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B00BDS415I

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April 30, 2013

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3,427 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

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#71,875 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#11 in PlayStation 3 Headsets
#18 in Xbox 360 Headsets
#2,112 in PC Game Headsets

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7.09 x 5.12 x 1.97 inches; 8.1 Ounces

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English

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Item model number

TBS-3230-01

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No

Item Weight

8.1 ounces

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Turtle Beach

Date First Available

February 18, 2013

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Totally immerse yourself and focus on the task at hand with the Ear Force PX22 As an official headset of Major League Gaming this amplified stereo headset is sure to take your play to another level with awesome Turtle Beach sound and comfort for hours of play Plus it�ll work with virtually anything you throw at it from PlayStation� 3 and Xbox 360� to PC and Mac � From PS Vita� to tablets and more! It�s time to play with the same gear that the pros use to compete Hear Everything Defeat Everyone!

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Great accessory for gaming with minimal need of purchasing adapters.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 5, 2015

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Edit 4: Well, I finally bought a PS4 on 11/27/15 and it seems like I may have to buy: Turtle Beach - Ear Force PlayStation 4 Upgrade Kit for Turtle Beach Headset Compatibility - PS4 to use all the features of the headset. Although it has served me well for the past couple of months, I can hear minor buzzing that can be lowered if the treble is set lower. The headphones themselves are still in very good condition though. For now, I am going to have to deal with plugging it into the controller and not being able to mute my mic.

Background:
I used to have a Bluetooth headset that I use on my ps3 and mostly my phone, since it was starting to break. I needed a new headset, better safe than sorry. But on top of that, I wanted a couple of upgrades which are, game audio, adjustable game and chat volume, mute option, adjustable bass, and 3.5mm mobile phone compatibility. I am thinking to upgrade to a ps4, (I am going to buy a optical digital to 3.5mm adapter if that will be the case.)
In other words, I pretty much wanted to buy a headset that is easy to setup, universal, wired and no need of buying extra adapters to make it work on the devices I needed this to work with.

Review:
I had this headphone for a day and I feel pretty satisfied with it, it has all the features I want.
Pros(that I personally enjoy):
•Over ear (I'm a fan of over-ear headphones)
•Adjustable bass and treble
•Adjustable game and chat
•Mute option
•Doesn't pickup background noise (as well as my breathing)
•Comfortable on the top of the head
•Noise canceling
•Able to hear in-game sounds (So you don't have to disturb other people that can be living with you as well as for a better gaming experience.)
•Compatible with my phone via the 3.5mm jack by removing the headset with the amplifier.
•The chat boost feature helped a lot while playing competitive games
•Bendable microphone;it feels like you are trying to bend a desk-lamp (which honestly feels satisfying)
•Fits my large, roundish head and it doesn't feel like breaking
•Top of the headphone gives it the feel of a baseball
•I hear lots of "hidden sounds" that are in the games that I am playing which nobody could've noticed if you play with the sound output to your TV, it can help with a lot of multiplayer games.

Cons(That I have experienced within a day of use):
•My teammates are complaining that my mic sounds too low, even with the mic set to 5 on the ps3. (Due to how low it is, the "small mic" on the slider of the amplifier is pretty much useless.)*
•The aux cord that came with the headphones which connects to the amplifier is too small for me
•The hearing yourself feature while chatting works, but too low to even notice (It is a con for me because I live with other people and because of how good the noise canceling is, I can't even hear myself, so you may talk too loud.)
•Headphones don't feel comfortable on my ears after 3 hours of use because of the way my ears are shaped, however, I can play at least 3 hours with it without getting a break from the headphones
•Ears get hot when you get into competitive moments in a game
•The material inside the earpads aren't comfortable.
•A lot of bass makes the audio quality bad (I am a huge fan of bass)
•The cord of the headset if you want to use this on mobile only could've been longer by a few inches so the cord won't feel short while walking

Sound Quality:

Sound Quality is average, even with the Treble and bass boost enchantments. I don't know if it is just me, but when the treble is sent to fully max, you can hear some cracks if you pay attention to the sound, however, if you put it down a little bit from the max, you don't hear the cracks anymore.
The sound feels a bit "dirty" rather than "clean." This isn't an issue with the RCA since I also notice this while watching some videos with my phone. It is still to the point where it isn't annoying at least.

