Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II Tango Programmable Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Gaming Headset

by Turtle Beach

• Black Ops II - Optimized customizable presets
• Black Ops II Voice prompts; Adjustable Surround Sound Angles
• Dual-pairing bluetooth
• Wireless XBOX Live and PSN Chat; Voice Morphing
• Rechargeable Battery

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00886XQO0
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 10 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 26, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,635 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Edition: Tango

From the Manufacturer

Turtle Beach Ear Force Tango – Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Limited Edition Programmable Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Gaming Headset

 

Optimized Black Ops II Exclusive Audio Presets! Click here to enlarge

Overview

The future is now with the Turtle Beach Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Ear Force Tango Limited Edition Headset. Fully programmable audio presets, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi, a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, Bluetooth® technology and wireless chat for Xbox 360® and PS3™ complete the ultimate gaming audio package.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound lets you pinpoint the direction of every gunshot and footstep with 360 degree audio for an immersive experience, while adjusting the position of the virtual speaker angles provides enhanced customizability. Take control of the battleground by configuring up to 9 different presets for game and chat/mic audio paths so you can amplify bone-shaking explosions and hear every shell casing hit the floor – all while calling the shots and coordinating with your squad mates for maximum operational effectiveness. Featuring Call of Duty®: Black Ops II customized audio presets and voice prompts, as well as exclusive color scheme and speaker plates, the Ear Force Tango is designed to let you hear everything and defeat everyone.

Black Ops II Voice Prompts from the real voice actors in Black Ops II! Click here to enlarge

Dolby® Digital Surround Sound for a 360 degree immersive audio experience. Click here to enlarge

Headset Features

Black Ops II Optimized Exclusive Presets

The Ear Force Tango comes pre-loaded with exclusive custom audio presets designed by Treyarch to optimize the game experience. Or configure personalized presets of your own to optimize game, chat and mic audio for different gaming situations.

Black Ops II Voice Prompts

Voice prompts recorded by the actual voice actors in Black Ops II announce when the headset is powering on, pairing, battery is low, and more.

Memory Foam Ear Cushions

Premium materials for enhanced comfort and styling.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Immersive 360 degree audio lets you pinpoint the direction of every sound.

2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi

Selects the optimum frequency in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz spectrums, virtually eliminating interference.

Dual-Pairing Bluetooth

Chat wirelessly, answer mobile phone calls or listen to streaming music while gaming.

Adjustable Surround Sound Angles

Alter the positioning of the surround sound angles to customize your audio experience.

Voice Morphing

Disguise your voice by changing the sound from deep lows to screeching highs.

Sonic Lens™ with Sound Field Expander

Widen or narrow the sound field to focus on sound cues that are difficult to hear like enemy footsteps.

Ear Guard ™ with Blast Limiter

Limits the intensity of deafening sounds like explosions and gunfire.

Wireless Xbox Live and PSN Chat

Enjoy complete wireless freedom without the need for chat cables.

Rechargeable Battery

Provides up to 15 hours of uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming.

Variable Microphone Monitor

Adjust the level of your voice heard in the headset, so you won’t have to shout.

Digital Optical Connection

Delivers the highest quality of digital surround sound.

 

Product Description

The future is now with the Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black OPS II Ear Force Tango Limited Edition Headset. Fully programmable audio presets, Dolby Surround Sound, 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi, a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, Bluetooth technology and wireless chat for Xbox 360 and PS3 complete the ultimate gaming audio package.Dolby surround sound lets you pinpoint the direction of every gunshot and footstep with 360 degree audio for an immersive experience, while altering the position of the surround sound angles provides enhanced customizability. Take control of the battleground by configuring up to 9 different presets for game and chat/mic audio paths so you can amplify bone-shaking explosions and hear every shell casing hit the floor – all while calling the shots and coordinating with your squad mates for maximum operational effectiveness. Featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops II customized audio presets and voice prompts, an exclusive color scheme and faceplates, and a full supply of bonus Call of Duty: Black Ops II content, the Ear Force Tango is designed to let you Hear Everything and dominate.

Turtle Beach Ear Force Tango – Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Limited Edition Programmable Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Gaming Headset

 

Optimized Black Ops II Exclusive Audio Presets! Click here to enlarge

Overview

The future is now with the Turtle Beach Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Ear Force Tango Limited Edition Headset. Fully programmable audio presets, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi, a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, Bluetooth® technology and wireless chat for Xbox 360® and PS3™ complete the ultimate gaming audio package.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound lets you pinpoint the direction of every gunshot and footstep with 360 degree audio for an immersive experience, while adjusting the position of the virtual speaker angles provides enhanced customizability. Take control of the battleground by configuring up to 9 different presets for game and chat/mic audio paths so you can amplify bone-shaking explosions and hear every shell casing hit the floor – all while calling the shots and coordinating with your squad mates for maximum operational effectiveness. Featuring Call of Duty®: Black Ops II customized audio presets and voice prompts, as well as exclusive color scheme and speaker plates, the Ear Force Tango is designed to let you hear everything and defeat everyone.

