When things Tritton AX Pro winning players offer a real competitive advantage. Play audio specifics of a game where you are coming from. Provide 5.1 Discrete Surround, the AX Pro offers 3D sound experience like no other. Precision 8 speakers were placed strategically for maximum accuracy, clarity and heart pounding bass. Optimized for use with Xbox Live and Playstation Network, the AX Pro can adjust the volume of the volume set ex parte communication. The digital line backlit audio controller can be seen in all lighting conditions and allows the user to adjust individual sound fields independently.The XA Pro plugs into any audio source using a digital optical port Tosslink . The AX Pro can also connect to a computer via digital optical or analog 5.1 connectors. The External Audio Driver 5.1 enables you to connect two headsets specialized AX Pro, a USB for voice chat for PS3 and PC, 5. Analog converter digital output for connecting an audio system and adjusting the processing power of digital sound. If you're a casual gamer, a hardcore gamer or just watch a movie, the AX Pro offers a personal experience of the theater .
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There were two main reasons why I wanted to pick up this headset: The first was so I would not disturb others in my household who are not gaming insomniacs like myself and the other was to get an advantage over friends and foes so I can hear where they are coming from and where they are going. The Tritton AxPro satisfies both needs perfectly.
I am currently using the headset to play the game Left 4 Dead on my Xbox 360. The difference in sound quality from my TV speakers (nothing shabby mind you) and this headset is astounding. I can hear the little audio details I otherwise would have missed and the louder effects such as a shot gun firing booms into my ears and rattles down my spine. Most importantly I can hear where someone, or some thing, is. I can hear that hunter zombie growling and scratching off to the left or right in some unseen location just waiting to pounce. When he does pounce his wailing screech makes me want to do one of my own, it freaks me out. I can hear the obese Boomer zombie up ahead belching and waddling getting ready to spew his bile all over me, bile which serves as nectar for the lesser zombies who will feed on me if I am covered in it. I can hear the Smoker zombie shuffling along somewhere behind me, coughing and hacking, just waiting to snag a straggler and drag him off to do bad things to him. This head set has intensified my gaming experience tremendously. My only complaint with the audio, which shouldn't come as a surprise, is that I can't hear if someone is directly behind me. This would be hard for a head set to do and it does do a good job at least of suggesting that a creature might be behind me.
Aside from in game audio such as music and sound effects and environmental sounds I also wanted to make sure this headset served as a good Xbox Live communicator. It does. I can easily adjust the volume the voices of those talking or mute them with the controls on the same volume box that the buttons and dials for the other audio (front, rear, center, sub speakers) is on. Some have complained about not being able to hear their own voice while speaking (like you do when talking on a telephone) but I personally don't care about this. I rather focus on what others are saying and the ambient sounds of the game world than hear myself. I have talked to plenty of people and nobody has accsued me of sounding like a mumbling drunk or anything. Not yet anyway. The minor complaint I have with the speaking aspect is that sometimes I get a buzzing sound through my mic and must fiddle with the plug on the volume control box quickly to get it fixed. It is a bit of a nuisance but it could have something to do with the fact that I haven't really found a good place to rest the volume control box yet. I could clip it to my shirt, it is small and sleek, but I end up resting it on my lap where it gets knocked around now and then. I'll work on its placement later, but that buzzing is a nuisance when it happens.
The set up was relatively simple and painless. The only problem I had here was getting the mic to work at first. You really have to jam that sucker into its jack on the headset or else it won't recognize it is plugged in. Make sure the frame is lined up properly with the indentations on the jack and push, push, push like you're in labor. Then turn the mic slightly so it is in there good. I ended up calling their customer support thinking I was doing something wrong (I shouldn't be so hard on myself) and they were very nice and sent me a new mic out in the mail, no hassle. I ended up getting my mic to work a few minutes after that call, but hey, an extra mic couldn't hurt? Other than the wrestling with the mic, the rest of the set up went pretty smooth. There are a number of wires and parts though. first there is the headset itself which is sleek, stylish and of a tough build quality. It feels well made and I love it for that. Then there is the power box which is a small box with power buttons on it that everything plugs into. Then you have the volume control box which is pretty small and controls the headset speaker and voice volume. There are also, count it, TWO AC adapters you need to plug in. Make sure you have enough outlets or a powerstrip nearby. Get rid of that night light, you're too old for it anyway. Getting everything set up is quick and straightforward.
