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Title: Xbox headset question?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 13 July 2012, 19:13

I have the standard 1 earpiece headset/mic combo, and a normal stereo headset which I wear when not playing in a BF3 squad etc..

Now, if I'm using the standard xbox headset I can only hear the game effects through one ear via TV speakers, and the squad chat via the headset.  This makes locating enemies etc.. a bit difficult.

Now, is there a set up, where I can get a full headset/mic combo where I can listen to the effects and squad chat at the same time, overlayed.


You get me?

Thanks.

Jonathan.

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 13 July 2012, 21:10

The turtle beach head sets are great. I think they only cost about £15 too.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: cняis on 13 July 2012, 21:27

As above, turtle beach will be your best best. I have wireless X41's which have digital input for a replicated 7.1 surround sound, although its not proper surround as there aren't 3 or 4 speakers in each earpiece.  :tongue: I think they were £80. Wireless saves on leads trailing across the place but has its limitations mind you, read here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236023.msg2173535#msg2173535

The only time you connect a lead into this headset is when you want to chat. It connects to the controller. The chat audio volume is adjustable on this lead, as is mic on/off. The headset will automatically alter the chat volume on-the-fly depending on the game audio volume at any given time i.e.: lots of explosions = louder chat volume.

Its all i use now with battlefield... you can hear them coming  :lipsrsealed:

X41's:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-Wireless-Headset-Force/dp/B002KSPKRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342210978&sr=8-1

Reasonable wired alternative:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-Force-Headset-Xbox/dp/B005EOOT90/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1342211068&sr=1-2

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2012, 21:28

careful with some wireless ones if you are using a wireless interweb connection too  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: cняis on 13 July 2012, 21:31

Quote from: Chuff on 13 July 2012, 21:28

careful with some wireless ones if you are using a wireless interweb connection too  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

As per my 1st link, when the base unit is on, my phone wont connect to WIFI  :angry:

Also if base unit is less than 1 metre from the wireless router, you get interference in the headset (although mine is about 5m away so no problem)

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: cняis on 13 July 2012, 21:35

In fact they now offer the X42 (runs on 2.4ghz and 5ghz) which prevents interference with wifi.

a lot more money though!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-X42-Headset-Xbox/dp/B0071LFKI8/ref=sr_1_9?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1342211068&sr=1-9

Title: Re: Xbox headset question?
Post by: Lurky on 14 July 2012, 09:42

definatly turtle beach m8 ive got the wired ones and there great really good sound quality