This review is from: Turtle Beach X12 Headset (Xbox 360) (Accessory)
Just thought I should make 1 very quick point. The HDMI AV adaptors might not be necessary! I ordered the X12 and the HDMI AV adaptor as everyone seems to advise that the adaptor is a standard requirement, however this was not necessary.
If you have Audio inputs in the back of your TV (I’ll bet you all have!!) then you can connect the X12 directly to your TV. It was very simple as i tried it out of necessity because my HDMI adaptor has been shipped separately. I had the Red and White plugs to my headset and on the back on my TV under a label marked AUDIO I saw a Red and White sockets. It was that simple and this is actually explained as an alternative set up in the X12 manual.
Aside from that the headset is awesome and the amount of sound I can now pick up on is astonishing.
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This review is from: Turtle Beach X12 Headset (Xbox 360) (Accessory)
I’ve used the entry level Turtle Beach XLCs (which I bought from my local supermarket for around fifteen quid) for around a year now and come to the conclusion that I need to change. Basically, the XLCs offer stereo sound of the X12s, but at a way inferior level of comfort. Within the next two months, we’re looking at Battlefield 3 & Modern Warfare 3 arriving and I need better headset comfort for the next 6 months as I level up!
Let me suggest the obvious; these headphones are – at around £[] – a good deal. Build quality seems good and the adjustable headband fits all sizes from small (my 10 year old tried and fit on smallest setting very nicely) up to massive head. I’ve got a big head and I only have them opened half way, so don’t worry, they’ll accommodate you.
I’m using HDMI so need the aftermarket adaptor to enable me to use these. It’s only a couple of quid from sellers on Amazon (where I got mine from) and gives you an optical out, too, for when you’re not using your headset. Cable length of the X12s is humungous! I haven’t measured it, but it must be close to 14′. Thank goodness for the little velcro cable tidy that is attached. I bundled my excess cable together with this to make it tidier.
As I say above, these are stereo headphones, eg. offer left and right channel separation only. They will not give you a virtual surround field. You can buy the optional EarForce DSS adaptor at a later date to give you a 7.1 Dolby certified sound. May do this if they last the course of time, which they should do. I have chosen to give the product five stars as they do the exact job they were bought for in a simple, effective manner.
Only had a quick game of Headquarters on Black Ops to test them so far and have to say that the microphone monitor (your voice through your headphones) works well, the bass boost brings explosions to life (!) and the left and right channel separation does a good job of telling you the direction of fire. Miles more comfortable than the XLCs already.
In summary, a good looking, well built headset with good sound quality. The other review on here and elsewhere suggest some issues over white noise or hissing. I can only comment that I haven’t experienced this so far. Maybe the other units these people bought were duds. Get them back under warranty and exchange for another pair. I’m looking forward to using them for an extended run.
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This review is from: Turtle Beach X12 Headset (Xbox 360) (Accessory)
Around a year ago , i owned the Turtle Beach X31 headset and tbh i was never dissapointed with the actual sound,build or quality of this headset- plus the fact it was wireless…
But the reason i got rid of it in the end, was mainly for 1 reason, and to me the only thing that i can ever fault with the majority of Turtle Beach headsets in general, and that is after around an hour or so of gaming,the ear cups on them were just too small and absolutely kill your ears, almost making them numb!
Im afraid the x12 is no different (the only reason i just bought the x12, was because my Giotek headset went faulty).
Now i dont consider myself to have huge ears, probably on the average size infact, but why oh why cant Turtle follow alot of other gaming headset manufacturers- and make the ear cups bigger and alot more comfortable to wear after a prolonged period (or any period of time) as we all play for differing amounts nowadays??
I am not a total doom and gloom person and do have good things to say too…
The x12 sound is fantastic for the price you actually pay, the bass boost is great too, and adds some real good sounds to rpg’s or grenades launched toward you, the thing that i always like is the microphone design and the clarity at which other gamers can hear you talk, very clear and never muffled or distorted.
