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Turtle Beach - Ear Force PLa Gaming Headset - PS3 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

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Platform : PlayStation 3 |

Rated: Everyone

555 ratings

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Amplified Audio - Enhances game sounds for a more immersive experience
Bass Boost - Built-in Turtle Beach bass boost adds depth and realism to the game audio
Independent Volume Controls - Allows for personalized balancing of PS3 game and chat audio
Microphone Monitor - Let's you hear what you're saying while talking
USB Powered - No batteries required

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ASIN

B00GN4PALQ

Release date

September 20, 2012

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555 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#110,783 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#3,187 in PC Game Headsets
#9,415 in Xbox Legacy Systems
#12,880 in PlayStation Legacy Systems

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Product Dimensions

2.7 x 10 x 7.9 inches; 8.13 Ounces

Binding

Video Game

Rated

Everyone

Item model number

TBS-3005-01

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Item Weight

8.1 ounces

Manufacturer

Turtle Beach

Date First Available

July 17, 2012

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Product Description

Amplified Stereo Sound Gaming Headset
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Complete Product Description

The Ear Force PLa is the ideal headset for PlayStation 3 gamers seeking a more immersive experience without breaking the bank. Unlike basic communicator headsets that only let you hear chat in one ear, the PLa combines high-fidelity, amplified stereo game audio and crystal-clear communication in a sleek and compact design. The PLa also features independent game and chat volume controls and sound-isolating ear cushions, allowing you to personalize the audio and block out distractions. If you're serious about gaming, then get serious about the sound. Step up to the PLa and experience game audio like never before.

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage

The amplified stereo sound produced by the PLa will ensure that you hear your games loud and clear. We put variable bass boost at your disposal to give your audio a swift kick in the you-know-what when you need it to! You’ll be able to hear sound cues that are missed with conventional TV speakers, such as the sound of enemy footsteps or the click of a loading weapon in the distance. In short, you'll react faster and take them out before they take you out, giving you the edge that can make the real difference between winning and losing.

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Superior Quality and Clarity
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Amplified Stereo

Get an earful of top quality sound the way the game developers actually meant the game to be heard.

Two Is Better Than One
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More Immersive Experience

Unlike basic communicator headsets that only let you hear chat in one ear, the PLa on-ear design for both ears provides high-fidelity sound and crystal clear communication.

Deep Immersive Experience
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Bass Boost

Gives your audio a kick in the you-know-what to add depth and realism to the sounds of the game.

Total Control Over Sound
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Hear What You Want, When You Want

With Independent Game and Chat Volume, turn the game sound up & chat volume down. Or turn the chat up and the game down! The choice is yours.

Voice Level Recognition
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Microphone Monitor

You know how people tend to scream when wearing headphones? Now you can hear your voice in your headset, so you’re not that guy.

Versatility
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PC/Mac Gaming

Dabble with computer games on the side? Well, the PLa allows you to plug and play on your PC or Mac right out of the box.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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That One Guy

Sad to see it discontinued

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 1, 2022

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Great memories with this, Bought this 7 years ago for my PS3 and then when I got my first PS4. Used it almost everyday after school.
until I finally had to get rid of it 2 years ago because the wire gave out.
5 years for a wired headset is pretty impressive. Wish i bought i second one years back because I’d probably still be using it to this day.

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Avery

Fantastic (low priced) headset

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2014

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I would say from personal experience in owning more expensive headsets, these are only a slight step down. Which is fantastic for a $40 headset. With only a few things weighing down the headsets (pun) review in my eyes, I recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap replacement for their recently broken headset.

Comfortably: 3/5- weighed down way too much by the chord. The chord is my only real complaint with this headset given its sheer unnecessary length. I'm not sure turtle beach...but I haven't met someone who plays video games form a mile and a half away, so why not sell the headset short, and an aftermarket extender...?

Ease of Use: 3/5-By ease of use, I refer to the simplicity of turning the headset on, muting it, volume control, etc. Hooking it up to the console (in my case, PS3) was extremely simple, especially given the clear directions available in the headset's box. Volume control for both games and other people's mics is just as simple with the two dials on the side of the headset. The muting slide is just below them and although it is a tad difficult to access with the headset on for the first few times you use the headset, but eventually you will know by heart where it is, almost like the back of your head...err side.

Quality: The quality of this headset is fantastic given its bass boost and clear as day sound. There were sounds in Call of Duty I had never heard before until getting this headset.

To summarize, from a cheaper headset standpoint, this headset get's a 10/5, yes I know...

from a general headset standpoint, perhaps a 3/5 is fit, just mind you that there would be no reason to expect this headset to be better in any real way than a $200 headset of any kind. Regardless, this headset gives you the advantage of not breaking the bank whilst still having a fantastic headset. The chord was my only real complaint as it's a mile and a half long (figurative).

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Moving on...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 18, 2013

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I have been on a multi-year quest in search of a suitable headset for my PS3, and unfortunately, I'm still on that quest. I've tried expensive headsets in the past, and there's always at least one thing wrong with them. This time, I figured I'd try a basic set, in hopes that maybe simpler was better for me. I was wrong.

Am I too picky? I don't know...is it too much to ask for a pair of headphones that:
- is comfortable
- is durable
- has decent audio quality
- I can hear my voice in
?

So how does this set hold up in these areas?

Comfort: I have a normal size head but I wear eyeglasses, so I've come to expect a little discomfort on the sides of my head. But these were just a little too tight. They'd probably feel better if I didn't wear glasses. But it turns out that after a few hours of gaming, the most painful point on the headphones came from the top pad. It was as if someone was constantly pressing their thumb against my scalp (thumbs down on this!).

Durability: Since I returned the headphones after two weeks, I can't speak to how they would hold up long term. But I can tell you that they are made mostly of plastic with open foam pads. They were somewhat creaky when I was trying to adjust them as well. However, the boom microphone is a quality component. It's made of metal and can be moved into almost any position.

Audio quality: Out of the box, not so good. I could hear a subtle but constant stuttering sound, and a slight hiss. It cleared up after I installed an inline RCA noise filter, but I shouldn't have to do that.

Voice chat: I could hear other people just fine and they could hear me just fine. But like all the other over-the-ear headphones I've tested, I could not hear my own voice (even with the boom mic 1/4" from my mouth, and chat volume all the way up), so I had a tendency to speak louder. This, despite the fact that the headphones are advertised as having a Voice Level Recognition feature. If it does, it sure isn't effective. Also, unlike the mic mute and game audio volume, I never quite got used to adjusting the chat volume since the dial was located in an awkward place on the ear cup, right near the boom.

Many of you may be asking, "What do you expect from a gaming headset for under $40?" My answer: not much. Just the basics (see above). And, despite the basics being noticeably absent in this headset, I've thrown in an extra star to satisfy anyone who might argue with me on value for price.

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