JBL's new Quantum 950 gaming headset might convince me to swap from SteelSeries

It makes me shiver when I think about the money I’ve spent on gaming headsets. Finding the right pair of cans for late-night The Finals sessions took a while, but I eventually settled on a SteelSeries set that has been nourishing my ears with excellent sound for years. While I’ve dabbled with JBL products in the past, its latest range of Quantum headphones might be the rival I’ve been waiting for. While trying them out at Gamescom, it was the JBL Quantum 950 that really had me considering making the switchover.

You might be more familiar with the JBL offerings on our guide to buying the best Bluetooth speaker than its best gaming headset contenders, but the long-running tech giant has been making moves in the gaming space with its Quantum series since 2020. JBL’s latest offerings, the Quantum 250, 650, and 950, include redesigned hardware, upgraded drivers, and an overhauled QuantumEngine software platform for all, but it's the extra features of the flagship Quantum 950 that really caught my eye.