The packaging is typical Turtle Beach, with bright colors and a stylish image of the headset, as well as a few key specs detailed down the side. More information about the 40mm drivers, mobile support, and detachable microphone can be found on the back. The headset comes with a quick start guide, a detachable boom microphone, and a 3.5mm 4-pole to dual 3.5mm 3-pole adapter cable. The Recon 50 is hardwired, making it compatible with most devices, including mobile. Remember that the adapter cable is required to use the microphone and audio on PC. What’s a little concerning is that the cable is quite thin, particularly the section that connects each driver to the in-line controller. They’re no thicker than most in-ear headphone cables, and while they’ll do the job just fine, extra caution is advised because they may be more prone to breaking if you’re rough with them. The in-line controller is simple, but it includes a master volume control and a microphone mute switch, making it a welcome addition to the setup. At first glance, the headset appears to be designed in the same manner as most other Turtle Beach headsets. It has the same oval ear cup shape and mounting system as before, as well as a semi-open back design. However, a few things are slightly different, such as the use of cheaper materials, which is undoubtedly a requirement for the price to be reduced. The headband is quite thin, and while each side has an extension slider, the interior components are also made of plastic. They’ll get the job done. A jack socket for the boom microphone is located on the bottom edge of the headset. The ear cups fold inwards, which is convenient when wearing the headset around your neck between games. The ear cups have a good amount of padding, which provides a snug fit, and the leather coverings help block out a lot of external noise. They’re a little uncomfortable at first, but as is often the case with this type of padding, they take time to break in. The 40mm drivers in this headset are quite surprising; at maximum volume, they’re quite powerful, with a good amount of bass and bright and clear treble. The mid-ranges could use a little more punch, but for gaming, watching movies, and listening to music, they sound on par or better than most headsets in this price range.
