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Review: FOME Ovann X2 Gaming Headset

January 1, 2015 / Gareth Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / 4 Comments

Looking for a good entry-level gaming headset (headphones + microphone) for the PC gamer in your life? Then the Ovann X2 from FOME might be what you seek. Then again, it might be too entry level for some…

Gamers use headphones differently than non-gamers; because in addition to having to listen to the sound effects and music, they also have to talk to other players during action and exploration. Many games, including Call of Duty and CounterStrike, along with simpler games like Castle Crashers are online and have the option for players to talk to teammates during play.

Which leads to the special headsets us gamers use while gaming. The primary difference is because you need another audio input to plug into your computer (see pic, below). Which are best and where can you get these “special” headsets? Choosing which to get can be challenging, particularly if you’re just starting out in the gaming world and don’t have word of mouth to rely on.

Well, that’s where I come in! About two weeks ago I acquired a pair of FOME Ovann X2 Gaming headphones:

fome ovann x2 gamer headphones and mic review

They are good for an introductory set as they cost a bit less than $25 on Amazon.com. They are not super comfortable, however, so after about 30 minutes you will want to take them off. The sound quality is alright, but these are definitely entry-level headphones and if I’m listening to music, I still prefer my Apple EarPods for comfort and sound quality.

One of the things I was disappointed about with the Ovann X2 was the quality of wire they used. Within 20 times of plugging in and out of my computer, the wire has already begun to unravel (see the red and black connector wrap on the lower plug in the photo, below) I’ve had no problem with speaking through them, however, and my teammates have told me my voice was crisp and clear.

fome ovann x2 review headphones microphone built-in connector fraying

The Ovann X2 headphones are available in many different colors combinations such as red and black, green and black, or blue and black. One important feature for me is on the wire. It is a small box that controls if the mic is on or off. If I want to talk to someone in the room with me without my online team hearing, I just flip a switch and the mic goes dead until I switch it on again.

inline controller control mic mute volume x2 headphones

There are many places you can acquire a headset, but the question is where is best? It’s probably personal preference especially now that retail stores like Best Buy will match online Amazon.com pricing for products. If you would rather go out and get them now, you should consider places such as GameStop, Best Buy, or any local electronic shop. If you’re willing to wait for about a week, I would strongly suggest Amazon or Ebay. These websites are reliable and easy to navigate through to find exactly what you’re looking for.

In summary, if you’re just getting into gaming I would suggest the FOME Ovann X2 gamer headphones, otherwise I would encourage you to consider spending a bit more to get a pair that sounds better and is a lot more comfortable.

The FOME Ovann X2 gamer headphones, $22.99 at Amazon.com.

Contributing editor Gareth Taylor is in high school when he’s not PC gaming and in the middle of the action in a variety of online games. He’s also building the ultimate portable gamer rig and will be evaluating products on the site as he goes.
About the Author: Dave Taylor has been involved with the online world since the early days of the Internet. Author of over 20 technical books, he runs the popular AskDaveTaylor.com tech help site. You can also find his gadget reviews on YouTube and chat with him on Twitter as @DaveTaylor.

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4 comments on “Review: FOME Ovann X2 Gaming Headset”

  1. Sgu3 says:
    March 22, 2016 at 8:52 am

    where did you download the drivers???

    Reply
  2. Lawrence Frye says:
    August 2, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Just received these headphones today from amazon, I am an experienced gamer so I know what is good as far as headphones go. That said, after shelling out $1200.00 on a gaming PC I just didn’t have a lot of money to shell out for a headphone. The reason I bought these was not only the price but the reviews, over 250 people and almost 5 stars. Needless to say I was impressed by how many people loved these headphone so I took a shot on them, I was not disappointed. I’m not sure what your problem is with these phones…maybe you have a big head or large ears but as far as I’m concerned their great! I have been wearing these for about 2 hours now and their comfortable as hell! No they don’t have the best sound quality that a $50+ headset would have but its not bad at all. As far as the MIC is concerned I needed to go into my real-tech software and adjust the db on the mic to +20db, once I did that the mic was perfect and this is the place where these headsets really shine. The sound quality of the mic is outstanding! So for $21.99 on Amazon these are a keeper, and I wont be looking to replace them. These are excellent headphones for gaming especially if you need a mic to communicate with teammates, I’ve been gaming for years and I don’t buy in to hype and bullshit that these companies often put out trying to get you to spend ridiculous amounts of money for their over priced tech. I had a set of logitech wireless headphones that cost me $100.00 and inside of 3 months they completely feel apart, and NO I did not drop or abuse them in any way. I love these headphones and I will definitely buy them again, for the price you can’t go wrong. As long as your not some big time audiophile these will serve you well…however I’ll have to see how long they last before I give my final recommendation.

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    • Wiser Eagle says:
      October 8, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Dude did you have to download any drivers or things cos mine isnt woking w/ win 10

      Reply
      • Morgan says:
        August 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

        same here, the sound comes through but cant use the mic when needed

        Reply

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