The headset itself is well made and comfortable. As mentioned earlier, it is of a good build quality. Put it on your head and the ear muffs cover your entire ear. At least they did on my average sized 28 year old male head. I don't know how ear sizes go but look at it this way, Barack Obama has a pretty big pair that stick out from his head; he would have no problem shoving those aerials into these ear muffs comfortably. The headset is adjustable as well. The muffs or ear covers come with a soft fabric covering as well as a padded leather covering in a separate box if you prefer the leather. Normally I like leather, just not near my ears. One time in college I drank too much and passed out on someones leather couch, when I woke up later that hot morning, my ear was stuck to the leather. I now keep my ears away from leather. The fabric is quite comfortable and though the headset seems a little on the heavy side (just work out those neck muscles) it has no effect on your gaming at all. My head, ears and neck felt great after a 7 hour marathon session of Zombie hunting. The rest of me however did not, which reminds me, I need a gaming chair or something to lean back in.
I highly recommend this headset. It does its job well and better than many sets which retail for hundreds of dollars more. The main competitor of the Trittons are the Turtlebeach headsets. Turtlebeach does not have true 5.1 Dolby Digital but a replicated version. The knock off is not as good as the real thing. Many people like Turtlebeach because they are wireless but I prefer wired because the sound is always better and I don't have to worry about batteries (just where I'm going to plug those two AC Adapters in). Also, Tritton has a cool name, it sounds like "Triton", the name of the cool blue moon of the cool blue planet Neptune. There are volcanoes on Triton which spew crystalized no2, a very nice sight to think about. Turtlebeach on the other hand makes me think about a beach covered with snapping turtles. Not something nice to think about.
I vouch for these Trittons, they are wonderful. Never underestimate the importance of sound in your games, it can add much to your gaming experience. This headset will not only provide you with exceptional quality but the surround sound will give you an advantage when playing with and against friends, and won't wake up the wife/hubby, dog, neigbors or dead when you crank it up.
The only road that matters, is the road ahead... New version review. + "Trouble" EDIT.
I wanted to sneak in an edit/update on this review. As of 11/21/2009 I returned the headset to Amazon. The mic stopped working. I replaced the cord. Nothing. I tried a different mic... nothing. It broke just in time too. On day 29 I printed the return label. I googled the mic breaking, and there is a shocking number of people with the same trouble. Just like the 360, its not a matter of "if" you'll get the 3 red lights, but when. With the AxPro the question is when will my mic stop working? And will the company take it back. I emailed them twice. 3 times really. First was to see if I could get a second headset just like the Pro. You know, so the wife could listen in too... Yeah... they sent me a link to their products page. I do not need a whole complete set, just the phones. Worthless. Then I emailed twice about the mic, and got zero response. Back it went. I got the Turtle Beach X41 headset. It is superior in every way. I am so happy the Trittons broke. The X41's are soooo worth the extra 40$. They really are. Its hard to compare sounds in words but I think I can... Imagine a sound that should make a "ping' sound. Say "ping". Then imagine the same event taking place and you hear a "pud"... The words are different. So are the sounds in the two sets. The X41's are so much more- bright. Clear. Crisp. The sounds are more "forward" more present. The Pro's were more subtle, more muddled. And, if you don't like it that way, hit a button, and it all changes back to "pud"... They even play a tone to tell you what mode you are in. And I can hear myself talking in the headset. = No yelling. Oh, and they are WIRELESS! Check my review on the X41's. Do not buy the Pros. You will be sad in a very short time. They sound just fine really, but for a little more cheese, you can be a much happier mouse! My review still stands valid. The wireless comparisons I made were to the X4... Not the X41. The Pro is not a bad headset. They just are not as good as the X41. Soon the X41 will not be as good as the XYZ Product line. But in the range of 150-200$ the X41 is the best headset our there. Period. For now.
