Best 5.1 Surround Sound Headset for PS3

The Freeman · 22-02-2011 09:49PM #1

Hey guys,

I have convinced myself i need a surround sound headset in the coming months to enhance my overall gaming experience.

I am stuck between a few headsets and would appreciate some feedback if any of ye fine chaps currently have either

Tritton Ax Pro

Earforce x21

Astro a40

I could get an Astro Amp and get a separate set of surround headphones also, this could be an option.

EGriff · 23-02-2011 01:36PM

There's a new turtle beach headset coming out that does 7.1 wireless surround for both 360 and PS3. There's also a wireless version of the astro mixamp. Both really expensive though.

The PX21 is stereo not surround, but meant to be very good by all accounts.

Headshot · 23-02-2011 01:39PM

These babies look somthing else

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/ps3-gaming-headsets/ear-force-px5.aspx

sink · 23-02-2011 02:01PM

Creative are also coming out with a wireless set that do PS3, Xbox 360 and PC/Mac. No word on release date for Europe tho.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/37794/creative-sound-blaster-tactic-3d-omega

4g92mit · 23-02-2011 02:42PM

I would consider the Tritton AX720 too. Ive had mine for a year & a half & had no problem with them. I dont have any other headset to compair the sound, but I did read lots of reviews & comparisons on them, & overall they were positive. The directional sound is very good too.

Headshot · 23-02-2011 03:00PM

sink wrote: »

Creative are also coming out with a wireless set that do PS3, Xbox 360 and PC/Mac. No word on release date for Europe tho.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/37794/creative-sound-blaster-tactic-3d-omega

according to Cnet

April in the usa it seems, so we might get it the same time or a month later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndjdedu6p0g

The Freeman · 23-02-2011 07:15PM

4g92mit wrote: »

I would consider the Tritton AX720 too. Ive had mine for a year & a half & had no problem with them. I dont have any other headset to compair the sound, but I did read lots of reviews & comparisons on them, & overall they were positive. The directional sound is very good too.

Ya the 720's are lovely aswell and prob best bang for the buck with all things considered, Could get one for 100e from ebay if i keep a good eye over the next while, then when i can afford an upgrade i think i'll go the Astro Mixamp route with a top set of Phones.

Creative Soundblasters look the business in fairness. looking forward to a review in April when it comes out.

Gone off the X21's as they are stereo and one would have to plug them in to a tv.(or seperate amp in my case as i use a projector)

Kev_ps3 · 24-02-2011 01:29AM

A proper amp and surround sound speakers is alot better than any headphones.

24-02-2011 02:04AM

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

A proper amp and surround sound speakers is alot better than any headphones.

True but not everyone has the space for that set up. I bought sony's sound bar for the PS3. Delivered from amazon this morning.PS3 sound bar It's only a 2.1 set up and people who are serious about sound will probably pour scorn on it

, but it's a VAST improvement over my tv's sound.

The Freeman · 24-02-2011 09:43AM

Deleted User wrote: »

True but not everyone has the space for that set up. I bought sony's sound bar for the PS3. Delivered from amazon this morning.PS3 sound bar It's only a 2.1 set up and people who are serious about sound will probably pour scorn on it , but it's a VAST improvement over my tv's sound.

ya i already have a 5.1 set up through pioneer but wanna see just how good the phones are

AIR-AUSSIE · 28-02-2011 02:42AM

O them new turtlebeaches are exactly wat I've been waiting for. Although I like creative gear also.

+ they're actually 7.1.

The Freeman · 07-03-2011 10:30PM

Decided to go for the Tritton Ax Pros in Gamestop. they are 180e and have over 100e built up in credit so shouldn't cost too much.

Looking forward to killing those guys to my '5oclock' in BC2:p

dre_jspeed · 08-03-2011 02:47PM

Lads i know this a playstation thread but i have the wireless turtle beach x41 for xbox which the px5's look very similar too. And they are not very good at all, they sometimes echo and also there is a constant hissing sound coming from them. I know these are for two different console but thought it might be help.

AIR-AUSSIE · 08-03-2011 03:14PM

dre_jspeed wrote: »

Lads i know this a playstation thread but i have the wireless turtle beach x41 for xbox which the px5's look very similar too. And they are not very good at all, they sometimes echo and also there is a constant hissing sound coming from them. I know these are for two different console but thought it might be help.

Well the px5's work with xbox also so could have same issue. I will wait for reviews before buying them definitely.

