gaming headset

dunworth1 · 17-04-2010 11:41pm #1

hey guys i'm looking for a good cheap gaming headset

any ideas

dunworth1 · 18-04-2010 12:10am

i had a look and came across these

http://www.cdwow.com/games/turtle-beach-xlc-headset-xbox-360/dp/6445901

are these any good or are there better one for around 30 euro

Edit:these seem to be out of stock everywhere

TheMooseInNam · 18-04-2010 1:33am

For the money, they're good value.

However, if you can stretch to it, try and go for something slightly up the range in the Turtle Beach stuff. Have you seen the x11's? Higher spec headphones...

My advice, hold out and save your money and buy a set of x41's or even a secondhand set of x4's. There's only a marginal difference between them. Try ebay, you might get lucky.

dunworth1 · 18-04-2010 4:21am

i spend a good while looking around and i did come across the x11s
i would be stretching but looks like it would be worth it.

the x41s are over my limit. i just dont see the point in spending so much on headphones for the 360.

looked around online for the x11s game.co.uk are selling them for £44.99.

any idea how much they are in store will head in today and check.

TheMooseInNam · 18-04-2010 11:10am

dunworth1 wrote: »

the x41s are over my limit. i just dont see the point in spending so much on headphones for the 360.

I thought that until I used my first pair of surround sound headphones. Now I wouldn't dream of playing without them. Originally I bought a set of Tritton AX360's which were a fantastic set of wired 5.1 headphones, Raze owns them now. Then I bought a set of x4's because they were wireless, although not quite as sharp as the Trittons. About a month ago I bought a set of the x41's to see if they would be more like the quality of the Tritton's but they're not. I read on boards somewhere that a member bought a used set of Tritton AX360's from America for as little as €50.

Also, check out TurtleBeach.com, they sell recertified headsets cheap. Not sure how much shipping would cost.

Patsy fyre · 18-04-2010 11:20am

I bought the turtle beach x 11's and they arrived on tuesday.
Cant believe how good they are and I dont know how I ever listened to the sound from the t.v.
Got mine for €65 including pnp. best money I ever spent. They are wired up to the xbox so you dont have to fork out loads of money on batteries.
Absolutely top notch.

TheMooseInNam · 18-04-2010 11:42am

Patsy fyre wrote: »

I bought the turtle beach x 11's and they arrived on tuesday.
Cant believe how good they are and I dont know how I ever listened to the sound from the t.v.
Got mine for €65 including pnp. best money I ever spent.

I know what you mean, it's gob smacking the difference it makes! Welcome to the Turtle Beach Appreciation Society

dunworth1 · 18-04-2010 3:52pm

just an update when in game to price the x11s 64.99 euro

will probably get them next week.

unless i come across something better

Cherry_Cola · 19-04-2010 4:03pm

I picked up the X11's today and they are really great! You'll never go back to TV sound again!

MiCr0 · 19-04-2010 5:02pm

amazing set of headphones
my mw2 improved no end with them

naughto · 19-04-2010 5:41pm

iam looking to get a good set as well.i have an old 21inc tv the i use but its with a scart connection can the turtle beach one work with a scart connection.

http://www.limexb360.co.uk/product/Refurbished_Ear_Force_X1_Headphones_TBEFX1

dunworth1 · 19-04-2010 7:11pm

yes it will if you use the adapter.

you plug the headphones red and white plugs into the scart adapter.
then plug the xboxs one into the headphones red and white plugs.
have a look at the bottom left of the pic

also you would be much better getting the x11s are these are to replace the x1s

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Raze_them_all · 19-04-2010 10:05pm

Huzzah for surround sound headphones

Smartly Dressed · 20-04-2010 4:02pm

I ordered my X11s last Monday along with priority shipping but I'm not sure if I'll get them within the 10 days as promised due to that damn volcano erupting.

I know they're a fairly average headset but it should be a big improvement over TV speakers. Can't wait to try them out.

naughto · 21-04-2010 8:01pm

found theres on ebay

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_kw=Turtle&_kw=Beach

hightower1 · 22-04-2010 2:12am

dunworth1 wrote: »

yes it will if you use the adapter.

you plug the headphones red and white plugs into the scart adapter.
then plug the xboxs one into the headphones red and white plugs.
have a look at the bottom left of the pic

also you would be much better getting the x11s are these are to replace the x1s

I cant believe people wear this! You have no shame LOL LOL LOL , next time slowly place these on yer head alone in your bedroom and listen for the faint sound of trumpets...... thats the chorus of people proclaiming thee.... KING OF NERDS.!!!!

dunworth1 · 22-04-2010 2:43am

will be heading in Saturday to get them in game

cant wait to see the difference they will make

TheMooseInNam · 22-04-2010 10:24am

hightower1 wrote: »

I cant believe people wear this! You have no shame LOL LOL LOL , next time slowly place these on yer head alone in your bedroom and listen for the faint sound of trumpets...... thats the chorus of people proclaiming thee.... KING OF NERDS.!!!!