If you must have the Pros anyway, please read and enjoy my review. Before I knew what I was missing, I truly felt that way. Soon, you too will follow in my footsteps... just as I have to so many others.
BTW, I try to only buy "big ticket" items from the real Amazon. Mostly cause of the free S/H. Now, I can say it is because of their outstanding customer service. It was a joy talking to them on the phone. Every time I do, they offer so much more than I thought possible. I almost feel like sending them a Christmas card.
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I had to create a video to show that I am not just making all this up... Seeing is believing.
1. The boom mic IS flexible.
2. There is only ONE power pack for the entire assembly. You need only ONE outlet.
Please forgive the quality of the video/audio. I had to get it done in less than 100 mb. I went over by 16, and I hope Amazon takes it. (They did not. I am now waiting for a shorter lesser quality video to upload... lame.) Anyway, I love this headset. Even when I thought the mic was rigid, and there were two power bricks; I wanted them. Even after Amazon sent the wrong item, I still had a great experience. The listing I ordered from was significantly cheaper, it was here on Amazon. After I called, the listing was removed and my new order reflected a new item, on a new page, with a new price. Odd. But, long story short, I got the right phones, and a GREAT price. Awesome customer service. Opened box one... Wrong item. Frantic phone call = next day shipping of correct item. Printed UPS label(free). Waited one day for correct item. Item received, wrong item sent back. Perfection.
They are not "heavy". The entire box, including packaging and power brick was 2.1 pounds. My scale at home registered a 0.1 lbs change while wearing the headphones. The soft ear cups do not make my ears hot. I could see how the fake leather ones might. (they do come with interchangeable cups and top-of-head-pad-thingy) I DO NOT get static of any kind EVER. Although, if there is no signal going to the headphones (ie the Dolby light is not lit, no stereo components are on) and the headphones are on, a very faint beep or tone can be heard about every 15 seconds- until an audio source is powered on. Then you can sit in absolute silence.
I do wish the set came with an EQ of some sort. I like high treble. Everyone always says that they like it lower than me. I notice how car's stereos I ride in always have it lower than I like... Perhaps these headphones are set at the "proper" level. I just prefer a little more "snap" or crisp audio. After about 40 hours of use, I can tell you I have become quite accustomed to their sound and look forward to it. The first time I heard the shells of the helicopter hit the ground in COD4... I was hooked. Yes, I can hear the spent SHELLS hitting the ground. I can hear rpgs fly from the front of me, to right over head, to behind. In Battlefield Bad Company, I can hear people yell out "Medic!" and I can start running in the direction I heard the voice coming from.
My better half and I live in an older farm house. We have neighbors below us. I have a true 6.1 surround system, its Paradigm with two 15" ported subs. They "blow" right into the neighbors ceiling. I can knock the dishes in the kitchen over. Obviously, I had this sound system prior to living here. The neighbors finally complained about my video game noises. The wife has been complaining for years now. Ha. Everyone is happy I have these headphones, no one more than me.
I am now on the search for a second "headphones only" to plug into the second set hole. Then we can watch loud movies on XBOX together! Hurray for the perfect product!
One last thing... to split the optical signal: get the purple and silver spaceship looking thing. I got it on a "well known auction site..." but they are listed here on Amazon too. You can plug 3 opticals into one hole on a receiver then- more importantly it works. I have tried 2 others. DO NOT get the cheap little black ones.
