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    LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset for the Xbox One and Mobile – Limited Edition

    This one is perfect for any Snoop Dogg fan out there. If you’re the proud owner of an Xbox One and happen to be in the market for a new gaming Bluetooth headset, then consider taking a look at the brand-new LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset for the Xbox One and Mobile.

    The LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset is a Limited-Edition Bluetooth Headset, and every pair is numbered with a different number, so if you’re looking to get them, make sure you’re fast.

    LucidSound is a company committed to bringing change to the gaming industry by taking a fresh approach to gaming audio with the appropriate knowledge to build a quality product. The company is also conscious that gaming is truly for everyone, so it aspires to make affordable products that anyone can enjoy by developing audio products specifically for the needs of gamers in their everyday lives.

    LucidSound’s Bluetooth Headset is designed to be worn in the living room but also includes styling and features for use on-the-go. Just like the recently released LucidSound LS35X Rose Gold Wireless Gaming Headset, the LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset is a wireless headset, contrary to LucidSound’s older models, which are wired.

    Furthermore, just like most recent LucidSound Bluetooth Headset, the LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset packs the same convenient quick-access controls features, while also offering a lightweight and comfortable fit. Thanks to its wireless connection, the LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset allows you to walk around the house for that glass of fresh water or cool energy drink during any game breaks or between multiplayer matches.

    The company believes that “less is sometimes more” and that translates to its sleek LucidSound headset designs that offer users simple, intuitive controls. LucidSound’s headsets look great, sound great and feel great.

    DESIGN & SPECS

    The LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset is a comfortable and lightweight headset, weighing 14.4 oz (408g); just a bit more than its predecessors. The LucidSound LS50X Bluetooth Headset features a sleek look and offers gamers the ultimate comfort during long gaming sessions. The headset features beautiful Chrome Accents at the sides as well as in the adjustable/retractable inner headband – this brings you the classical “Bling-Bling” style that Snoop Dogg is known for.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Chrome Accents
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Chrome Accents

    The headset’s PVD Metal Frame is made of durable metal for added strength, making the headset reasonably tough, giving it a sturdy, premium metal look. The headrail is flexible enough to provide users with a comfortable fit. The headband’s outer side (top of the headset) is made of hard synthetic leather and comes with Snoop Dogg’s name imprinted/stamped on it.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - "Snoop Dogg" Imprint/Stamp
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – “Snoop Dogg” Imprint/Stamp

    They LS50X comes equipped with super-soft leatherette, plush earpads that are extremely soft and are made of memory foam, offering a super comfortable feeling when you’re wearing the headset. The earpads are also extremely breathable, meaning that you won’t sweat and your ears won’t overheat, even when wearing them during long gaming sessions. Despite the earpad’s cushions not looking the thickest, they’re just the right density, making the headset feel like it floats on your head, and after a while you’ll even forget it’s there.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Super-soft leatherette, plush earpads
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Super-soft leatherette, plush earpads

    Since the LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset seems to be based on a lot of the stuff that the LucidSound LS35X Rose Gold Wireless Gaming Headset has, its built-in custom tuned 50mm speakers probably come with the same state-of-the-art neodymium magnets found in the LS35X. These high-quality drivers make the headset capable of providing deep bass and clear highs, offering its users a Premium Audio experience.

    The LS50X Snoop Dogg Bluetooth Headset are Circumaural Headphones (also called full-size headphones), designed to completely surround the ears, meaning these feature an over-ear design to promote comfort while also offering Amplified Stereo Surround Sound. This really shows LucidSound’s audio acoustics signature, allowing you to immerse yourself in your gameplay and forget everything else that’s outside your game world. The headset’s 50 mm drivers feature a Frequency Response that ranges between 20 – 20,000 Hz.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Circumaural Headphones
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Circumaural Headphones

    The Bluetooth Headset can also offer you Windows Sonic for Headphones on Xbox One. This delivers immersive surround sound for superior positional audio, allowing you to hear every detail with remarkable clarity for a true immersive gaming experience. The headset is also compatible with Dolby Atmos for Headphones.

    BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE

    The LS50X Bluetooth Headset also comes equipped with a Rechargeable Battery that can be recharged via its Micro-USB Charge Port by using the included USB-micro USB Charging Cable. The LS50X offers up to 20 hours of battery life (5 more when compared to the LS35X model).

