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Two New Headsets by Austrian Audio

PG16 Pro Gaming and PB17 Professional Business feature same tech as Hi-X monitoring phones and headset microphone 

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2 February 2022

Austrian Audio branches into the gaming market with the PG16 Pro Gaming Headset and meets the growing needs of business professionals with the PB17 Professional Business Headset. Gamers can now hear games as the designers intended with high-resolution sound and perfect spatiality to precisely locate even the quietest details. Business professionals will appreciate the sonic detail, exceptional speech intelligibility, and fatigue-free listening of the PB17 closed-back headphones.

Both the PB17 and the PG16 headsets share the same technology as the Hi-X65, Hi-X55 and Hi-X50 pro audio headphones. Their 44mm Hi-X drivers reproduce the full audible spectrum from 12 Hz to 24 kHz with zero-latency for the best gaming experience. 

The robust metal construction of the headband and hinges ensures stability and long-lasting durability. Soft ear pads made of special “slow retention” memory foam and the low weight of just 265g ensure optimal wearing comfort, even during long gaming sessions. The closed design with outstanding insulation effectively eliminates ambient noise.

The PG16 and the PB17 are equipped with a pro-grade boom microphone, which transmits your voice to the team without cut-outs, choppiness, or muffling. If you don’t want to be heard, you can mute the microphone using the ‘Lift to Mute’ mechanism.

The PB17 is a great all-rounder: a professional office and business tool equally-suited for general media, music and relaxation. The closed design of the PB17 prevents sounds from entering or escaping; you can make calls undisturbed by your surroundings and concentrate fully on your conversation. Additionally, the PB17 is equipped with a high-quality boom microphone so that your counterpart hears you just as clearly as you hear them. The mic can be muted by simply flipping it up. The PB17 can be folded up in just a few simple steps, safely stowed away in the supplied carrying case for easy transport. 

Optionally, you can use the included Spatial Sound Card software from New Audio Technology for a dynamic 7.1 surround sound for an enhanced gaming experience and competitive advantage.

Both headsets connect with the 1.4 m long connection cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug. If your device does not have a suitable socket, simply use the included USB adapter. The cable is removable and can be swapped quickly and easily in the event of a defect or if you need a longer cable for your devices. 

Designed and developed in Austria, the PG16 and the PB17 offer excellent workmanship with high-quality materials and outstanding sonics at an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

Key Features:

  • Austrian Audio proprietary High Excursion Technology, for high resolution sound 
  • Spatial Sound Card 7.1. surround sound software from New Audio Technology included with the PG16
  • The PB17 includes an additional USB adapter, the HSU7 USB Adapter
  • Soft memory foam earpads
  • Omnidirectional microphone with “Tilt-To-Mute“ functionality
  • Metal hinge for durability
  • Foldable construction for easy storage, uncommon in this price range
  • Detachable 1.4 m cable included (for optional replacement, different length cables are available)
  • Multi-Platform: Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox (controllers with TRRS socket)
  • TeamSpeak certified 

Pricing:

  • PG16 €139 / £129 (RRP inc. VAT) / US $169 (VAT not included)
  • PB17 € 129 / £ 119 (RRP inc. VAT) / US $159 (VAT not included)

CONTACT

Austrian Audio: austrian.audio
Australian Distributor: grouptechnologies.com.au
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