One more last thing... The blue head is glass. I got it on the same "well known auction site". I believe they are also sold here. I filled it with sand. Almost all the way... but ran out. :( its heavy enough now to use as a headphone holder. I had some LEDs in there, that was fun, but it would tip easily. I take care of my "toys" and I think these phones will last for quite some time. I would buy these again, and will tell everyone I can too. They run circles around their wireless competition. If you turn your TV speakers up a little, and put some tin cans on your ears... and think that sounds good, get the ugly wireless ones. Otherwise, get these, and love them. There sure is a lot of wires. But they are long enough, and there is only the one long that is visible. I am old enough to remember linking extension onto extension for some console controllers. This is nothing compared to that.
The set can be turned off by holding down a button combination, for a few seconds on the inline controller... However, I use a product called "SuperSwitch" that comes with 3 outlet "boxes" and a wireless remote. 1.2.3. on the remote and pushing those buttons turn on/off whatever is plugged into them. I use it for the under cabinet lights, led ambient lighting, and now my Trittons.
The last, last thing. The single most outstanding feature of this headset, is the separate voice volume control. If you set the Xbox to play voice through "both" (headset and speakers) you can have your party and the "in game" chat at the same time. You can control the in game chatter with the dashboard volume slider, and the party chat with the volume knob on the Tritton's "magic volume box". Join me in Modern Warfare 2, you have enough time to get these before the game comes out... Or for any game to come in the future. They all have 5.1 sound. ~XBL GT = BluntAttack I'll be the one with my ears to the wall, listening for your footsteps. :)
Good Headphones for Gaming / Movies
Amazon needs to remove all the 1 star reviews that were because Amazon sent the customers the wrong product. Those 1 star reviews have nothing to do with the product and artificially degrade the rating of these otherwise great bang for the buck headphones.
I've owned both headsets from Tritton, the older AX360's and now the new AX Pros. The AXPro is lighter and the ear cups are slightly better and in general are much more comfortable in my opinion for long use sessions than the older AX360's.
Another upgrade which is great is an in-line sound field adjustment dongle which is very handy. You can very quickly adjust the sound to the front, sub, center and surround fields with the push of their associated button and then pushing up on the volume lever. That's not the best part though, the voice communication channel has it's own independent volume control so your voice chatter doesn't get drowned out in the game sounds. There is a dongle that connects the in-line volume control dongle to the controller the way it's suppose to be hooked up so you don't need to set the voice comms to come out the speakers like on the older ax360 model.
Another huge plus of buying the AX Pro model is the new mic, it's a much nicer design, rigid and has a much better mount. The drawback though is that it's not as adjustable, it can be moved closer or farther to your mouth horizontally but there is no vertical adjustment.
One unwanted new thing with the AXPro set is the addition of another power brick which powers the in-line volume dongle. The other power supply powers the mini-receiver. It's not too bad because both power supplies plug in either into the mini-receiver or close to it. One design flaw though is that there is no on/off switch for the actual headset, the mini-receiver has an on/off button but your headset is always on as long as it's plugged in. Tritton has said they're trying to 'fix' this design oversight but so far nothing has been announced.
The headphones themselves are cabled, you will have a single 12' cable running between where you mount the mini-receiver and where you sit. There is also the cable that runs from the in-line dongle to your controller for voice communications if you need them.
Sound quality for movies and games is fine. There is a slight hiss when there is no sound but that is drowned out once the game sounds start. Being able to adjust sound field delay on the mini-receiver and adjust the volume of each sound field via the in-line dongle really allows you to get the feeling of a full featured 5.1 theater speaker system.
The mini-receiver only accepts a fiber optic audio cable, HDMI would have been a nice upgrade to this new headset. So if you are using an xbox360 with HDMI, you will need to buy the audio dongle that hooks into the standard a/v port on your xbox which will give you the fiber port on the xbox. This can be purchased with the hdmi cable for 50 bucks at most resellers. You'll also want to supply your own fiber cable too, the one that is in the box is about the thinnest fiber cable i've seen, although i am currently using it i've heard i'll get better sound if i get a better cable.
I looked at other surround sound headsets from astro and turtle beach but came to the conclusion that for the price, this headset is a great value for movie watching or video gaming. My wife is very happy that she doesn't need to hear the loud home theater going late at night while she's trying to read.
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