[section_title title=”Closer Look”]Â Closer Look
First up we have the KG-200 packaging which appears to take on a sort of Desert Storm camo effect – no way of mistaking these for anything other gaming cans. It’s hard to make out in the initial picture here, but the material on the ear-cups really does catch the eye.
The rear of the packaging is quite the change, Klipsch choosing to stick to a more slick yet  informative approach.
The internal blister packaging was quite hard to photograph without light reflecting off every surface so instead we’ll dive right to the KG-200 centre piece itself.
In terms of headsets I’ve covered in the past, the KG-200 definitely looks like one of the best.
Here is the control panel located on the right side. I really wish more manufacturers would take this approach to volume and voice controls. Having the console located on the ear piece, in my experience, is a lot easier to adjust mid-game and also means you can avoid the clutter of having a volume rocker located somewhere on the cable that, really, needs to be within reach at all times. I think with this approach Klipsch ‘s dedicated audio background is showing through for the best.
The two jacks below are for the voice capabilities of the KG-200. The left one is for the connecting wire either to an Xbox 360 controller or a DualShock 3/4. THe right handside is for the microphone itself.
The ear padding itself has a good cushion to it and also sports this rather impressive metallic finish to it, giving it kevlar-like look and feel fitting the gaming market just right.
The headband is cushioned by a thick layer of rubber that has some give in it. Although the headband looks solid from the image it’s actually quite forgiving if you exert some force.
No braided cable here or gold plating here, but the rubbered sheath that runs along the cable doesn’t feel cheap by any means. The line audio and mic adapters are always present even if you only choose to use USB audio, however, if you do use USB audio only on PC you forgo the ability to use the KG-200’s volume functions on the headset itself as game and voice is treated as one channel.
Last but not least is the accessories. There is a USB extender out of shot but here we have the voice cables for both the PlayStation 3 & 4, the Xbox 360 voice cable, microphone and analog audio adapter for either your TV or monitors output or to plug directly into either console manufacturer analogue AV cable.
Klipsch’s package with the KG-200 is certainly fleshed out as well as you would expect and I’ve no major qualms about what is or isn’t included. Everything is here to get you up and running no matter your platform and all feels well built and thought through.
The KG-200 certainly looks the business, then and everything is here to make sure you get down to business. Â How well do the numbers and Klipsch’s design stand up when put to real usage? Time to find out!