Black Ops II Voice Prompts from the real voice actors in Black Ops II! Click here to enlarge

Dolby® Digital Surround Sound for a 360 degree immersive audio experience. Click here to enlarge

Headset Features

Black Ops II Optimized Exclusive Presets

The Ear Force Tango comes pre-loaded with exclusive custom audio presets designed by Treyarch to optimize the game experience. Or configure personalized presets of your own to optimize game, chat and mic audio for different gaming situations.

Black Ops II Voice Prompts

Voice prompts recorded by the actual voice actors in Black Ops II announce when the headset is powering on, pairing, battery is low, and more.

Memory Foam Ear Cushions

Premium materials for enhanced comfort and styling.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Immersive 360 degree audio lets you pinpoint the direction of every sound.

2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi

Selects the optimum frequency in the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz spectrums, virtually eliminating interference.

Dual-Pairing Bluetooth

Chat wirelessly, answer mobile phone calls or listen to streaming music while gaming.

Adjustable Surround Sound Angles

Alter the positioning of the surround sound angles to customize your audio experience.

Voice Morphing

Disguise your voice by changing the sound from deep lows to screeching highs.

Sonic Lens™ with Sound Field Expander

Widen or narrow the sound field to focus on sound cues that are difficult to hear like enemy footsteps.

Ear Guard ™ with Blast Limiter

Limits the intensity of deafening sounds like explosions and gunfire.

Wireless Xbox Live and PSN Chat

Enjoy complete wireless freedom without the need for chat cables.

Rechargeable Battery

Provides up to 15 hours of uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming.

Variable Microphone Monitor

Adjust the level of your voice heard in the headset, so you won’t have to shout.

Digital Optical Connection

Delivers the highest quality of digital surround sound.

 

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 72 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tango vs Astro A50 November 6, 2012

By N. J. Schreiber

Edition:Tango

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I am posting because I was looking for a comparative review between the Astro A50s and the Turtle Beach Tango before I went out and bought one and I couldn't find one. I saw gamers here waiting for a similar review so I decided to do one. This isn't a professional comprehensive review this is just my take and how I ended up with one over the other. I am not saying which you should buy I am just noting my opinion. IF you have either one of these headsets then you have a great headset and you will be very happy. For me there were some things that stood out over the other and because of that I was able to make my decision and I feel I made the right choice!

So I picked up both the Astro A50s and the Turtle Beach Tangos to test out. I used each one for about two days on various games and tried all the features to help me decide which of these 300 dollar headsets I wanted to keep.

In the end I felt the Tango's are well ahead of the Astro A50s in terms of awesome features like software to create user custom EQ presets for audio or chat, surround angles, removable microphone and Bluetooth, which makes it compatible any Bluetooth device like a real headset. The sound quality on both the A50s and Tango are great so any edge the A50s may have isn't enough to lose out on all the features the Tango's give you. Honestly even if the Astro A50 were $100 cheaper I would still opt for the Tango's. The Astros just don't have enough features, and with no Bluetooth you have to use them with the transmitter only. The Tango's have incredible features and since I can use them with my Vita, smartphone and tablet I feel has more use and therefore a better value.

I am not a fanboy I have wanted the Astros for a long time, when the A50s came out I decided to make the plunge, I was a bit disappointed which lead me to try the Tangos. Between the two the Tango's are it. Turtle Beach really made an awesome headset that is packed full of gaming features and is comfortable and stylish. The Astro A50s are bare bones compared to the Tango and the lack of features and comfort does not make up for the slight sound difference.
So on to it!

Setup: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50: It wouldn't power on via the PS3 Slim USB port. I had to go online and install a firmware for both the headset and the transmitter. Once I did that it worked somewhat. Every time I would power off the PS3 and power it on again the transmitter would not come on - I have to keep switching USB ports to get it to turn on. Not what I want to do for a 300 dollar set of headphones. Also you have to turn on both the headset and transmitter manually. No charge and play cable so I had to wait for it to charge before I could use it (I didn't have a long USB)

Turtle Beach Tango: No issues. When you turn on the headset the transmitter turns on automatically - small but great feature. The Tango's also came with a long charge and play cable.

