awec wrote: » Hi, I'm looking at getting a set of Turtle Beach xp500's for my XB1. From what I understand I need to buy the stereo adapter as well to get it to work. Has anyone got a set of these headphones or others from TB? Do you have any recommendations / thoughts to share? Basically are they worth it? I'm more concerned about the game audio quality than the quality of the the audio from chat.
gimli2112 wrote: » I have the XP500s (PS4) I've always bought TBs so can't compare them to Astros. They are considerably better than the wired headsets I had before. Had to get an additional cable to make it compatible for the PS4 and had a bit of trouble getting it but Amazon stock them now, I think.
DARK-KNIGHT wrote: » having owned every expensive headset possible twice my opinion weighs in here turtle beach are expensive and uncomfortable with prolonged use... Astros all day long yes I know they are expensive but the sound is absolutely amazing that's the a40s and a50s
funkyflea wrote: » Got a pair of Turtle Beach XO Sevens today so I'll try them out tomorrow and report back.
dunworth1 wrote: » i'll vouch for this the man loves his headsets
calex71 wrote: » i have the fours, be interested to hear if the sevens were worth the extra given the speakers are the same 50mm in both sets. I find the fours good but uncomfortable after a few hours. Most places say they are identical for games but sevens have an edge for music and movies. One thing I will say is that on more than a few occasions, actually any time I chat in a party with someone new they comment on on the clarity of my voice. One thing all these sets need is an on screen balance indicator to show game/voice audio level but that is a MS thing i guess.
Lord TSC wrote: » May as well keep this in one topic... Going to invest in my first real gaming headset, and was thinking of getting the TB Seven. A quick question though; does it transfer the game sounds and such over to the headsets as well (as in, not just chat but the music and ambient audio as well)? Do I need to wire it up to the TV or Xbox itself or is it all just done via the controller? (And I need the adapter as well, right? Argos seem to sell the adapter for 25 quids so I'd need to add that on to cost as well...)
MiskyBoyy wrote: » Anyone know what the story is with the Turtlebeach XO Fours. Are they virtual surround sound or what?
calex71 wrote: » Stereo, I like them but bit uncomfortable after a while. The one really needs an on screen indicator for volume levels when using the adaptor like the PS4 has. Edit: I'm told by those I've chatted with that the mic is very good on them. Obviously I can't hear for myself what it sounds like, but they said it was a noticeable leap from the standard headset. Actually even on the standard headset, I found people I would have chatted with all through my 360 days sounded totally different after the change to the one
MiskyBoyy wrote: » Yeah I was going to buy a pair tomorrow or order the Earforce Atlas which are pretty much the XO four with a paintjob but won't be now Haha yeah, people did sound different on the ONE compared to 360. Crazy. I have the XP500's but they only work some of the time. I don't know what the story is with them. If I could get them fixed I'd buy the adapter and use them permanently.
calex71 wrote: » The atlas , fours and sevens all have the same drivers form what I have read. I should confess to not paying full price for mine, took advantage of the argos misprice that time No way are they worth full price. I have experimented with the adaptor though, I tried my triton 360 headset with it, worked well. Tried my pc head phones cheap old JVC ones and the sennheiser ear buds from my phone, those didn't have mics but sounded ok and if id spent 20 quid on an adaptor id have settled on using those for the times I need to have the TV totally muted late night etc. Quality was not even close to the XO fours but accepable if id only spent 20 quid on an adaptor. MY tv is a pain like most new ones, the headphone port is on the back and mutes the TV speakers while connected.
MiskyBoyy wrote: » How much were they with the misprice? :eek:
calex71 wrote: » 89.99 so same price as the xbox branded stereo headset.
MiskyBoyy wrote: » Price drop on the headsets. They now cost (Amazon.co.uk): Xo Four: €69.60 Earforce Atlas (Titanfall version of Xo Four): €96.20 Xo Seven: €113.90
calex71 wrote: » From what I have read in various places all 3 use the same 50mm drivers, with the sevens main difference being the changeable covers, and a slight edge for music and movies.
Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: » A bit late to the party, but if you want to hear how your voice sounds through the headset, either go to skype and ring the test line, or else go to upload studio and record a voiceover on a clip youve created.
firestarter51 wrote: » Only got into gaming a few years back, I got the turtle beach ear force fox trot Worked fine on the 360 Have the xbox one since launch and just found my headset in the spare room Are these any good for gaming or are they only entry level, having a kid in a few weeks so gaming will need to be on the quiet lol Mine plug into the tv at the back so kind of a pain too Any advice ?
MiskyBoyy wrote: » You have 2 options. 1. Buy an Xbox Stereo Chat Adapter and use earphones you may have at the moment into it for quite gaming without cables coming from the tv. These cost €30 in Gamestop or €26.49 in Argos if there's any in stock. 2. Pay €69.28 for a new Turtle Beach XO Four on Amazon.co.uk which includes the stereo chat adapter linked above.