    PORTS, BUTTONS & BUILT-IN MIC

    Located at the bottom of the left side earcup you will find the power button, the micro-USB Charging port, the 3.5 mm port, and the proprietary port for the Removable Boom Microphone for Multiplayer Voice Chat. The power button makes the headset connect directly to your Xbox, requiring you to simply connect the included USB dongle (more on that in a bit), making it a simple and fast process. There are cables, no base-station, and no long setup process.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Left-Side Earcup
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Left-Side Earcup

    The Omni-directional Boom Microphone features a LED mute indicator. The flexible mount ensures that the microphone stays where you put it, while its LED indicator will always show you when the microphone is muted. Just a bit in-front of the Removable Boom Mic. port you’ll find a discrete built-in active-noise- and echo-cancelling microphone that can be used for calls on your smartphone when you connect the headset to it via the included 3.5mm Mobile Audio Cable.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Omni-directional Boom Microphone
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Omni-directional Boom Microphone

    Lastly, on the right earcup users can find the Bluetooth Pairing Button/Equalizer Mode Button – to change between the 5 EQ Modes – which is located at the bottom of the earcup.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Right-Side Earcup
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Right-Side Earcup

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

    Within the box users will find: one numbered limited edition LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Bluetooth Headset, the included Removable Boom Mic, a USB Base Station, a 3.5mm Mobile Audio Cable (connects to your smartphone), an included USB-micro Charging Cable (used for charging the headset via its micro USB Charging port), a Mic Port Cover (used to cover the Removable Boom Mic. port when you’re not using the Mic.), an included Certificate of Authenticity (not shown in the picture), and a Quick Start Guide (not shown in the picture).

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Box Contents (1)
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Box Contents (1)
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Box Contents (2)
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Box Contents (2)

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR HEADSET? (Xbox One & Mobile)

    Xbox One Setup

    Connecting your LS50X Headset with your Xbox One is extremely simple. Just connect the included Removable Boom Mic to its proprietary port (located at the bottom of the left side earcup) – both the mic and its port are color-coded with Orange, so you know where it goes. After that connect the USB dongle to either the front or rear of your Xbox One’s USB Ports (connecting it to the rear gives you a more “cleaner” look).

    As soon as the LS50X Headset is recognized by your Xbox One you’ll hear a Snoop Dogg Voice Prompt (more on these later) to let you know you’re up and running. Keep in mind that whatever Sound Profile (one of the five total EQ Modes – discussed in a bit) you had picked before, that’s the one that will be assigned to the headset.

    Mobile Setup (Bluetooth Setup)

    Connecting your LS50X Headset with your Smartphone (via Bluetooth) is also incredibly easy. Just turn On Bluetooth on your Smartphone, press and hold down the Bluetooth Pairing Button (located at the bottom of the right earcup) until you hear the corresponding Snoop Dogg Voice Prompt (“Hook Up Bluetooth”). Then just go back to your phone’s list of Bluetooth devices, find the “LucidSound LS50X”, click it, and you’re done – you’ll hear another Snoop Dogg Voice Prompt (“Phone, Bluetooth, Bang-Bang”).

    Lastly, the LS35X Gaming Headset can also be connected to your smartphone via its 3.5mm port, offering you high-quality Mobile Audio.

    FEATURES

    Five EQ Modes

    As stated before, there’s a total of five different EQ Modes to choose from: Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Movie Mode, Music Mode, and Flat EQ. One of these is a Snoopadelic EQ Mode that was tuned by Snoop Dogg himself.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Five Different EQ Modes
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Five Different EQ Modes

    Snoop Dogg Voice Prompts

    While setting up and also using the headset, you’ll hear multiple voice prompts from Snoop Dogg with each and every action (while connecting to Xbox, connecting to your Smartphone via Bluetooth, etc).

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Snoop Dogg Voice Prompts
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Snoop Dogg Voice Prompts

    These voice prompts are actually pretty cool and incredibly funny. Snoop Doggy Dogg did a really good job with the Voice Prompts, bringing some of his own style to the headset.

    Intuitive Quick-Access Controls

    Just like its predecessors, the LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset offers its users Intuitive Quick-Access Controls. Users can easily turn the volume wheels that are built into the earcups (outer side) to control/adjust different volume settings, as well as press the center button on each earcup to mute and unmute the mic and/or global volume.

    The left side earcup (the one where you attach the Removable Boom Mic to) comes equipped with a volume wheel that’s used to increase/reduce the Master Volume, while the right side earcup’s volume wheel is used to control (increase/reduce) the Game Chat Volume.

    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset - Intuitive Quick-Access Controls
    LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset – Intuitive Quick-Access Controls

    A quick press on the left side earcup will mute the Game Sound, while a quick press on the opposite earcup (right side earcup) mutes/unmutes the microphone. As stated before, the Microphone comes equipped with a built-in Red LED that works as an indicator to let you know when the microphone is muted. A long press on the right side earcup turns On/Off Microphone Monitoring.

    FINAL THOUGHTS

    The brand-new LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Bluetooth Headset for the Xbox One and Mobile features a simple and sleek design. This Limited-Edition Headset is lightweight and comfortable, and offers its users high-quality audio, LucidSound’s proprietary quick-access audio adjustments, and Intuitive Quick-Access Controls.

    Once again, remember that the LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset is a Limited-Edition Headset. Every pair is numbered with a different number.

    If you’re interested in buying the LucidSound LS50X Snoop Dogg Headset, make sure you get your pair fast. This limited edition is bound to run out fast because of having Snoop Dogg’s style all over them. Each pair is currently going for $300. You can order yours at LucidSound’s official website, by accessing this page.

    David Novak
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