Turtle Beach Ear Force X1 Review

Headset Overview

Turtle Beach's EarForce X1 headset is extremely popular among Xbox gamers. While it may only be a stereo headset, you will often hear many users argue that they're indeed on par with any number of surround sound headsets that attract a $200-350 price tag. The headset provides users with high quality sound, a tremendous thumping bass and the voice of their team mates and combatants to boot! Not to mention the ability to be able to communicate to said team mates and combatants through the flexible mic.

In this article I'm going to cover the features, functions and capabilities of the Turtle Beach Ear Force X1 headset.

Enjoy the read!

Features

• In-Line Stereo Amplifier
  
• Bass Boost
  
• Voice Chat mixed with Stereo Game Sound
  
• Works with PC or the Xbox 360
  
• Wired, USB powered
  
• 2x 40mm drivers
  

Description


From this angle we can see the flexible attached microphone, the large and comfortable ear cups and headrail, the adjustable slides to suit every head size and the lengthy 16 foot cabling required to link the headset to your Xbox whilst giving you ample mobility with its extended length. The headphones have two 40mm drivers putting out some rather beastly-good sound.



This is the In-Line Voice Control where you can adjust the volume of your in-game sound as well as mute your own microphone. Such features are highly sought after, especially when a team mate is either way too noisy or simply just speaks way too softly!

This control is situated at a comfortable length along the 16 foot cabling, allowing you to simply place it in your lap or clip it to your shirt for ease of access.



Featured above we can see where the Turtle Beach X1 headset gets it's Xbox Live Voice Chat capability. Simply plug the Turtle Beach XBL adaptor into the controller where one would normally plug their official Microsoft Microphone into. Once done, you have the ability to alter the sound level of other players voices coming through your headset. Have no fear! The loudest voice volume level is overly sufficient in being audible over loud gameplay.



When using the X1 with your XBOX 360, this RCA splitter cable lets you keep your existing speakers (or TV) plugged in, so you can easily switch between speakers and headphones. Simply plug the red and white audio cables from your Xbox into the female ports of the corresponding colours on the RCA splitter cable. Plug the male red and white of the RCA splitter cable into your TV. This then enables TV sound. You can then plug the X1 headset into the green port of the RCA splitter cable enabling stereo sound to come through the X1 headset.



Simply put, this cable extends the reach of the USB cable attached to the headset allowing you to sit further away from your screen or audio source. The headset is powered via the USB port on the Xbox 360 which is a great feature that Turtlebeach keep imposing on their headsets.[/p][p]Along with these items, the X1's also come with a formidable manual on how to set up and use the Turtle Beach X1 headset for your Xbox or PC.

On the next page we'll see how the X1's stack up and rate them accordingly!
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