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ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova IEMs

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The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova earphones offer both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, hybrid ANC and multipoint options, touch controls, and even extensive customization over sound and functionality using a first-party mobile and desktop program. Oh, did I mention there are also RGB LEDs?

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I agree, I noticed this on MANY gaming oriented headsets for the... honestly, for as long as this "segment" existed. Why, in all that is holy, are you recessing mids and bloating out the lows (the Cetra is actually not the most offensive here, that would be every headset by Razer). It's not f**king news that for a gaming "advantage" you want a neutral-bright tonality, good mids are a must. STOP. GOING. FOR. MAINSTREAM. V-SHAPE. You are marketing these as "gaming", tune like it. You are charging a premium, after all, no?
 

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Me with my £15 Anker P20i's with gaming mode

 
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Anybody try the non Speednova ones? That are currently $65 on amazon? I need a new pair of true wireless buds for under $100 that last at least 8hrs
 

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Anybody try the non Speednova ones? That are currently $65 on amazon? I need a new pair of true wireless buds for under $100 that last at least 8hrs
The non-Speednova ones work fine with Androids and are OK with iPhones. If you will try to use them on a Windows device, take heed of the usual Bluetooth latency and quirks, especially when you engage the microphone.
 
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Really like your commentary and insights in the Conclusions. Feels like this product is going 5 different directions by 5 clueless MBAs.
 
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I wear a pair of $25 Skull Candy Dimes. I doubt I will EVER spend $100+ on a pair of earbud headphones - but if I did they'd be Apple's earpod pro.
 

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Anker P20i's with gaming mode
Those have ~100ms latency in gaming mode vs ~20ms on the Rog Centra

While the value proposition is there, 100ms is noticable and not a good experience on PC.

Thanks for the review. Wish you included more info/tests on LC3+ codec vs others as its hard to find this codec in products since its licensed
 
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