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The Black Flash

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13,735 posts

227 months

Monday 30th May 2011
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I'm feeling a bit left out being the only silent one in the lobby (plus it's a real pain typing messages using the controller), so I'd best get meself a headset. Don't really want to spend megabucks, so I am thinking of something like the tutle beach x11 or Orb gx1. Any opinions/experiences/advice?


Chunkychucky

6,094 posts

198 months

Monday 30th May 2011
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You wouldn't happen to be Rooster on Forza 3 would you...? If not ignore that...



Re: headsets, for either Xbox or PS3 I personally find both the official Sony/MS units are perfectly ample without the need for Turtle Beach, however if you are into FPS then I have heard that the Turtle Beach headsets do provide you with an audio advantage

The Black Flash

Original Poster:

13,735 posts

227 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Yeah, that's me, and cheers.
I might nip down the shops and lunchtime and see if I can get one in time for jellies tonight.

Original Poster

5,429 posts

205 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I have the Turtle Beach X41's which are unbelievably good on COD, they really do give you an advantage.

ajprice

33,302 posts

225 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Is there anything that works on both PS3 and Xbox? I looked at the new Sony wireless 7.1 headset coming out for $99 but I've read it doesn't work with Blu Ray films, just games.

Jasandjules

72,583 posts

258 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I just bought the official PS3 one - it's nice and easy to set up etc..

GT Kodiak

2,907 posts

208 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Do not get Turtle Beach X11s.

I really wish I'd spent that bit more and got a nicer pair.

Sound quality from the X11s is fine but their functionality is attrocious...

The Black Flash

Original Poster:

13,735 posts

227 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Well I've bought the orb ones now, I'll see what they're like.

Alex@POD

6,454 posts

244 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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GT Kodiak said:
Do not get Turtle Beach X11s.

I really wish I'd spent that bit more and got a nicer pair.

Sound quality from the X11s is fine but their functionality is attrocious...
Which bit are you refering to? Muting the mike while racing is a pain, but apart from that I have no complaints...

As for those only being useful when playing FPS games, I guess that is only valid if you have good speakers as standard. I can't drive without them on Forza now, as I can't hear the tyres properly otherwise! It is quite shocking when I go back to normal ste TV speakers.

tank slapper

7,949 posts

312 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I have a set of these. They sound good enough to listen to music on, and the mic is also pretty good for skype or other voice communications. I find them reasonably comfortable, and playing for a few hours doesn't make me want to take them off.

Riknos

4,701 posts

233 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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A friend has turtle beach ones and loves them, but he doesn't have surround sound. I prefer using a decent 5.1 system with the standard headset, much better.

Chunkychucky

6,094 posts

198 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Alex@POD said:
Which bit are you refering to? Muting the mike while racing is a pain, but apart from that I have no complaints...

As for those only being useful when playing FPS games, I guess that is only valid if you have good speakers as standard. I can't drive without them on Forza now, as I can't hear the tyres properly otherwise! It is quite shocking when I go back to normal ste TV speakers.
Yeah instead of improving my headset I opted for this set up, hence why for me the standard headset is ample - Forza sounds damn goood.... hehe



sadako

7,080 posts

267 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I have recently bought an Ozone Oxid headset. It is a bit ricer but it is comfy, sounds good and didn't cost that much so I'm happy with them.

Alex@POD

6,454 posts

244 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Chunkychucky said:
Yeah instead of improving my headset I opted for this set up, hence why for me the standard headset is ample - Forza sounds damn goood.... hehe
Fair enough, I got the headset partly because my girlfriend doesn't like to listen to me play Fallout while she's reading or something hehe

MondeoMan1981

2,457 posts

212 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I use the bluetooth headset that came with my phone - Nokia BH-214. Easy to set up, decent battery life and plug in whatever your like - in my case, ipod headphones.

lawrence567

7,507 posts

219 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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If you've got a great big pair of Turtle Beach ones on how the hell do u hear the TV?

Taffer

2,347 posts

226 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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lawrence567 said:
If you've got a great big pair of Turtle Beach ones on how the hell do u hear the TV?
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Not quite sure I understand your question - the proper headsets (i.e. not the crap ones that come with the XBox) are headphones too, so you get game sound and chat pumped through the same channel - no need to have the TV speakers on.

Alex@POD

6,454 posts

244 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Taffer said:
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Not quite sure I understand your question - the proper headsets (i.e. not the crap ones that come with the XBox) are headphones too, so you get game sound and chat pumped through the same channel - no need to have the TV speakers on.
At the risk of sounding pedantic: different channels, same speakers (in the headset).

ajprice

33,302 posts

225 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Public information service, incase anyone was looking at the PS3 stereo 7.1 headset.

Sony announces Wireless Stereo Headset for the PlayStation 3, supports 7.1 surround sound for games

It looked great until I read this bit...

[QUOTE]The surround sound feature will not work with Blu-ray movies though.[/QUOTE]

I'm out.

lawrence567

7,507 posts

219 months

Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Looking at the Orb's & X11's.

Which are better?
I'm looking to invest in a pair for myself & a set for my brothers birthday next week.
Currently using a standard Xbox one which has no foam on it (dog ate it) & it's superglued in the middle so i'm due a new one!
I also no longer have 5.1 SS anymore as i donated it to the GF's lounge!