Monday, August 30th 2021

Panasonic Unveils SC-GN01 Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS)

Today, Panasonic announced the SoundSlayer Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS)—SC-GN01—at Gamescom 2021. With a unique, ergonomic design that is worn on the shoulders, you can comfortably enjoy realistic surround sound while losing yourself in your favorite video games. Similar to its sister product, the HTB01 gaming speaker released in 2020, the SoundSlayer WIGSS has been specifically designed in collaboration with SQUARE ENIX with gamers in mind and offers a vast sound field and three different sound modes to enhance the gaming experience.

The SoundSlayer WIGSS's three sound modes, which were expertly created through joint development with the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online sound team, allows users to fully enjoy immersive gameplay. With a high-fidelity sound field, the SoundSlayer WIGSS enhances game audio and provides a truly realistic experience within the virtual world. It is optimized for use with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, the critically acclaimed MMORPG from SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd. and provides an unparalleled audio experience within the world of Hydaelyn.
Amazing Sound Modes
Experience great sound, no matter what genre video game you play
The SoundSlayer WIGSS is equipped with three distinct gaming sound modes: Role-Playing Game mode, First-Person Shooter mode and Voice mode.

The Role-Playing Game mode is ideal for role-playing games and optimized for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. This mode creates a sense of reality and intensity, so players feel like they're inside of the game's virtual world.

The First-person Shooter mode provides accurate audio location so users can hear subtle sounds, such as footsteps, giving players the advantage in first-person shooter and third-person shooter games.

The Voice mode enhances human voices and further contributes to the immersive experience. Recommended for adventure games*5, where clear dialogue can provide important clues.

By switching between the three modes, gamers can create a realistic experience filled with intensity and tension.

The SoundSlayer WIGSS also features a Music mode and Cinema mode so gamers can enjoy a realistic audio experience with content other than games, such as movies and television shows.

Furthermore, by equipping a high-performance noise- and echo-cancelling dual microphone, you can chat clearly with other players without being disturbed by the powerful surround sound.

Sound Quality Designed for Gamers

Immersive sound with the latest audio technologies
The SoundSlayer WIGSS features original sound technology with four-channel full-range speakers in a comfortable, wearable design. This high-quality gaming speaker combines original processing technologies such as True MAGESS (Majestic Augmented Gaming Environment Sound System) and a high-performance signal processor for a premium audio experience.

The True MAGESS (Majestic Augmented Gaming Environment Sound System) features four full-range speakers that deliver high surround sound in all directions accentuating sharp sounds with neodymium magnets.

Its high-performance signal processor with the original signal processing technology creates realistic surround sound. It is also compatible with multi-channel content, such as 5.1 ch, and reproduces a more natural surround.

The SoundSlayer WIGSS system and unique processing technology create a more realistic acoustic field, making gamers feel as though they are enveloped by sound in all directions - helping gameplay by accurately placing footsteps, gunfire and other critical sound effects within the soundscape.

Ergonomic Design for Comfort
Powerful immersive sound in a wearable design
The SoundSlayer WIGSS, designed to sit comfortably on the shoulders, features optimal speaker placement and signal processing technology, which help to deliver a rich and powerful sound experience. The unique, ergonomic design allows gamers to play comfortably for a long period of time without putting pressure on the head and ears, which can be caused by headphones.

It also features Panasonic's original housing structure based on the results of human body data analysis to offer high levels of comfort even during extended gameplay.
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38 Comments on Panasonic Unveils SC-GN01 Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS)

#26
Space Lynx
Astronaut
OperandiDon't need to try it. Having a pretty good understanding of the design goals and constraints for speakers and a basic grasp of the same for headphones this has literally all of the downsides and compromises of both. Apply some deductive reasoning and there is no way way any of these can perform well, its marketing garbage.


