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Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5
Astro Gaming A40
Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D sigma
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Pros: Like an insecure overachiever, Turtle Beach's new wireless headset acts like it has something to prove - and prove it does. Not only is the PX5 compatible with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Mac, but it's dual Bluetooth functionality means you can use it to answer your cell phone or stream music off your iPhone while playing games. Thanks to Dolby Digital Technology, this set cranks out flawless 7.1 audio and had pitch-perfect mic pickup. However the PX5's coolest feature might be the fact that it talks back, letting you know which one of the 18 different presets you've picked, or informing you when you pair with a Bluetooth device.
Cons: The PX5's price might be the only thing holding audiophiles back from purchasing one of the sickest gaming headsets on the market, but those who can afford this high tech piece of hardware won't be disappointed.
Price $249.99
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Pros: Like an insecure overachiever, Turtle Beach's new wireless headset acts like it has something to prove - and prove it does. Not only is the PX5 compatible with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Mac, but it's dual Bluetooth functionality means you can use it to answer your cell phone or stream music off your iPhone while playing games. Thanks to Dolby Digital Technology, this set cranks out flawless 7.1 audio and had pitch-perfect mic pickup. However the PX5's coolest feature might be the fact that it talks back, letting you know which one of the 18 different presets you've picked, or informing you when you pair with a Bluetooth device.
Cons: The PX5's price might be the only thing holding audiophiles back from purchasing one of the sickest gaming headsets on the market, but those who can afford this high tech piece of hardware won't be disappointed.
Price $249.99
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Astro Gaming A40
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Pros: Astro's offering competes with the PX5 for the best sound quality. The A40's microphone produces crystal clear voice chat, and can be positioned on either the right or left ear cup. We love the units super lightweight design, which makes this one of the most comfortable headsets to wear for extended periods
Cons: Astro's Mixamp 5.8 is useful for converting this headset into a wireless device, and the mixamp also handles the system's game/voice balance controls. Unfortunately, the device will set you back another $140 bucks. The bigger problem is the plastic bridge that connects the A40's ear cups; the cheap plastic feels like it could break within a year.
$199.99(Standalone Headset) $139.99(Mixamp)
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Pros: Astro's offering competes with the PX5 for the best sound quality. The A40's microphone produces crystal clear voice chat, and can be positioned on either the right or left ear cup. We love the units super lightweight design, which makes this one of the most comfortable headsets to wear for extended periods
Cons: Astro's Mixamp 5.8 is useful for converting this headset into a wireless device, and the mixamp also handles the system's game/voice balance controls. Unfortunately, the device will set you back another $140 bucks. The bigger problem is the plastic bridge that connects the A40's ear cups; the cheap plastic feels like it could break within a year.
$199.99(Standalone Headset) $139.99(Mixamp)
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Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D sigma
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Pros: Creative wins the happy ear award for most comfortable headset. Thankfully, all that padding doesn't interfere with the unit's sound output. The Sigma has great surround sound emulation, the noice-canellation microphone offers clear sound without excess background interference.
Cons: Console gamers are left out in the cold since the sigma features no 360 or PS3 support. Creative PC-based sound control and equalizer software didn't make a noticeable difference in audio performance; none of are adjustments could correct the Sigma bass- heavy sound output.
Price $89.99
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Pros: Creative wins the happy ear award for most comfortable headset. Thankfully, all that padding doesn't interfere with the unit's sound output. The Sigma has great surround sound emulation, the noice-canellation microphone offers clear sound without excess background interference.
Cons: Console gamers are left out in the cold since the sigma features no 360 or PS3 support. Creative PC-based sound control and equalizer software didn't make a noticeable difference in audio performance; none of are adjustments could correct the Sigma bass- heavy sound output.
Price $89.99
creative.com
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Wow this should be a sticky
I can tell this took a long time
I can tell this took a long time
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-AMM- wrote Wow this should be a sticky
I can tell this took a long time
Thank you
And yes it did
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if you want to get a sticky, your going to have to add a lot more stuff than just this.
but nice post
but nice post
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-OverDose- wrote-AMM- wrote Wow this should be a sticky
I can tell this took a long time
Thank you
And yes it did
I guess its good but too plain and boring to get a sticky.
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There's already a sticky somewhere with like every single gaming headset on it.
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Astro Gaming A40 8) 8) 8)
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Astro Gaming A40 - Good headset and reliable
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Turtle beaches are awsome:D i dont think anybody is going to care if you get a good mic i just wanted to play t night. If you get what i mean.
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Astro Gaming A40 but turtle beaches arent that bad.
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