So I have tried to sit and leave these headphones on my ear for an hour and started to ask and answer my own about how it feels when wearing this on my head:

Q: Does this feel comfortable on my ears?
A: To some extent, however, due to the way my ears are shaped, I can feel the pading outside the speaker of the headphones, and it feels like it will get uncomfortable on the ears after long use.

Q: Does the mic get in the way from my field of view?
A: No, thankfully this mic is bendable

Q: Does it feel tight?
A: A little bit because of the material inside the earpads, it doesn't feel like it is going to break despite how big my head is.

Q: Do I notice this on my entire head after a period of time?
A: Yes, my ears heat up a little bit.

Q: Is it something I want to wear because I notice it on my head?
A: Yes, although for even more comfort, I may buy thicker earpads with better material inside to make my experience better.

Despite this headset being made a few years ago, it is still a very good item that can be bought today that is compatible with a variety of devices. The cons are something that i can deal with. I would totally recommend this to a friend. The headphones feel like they should be sold at a $40-$50 price range which is actually how much it is priced here (Edit: price for this headset went up). This headset is definitely worth the buy.

Note: I only had this for a day, I have no idea how much it will last me, yet. I will update this in case any problem occurs with this headset

Edit: Added sound quality since i had this for 3 days and I had fixed the issue of the uncomfortable ears by ripping some cheapy, but comfortable material earpads from a broken on-ear headset and put it inside the earpads (luckily the earpads from the turtle beach keeps it in place and it is unnoticeable because of the color)

*Edit 2: So I have tried them for 2 weeks, I feel like I can get a better headset, sometimes when there are intense situations in a video game that I was playing, the bass doesn't go well with these headsets since it feels like the bass doesn't have a lot of room which gives me some discomfort because this not only affects the sound quality, but the dynamic chat boost would turn off making it harder to hear my teammates and it makes me want to put my game volume lower, if I do turn the bass lower, it helps a bit, but it doesn't sound "right" because I feel like the audio quality still acts up even with the bass lower. I also fixed the issue with not hearing myself, it doesn't work when it is in the "small mic" portion of the slider which my teammates tells me that it is the best option to use because I am not too loud nor too quiet (my teammates told me that I sound too loud if I have the "large mic" function on), however, since you can't hear yourself at the "small mic" mode, you may talk really loud which may distract other people that may live with you, I would usually have to wear the headphones in like a one-ear style just to limit how loud my voice gets. I don't know if it is just me, but for some reason, I feel like the fabric on the earpads feel harder the longer I play.

Edit 2, Mobile Review:
I don't like how these sound on mobile, sound quality itself is probably okay, however, the thing that I don't like about this headset on mobile is that everything sounds far away in comparison to other headsets I have. Music while playing games is alright since the bass from the game effects in a way "cancels" out the far away effect, I would recommend a 4-ringed 3.5mm aux cord if you want to use this function.

I will update this post as soon as I am starting to have problems with this headset or if I find anything to help me improve my experience with

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Excellent Performance for a Reasonable Price

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2014

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BACKGROUND:
I never really considered sound as an important area to spend money on with console gaming. I own a Logitech G35 7.1 surround sound headset for my PC, and I absolutely love it. Being a PC enthusiast gamer the ~ $125 price tag was justified at the time, and it was worth it considering how much it added to the experience. I built my current PC a few years ago when I felt the PS3 and Xbox 360 were overdue for next gen, and before that I had never thought about getting a quality headset for console gaming.

Enter the next gen systems with PS4 and Xbox One. What really spurred me to want to look into console gaming headsets was the fact that the PS4 makes it so easy. I just had one requirement- something with a 3.5mm jack to plug into the DS4. I did some research and found lots of people commenting on their current Turtle Beach headsets and how many were working fine on the PS4. My Logitech G35 actually works fine on PS4 plugged into USB, but the sound quality of the G35 in stereo is not great. I also wanted something that would work with the Xbox One as well. The X1 controller has a proprietary headset jack on the controller now, but they announced that they would be releasing an adapter. So I aimed for a Turtle Beach pair for PS4 compatibility, future Xbox One compatibility, and based off of all the positive reviews I had read about them.

