The Audio FX Pro 5+1 isn’t the best headset we’ve ever used and, because Ben Heck himself has pinned his name on it, that comes as a bit of a disappointment. On the other hand though, it isn’t the worst headset we’ve ever used either – it’s somewhere in between.

The Audio FX Pro 5+1 ‘Heckset’ – a joke I’m making again in case you’re one of those annoying people who skips straight to the conclusion and missed my previous witticisms – seems to tick and skip all the boxes arbitrarily.

It has good sound performance, but you often need to push the volume too high to make the best of it. It has funky extra features, but they don’t really add anything new. It’s got a cool oversized design but…well, actually the overall aesthetic is one thing we can’t begrudge. The headset may look a little contrived to some, but personally we kind of like the whole faux leather, old-school look.

Price-wise it treads the line too. You can pick up headsets much cheaper but, considering the versatility and bragging rights, the price point is also justified. In the end the Audio FX Pro 5+1 isn’t going to blow you away – but it shouldn’t disappoint you either, so it’s a safe enough option for anyone in the market.