I tried a pair of EKSA's E5000 Pro headphones to see if you could get more for less

When it comes to gaming, one of the most iconic and essential pieces of hardware is headphones.

A decent pair of headphones should allow any gamer to become fully immersed in whatever game they are playing, regardless of whether it’s an action, a shooter, or an MMORPG. Because of this, many manufacturers are beginning to realise the importance of including surround sound in their headphones to help create that immersive experience.

One such manufacturer is EKSA which recently released its new line of headphones aimed at gamers who are serious about the peripherals they use. The company has eleven years’ worth of experience in manufacturing headphones and considers itself an expert when it comes to gaming peripherals.

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This summer, they released a new line of gaming headphones - the Star Engine E5000 Pro. As the headphone market becomes more widespread, there’s pretty much a type of headphone for any gamer.

I tried out these headphones for just over a month and used them on a wide variety of games with different sound environments to see how well the E5000 Pro would perform.

The main selling point of the E5000 Pro is the built-in 7.1 surround sound that can be switched on at the press of a button. While it’s common for many manufacturers to dish out software in order to enable this feature, it’s refreshing to be able to plug in the headphones and turn on the surround sound with ease.

The headphones also come equipped with a removable noise-recognition microphone that allows you to speak to friends online via voice chat. This is doubled with a smart AI noise-cancelling chipset which is marketed as having the ability to