Fixing Xbox 360

Pros:
+ Super-sensitive mic picks up everything I say, even whispers and mumbles; this was the single biggest factor to my purchasing these to replace my previous headset, the Sharkoon X-tatic SP
+ Great sound, not overly “bass-y”, and you can control the amount of bass with the Bass Boost dial
+ XBOX controller connection is compatible with the chat pad and all Rock Band/DJ Hero/Guitar Hero controllers without an adapter, unlike the Sharkoons
+ Extremely comfortable, even with glasses and after multiple hours of continuous use
+ While they’re not noise-canceling, I’d say they cut external noise at least in half, if not more
+ Controller dongle/pod is light and well positioned

Cons:
- Microphone is so sensitive it often picks up background noise
- I don’t entirely like the microphone monitoring feature. I don’t personally need to hear my own voice when I’m speaking, but it is a useful reminder about whether or not you have your mic muted.
- Due to the position of the mute toggle, it can be a little too easy to accidentally change the Bass Boost/Game/Chat volumes inadvertently
- Very, very slight static hiss when plugged into USB power, which is apparently systemic to USB-powered headsets. The hiss is less noticeable here than with the Sharkoons, at least

Overall, a huge improvement over my previous headset. The group of people I play with regularly noticed a big difference in audio quality and ability to hear me. Highly recommended if you need a PC and/or 360 headset.

I just picked these up today, Aug. 16, 2011, which is when they became available. I really love the way these things sound. they are great on movies, music, and especially games. I’ve had the px 2′s, the x11′s and these are far superior. The sound is much more rich/full. Without a dss footsteps are crystal clear and no hiss or background noice. the bass boost is great too, if you really want to sound whore turn up the bass a little and those footsteps sound like stomps. I am really pleased because no matter how high i turn up the volume i don’t get any distortion. The ear cups are bigger as well making them feel more comfortable than the x11′s or px21′s. If you liked the x11′s then you’ll love these. Basically if you have the x11′s/px21′s and they work then you dont really need these. But if your current headset has distortion or is broken or if your looking to get your first headset for gaming, I highly recommend these without a doubt. This is the best headset you can buy for under $100. Trust me i’ve tried them all, the plantronics, sharkoon, tritton, & a bunch of others but i just end up returning them because they dont match the quality of the turtle beaches. Hope this review was helpful, if you got any questions please feel free to leave a comment, thanks!

These headphones are the perfect gift or accesoy to any gamer who enjoys FPS games. I can have the volume as loud as i wanted without disturbing my kids or wife. I can also watch movies and even though they are wired it is long and easy to keep under controll and out of reach of little kids. They are ultra comfortable and the sound is great. I would perfer surround sound for sure but did not have enough to invest in the next grade up. the price was a little high 60.00 but it was worth it. On Call of Duty black ops i can hear enemies entering a building on the first floor while im on the second floor, not only that but i can also hear what direction it is coming from. I ultimatley decided upon the wired pair as well because i read many reviews stating the lower end wirless headphones had lots of interference in the presence of wireless products i.e. baby moniter, laptop, cell phones, and basically anything that is wirless. Bottom line great sound, decent price, and looks awesome.

This is the first pair of headphones I have invested a decent amount of money into, and needless to say I’m blown away. For $55, music has become a completely new drug for me. I have a decent pair of speakers on my computer, but having a pair of headphones that actually have decent (for the money) speakers in them really makes music so much better. Everything comes in clear and deep (I listen to a lot of electronic type music, so it’s all over the place). Having the bass control is amazing as well, I honestly didn’t think I’d use it, but on songs where it gets out of the range the headphones can handle bass-wise before they sound bad, I can just tune the bass down and it sounds awesome again. It really is useful.

And that was just the music. I play Skyrim, and having the music and the sound effects so close to my ears and crisp really helps set the immersion, along with it blocking out outside noises, sometimes I have to remember to stop playing and actually do something productive @_@

Durability seems good for the price, can’t really say much as I haven’t had the set too long, but I’ve dropped them about a yard from my couch onto my floor several times already (not thinking, derp) and they’re ok, which I would expect for the price.

Haven’t used the microphone, but if it is as sensitive as everyone says, I’m sure there is a way to turn down the sensitivity. These babies are going to make Diablo 3 unreal, can’t wait!

Ive been doing alot of research before I’ve oreder this and very pleased with this headset!
Pros:
-Very comfortable earcups
-Pretty Light on my head (Don’t notice im wearing them at times)
-Adjustable Bass Boost and Volume is very clear. Bass is perfect, and volume max is VERY LOUD!
-Feels very sturdy, wont break easy like Nox Audio Headsets.
-Its Also compatible with the Turtle Beach DSS for an upgrage to Surround Sound.
-Delivered very fast; two days earlier than my estimated delivery date and 3days all together with a standard shipping applied.
Cons:
-Alot of wires (not that surprising with stereo headsets)
-You need an Xbox Audio Adapter if you Have an HDMI connected to your HDTV!
-Dont notice the mic monitoring too much unless I mute the mic and then talk. Then difference is pretty clear; but not noticable while playing an online game with my bass and volume up at a decent level.

