Over-the-shoulder gaming “speakers”

Panasonic announced the launch of some very strange speakers, the SC-GN01, or said by its long name, the SoundSlayer Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS), and they are strange, because basically they are some speakers placed in a plastic structure that will be placed on our shoulders and neck.

These headphones have a sound mode specifically designed for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online (created by the game’s own sound team), another focused on shooters, music, cinema and conversations.

These also feature a pair of microphones, requires a USB port to work or 3.5mm jack connector if you want to use them in mobile devices or consoles, they weigh 244 grams of weight Not counting the cable, and you need to know the price, because it does not look very interesting, since it is like putting on a cap with speakers attached, which translates into having the sound close to your ears, but you do not have any type of soundproofing .

If you want to know, out of curiosity, what the speakers cost Panasonic SC-GN01, as it was not disclosed.

“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 by accentuating clear sounds with neodymium magnets.

Its high-performance signal processor creates realistic surround sound. It is also compatible with multi-channel content, such as 5.1 channels, and reproduces more natural surround sound.

The SoundSlayer WIGSS system and exclusive processing technology create a more realistic sound field, making gamers feel enveloped in sound from all directions, aiding playability by precisely positioning footsteps, shots and other critical sound effects within the soundscape. “