Comments on: Ear Force X1 Stereo Headset with Chat http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/ Reviews of Xbox 360 and PS 3 Video Games Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:43:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonathan Castillo "Molon Labe" http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Jonathan Castillo "Molon Labe" Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:17 +0000 http://xbox360ps3.com/?p=482#comment-152 I have my Xbox 360 in the computer room, to use a monitor for a HDTV. I didn't want to use my speakers and disturb my wife on her computer. I jury-rigged a set of headphones and a cellphone earpiece to use, but neither worked well at all. I found this item and wow! Huge difference! First, it's well made. Feels like i could toss it around with no issues. Second, it's got it's own built-in amplifier; really make a difference. It's usb powered, so it takes up on of the controller slots, but I only use one so that didn't bother me. Third, the microphone is wonderful. Bonus, it comes will all the adapters you need and it works with your computer too! /I have no idea why the amazon title says [CD-ROM}. There is no cd included nor is there one necessary. Rating: 5 / 5 I have my Xbox 360 in the computer room, to use a monitor for a HDTV. I didn’t want to use my speakers and disturb my wife on her computer. I jury-rigged a set of headphones and a cellphone earpiece to use, but neither worked well at all. I found this item and wow! Huge difference! First, it’s well made. Feels like i could toss it around with no issues. Second, it’s got it’s own built-in amplifier; really make a difference. It’s usb powered, so it takes up on of the controller slots, but I only use one so that didn’t bother me. Third, the microphone is wonderful. Bonus, it comes will all the adapters you need and it works with your computer too!

/I have no idea why the amazon title says [CD-ROM}. There is no cd included nor is there one necessary.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Jennifer L. Arreola http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Jennifer L. Arreola Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:58:25 +0000 http://xbox360ps3.com/?p=482#comment-151 ok got these TODAY!! ive bin yousin them sence i opened them PC! sounds GREATE XBOX360! SOUNDS BETTER! the soudis werth the 50$ hands down. the only reason they dont get 5 stars is that at loud moments whitch si all the time! it is hard to here your freinds! over all werth the money for SURE! Rating: 4 / 5 ok got these TODAY!! ive bin yousin them sence i opened them PC! sounds GREATE XBOX360! SOUNDS BETTER! the soudis werth the 50$ hands down. the only reason they dont get 5 stars is that at loud moments whitch si all the time! it is hard to here your freinds! over all werth the money for SURE!
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: turbine boosted http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/comment-page-1/#comment-150 turbine boosted Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:09:21 +0000 http://xbox360ps3.com/?p=482#comment-150 I was looking for a headset for night time gaming on Xbox live, and this seems to be the recommended model. The wire clutter was expected, but mind you, it has three cables (mic, sound, and USB for power) that are each 10 feet or so, so it could get a little crazy. When plugged in there was a constant hissing sound even when I turn the volume down. As another reader suggested it could have been the controller design, or simply the poor materials chosen to build the electronics for this thing. My biggest upset was with the chat feature for xbox live. Since the headset sports a great bass output, EVERYONE's voice turned into this deep mumble that did not resemble speech, even after I toyed with all the different possible settings (volume, headset vs. speaker output, etc...). I just could not understand a word that people were saying through Live. Needless to say I returned it. In a brief summary, great sound through the headphones (although a little hissing), but the terrible way the chat voice is brought out makes this a no no for multiplayer gaming, which is why I bought it in the first place. I highly recommend trying it or buying it somewhere where returns are simple. Rating: 3 / 5 I was looking for a headset for night time gaming on Xbox live, and this seems to be the recommended model. The wire clutter was expected, but mind you, it has three cables (mic, sound, and USB for power) that are each 10 feet or so, so it could get a little crazy.

When plugged in there was a constant hissing sound even when I turn the volume down. As another reader suggested it could have been the controller design, or simply the poor materials chosen to build the electronics for this thing.

My biggest upset was with the chat feature for xbox live. Since the headset sports a great bass output, EVERYONE’s voice turned into this deep mumble that did not resemble speech, even after I toyed with all the different possible settings (volume, headset vs. speaker output, etc…). I just could not understand a word that people were saying through Live. Needless to say I returned it.

In a brief summary, great sound through the headphones (although a little hissing), but the terrible way the chat voice is brought out makes this a no no for multiplayer gaming, which is why I bought it in the first place. I highly recommend trying it or buying it somewhere where returns are simple.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Jonathan Cipriani http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Jonathan Cipriani Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:58:14 +0000 http://xbox360ps3.com/?p=482#comment-149 for all u people that are complaining with the buzzing sound its just u or the people yr playing with or ur tv if it is cracking on the side then ur head is to big i have had this since Around December of 2007 and no problems except for too much wires but that is what i get for not chipping out more money for the wireless one IF U HAVE A PROBLEM NOW U KNOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR STUFF OR RETURN IT AS SOON AS U NOTICE OR CALL THE COMPANY NO PROOBLEMS FOR ME I CAN TALK TO MY FRIENDS AND I DO HEAR THE TV THROUGH THE SPEAKERS AND MY HEAD ISNT GIANT Rating: 4 / 5 for all u people that are complaining with the buzzing sound its just u or the people yr playing with or ur tv if it is cracking on the side then ur head is to big i have had this since Around December of 2007 and no problems except for too much wires but that is what i get for not chipping out more money for the wireless one IF U HAVE A PROBLEM NOW U KNOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR STUFF OR RETURN IT AS SOON AS U NOTICE OR CALL THE COMPANY NO PROOBLEMS FOR ME I CAN TALK TO MY FRIENDS AND I DO HEAR THE TV THROUGH THE SPEAKERS AND MY HEAD ISNT GIANT
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Truth Teller http://xbox360ps3.com/2009/11/19/ear-force-x1-stereo-headset-with-chat/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Truth Teller Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:07 +0000 http://xbox360ps3.com/?p=482#comment-148 I wanted this so that I could play Xbox 360 with the volume where I wanted it without disturbing my family while being able to still play on live. It gets the job done, so I recommend it. Pros: - The sound is good (not fantastic, but definitely good) - Seems to be pretty comfortable Cons: - Number of wires are annoying - If I have the play and charge kit hooked up when the controller battery is already charged, it seems to cause a little background hiss. This is probably the fault of the controller, though. Wishes: - Make the Xbox Live headset functionality wireless on all models - Make a version that is totally wireless is a rechargeable base Bottom line: Recommended UPDATE: I have since bought the Ear Force X3. My review for it is on that product page: http://www.amazon.com/Ear-Force-X3-Headset-Wireless-Audio/dp/B000VHY3GO/ref=cm_cr-mr-title Rating: 4 / 5 I wanted this so that I could play Xbox 360 with the volume where I wanted it without disturbing my family while being able to still play on live. It gets the job done, so I recommend it.

Pros:
- The sound is good (not fantastic, but definitely good)
- Seems to be pretty comfortable

Cons:
- Number of wires are annoying
- If I have the play and charge kit hooked up when the controller battery is already charged, it seems to cause a little background hiss. This is probably the fault of the controller, though.

Wishes:
- Make the Xbox Live headset functionality wireless on all models
- Make a version that is totally wireless is a rechargeable base

Bottom line:
Recommended

UPDATE: I have since bought the Ear Force X3. My review for it is on that product page: http://www.amazon.com/Ear-Force-X3-Headset-Wireless-Audio/dp/B000VHY3GO/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
Rating: 4 / 5

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