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1More Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones... Reviewed!


Its that time again... and it's always exciting when a product arrives just begging to be unboxed!
That said... let's get to it. The video has been recorded with all of the sounds included so that new owners of these headphones can hear the various sounds.




The retail packaging is nice and durable (I wouldn't throw it away), and as you see in the video... it really took some effort to get the box out of the sleeve. The box, has a gold plated magnetic clasp like some of the other 1More products in a certain price range. It doesn't make or break the actual product, but the quality presentation goes a long way.

Not only are your headphones protected by the packaging, they're also protected by the... hard travel case that they're inside of. I wasn't expecting a case to be included, although I shouldn't be surprised based on one being included with the quad driver in-ear headphones... I had the pleasure of reviewing. They didn't just stop there though, they included a cloth storage bag, so... you have a few options.

Inside the deluxe travel case... as seen in the video, you have a detachable storage pocket that you can use to store your cable and adapter. There is also a Velcro strap you can place the cable in, so you get a few options to keep your cable and adapter contained. There's room inside this case to lay your storage bag inside to keep it all together.



Going back to the detachable cable, its an audiophile-grade oxygen-free copper wire, which is cool.
For those of you that are unfamiliar with this type of wire, its a form of copper refined in an electrically charged solution that consists of copper sulfate + sulfuric acid for electrolytic refining. This process causes the copper to have a really low level of oxygen... less than about 0.0001%.

So what the heck does that mean? I'm glad you asked, self. That means that the oxygen-free copper wire delivers better clarity in terms of sound... and it lasts longer compared to other (not so pure) copper wires. I'm sure you can imagine the difference in quality. An associate says that oxygen-free copper wires are for... audio snobs, but I beg to differ (as we go around and around in circles). Nothing wrong with appreciating good audio, especially if you've made the investment but... that's a discussion for another day. It does make me think of something though, because there are some pretty headphones out there... and some are super cheap. It doesn't make them bad, but pretty doesn't equal quality... find out what type of quality they're working with.


Add a +1 to that cool due to the Kevlar core braided sheath this wire's inside of. That steps up the durability and also prevents tangles, which can compromise the quality of the wire with enough bending. I'm dealing with an Xbox One controller with a faulty cord right now, gotta love that (in the most sarcastic way possible and)... I can't have that in my headphones too. I really appreciate the detachable cable, seriously. A hard yet... quick snag can possibly affect the upper wire, but being able to detach the cable increases the life of your headphones by... I don't even know how long (because you can replace the cord for much less than if they were permanently connected).

Diving deeper into the 1More Triple Driver Over-Ear headphones, you don't just have a nice pair of headphones to... rock your hip-hop... rock... and j-pop. These are studio-ready headphones with three drivers. Drivers are the element inside a pair of headphones that converts an electrical signal into sounds (yep, time to get a little technical). These headphones have 40 mm graphene dynamic drivers, ceramic tweeters, and... bass reflectors.



These are hi-fi headphones and I can't really explain it... but the sound is freaking cleeeaaannn (clean) and they take you there... whether that's the vocal booth or the open stage for a blues number as far as clarity of sound is concerned. Those little "boom boom... tish tish tish boom tishes" of the drums... from HiFi playback is one of my favorite sounds. The combination of sounds that make a song unique... is most appreciated, I just like hearing how clean the drum sounds the most.

I give credit to the Grammy award-winning sound engineer, Luca Bignardi... that actually tuned these headphones. When you want to make a pair of headphones... and get the job done right, bring on someone with a reputation to uphold. The sound isn't masked or distorted at all from what I hear, I can actually hear where the drums are being hit. You know how the sound is deeper towards the center of the drum's membrane? I can hear the difference clear as day and it puts a smile on my face.


Speaking of instruments, you can use the gold plated 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter that's included to plug into your (pocket) amp to jam out on an electric guitar... so that you don't annoy the neighbors at those hush hush hours of the day or night. In other words... if you make the investment, get the most use out of your headphones as possible. Me, it's music (duh of the day) + gaming (mark this as the second... duh) + movies + other forms of audio like ASMR... which is very relaxing to me.

Gaming headphones are cool, but... sometimes the bass kills the other sounds (in some). I don't get that with these while gaming. Speaking of gaming, if you want to enjoy surround sound... there is software that will embrace any pair of headphones (including these) and give you virtual surround sound. I won't say that it rivals true surround... but you do have an option.

The red and white inputs on each side represent L & R for your cord. No confusion necessary... its color coded unless you're colorblind. I don't know how that would work.

The headphone body is stainless steel, the earphone cups are an (anodized) aluminum alloy, and its cushioned with leather in the headband and ear cups... it feels nice and soft. Which brings me to the comfort and a con for me (personally). While they do feel good, I have a lower tolerance wearing these compared to the 1More Spearhead VR headphones from a previous review. Don't get me wrong, I can wear these for hours but... I don't know, these feel a bit firmer... pressed around the ear. This isn't something everyone will feel... but I use headphones often.

Literally, I use headphones so much so... that I'll share one of my tips with you: I extend the headphones when I want to decrease the pressure around the upper area around the ear, and the opposite for the lower area. This helps me with over-ear headphones. You can dance back and forth or just take them off once you've gotten your wear out of them for that point in time. Even if you don't wish to have them on your ears the entire time... based on your tolerance level. These are DJ-style headphones with cups that swivel... so you can just wear them around your neck. I appreciate this feature being added to these fold-able headphones because... I hate wearing portable headphones that don't swivel. You need the ability to turn your head and headphones that lack this ability sort of prevents that and it feels uncomfortable to me. So this is another thumbs up.