Have you ever heard of the saying, "pot calling the kettle black"! Please look to the diagram below and I'll point out exactly what you are:

1. Due to the fact that you actually went out of your way to insult someone that you don't even know. That qualifies you for the "socially inept"
2. That fact that you weren't smart enough to keep your mouth shut, unfortunately doesn't qualify you for having any "intelligence".
3. Let's face it, you're reading a forum dedicated to gaming on the xbox 360... sounds like you have an "obession".

So, now that we've established that you are, in fact, a DORK for posting your previous comment. Why don't you try upgrading yourself to GEEK status by showing some respect to your fellow members and keeping your posts constructive.

Shanio100 · 22-04-2010 3:55pm

Hey guys
Rather than start a new thread I thought I'd just hijack this. Has anyone any experience of the Turtle Beach PX21's?

Found here on Ebay: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=turtle+beach+px21&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1311&_odkw=Turtle+Beach&_osacat=0&bkBtn=

What attracted me to them was that they appear to work on both PS3 and Xbox360 (and PC which is a bonus).

They any use?

Cheers
S

dunworth1 · 22-04-2010 4:00pm

just letting you know that you can buy them in game for between 80-90 euro.
cant remember the exact price.

and remember with ordering from outside the eu you cant get charged tax by customs

naughto · 22-04-2010 4:01pm

currently bidding for a set on ebay hope to have them next week

hightower1 · 23-04-2010 1:09am

TheMooseInNam wrote: »

Have you ever heard of the saying, "pot calling the kettle black"! Please look to the diagram below and I'll point out exactly what you are:

1. Due to the fact that you actually went out of your way to insult someone that you don't even know. That qualifies you for the "socially inept"

lol says the man wearing the headphones to cancel out the noise of the cruel cruel world in his bedroom lol. Please see kettle and pit black comment....

TheMooseInNam wrote: »

2. That fact that you weren't smart enough to keep your mouth shut, unfortunately doesn't qualify you for having any "intelligence".

Actually I think providing satirical commentary on something is of average intelligence, simply because you dont like something you hear does not mean that its instantly unintelligent ... of coarse ... I'm sure you realized this no?

TheMooseInNam wrote: »

3. Let's face it, you're reading a forum dedicated to gaming on the xbox 360... sounds like you have an "obession".

Lol thats pretty odd now mate? So if you post in any forum anywhere you instantly qualify for having an obsession with the said subject?
Have a lolcano for that one....

http://www.mitchitized.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lolcano.gifSo,

TheMooseInNam wrote: »

now that we've established that you are, in fact, a DORK for posting your previous comment. Why don't you try upgrading yourself to GEEK status by showing some respect to your fellow members and keeping your posts constructive.

lol I'm a ... ah hem.... "dork" lol.... really good that. Honestly who calls someone a dork?

"leave me alone you guys... your just .... just........DORKS!"

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Raze_them_all · 23-04-2010 1:57am

troll fail. All of boards was set up by gamers for gamers. You're quite sad mouthin off online behind yer keyboard when in reality you'd say nothin in real life. Post reported.

Overheal · 23-04-2010 2:13am

hightower1 wrote: »

Have a lolcano for that one....

Actually knowing what a lolcano is......

BlitzKrieg · 23-04-2010 2:50am

while i appreciate the reported post and yes hightower is a dork, as long as he remembers to play nice (which he has so far) and stops pulling this thread offtopic (which he hasnt, but neither did mooseinnam)

So warnings for everybody PLAY NICE, DONT BE JERKS...

that is all.

andy g · 23-04-2010 8:39am

Get the Sharkoons x tactic v3 , I Have them are there amazing , Look good too

dunworth1 · 24-04-2010 1:38pm

went into game today to get the x11s
when i went the price was reduced to 60

i have only used for a few min.
and the sound is unbelievable.
its so clear

only thing that annoys me is the hiss when the is no sound.

other then that

naughto · 24-04-2010 4:05pm

i got mine in game stop to day as wellx11 for 60 havent go a chance to try them out yet tho

DUBLINHITMAN · 25-04-2010 7:57pm

astro a40's ftw
save your money up buddy and get quality

andy g · 25-04-2010 8:22pm

DUBLINHITMAN wrote: »

astro a40's ftw
save your money up buddy and get quality

you have astro ? was gonna get them second hand on decerto with mix amp for 150e but the i went with the sharkoons

JacksDad · 17-05-2010 9:45am

Being latched onto this and simlilar headset threads for a bit seeing which one's I'd go for. Finally took the plunge yesterday and invested €59.99 in the X'11s!

Two words: friggin fantastic!

Got a chance to sneak 1/2 an hour on them last night (Jack isn't too well at the minute you see..) and played online 'Free for all' in COD4. Amazing! The clarity of hearing every sound and footstep is second to none. Well almost-I didn't hear the guy sneak up behind me and plant his knife in my back! That frightened the life out of me-literally!

Great buy - I'd highly recommend it and never play without them again!

My two cents worth complete.

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