Logitech Chorus Upgrades Quest 2 VR audio for $100
There’s not much you can do to make a VR headset’s video better short of buying a new headset, but a better pair of headphones could make a big difference for audio. The two-year-old Quest 2 has serviceable built-in audio via small speakers in its headband, but the new Logitech Chorus adds over-ear headphone upgrades for an extra £100, available Aug.
30. But this might be too pricey an upgrade for a headset that’s already £101 more expensive.
The over-ear headphones are part of an entirely new headband that powers via the USB-C port, and has its own passthrough USB-C for charging.
The headband also looks to be more comfortable, similar to the Elite battery strap made by Meta, minus the extra battery. The integrated audio has a look similar to what PC VR headsets like HTC Vive and Valve Index have used. A clever feature also mutes audio when the over-ear floating-type headphones are flipped up.
You could, of course, also just plug your own headphones into the Quest 2 using the headphone jack. The Chorus could be a better option for anyone who’s wanted a comfier pro-style headband and better over-ear audio, too. Meta’s not expected to have a true Quest 3 headset out this year, but a more expensive Pro headset codenamed Cambria could be arriving soon, possibly with audiovisual upgrades.
In the meantime, the Chorus might be a way to upgrade the Quest 2 you already have.