Price wise... these headphones come in at a solid $249, and based on the quality of the manufacturing + sound + comfort... they're worth it. There are certain headphones I can only wear for maybe an hour, some less than 30 minutes, so... I'm not going in on these too hard for 2 - 3+ hours. I'm not even including the design in the value of these headphones at that price, but the design is a plus. They look nice (and they won't look odd when paired with a suit)... so you aren't stuck with headphones designated for the studio based on appearance, even if they can be used in that setting.

Overall, the 1More Triple Driver over-ear headphones are a nice clean looking pair of headphones that you can use in various settings... and they're also clean in regards to sound playback. The price is on the money and the manufacturing makes me confident that you will more than get your money's worth.


Sound 5
Quality 5
Comfort 3
Price 5

4.5 out of 5 Cool Points


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These headphones were supplied by 1More for the purpose of this review!

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories... Reviewed!



The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is... weird.


FYI... I'm going to refer to this game just as "The Missing" for the most part in this review. Not because I don't want to write out the title, but... it's a little long.


The Missing is a puzzle platformer, delivering more crazy than you can shake a limb at. In this game, the old saying "Break a leg" is taken literally. Not just broken, I'm talking severed limbs, decapitation, body set on fire and... I hope you get the picture. When I first saw the trailer, I was like... WHAT THE FLIPPING FLAPJACKS is this?! Then I played it. Literally seeing J.J. Macfield's body parts coming off was rather extreme... but it didn't stop there. It's a puzzle game, you have to use her body parts (or someone else's) to assist you in solving puzzles in this crazy adventure that involves you trying to rescue your missing friend.

The game begins at a campsite where you (J.J. Macfield) and your friend Emily, spend the night on a Memoria Island (off the coast of Maine). You go from them having an intimate moment to... a horrifically trippy-like nightmare. It's not that bad when you first start but prepare yourself. I like how they began with a touch of weird to get you started but not too much. It moves at a nice pace.

You will have to go through all types of horrific challenges to progress, and luckily you aren't always dodging and running from some... (gulp) monster, known as the Hair Shreiker. You're a college student with a cell phone attached to her hip, so... even though you're in this nightmarish world you get a dose of normalcy and comedic action via text messages. I appreciate that because some are quite enjoyable. It's not lost on me that I still have to get the hell away from point B to get to C and beyond... but its a nice break from the creepy. In addition to the (in-game) real-world texts from Emily, friends, and even... F.K., there is a more serious message tucked in there... see if you can figure it out.


Anyway, when it comes to the challenges, regardless of how gruesome... it's creative as you really see how it comes together (or... errr apart in a cohesive way). You aren't just setting J.J. on fire... you're using her as a human torch to burn down vines. You aren't just seeking decapitation, you use it to get J.J. through tight spaces. The list goes on... but you get the idea. Like many other puzzle games, I found the puzzles growing in difficulty as they went along. The Missing keeps a nice balance between platformer, solving puzzles, and taking on the Hair Shreiker... even if I found the character and overall game a bit on the stiff side (animation wise). Even with it lacking polish seen in a lot of the AAA titles, it definitely has a certain charm... brought to you by Swery.


Visually it... works. I didn't have major complaints in this department, my focus was on the puzzles and J.J. not losing her... head. I feel that they created a world that has enough depth, and nothing felt like a pointless filler (no recycled backgrounds from what I saw). Collecting donuts in The Missing... is also a challenge, starting off easy, but you as you progress... they aren't just giving them to you.
You have to figure out an angle to reach some of the platforms where the donuts are sitting... or the Sleepy Donuts mascot. At times I had to jump onto chandeliers... other times I had to send J.J. into a circular saw blade so that it would send her body parts flying high enough to land onto a platform that's out of reach. Getting donuts unlocks a series of things, like concept art, more text messages... and even cheats. So enjoy those donuts because they cost J.J. an arm & a leg!

Hey folks, can't grab that donut floating near that tree? Hahaha... well that's no problem because, in The Missing, you can take your arm and throw it at the donut to get it down. Never again go hungry on Memoria Island with Sleepy Donuts just a severed arm length away. TADA!

This is one of those games that fits in our "dose of... crazy!" category. When it comes to the audio, I... hmmmm, really didn't like it at all. I understand that it was fitting for the game, but... I tell ya... if I heard some of those sounds when I wasn't playing this game... nearest window here I come (if I could make the jump)! They knew what sounds were jarring in some areas (especially the area with the wrecking balls).... and the silence had me paranoid that something was going to pop up to try and get me. So good job... even if I didn't like it.

By the way... those White Owls in the game also represent the team "White Owls Inc".

You get a form of replay value in The Missing. You're able to go back and access chapters to replay in order to obtain the remaining donuts you may have missed to further unlock content and put two & two together. There are also 20 achievements to obtain to further extend the replay value... and if you can't figure out the puzzles as quick as some of us, you may be there for a while longer soaking up more replay value (although that can be frustrating... but I'm sure you can do it). Puzzle difficulty can essentially be a con for some, but it's a puzzle game... the name of the game is figuring out puzzles.

Price wise... I think it works well at $29.99, you get a platformer with plenty of depth and a solid story that really comes together well + it has a nice amount of content. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but it does touch on a real-world issue that exists for some people.

Overall, The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is... a dark puzzle platformer for fans of horror + puzzle + platform games. The price is exactly where it should be, they didn't try to overprice... and even if it started off crazy to a WTH degree, Swery really rounded this game out well. I wish the character wasn't as stiff and the game was a bit more polished, but that may have been the desired design decision.


Fun factor: 3

Visually: 4

Replay value: 4

Price: 5


"4 / 5 Cool Points"



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