AIR-AUSSIE · 13-03-2011 08:21PM

some reviews of the new px5's
http://www.amazon.com/Programmable-Wireless-Surround-Bluetooth-Playstation-3/product-reviews/B003O6N64Y/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Headshot · 13-03-2011 08:42PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

some reviews of the new px5's

http://www.4shared.com/dir/u5SQpiCd/sharing.html

AIR-AUSSIE · 13-03-2011 08:51PM

Fixed. I was doing a lot of copying :P

Headshot · 13-03-2011 09:01PM

i also found this

http://mature-gaming.com/turtle-beach-earforce-px5-reviewed/

they are beasts of a headset and ill be getting them for sure

That_Guy · 14-03-2011 12:43PM

Headshot wrote: »

i also found this

http://mature-gaming.com/turtle-beach-earforce-px5-reviewed/

they are beasts of a headset and ill be getting them for sure

Holy fcuk. Desperately want them. I was gonna go for the Tritton Pro ax Pro but I think for an extra €50 or €60 I think these could be well worth it.

They look nice too.

weiland79 · 14-03-2011 02:39PM

That_Guy wrote: »

Holy fcuk. Desperately want them. I was gonna go for the Tritton Pro ax Pro but I think for an extra €50 or €60 I think these could be well worth it.

They look nice too.

I changed my ear force 41's for the Tritons last week. As was posted above the 41's where brutal for echo, popping and hissing noises. I should have stuck to my first thought that i was going to have issues with them as they are wireless. I would be wary of the new Turtle beach set if they haven't addressed the problems.

The Freeman · 14-03-2011 08:02PM

Gamestop have stopped stocking Turtlebeach headsets due to about 50% coming back due to frailty.
Tritton headsets are being stocked with the group with a 5 year warranty on each headset purchased.
worth taking this info in to consideration when buying a product for almost or atleast 200e imo.

AIR-AUSSIE · 15-03-2011 02:36AM

Interesting point, not sure it'll be able to stop me I nearly have my heart set on them

Butch Cassidy · 19-03-2011 01:13AM

I want a pair of 5.1 headphones for bluray. Where in town (Dublin) can you buy these? I don't want or need a microphone thingy with them.

I won't be spending anything like 200Euro. Can I get 5.1 headphones for under a ton? How do you connect them to the PS3? Do you use the optical connection?

Battleflag · 20-03-2011 12:03AM

I bought the Turtle Beach DPX21 just before Black Ops came out and now I can't imagine gaming without them. It just makes gaming even better. They are also handy for watching a late night movie if you don't want to disturb anyone.
They're also very comfortable, I've forgotten they are on my head a few times

@ButchCassidy - For the Turtle Beach's you plug them into the USB and optical connection at the back

Butch Cassidy · 23-03-2011 01:52AM

Is there headphones you can get that plug in to the controller? Don't need a micrphone with it ...

F1ngers · 23-03-2011 11:31AM

Butch Cassidy wrote: »

Is there headphones you can get that plug in to the controller? Don't need a micrphone with it ...

No.
Not that I'm aware of anyway.

AIR-AUSSIE · 24-03-2011 06:23PM

The first site I have seen them on pre-order.

PX5

That_Guy · 24-03-2011 08:48PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

The first site I have seen them on pre-order.

PX5

Do they deliver to Ireland?

AIR-AUSSIE · 24-03-2011 11:35PM

That_Guy wrote: »

Do they deliver to Ireland?

As far as I know - yes.

I haven't ordered from them but I went through the order sequence to see the delivery price and it had Ireland as an option. Think it costs £9 to ship to Ireland.

That_Guy · 25-03-2011 12:35PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

As far as I know - yes.

I haven't ordered from them but I went through the order sequence to see the delivery price and it had Ireland as an option. Think it costs £9 to ship to Ireland.

Excellent stuff. Thanks mate. I'm sure I'll order some soon.

NotorietyH · 25-03-2011 01:25PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

The first site I have seen them on pre-order.

PX5

I got them yesterday from Amazon.com worked out cheap enough. They charged $18 for shipping which I think may have been a mistake as tehy tried to charge me 25 for shipping a game the other day. Either way they arrived within two days and they are frickin' fantastic. I love them! They're USB powered so you don' have to worry about plug adapters or anything.

http://www.amazon.com/Programmable-Wireless-Surround-Bluetooth-Playstation-3/dp/B003O6N64Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301055914&sr=8-1

Best 5.1 Surround Sound Headset for PS3

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