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Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset

by Sharkoon
Windows Vista / XP, PlayStation, PlayStation2, Xbox, Not Machine Specific, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)


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  • 5.1 channel headset; 8 speakers (4 in each earpiece); Digital, in-line volume control; High end amplifier; Independent, illuminated volume adjustment for each channel and master volume; Detachable microphone with QuickOn connection
  • X-Tatic Sound Control Unit (SCU); Supports Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic; Supports the chat function of PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360; Dynamic Range Control. Includes detachable in-line volume control for easy breakaway and installation
  • Center speaker: 2 x 27 mm; Front speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Rear speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Subwoofer: 2 x 40 mm; Impedance: 32 Ohm; Microphone: 6 x 5 mm (L x W) / unidirectional; Cable Length: 360 cm; Connection: 1 x 9-pin analogue plug
  • Digital optical input (S/PDIF) 2 analogue audio outputs for the X-Tatic headset 3 analogue 3.5 mm audio outputs (front, rear, center / subwoofer) 1 microphone connector for PS3 (USB A > USB B) 1 power connector
  • Compatibilty: X-Tatic Digital; PC / MAC / other sources: analogue input (via cable adapter); X-Tatic SCU; Xbox / Xbox 360: optical input ;PS2 / PS3: optical input / USB microphone connection PC / MAC: optical input / analogue

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Product Details

  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B003H4QIC0
  • Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
  • Media: Accessory
  • Release Date: April 28, 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,523 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Award wining X-Tatic Gaming Headset: the Dolby certified X-Tatic Digital. This high-quality headset features four speakers per earpiece a total of eight speakers and volume controls built into the cable. Through the included Sound Control Unit, the X-Tatic Digital can connect to the optical output of a game console (PS2, PS3, Xbox or Xbox 360), a PC, DVD player or other HiFi device and immediately delivers high-quality sound to listeners. The Sound Control Unit outputs analog Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic signals, and supports a second X-Tatic headset. With the newly developed microphone, the chat functions of the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are also supported. The ergonomic construction of the headset includes soft ear pieces and a plush headband, making the headset comfortable to wear even for long sessions. Sharkoon’s X-Tatic digital gaming headsets promises a high-quality sound that won't break the bank and will propel gamers into an immersive depth of Dolby Digital environment. Includes detachable in-line volume control cable for easy breakaway and installation. Allows two X-Tatic headsets and/or any headset with a standard G9 connection plug, so two can enjoy excellent sound.

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79 of 81 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars New supporter of Sharkoon!! hoorah! May 13, 2010
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Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
This headset rocks! I definitely took a chance on these despite not having seen any previous reviews or ratings, but it was worth it. I wanted to test it out for a few weeks before writing a review. Also, this is my first Sharkoon product.

Along with the headset itself, it includes

- optical cable
- "sound control unit" (your little magic black box where all cables run to)
- adapters for PC (comes with 5.1 analog for those w/o pc optical), 360, ps3
- detachable boom mic (it does flex to your preference)
- power supply (single cord which splits off to power your SCU and headset separately) Ex.) you can still disconnect the power to the SCU and still have power running to the headset by itself. The power supply comes with swappable heads. I guess this is if you go out of the country and want to use their foreign outlets.

It took me a little bit of time to figure out all these adapters, settings, and wires (there are a lot of wires.)

The Sound Control Unit (SCU) is where your optical, power supply and 9-pin headset connector come together. You can also adjust the general volume here, but I usually just use the volume adjust attached the the headset cord. There is a 5.1 analog output as another option for those PC users without an optical option. With two 9-pin headset jacks, a second person with the same headset may also listen in. Two Dolby options include Dolby Digital and Pro Logic. There are two included settings called Time-Delay and Dynamic Range Control located on the SCU.

Both of these passages taken directly from the manual. Either setting can be turned on or off.

"Time-Delay - The Time-Delay function allows to define a time delay for the sound reproduction for each speaker.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
This isn't meant to be a very technical review, but I will share my opinion with hope that I can answer some questions that I had when reviewing these headphones.

I've been using these headphones mainly for PC and PS3 games. For those of you with intention of using these with an xbox 360, be warned you will need to purchase a specific xbox360 adapter for the optical audio (I would have tested MW2 already if I had the xbox360 connection). The PS3 has and most newer PC motherboards even have the optical audio connection. If you're really serious about having amazing PC audio, you might consider an aftermarket sound card ... but then again, if you ARE really serious, you'd be buying an ACTUAL 5.1 system and not just headphones.

These aren't meant for stereo sound and only do a mediocre job at best when just listening to music, unless you connect the 5.1 analog adapter and use the orange (center and sub channel), then it sounds better. I haven't compared these to any other gaming headset, but I have no complaints on the sound quality. You do have the ability to adjust the volume of the front, center, rear and sub channels which is very handy for getting the sound just right. You can go further and adjust other settings, but I haven't tinkered with that.