As you can see the cons are really of no importance since it doesnt interfere with the quality of the x12 headset!
My rating : 5out5stars; 10/10

I have researched for over three months now about what to buy. My set up requires me to play Xbox on mute most of the time which sucks, so I’ve been looking for some headphones to let me hear my games and not disturb anyone else. These are wonderful. I bought them along with the DSS Dolby Digital 7.1 Decoder *check my other reviews to see my thoughts on the DSS 7.1 Decoder*. I was looking for a pair that had the 7.1 (yes I know it’s not “real” 7.1) built in, but I’ve read and heard bad things about the wireless (unless you go super-high end). The wire on this is really not a big deal and not a mess at all. The sound is phenomenal. My father works at an Acoustic Engineering firm and gave these a try and was very impressed for the price point. The sound is awesome and with the DSS makes you aware of where everything is as you move around. Understand that these are 2.1 channel speakers and Xbox only puts out 5.1 channels, so it’s not true 7.1, but you won’t care once you put them on. When I play an FPS I like to stand near explosions or fires and spin in circles just to hear the sounds move around in my headphones. It’s not just for FPS either. I have played sports games, FPS, RPG and racing and it really puts you in the action. It’s strange to take them off and realize how quiet it is in the room with how much sound those things really pump into your ears. The separate controls for chat and game are great and the bass boost really does make a difference. My first try with them was 3+ hours and they were never uncomfortable or required readjustment–they just feel nice.

I would highly suggest the wired version and if you want to move past the RCA outputs on the Xbox, get the DSS decoder (it has an optical input)–the sound is digital and you won’t believe what you’ve been missing through TV speakers. I was a skeptic for a long time and have tried many of my friends and relatives various headsets (Tritton 360, Turtle Beach X41, and the new Tritton Trigger) this was better than all of them. For what I paid, you can’t beat this product. If you’ve been on the fence about it, just get it. If you have been debating it, just get it. If you need to keep the place quiet and don’t want to miss out on the mind numbing sounds, just get it. These are awesome.

If you would like to leave a comment with any questions you have, feel free–this took me a long time to reach a decision, so I’ve learned a lot. I would gladly offer my advice and OPINION. Remember that folks, reviews are opinions not the Gospel.

I pre-ordered the x-12′s after my dog got a hold of my reliable x-11′s and chewed them up. Perfect timing! The x-12′s were available for pre-order through Amazon and i received them on my doorstep on the exact same day they were released. I’ve used these to play Black Ops Zombies and they are good headphones. Just as clear as the x-11′s, nice new black look, and the new bass feature is an added plus. I was going to try a different set of headphones to replace my x-11′s but i decided to stick with Turtle Beach because of their EXCELLENT customer service. I owned a wireless set from Turtle Beach(forgot the model) and when i had a problem with a wire, they sent me a replacement part free of charge. Their email support is quick and very helpful with any questions you have. You can’t go wrong with Turtle Beach.

I have just received these headsets today, and let me tell you it is definitely a total upgrade from my XLC’s. I love the fact that you can control the volumes for chat and game. People talk really loud (or play their music loud) on XBox and you can just turn the chat volume down and not have worry about becoming deaf or getting a headache (lol). You can also hear people very clearly, too. I love the fact that you don’t have to hear people in game chat when you’re in a party chat at the same time like I did with the XLC’s (XBox 360 users know what I’m talking about). I also don’t have to worry about my ears hurting because of the big soft cups that surround my ears. These headsets are great and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Decided to get a new headset after my last two headsets basically were dying and/or not working properly. So, after to snooping around for the best I could afford, I chose this beauty. It cost me around $60 and I’ve been using it for about a week now.

This is a pretty nice looking headset. Looks as good as the expensive ones, yet is humble with not much to really show off. It’s made with a nice, tough, smooth plastic that feels durable, and that’s important. I’m not saying this set will take a beating, but it doesn’t feel cheap. It also has a nice cotton feel on top of your head for comfort, and big meshy cotton ear muffs. Really soft, and doesn’t hurt my head after playing for long periods of time. The only time it hurt for me is when I had my glasses on, and then it gave me a slight headache after 30 minutes, so, WARNING to those who wear bifocals! The mic moves to whatever angle you feel is necessary, so that’s a plus as well.

Now, when put to the test after hooking it up (easy) and setting it up (easier), it works really great. Sound is very crisp and so is hearing teammates. Though at times I had to use the adjuster (the piece connected on the wire that controls sound for gameplay and chat, along with bass boost and mute), simply because the adjuster is sensitive and it’s almost too easy to go deaf! That can be considered good or bad, but I’ll say good. People can hear me well, but perhaps to well. The headset picks up external noise quite easily and if the mic is too close, your teammates will be annoyed. Still, the sound is terrific! All sound effects and music are truly amazing. I mainly play Gears of War, and I’m able to hear pretty much everything around me, like I’m really there!

The only bad things I can sum up from this set is that the adjuster hangs just at the right length to accidently hit the volume up or down. Hasn’t happen to me yet, but I constantly keep touching it back accident, feeling afraid I might go tone deaf. Also, if you’re hooking it up to a HDTV, then you’ll need to buy an adapter of some sort. They come cheap (around $5), but it annoyed me when I tried it at someone else’s place.

Now, to be fair, my last two headsets were only made for chatting through Xbox Live, not listening to sounds. But this, by far, is a very good deal. I haven’t tried it yet, but you can use this on your computer or listen to music or movies. The best thing about this headset is that you can do anything on your TV with making noise! … Unless of course you’re talking to ‘mates, but it should still be pretty quiet for those around you, especially since you can even whisper and the mic picks up the voice recognition.

So, my verdict: If you need something to play late at night and/or not bother people around you with noises, this is worth it. If you’re looking to get a bit more serious with competing online, these are definitely a good starting point! Believe me, $60 dollars well spent right here!