The PX22 fit the bill. Its a universal headset with an inline amp that is advertised to work on PS4 and Xbox One (audio only), so the flexibility was a plus. I also snagged it for a great price, on sale for $55 (retails for $80). For the price, I really don't think you could find a better performing gaming headset. For the PS4, I'm just plugging the detachable 3.5mm cable from the headset directly into the DS4 controller. It works great, you can adjust audio levels in the PS4 OS. For the Xbox One, I'm using a Digital to Analog converter from the optical connection in the back of the console, and I'm using the inline amp and plugging the 3.5mm headphone cable into the DAC. I'm getting game audio, and the headset comes with an Xbox 360 chat cable that plugs into the inline amp (and then into the 360 controller) that I'm assuming will work with the yet released Xbox One adapter. So I will be covered for chat in the future, no worries there.

SOUND QUALITY:
The sound quality of this headset really blew me away. I wasn't expecting much honestly, I had read mixed reviews on the sound quality before purchasing. Honestly, after hearing this headset first hand I do not understand the negative reviews at all. The sound quality on Xbox One using the inline amp is outstanding. The directional sound is incredible in Forza 5, I can hear cars coming up from behind for the pass, and I can hear which of my wheels is losing traction. I've found that increasing the bass slightly on the inline amp gives the best mix. The bass is excellent on these headphones, its much more hard hitting than the bass on my Logitech G35s even at the default setting. The clarity of sound is also very good, much more clean than any headphones I've used previously.

On the PS4 plugging into the DS4, I've found that the sound quality does not suffer at all without using the inline amp. Its still just as awesome, you just lose the ability to alter treble and bass and mic volume. What's great is that the DS4 basically makes these into a wireless headset, since all you need to do is plug into the controller. I've used these on AC4, NBA 2K14 and Killzone Shadow Fall and have been really impressed. I'm hearing lots more detail in AC4 including footsteps, rustling of leaves and bushes, and the ambient music soundtrack that I didn't even realize was there before listening through these headphones. They really shine for a shooter like Killzone Shadow fall, the amazing directional sound adds to the immersion and also helps you play better.

I also tried these on my PC to compare to my G35 7.1 pair, and I was really impressed with the results. Despite the fact that these are only stereo, I actually felt like the directional sound was better on the PX22s than the G35. Its probably because the overall sound quality is just better. The bass is especially noticeable, makes the explosions and rumbling tank sounds in BF4 even more immserive.

Overall, I'm really impressed with the sound quality.

ABOUT WIRES:
The PX22s are a wired headset, and depending on how you are using them, there can be a lot of wires going on. With the PS4 its essentially wiress with just the headphones connecting to the DS4. However on Xbox One, once the adapter releases my setup will be the headset plugged into the inline amp, which is plugged into the DAC from the optical cable out the back of the console with a USB split at the end plugged into the console's USB port, and then also an additional chat cable from the inline amp leading to the X1 controller adapter. Its really only an extra cable with the chat cable, but those who hate lots of wires should probably steer clear. On PC you would need to plug the inline amp into a USB port, and use a headphone and mic splitter to plug into your sound card. Its more annoying than a simple USB headset like I have with the G35, but its not that much of a mess. I think the complaints about all the wires are overblown...setup is really simple, and all of the options allow this headset to be truly universal.

BUILD QUALITY:
I've seen a lot of complaints about build quality. I'm really not sure why. I think my G35s are better built quality for sure, but I also paid over double what I paid for the PX22s. I don't find the build quality of the PX22s to be bad at all, the material used on the ear pieces feel fine against my ears, the headband has leather coverings, and the mic feels pretty solid. The wiring is relatively thick and doesnt tangle easily. I also don't have any problems with the headset being tight as other reviewers have said, it feels just fine on my head and is perfectly comfortable.

TL;DR
Excellent sound quality, works on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for audio with chat in the future. Directional sound is the best I've heard from a stereo headset. Comfortable fit, wires might be a turn off for some. For the price, I'm really happy with this headset.

