Altec Lansing Releases New AHS602 Headset, Immersing Gamers In 3-D Sound Remarkable SRS 3-D Audio Technology Puts Players In Game Like Never Before

10-Aug-04

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. unleashed its AHS602 Headset, the most satisfying, pulse-pounding personal audio experience yet for computer game users. The AHS602 plunges the wearer into the middle of the action using two high-performance, 40mm neodymium drivers combined with SRS Headphone technology, a patented 3-D breakthrough from SRS Labs that repositions sound from inside the listenerís head to outside the listenerís ears, creating a natural, yet awesomely intense audio effect. Altec Lansingís AHS602 is a premium headset for serious gamers. Featuring a noise-rejecting wraparound microphone for hands-free operation, the AHS602ís closed ear-cup design not only delivers comfort even after extended wear, but also provides passive reduction of ambient noise. With the AHS602, users hear the full, immersive sound that makes computer games incredibly real. ìDigital games, like motion pictures, have embraced sound to effectively transport the listener as few forms of entertainment have ever done before,î said Mark Lucas CEO and President of Altec Lansing Technologies. ìOur new AHS602 headset is a natural extension of the player, delivering hands-free voice capability while connecting the person to the sounds of the game. We believe the AHS602 will be as indispensable for true gamers as a game controller or video monitor.îResounding bass and amazingly clear, 20 Hz-to-20 kHz sound are big parts of the AHS602 story. Taking the experience to a whole other level, however, is SRS (Sound Retrieval System) Headphone, an audio enhancement technology that provides a totally realistic, spacious listening experience. Award-winning SRS retrieves the spatial information from recorded audio, then restores the original three-dimensional sound field. With SRS Headphone everything sounds larger and more impressive, transforming even small sounds into a vital part of the audio picture. ìSRS technology is truly enriching. Listeners are submerged in sound, experiencing it from all directions. When combined with the impressive frequency response of the AHS602ís drivers, itís easy to lose yourself in the action,î Garthwaite added. The AHS602 is as easy to control as it is to wear, thanks to a handy all-in-one controller built into the cable. The multi-function unit regulates microphone and headphone volume functions; it also features an activation switch for the SRS 3-D technology. Users can turn the SRS Headphone effect on or off, or adjust the amount of 3-D expansion desired using the controllerís rotary wheel. Altec Lansingís new AHS602 gaming headset is priced at $99.95 (MSRP) and will be available in late Summer 2004 at leading consumer electronics and computer retailers. For more information about AHS Series headset products or any of Altec Lansingís other Powered Audio solutions, please visit www.alteclansing.com.

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