Sound : Verdict: Astro A 50 (but only by a slight edge)

Astro A50:
Very nice, warm deep rich sound. I wouldn't say I was blown away but they were nice. They have a bit more bass and volume then the Tangos.

Turtle beach Tango:
As with the Astro I wasn't blown away but again these sound great. The Tangos produce a different sound from the A50s, they aren't as warm but they do seem to have great clarity and still sound very awesome.

Surround Sound: Verdict: TIE

Both do surround sound and both sound awesome, listing to both I am happy with either one. The A50s do 7.1 the Tango's do 5.1. I don't think you need 7.1 as most movies and games aren't even in 7.1 and really that is more used for bigger spaces. Also the 7.1 is almost too much for headphones and can make it a little harder to pinpoint direction like footsteps - you still will be able to great it just may be a little less accurate. 5.1 are plenty for headphones and you will be able to pinpoint better in my opinion. So for surround sound, they are both great!

Surround Sound Angles: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50: none

Turtle Beach Tango: 6 surround angles. This is a very cool feature that lets you select 6 different surround angles,. The angles are basically simulating different distance and angle setups for the front and rear speakers and it works well. I use setting 5

Comfort: Verdict: Turtle Beach Tango; Feels great even with extended gaming.

I wore both headsets for extended periods of gaming

Astro A50:
They are a heavy headset. The ear cushions feel great no issue at all however the head strap felt uncomfortable after about 40 minutes due to the weight and was definitely noticeable. After longer game time I started adjusting the position of them on my head.

Turtle Beach Tangos
They have memory foam, are lighter and they did not get uncomfortable at any time of extended gaming, they never got heavy feeling.

Presets EQs: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50s: Have 3 presets
Out of the 3 presets only number 3 sounded great, the other two I doubt I would use they just didn't sound that different yet they weren't as good and the volume was weaker.

Turtle Beach Tangos: Have 9 presets:
I use number 4 and it sounds great. Each preset sounds different from each other. There are presets to focus on footsteps, action, chat - you name it.

Customizable EQ: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50: no option for user generated EQ settings, the 3 presets is what you are stuck with

Tangos: Has an awesome feature and software that allows the user to create customized EQ presets for audio and chat. The online community will even upload presets specific for various games. Treyarch even has a preset specific for COD Black Ops 2.

Microphone: Verdict: Tangos

Astro A50: The microphone is hardwired to the headset so you can't remove it. This concerns me because if there is ever an issue with the MIC you will need to pay to ship it to Astro to have them repair it. To mute the Mic you have to flip it up, to un-mute you flip it back down - so this will be getting plenty of wear. I do not like the idea of not having a removable Mic and I don't like having to flip it up and down to Mute and Unmute.

Tango: Has a super bendy removable microphone which is nice, if I ever need a new one I can just order it and put it on myself. To mute the microphone there is button you press which I prefer. I can also remove the mic if I am just streaming music or using it with my tablet or vita.

Chat clarity: Verdict: Tie

Both sounded great

Chat Presets: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50: None.

Tango: 9 chat presets, some even alter the voice pitch. Again you can create custom ones if you want.

BlueTooth: Verdict: Tango

Astro A50: No Bluettoth feature at all. You have to use these headsets with the transmitter or they will not work on their own. You can run a wire to the back of the transmitter from a headphone jack of something like an Ipod but you need to stay connected to the transmitter.

Tango: Bluetooth on the headset. You can connect two Bluetooth devices at once so you can answer or make a call while gaming or even stream music. You can also use the headphones as a real stand along headset with a tablet or smart phone or even a Vita. This feature alone gives me so much value out of the Tango headphones. The Tango's can be used for any Bluetooth device and doesn't need to have the transmitter in range, they can be used as independent headphones - I can take them to work if I want and stream music from my smartphone.

Style: Verdict : Tango

Astro A50: The head set is nice but the stand looks cheap and doesn't form fit the headphones very well. I actually thought it looked bad on the stand, lots of dead space and kind of just hangs there.

Turtle Beach Tango: Looks great, the stand is the transmitter and fit the headphones. It looks awesome with the orange trim on both the headphones and transmitter.