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Jerry

Decent stuff, audio loopback from the mic, BUT

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 14, 2016

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Decent stuff. I like the audio loopback feature from the mic, this enables you to hear yourself talking while being able to play with the volume high up. You can also adjust this via the included "remote". I have noticed It does play up from time to time - weird recording distortion, happens once every 15 plug ins (as I normally run audio via speakers). Tested the cables and connectors - nothing, so this must be a software issue (a reboot without these being plugged in, and re-plugging solved the issue). Also sometimes it filters those quiet audible moments, and not just in game but while watching clips, weird, it's like it's removing almost silent moments and replacing them with pure silence (strange?) but yet again, this does not happen often, it's probably a software / operating system issue (I am running win 10). Again - just unplugging and re=plugging won't fix the issue, I had to re-boot. Happens every 1 in 15 times, maybe less often? Not a big deal, open up voice recorder and check your recording audio prior to any serious recording sessions, as you may end up angry later on.

Eoin O' Reilly

Good headset and the most versatile of the Turtle Beach range.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 26, 2014

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I bought this headset to replace my PX21 which I've been using for a few years now with my PS3, laptop and TV. The PX22 also works with Vita and mobile devices, which is fine but not exactly practical. Regardless, it's always nice to have more options than fewer.

My worry when buying the PX22 was that it was basically a PX21 repackaged. In all honesty, I can't detect any increase in audio quality but, in my opinion, the build is much improved. the headset is lighter, smaller, more comfortable and does a much better job of reducing the penetration of external noise. I also prefer the mic's design, though I haven't yet used it to sample quality. The ability to control the bass has been carried over from the PX21 and now there is also a dial to control the treble. The ability to adjust the volume of other players' mics independently of the game volume returns, along with a new dial to control your audio output volume. There are also more options for muting than simply on or off.

My only point of reference for the PX22 is the PX21, a device I made great use of. The PX22 is as good or better in every way, as best I can tell. I would imagine there are better headsets available for people only interested in using them on one specific device (there certainly are much more expensive ones) but for anyone looking for a somewhat universal headset, I highly recommend the PX22.

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James Cockburn

Great Headphones, mic and comfort

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 15, 2017

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The sound and quality of these headphones are really good. Microphonee quality is crisp and clear, good enough to make videos if thats your thing, but really clear for online gaming.

Lots of great sliders for bass, treble and importantly one for microphone volume and essentially one that allows you to increase or decrease what you can hear from the room you are in. If the wife is watching EastEnders I can turn Dot Cotton down, if I have just had a row with the wife, I can turn the function up, and can hear her calling me a toss pot under her breath. Honestly no bounds to its usefulness.

They are also really, really comfortable. I wear glasses so sometimes headphones like this squash the frames against my delicate little face. These are firm but fair in that regard. The ear pads are also nice a big, so jug eared people like myself can fit the entirety of my lugs inside without the pad resting on half of them. Not found a pair of headphones that manage this apart from these and it means long gaming sessions don't result in you needing to constantly move the position of the pads around.

My first set broke after my son managed to trap them in a door. I bought another pair right away, so that's a testimonial in itself.

Craig P.

Amazing Headset

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 24, 2014

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I bought this headset to replace my Turtle Beach X12s.

This headset is amazing and is a great upgrade from the reliable X12s.

I use this headset to record commentaries for YouTube and have found that the microphone is a higher quality one than some of the top of the range ones that are sold for over £100.

It can also be used on a PC to play games and talk to the other people.

The fact that people seem to have trouble setting this headset up is unbelievable as it is easy to set up and comes with a detailed manual that explains all the different set-ups for all the compatible devices and there are thousands of tutorials on the internet that can walk you through it.

AnonymousStudent

Very good audio quality, could have a stronger frame

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 4, 2016

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I own two of these headsets, I gave the first one to someone else after the the clip on the volume box broke, I needed to be able to clip it to my jeans to move around easily. The second pair (my current pair) like the first is a great headset, the audio quality is good for both input and output not amazing but quite good, to get better you'd have to pay much more.

The clip has not broken on this one yet but both pieces of plastic above the ear pieces have began to crack and one has now almost completely broken. Because of the way the headset tries to stay tight on the head it it instead pushing the broken piece of plastic into my skull. My attempts to tape over the cracks have stopped it from completely braking apart but doesn't stop the headsets attempt to make in incision into my skull.

This has forced me to purchase a third pair, I have considered other headsets but always end up wanting this one. So be aware if you have a large head, be weary that it is likely that this may happen to you. I previously gave this item four stars, it was a very good headset but could be a bit stronger, I am now certain it needs to be stronger for the headset isn't even six months old and broke on me.

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