| Ear Force X3 Headset: Chat + Wireless Game Audio, for Xbox 360 |  | From: Turtle Beach
Category: Video Games
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $95.80
You Save: $24.19 (20%)
New (34) Used (3) from $72.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 3507
Platform: Xbox 360
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.9 x 2.2
MPN: tbs-2065
Model: TBS-2065
UPC: 731855020652
EAN: 0731855020652
ASIN: B000VHY3GO
Release Date: August 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Stereo Expander to provide a wider sound field for richer, fuller sound | | • | Bass Boost - just like turning up the sub-woofer on a home theater system. | | • | Automatically adjusts incoming Xbox Live chat levels during loud game moments, so chat from teammates isn't lost in exciting parts of the game play. When the game volume quiets down, the chat level smoothly returns to the normal volume setting. | | • | The headphones are designed for long battery life and will automatically shut off | | • | Microphone monitoring - lets gamer hear own voice along with other chat |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
PC gamers rely on headphones to eliminate distracting noise around them, so they can concentrate on their game play and hear every nuance of the game audio. Stereo headphones with an integrated PC microphone are incompatible with the Xbox 360, so gamers are forced to choose between using standard headphones and talking online. Conventional Xbox communicator headsets cover one ear for chat, leaving only a single ear for hearing game audio from the speakers. The Ear Force X3 overcome this problem by pumping game audio AND online chat through high-fidelity headphones to deliver the privacy, clarity, and competitive edge of PC headphones on the Xbox 360 platform. They're also designed to enhance the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming experience by enabling the user to independently control volume of amplified chat and game audio - a first for wireless headphones. Designed for premium sound, the X3s feature 40mm drivers in each ear cup and are powered by low distortion DC-coupled amplifiers for deep, rich bass sound. Engineered for long-gaming sessions, the headphones incorporate a soft, cushioned, adjustable headband, deep ear pads and tilting ear cups to fit the contours of the gamer's head. No matter if your priority is physical comfort, headset options or audio clarity, the Ear Force X3 wireless Xbox headphones will hold up to the test. Headset usable with other gaming systems (mic for Xbox 360 only)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Awsome August 10, 2008
I purchased this as a present for my step-son. After using it, he washed my car, cooked me supper, mowed the lawn and scrubbed the floors. Seriously; he was thrilled and said that it improved his enjoyment of his X-Box 360. I'm sure there are better, but for the money, this is great.
These are good, but not perfect August 2, 2008
Just like most people, I bought these so that my fiance wouldn't have to hear me on the nights where she had to get up early and go to work when I had the next day off.
The sound is good, but not AWESOME. I read the reviews here and talked to other people that used them and everyone said they sound AMAZING. I've got great ears for sound quality unlike many people and I didn't think these were as "amazing" as people were putting them out to be. They are good, but not great. If you play CoD4, you can sometimes tell when someone is running behind you but a lot of the time, you just don't know if they are in front or sometimes on your side. They have to be almost directly on your side for you to hear them just in the one speaker.
People have mentioned the "wires/sound being backwards". Well, everyone is use to having the mic on their right and ear force has changed it to have the mic on your left. Just something to get use to I guess.
Others have mentioned their batteries were being eaten a live, well BUY RECHARGEABLES. Some guy said rechargeables don't work but they do. This is what I bought:
La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower Battery Charger
They work great and you can use the AA's that come with it on your Xbox controller. This is a much smarter buy than getting the recharge tower for the Xbox 360 Controller Rechargeable batteries.
Another issue I have with this set is the sound cutting out. Other people have said, and others confirmed, that when there's a big explosion, the sound cuts out. This is true...sort of. When I first got them, I was playing on my couch almost directly in line with the sensor and everything was working perfectly. Then the next time I played, I was sitting on the floor, not in direct line (I was under the sensor) and I noticed that the loud sounds would cut out. So after noticing that, I started moving around and realized that you have to be pretty much dead on for it to work 99% perfect. By doing this, it shouldn't cut out and if it does, it is not really noticeable.
One thing that is annoying is when I turn these on, they don't "work" right away. I have to tap one of the sensors for these to start working. Annoying but I can live with it.
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now and I'm enjoying them. They are pretty good for playing CoD4 and if you have a wife, fiance, girlfriend or even family that you don't want to disturb at night, this is definitely the product to buy (unless you have $250 to spend, then get one of those MLG sponsored headsets).
So overall 4 out of 5 stars.
Almost Perfect July 13, 2008
I bought these headsets to be able to play on XBox Live and listen to TV/movies late at night and they're almost perfect. The sound is amazing and the reception area is great. I can almost walk out of the a 17' wide room before losing reception.
The only problem I have with this headset and why I didn't give it a 5 star review is that it does not have a charging stand. So you'll have to get rechargeable batteries and replace them every so often depending upon your use. I got about 20 hours of use out of the included AAA batteries before having to replace them.
 Decent headset, a little over priced. July 12, 2008
Headset does what it says, plays xbox sound independenlty of your stereo or TV.
Wireless function is cool, would be nicer if it was RF instead of IR. Direct line of site is required to hear sound. So if you walk away, you can only hear chat, but not game sounds, bad for bathroom breaks. Headset plugs into the controller for chat sound.
This thing EATS batteries. You get about 20 hours or so of use before having to replace the batteries(AAA x 2). I would really like it if you could plug your xbox rechargeable batteries into this thing, get power from the controller or just have an AC adapter I could plug in close to where I am sitting.
When the batteries get low, sound quality goes to 0 and you can't talk over the mic.
The sound quality is decent, though I wouldnt use these to listen to music or TV. I have to tap them once for them to play at full volume when I first turn them on, no idea why. Manufacturing quality is decent, but for the money I would expect more.
Pretty good, but... July 11, 2008
These are decent sounding headphone that excel in Live! functionality and wireless freedom. There is an omnipresent hiss that becomes unnoticeable during games, but is annoying at times. In general they don't seem to be constructed very well. Mine are broken right now because the mic wire jack broke off the headphone circuit board (internal to the earpiece). Looks like I have to buy a new pair- ouch!
It is really nice to be able to adjust player voice volume separate from the game volume and the ability to hear yourself is nice for other people who may be in the room or sleeping nearby (no yelling).
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