When it comes to speakers Bose is the ultimate in "engineer by marking decree".
Ever since my $30 bluetooth speaker has became my main audio source, I am not sure what to believe in the audio world anymore. I have $150 2.1 speakers I like, $200 headphones I like, but 99% of the time I still listen to this little Oontz $30 bluetooth speaker and it sounds freakin amazing. I have no idea anymore. LOL
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#27
TechLurker
I see a niche use for these. There are a sizable number of users who wear the headphones around their neck and just turn up the volume to provide some noise without having head/neck fatigue or sweaty ears from extended headset usage, but at the same time, don't want a straight speaker because they're trying not to be too loud. This and similar solutions from Sony and Bose seem to fit that niche. Close enough to the ears without wearing them, but not requiring a large speaker setup or a bar in front of you. I don't realistically think one will be hearing footsteps all that well compared to proper headsets, but for general ambience, it should be plenty sufficient.
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#29
MentalAcetylide
P4-630Is there an option for a subwoofer? I like bass.
Yes, its called a Dachshund on a leash that you have to pull along with you. There's your "sub-woofer"! :D
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#31
R-T-B
TheLostSwedeThey're a bit late to the game...


electronics.sony.com/wearable-speaker/p/srsws1


It's a lot more action packed than the Sony...
Oh and it's €179.


Ok I was going to try to defend Panasonic, because they have some excellent engineers, but those ads... Jeebus christ man, they earned this thread. That top one looks like he took a pschyadelic and hopped straight into the shower for his trip.
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#33
MentalAcetylide
TardianFor an unobtrusive headphone experience:

au.akg.com/Professional%20Headphones/K712PRO.html

en-au.sennheiser.com/hd-560-s-audiophile-headphone-high-end-over-ear

Some makeshift bearded clam or Big Mac gone vertical? :laugh:
Big Mac
R-T-BOk I was going to try to defend Panasonic, because they have some excellent engineers, but those ads... Jeebus christ man, they earned this thread. That top one looks like he took a pschyadelic and hopped straight into the shower for his trip.
Yeah, the two bottom images look like unwilling participants playing an interactive porn game as part of a distraction so that a physician can perform a rectal exam. Yeah, I know, my mind's going in the gutter. :rolleyes:
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#34
natr0n
Wig splitting sounds.
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#35
Operandi
lynx29Ever since my $30 bluetooth speaker has became my main audio source, I am not sure what to believe in the audio world anymore. I have $150 2.1 speakers I like, $200 headphones I like, but 99% of the time I still listen to this little Oontz $30 bluetooth speaker and it sounds freakin amazing. I have no idea anymore. LOL
I got a Teknmotion Air Capsule Bluetooth speaker like 6 years ago off of Drop for about the same price, it sounds way better than its size and price would suggest and I am impressed by it every time I use it. It does this thing where it actually uses the surface its set on as low frequency transducer, it makes a huge difference in how full it sounds and surprisingly never sounds unbalanced. It even has a mic so I use as my "headset" for work meetings and apparently sounds "good".

That said it hasn't and I'm sure never will evoke an emotional response from music, let me hear things for the first time in songs I've listened to several times before, or make me errily second guess if what I heard was someone in the other room I wasn't aware of or if really was the movie I was watching (spoiler alert, it was the movie). All things my speakers have done.
TardianNon-humble Tardian might have said: "with the greatest respect" I disagree, but chastened Tardian deferentially suggests:

www.whathifi.com/au/best-buys/hi-fi/best-hi-fi-speakers
Those KEF are the real deal.
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#36
Tardian
The demigod likes the JBL Xtreme 2, which can (if you are deal-hungry) be obtained very cheaply. It has tolerable sound reproduction. My oldest son doesn't agree.
I got a Teknmotion Air Capsule Bluetooth speaker like 6 years ago off of Drop
www.teknmotion.com/TwinSound-Stereo-Bluetooth-Speakers-and-Charging-Station_p_318.html

Does anyone who cares wish to comment on the above product (based on actual experience), as number two son (Dude) might like these for playing away games?

Other options:

www.whathifi.com/au/best-buys/best-bluetooth-speakers-portable-speakers-for-every-budget
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#37
95Viper
Stop the off topic posting and thread crapping.

Thank You.
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#38
Chomiq
ZoneDymowhat.....the.......
"here we bend this sound bar, now it fits around your neck, enjoy!"

its honestly so weird, I love it, this is just pure fuel for youtubers to review.
LG had something like this 2 or 3 years ago. Nothing groundbreaking.
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