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#2885192 - 10/22/09 10:34 AM Headset for the Xbox 360  
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I want to buy a headset with a boom mic for my 360 so I can play in the early hours and not disturb my family when they are sleeping. I have a surround sound set up that I use when the noise doesn't matter. The dog was barking as though there was a thunderstorm in the area recently, but it was just a few of us from SimHQ playing Borderlands. LOL! I want a headset with over the ear cups rather than the pads. I'm looking at a Skullcandy unit linked below. Any recommendations are welcome and appreciated.

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#2885283 - 10/22/09 01:50 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Snakeyes]  
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I have a pair of Tritton AX pro headphones, my review of them is in this forum further down. I hear the Turtle Beach headphones are good too.


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#2885415 - 10/22/09 04:24 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Jeevz]  
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I have 3 friends that have these: http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx3a/home.aspx ($100).

My friends all rave about them and I've decided to get a pair for Christmas (along with a 60 Gig HD for my 360).

(edit) Actually, I'll be getting the newer and improved X-31 model.

I like that they have seperate volume controls for game sound and chat.

They also have a cheaper "wired" version of these for $60.

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#2885512 - 10/22/09 06:27 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: LeemzHQ]  
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I've got the turtlebeach X3's, which I've enjoyed. It's IR and I do get a little background noise when there is no sound playing. The up-side is that these are practically wireless--the only wire is to your controller for in game comms. If you don't need that, the wire unplugs from the headset. Very very good for MP though, the mic gives you a little feedback through the speakers so you don't end up shouting at anyone. *NO* seperate volume for chat, but I haven't had to even use the one on the dashboard, these just happen to land in the right zone for me. Not surround sound, but when you have perfect stereo directly into your ears, it's almost as good. You get a very good sense of direction since the slightest movement moves the sound very distinctly.
I'd like them to be completely over the ear like the AXT's I used to have (they were like little isolation booths on your ears, no sound in or out) but these sit on/over your ear. Very comfortable, not tight, no ear pain over time. Those X-31's look like they'd completely go over the ear, I think I would still prefer that.
I'd like to have the new X-41's, which are 7.1 surround and RF instead of IR, but that price tag is really up there right now at $173.

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#2885535 - 10/22/09 06:50 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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I have been meaning to pickup one of those for a while now but always get side tracked with some other purchase.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx1/home.aspx

#2885776 - 10/22/09 11:50 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Master]  
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I like the Turtle Beach X1 headset. I stopped at Fry's Electronics after work to buy a set, but they were sold out. The salesmen said that the store gets about 10 units per shipment and that they sell out fast. I'll try Best Buy tonight.

Thanks for your replies and recommendations.

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#2885835 - 10/23/09 02:01 AM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
I've got the turtlebeach X3's, which I've enjoyed. It's IR and I do get a little background noise when there is no sound playing. The up-side is that these are practically wireless--the only wire is to your controller for in game comms. If you don't need that, the wire unplugs from the headset. Very very good for MP though, the mic gives you a little feedback through the speakers so you don't end up shouting at anyone. *NO* seperate volume for chat, but I haven't had to even use the one on the dashboard, these just happen to land in the right zone for me. Not surround sound, but when you have perfect stereo directly into your ears, it's almost as good. You get a very good sense of direction since the slightest movement moves the sound very distinctly.
I'd like them to be completely over the ear like the AXT's I used to have (they were like little isolation booths on your ears, no sound in or out) but these sit on/over your ear. Very comfortable, not tight, no ear pain over time. Those X-31's look like they'd completely go over the ear, I think I would still prefer that.
I'd like to have the new X-41's, which are 7.1 surround and RF instead of IR, but that price tag is really up there right now at $173.


I believe the new X-31's are RF as well and they're only $100 at Best Buy. They have several improvements over the older X-3 models.


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#2886560 - 10/23/09 11:25 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: LeemzHQ]  
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I picked up the Turtle Beach X1 at Best Buy last night. It's a real nice headset for $60. I'm impressed.

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#2887234 - 10/25/09 02:40 AM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Snakeyes]  
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Earforce X31 FTW,

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#2887571 - 10/25/09 05:54 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: LeemzHQ]  
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Originally Posted By: LeemzHQ

I believe the new X-31's are RF as well and they're only $100 at Best Buy. They have several improvements over the older X-3 models.


That's a big bonus. The IR related noise is my only issue with the X3, they otherwise sound better than some other headphones we use in the bedroom.


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#2897991 - 11/10/09 06:47 AM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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i am using this one ,it is very cool for your need.Plantronics Xbox 360 Over Ear Headset for $9 .by the way ,you are a really gamer.

#2899536 - 11/12/09 04:26 PM Re: Headset for the Xbox 360 [Re: Master]  
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I have the TB 5.1 surround sound version http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx4/home.aspx and it's excellent. Even our Maltese dog can lay in my lap and not be disturbed. wink

I daiseychain optical audio from the Xbox 360 thru its base station and then on to my 5.1 receiver for DVD play (and gameplay when I don't want to use the headset).

The mic pickup is also excellent.

It does tend to go thru batteries but I have rechargeable standing by.

Originally Posted By: Master
I have been meaning to pickup one of those for a while now but always get side tracked with some other purchase.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx1/home.aspx


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