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(More customer reviews)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.EDIT:November 7th, 2010; I just wanted to add that this set is still working great and still one of the best headsets on the market.Sounds is as crisp as ever for both voice chat and in game effects, music is crystal clear now that I tried out my CD collection and the build quality has proven itself to be rock solid.Needless to say, I love this head set.
I also wanted to correct myself on something I wrote previously in the review about not being able to hear someone directly behind me, after some tinkering with the individual speaker volume, I got it to the perfect setting where I actually can hear footsteps or breathing right behind me; this is true surround sound in every sense.
My review centered around Left 4 Dead but I have since used these with Left 4 Dead 2, Metro 2033, Dead Space, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Mass Effect 2 and now Halo: Reach (just to name a few).If you want to increase the experience in atmosphere heavy games like Dead Space or Metro 2033 or if you want the edge in competitive multiplayer like in Halo: Reach, pick these up as they are worth every penny!
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Tritton AX Pro Dolby Digital Precision Gaming HeadsetProduct Description: Introducing the AX Pro - the most versatile gaming headset in the world. Finally, a true Surround Sound headset with a microphone that will work with your PS3, Xbox 360, and PC/Mac. For the audio or movie enthusiast, the AX Pro is also compatible with any device that features a digital optical or 3.5mm analog 5.1 outputs. Built on the successful AX360 Platform, the AX Pro features hardware Dolby Digital decoding and eight independent speakers to deliver true 5.1 surround sound audio. Upgraded speakers have been repositioned to provide crisper sound and more accurate 3D positioning. The vibration feature of the AX360 has been replaced by a new subwoofer that delivers improved low end punch and skull rattling bass. Other advancements include an easy to use illuminated inline controller with a microphone mute switch, independent volume control for game chat, and the ability to custom tailor volume levels. With the ability to connect the microphone via the Xbox 360 controller port, USB, and analog 3.5mm inputs, the AX Pro is the most versatile headset on the market and the only headset you'll ever need.
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