If you're trying to decide between the two, go for the Cerberus V2 because the aforementioned advantages over its predecessor are worth the $20 price difference.

In case you already own the Cerberus V1, I don't see much point in upgrading to the Cerberus V2 - unless you find your Cerberus V1 uncomfortable, that is.

Take a listen of the microphone samples and hear the differences for yourself: The in-line microphone's quality is the same. It still isn't suitable for Twitch streaming and YouTube voiceovers, though, as it picks up on a lot of static noise even when connected to a USB sound card. It picks up a certain amount of depth in your voice, something the boom microphone supplied with the Cerberus V2 isn't capable of doing. The boom microphone is in fact a bit better on the Cerberus V1. That means you'll be able to hear the footsteps of your foes with a slightly better idea of their spatial positions, but don't expect miracles - the overall positioning is still mediocre at best.Įven though I expected the microphone's quality to be the same simply because they look and behave identically, such wasn't the case. I would rate the midrange as marginally better on the Cerberus V1, primarily because the bass isn't so bloated that the mids would be completely engulfed by it. Because of that, it's less dramatic in video games and no better for music. What about the audio performance? The general sound signature is similar - the sound is veiled and quite unnatural - but the Cerberus V1 doesn't go as deep in the bass region.

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