LucidSound’s LS1 and LS10 headsets are solid and affordable

LucidSoud makes some of my favorite headsets. I used its LS40 gaming headset as my all-around headphones for more than a year (until smartphones dropped the headphone jack). Now, I’m rocking its wireless LS50, which is just as great. But those are expensive headsets, and LucidSound wants to compete in a more mass-market and affordable segment. That’s where its LS1 and LS10 devices come in.

The LucidSound LS1 is a $25 one-ear headset for chatting with your friends on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. It uses a 3.5mm connection, and uses an almost transparent earcup to let in game sound from your TV or speaker system.