I have now opted for a Creative headset, as the earcups are nice and padded ,and although double the price, you really do get what you paid for..
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Turtle Beach X12 – HDMI AV adaptors N/A,
Just thought I should make 1 very quick point. The HDMI AV adaptors might not be necessary!
I ordered the X12 and the HDMI AV adaptor as everyone seems to advise that the adaptor is a standard requirement, however this was not necessary.
If you have Audio inputs in the back of your TV (I’ll bet you all have!!) then you can connect the X12 directly to your TV. It was very simple as i tried it out of necessity because my HDMI adaptor has been shipped separately. I had the Red and White plugs to my headset and on the back on my TV under a label marked AUDIO I saw a Red and White sockets. It was that simple and this is actually explained as an alternative set up in the X12 manual.
Aside from that the headset is awesome and the amount of sound I can now pick up on is astonishing.
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|Good, solid stereo headset.,
I’ve used the entry level Turtle Beach XLCs (which I bought from my local supermarket for around fifteen quid) for around a year now and come to the conclusion that I need to change. Basically, the XLCs offer stereo sound of the X12s, but at a way inferior level of comfort. Within the next two months, we’re looking at Battlefield 3 & Modern Warfare 3 arriving and I need better headset comfort for the next 6 months as I level up!
Let me suggest the obvious; these headphones are – at around £[] – a good deal. Build quality seems good and the adjustable headband fits all sizes from small (my 10 year old tried and fit on smallest setting very nicely) up to massive head. I’ve got a big head and I only have them opened half way, so don’t worry, they’ll accommodate you.
I’m using HDMI so need the aftermarket adaptor to enable me to use these. It’s only a couple of quid from sellers on Amazon (where I got mine from) and gives you an optical out, too, for when you’re not using your headset. Cable length of the X12s is humungous! I haven’t measured it, but it must be close to 14′. Thank goodness for the little velcro cable tidy that is attached. I bundled my excess cable together with this to make it tidier.
As I say above, these are stereo headphones, eg. offer left and right channel separation only. They will not give you a virtual surround field. You can buy the optional EarForce DSS adaptor at a later date to give you a 7.1 Dolby certified sound. May do this if they last the course of time, which they should do. I have chosen to give the product five stars as they do the exact job they were bought for in a simple, effective manner.
Only had a quick game of Headquarters on Black Ops to test them so far and have to say that the microphone monitor (your voice through your headphones) works well, the bass boost brings explosions to life (!) and the left and right channel separation does a good job of telling you the direction of fire. Miles more comfortable than the XLCs already.
In summary, a good looking, well built headset with good sound quality. The other review on here and elsewhere suggest some issues over white noise or hissing. I can only comment that I haven’t experienced this so far. Maybe the other units these people bought were duds. Get them back under warranty and exchange for another pair. I’m looking forward to using them for an extended run.
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|Turtle Beach X12,
Around a year ago , i owned the Turtle Beach X31 headset and tbh i was never dissapointed with the actual sound,build or quality of this headset- plus the fact it was wireless…
But the reason i got rid of it in the end, was mainly for 1 reason, and to me the only thing that i can ever fault with the majority of Turtle Beach headsets in general, and that is after around an hour or so of gaming,the ear cups on them were just too small and absolutely kill your ears, almost making them numb!
Im afraid the x12 is no different (the only reason i just bought the x12, was because my Giotek headset went faulty).
Now i dont consider myself to have huge ears, probably on the average size infact, but why oh why cant Turtle follow alot of other gaming headset manufacturers- and make the ear cups bigger and alot more comfortable to wear after a prolonged period (or any period of time) as we all play for differing amounts nowadays??
I am not a total doom and gloom person and do have good things to say too…
The x12 sound is fantastic for the price you actually pay, the bass boost is great too, and adds some real good sounds to rpg’s or grenades launched toward you, the thing that i always like is the microphone design and the clarity at which other gamers can hear you talk, very clear and never muffled or distorted.
I have now opted for a Creative headset, as the earcups are nice and padded ,and although double the price, you really do get what you paid for..
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