These headphones are also very comfortable. Most of the weight is on top of your head and not on or over your ears which greatly reduces ear fatigue. I have used them for 3+ hours with little discomfort!

Take note that these are in no way noise canceling headphones. If you have the volume down low, you will be able to hear what's going on around you, and those around you might hear what you are listening to if you've got the volume up very high. That's not a big problem though.
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice headset, but worth the price? June 28, 2010
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Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   
I ordered the Sharkoon Xtatic after quite a bit of online research. I was at first going to buy a surround sound system to play my PS3 with. After considering this and the fact that my roommate might not appreciate my midnight Call of Duty "boom sessions," I decided to check out surround sound headphones. These can range widely in price, and my budget was admittedly low.

After some browsing the web and reading lots of reviews, I came to the Sharkoon Xtatic. Not much was available online about it, as far as reviews go. I couldn't find many other 5.1 headset for the PS3, so I decided to take a gamble.

The verdict: I like my headset. It is a lot of fun to use and really immerses me in my first-person shooters, like Call of Duty. I also enjoy having the mic built in, as opposed to a standard 5.1 headphone set. However, I don't think the performance justifies the price tag. I feel like a stereo headset would be only a hint behind the Xtatic in performance, as the surround sound in the Xtatic is not very great. It does have a somewhat surround feel to it, but not what I had hoped for. If I could go back, I would have either paid more for a surround sound speaker set (and annoyed my roommate), or I would have paid less money for a nice stereo headset. I just don't think this headset performs well enough to justify the price. Also, I will add that the Sharkoon has quite a tangle of cables to connect in order for everything to work properly. This isn't a deal breaker for me, but for anyone obsessed with maintaining a clean, clutter free wire setup, I don't think you want this headset.

One more thing. I have noticed some nasty distortion when I play Guitar Hero World Tour. This tends to happen during the loading screen when the crowd is cheering.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great headphones
These headphones are great. After debating whether or not to purchase a more expensive pair vs these, we went with the less expensive option and they turned out to work great. Read more
Published 8 days ago by CourtneyTX
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so great
I was amped when I got my package and was so excited to use these with Battlefield 3 on the Xbox 360. I unpacked it, then the disappointment started. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Bill
1.0 out of 5 stars Stopped working
I had to have it replaced due to a volume control failure, and the replacements pair stopped working as of tonight 6 months after getting using the rma return... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Richard Stertzer
1.0 out of 5 stars SO NOT WORTH IT
i should have posted this sooner but the sound quality wasn't all that great for a 5.1 surround sound. Read more
Published 20 days ago by JigsawM4ster
3.0 out of 5 stars Lasted me 2 years of fairly constant use
My wife got these for me Christmas 2010. The 5.1 surround was nice and I liked the fact that you could individually adjust the center, front, rear and sub channels. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great headset for the price.
Before it was stolen, I had enough time to experiment with all settings. I had no complaints except it did not sound good with any movie I played in the PS3. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zen
4.0 out of 5 stars nice headset
I got this as a Christmas present for my son and he won't stop raving about it. They are a little more difficult to hook up than I anticipated though.
Published 2 months ago by Michael Crouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It
Buy It. Plain and simple. If you dont want to wipe out your checking account with astros. then this is a great and cost worthy option. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Medeiros
4.0 out of 5 stars Good headphones
nice sound and clear

for games fantastic ( i hear feet any body in cod LoL )
for movies ( Just good )

CONS :

Does not support DTS audio... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Essam
2.0 out of 5 stars What happen?
Several things: First the headphones had cat hair and dead skin flakes all over the ear phones. GROSS!!!. These were suppose to have been new. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Strait for ever
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Comfort while wearing glasses?
Thank you for following up with this. I was looking for someone to answer the same question :)
Nov 15, 2011 by Zachary |  See all 5 posts
Where do I buy a 2nd headset?
I too am looking for a second headset without buying the whole package.
Nov 14, 2012 by John Cua |  See all 3 posts
XBOX360 Microphone Issue
I had same kind of issue with the xtatic sr, found the the manual says set voice options to headphone, but that didnt work. I tried set to both, and it worked for me. It is kind of annoying as i dont want to hear voice through tv as well as headset. (Tv sounds are helpful if i have to leave the... Read more
May 22, 2012 by Ons |  See all 2 posts
Someone Who Owns This - Plz Help
The cord is pretty long (at least 10 ft.). I found out the hard way that the PS3 chat volume works no matter what CS or the manual seem to think. They are a lot like the other brands of wired headsets out there but pretty cheap for real surround sound.

I personally love them , especially over... Read more
Sep 7, 2011 by J&K |  See all 3 posts
should i get this or wait for the new ones?
they are bad
Aug 6, 2011 by me |  See all 4 posts
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