end of 2012. We noted at the time that the headset was comfortable but the ear cups were made of a sponge like material which did cause our ears to get hot...

By crowdedbrain.co.uk on January 06, 2014