Connection
No issues on either one, no static or pops. Both use the 5ghz band

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Turtle Beach Call of Duty II Tango's ROCK!!! October 31, 2012

By THOMAS

Edition:Tango|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Ordered these on October 25th 2012 and they were released on the 26th for shipment. Being that was a Friday the 1 day business shipping didn't get them to me until the 29th as expected. First impressions: These appear to be MUCH better made than my Turtle Beach x4's that they are replacing. They are solid, appear to be made of good material and have a nice feel to them. Included in the box were the headset, transmitter, Bluetooth chat puck, (1) optical cable & (1) USB power cable (The transmitter is powered by a USB power cable & does not plug into an outlet but into your Xbox), (1) short USB cable to plug into the headset for charging purposes when sitting on the transmitter, & (1) long USB cable to charge & play. The headset is factory paired with the Bluetooth puck so no set up required. Just hook up the transmitter with the two cables to the Xbox and go. WOW! Sound is amazing. 100% better than my x4's. They are paired with the transmitter via dual channel wireless where my x4's were infrared. IR required line of site & anybody or anything (my very large Weimaraner) walking between you and it would cause static or fallout of sound. There is NO problem like that with the Tango's. Sound is very crisp with no static, hum, popping or fallout. Since Black Ops II isn't out yet I fired up Modern Warfare 3. FANTASTIC! These things flat out ROCK!!!!! There are a number of presets built into the headset for different sound profiles that can be accessed by just a button push. These cover both chat & game sounds. It appears you can even program your own which I will try at some point. I have been using the presets but will experiment with all of the available options later. Also another very cool feature is the Bluetooth is dual pairing which means you can pair it with another Bluetooth device. I paired it with my Samsung Galaxy S III with no problems which enabled me to listen to my music while playing the game and chatting. How cool is that!!! Also supposed to be able to use your phone to make & receive calls while playing. Have not tried it yet but see no reason it wouldn't work since the music does. My son has Astro A40's and these beat them hands down. They also make my TB x4's seem archaic. If you are an Xbox gamer & and can afford them then I don't think you will be dissapointed.

PROS: Too numerous to list! Best headset I have ever used or owned.
CONS: None at present except maybe price. But I guess you get what you pay for.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest review about the Tangos December 9, 2012

By Pedro Jaramillo

Edition:Tango|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Ok so this is my third headset, the others are Turtle Beach X12 and Tritton 720+ (I highly recommend both of those).

After getting tired of seeing "OMG this headset sucks it has such a low volume" I have to make an update and put it first

THIS HEADSET HAS PLENTY OF VOLUME
USE THE ADVANCED SOUND EDITOR PEOPLE!! THIS IS WHY ARE YOU PAYING SO MUCH MONEY FOR THIS HEADSET

Pros

-Sound Quality is great, in MW3 I could easily tell where the enemies were. I'd give these 9.5 and Trittons 720+ 8.5
-Advanced Sound Editor (ASE), make all the adjustments you want to your audio and chat. With a lot of room for presets.
-Mic is 10/10 just like the X12
-Very nice design
-Wireless with no interference at all, everything works great
-Voice morphing, yeah, this may be stupid and unnecesary but it can be real fun, you can make tons of jokes with this option

Cons

-Sound out of the box is meh, you have to go the ASE to get great sound quality
-"EAR GUARD" THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE HEADSET TO HAVE "LOW VOLUME", YOU CAN TURN IT OFF IN THE ADVANCED SOUND EDITOR! DOWNLOAD THE MANUAL FROM TURTLE BEACH WEBSITE
-The most disappointing thing for me is that they do feel a bit cheap not what I would expect from a $300 headset, To me the X12 and Trittons are way better in this category, both feel more resistant to falls and everything
-Optical cable, it is sooooo slim but I guess this isn't a big deal...
-Price is a little high since they feel cheap and the sound out of the box is not what you would expect

I had to return these because I had some problems (sound would cut off for 5 seconds from time to time and it would make a distorted noise in the right earcup every 10 mins approx)

Even with the problems I had with the Tangos I would say this is a nice headset (although a bit pricey imo) and probably better than the Astro A50 (I am sure my Tangos were one of the very few that were defective, but the A50 it seems like 50% are good and 50% are defective) and from what I've seen all over the internet the Warheads sound is somewhat mediocre for $300.

UPDATE 01/25/2013

After trying the old Astro mixamp with the Sennheiser PC 360 (which, lucky me, they were defective too) I am back with the Tangos.

I wanna say the old mixamp is really good imo.
The Sennheiser PC 360 are beautiful for music but in games I don't know if it was because they were defective or I had to get used to their sound (like it happened to me going from TBs X12 to Tritton 720+) but it was harder for me to hear footsteps, I am not quite sure as I just tried them for a few hours.

Anyway, I am back with the Tangos and I am pretty happy with these, no defects so far, everything works great as I was expecting. This is the best headset for gaming I have tried so far.

If you can get them for $199 that is a great price or even $249 would be fair imo.