Ear Force DPX21 PS3 Headset and 5.1/7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound
by Turtle Beach
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Product Summary
Brand: Turtle BeachAudio: German (Subtitled); German (Manual)
Release Date: 2010-10-27
Platform: PlayStation 3
Model: TBS-2133
Publisher: Turtle Beach
Product features:
- High-fidelity 5.1-/7.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound immerses you in sound while you play; Connect to your TV, iPod/MP3 player and other analog audio sources with the analog input
- Enjoy thrilling 3D audio thanks to the digital optical cable
- Variable bass boost delivers powerful booming subwoofer realism to your gameplay experience
- Integrated amplifier allows you to easily adjust game and chat volumes
- Twist-cup design allows headset to rest flat on your shoulders when you take a break from gaming; Lightweight design and oversize fabric mesh ear cushions for comfort during long play sessions
Video Game Reviews of Ear Force DPX21 PS3 Headset and 5.1/7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound
Customer Review: It is a decent gaming headset, but far from the best
Summary: 3 Stars
Turtle Beach is well known for its gaming headsets, and if you'd ask the casual gamer, they'd probably be one of the first names that come to mind when asked about headsets-- along with Astro and Tritton.
The DPX21 is Turtle Beach's answer to the other companies' lower budget packages that come included with their own surround sound synthesizers, in this case the DPX21 is just the 80usd PX21 with 80usd DSS.
As far as this headset's impact on your gaming experience (particularly with fps games and the ability to hear your surroundings) it makes a considerable difference to people who havn't been spoiled off other headsets already. Over a normal tv's speakers, this headset will immerse you within the game, allowing you to nearly pinpoint enemies around you and provide a much more conducive environment to do well in. The bass of the headset makes explosions feel immersive and powerful, and the DSS does a very good job at converting the 5.1 audio of the ps3 into a synthesized surround sound for these pair of stereo earphones. For the price that amazon usually sells this package at, it's a pretty decent deal. That's about all I can say that's good about this headset however.
With normal use I began to feel my ears ache after decent gaming spans of 1-2 hours straight. My head is average at around 23.5 inches in circumference, but the clamping feeling I get with these on makes my ears get squished over time. If the design was circumaural and completely surrounded your ears, the comfort level of these cans would be top notch, but as it stands I really can't recommend this for someone with a good-sized head on them, as I found myself continuously adjusting them to make them feel better on my tortured ears. The comfort level was the major reason I had to eventually get rid of these for a better option.
The sound quality is something that's very important for a headset/earphones for gaming and listening to music, and while I can say the turtle beaches excel in bass reproduction (they even have a very efficient bass boost on the in-line amplifier when connected to the DSS to boost the bass without causing distortion, which is very nice) they do not excel in mids and highs. Just like almost every other headset from the major gaming companies, these things are just plain dark and muddy, the trebles are not crisp and bright at all, while the mids just fail to stand out often because the bass reproduction drowns them out. Voices are not clear and distinguished, rather they're muddy and feel like they're meddled in with the rest of the music into one big pile of tones, instead of being separated and true to its own element within the larger symphony of a song. This doesn't give the DPX21 a very broad and airy sound for music and gaming that's a recurring theme for higher priced cans.
As far as gaming, the DSS does a very good job of giving you a spatial representation while gaming, but gaming is as far as I would use it for. The DSS is probably the best part about this package, but I really can't recommend the headset itself. The surround sound element is there, but it could be better. Transitions aren't smooth and natural at all because the earphones themselves do not provide great soundstage, so sometimes it's hard to make out where exactly an enemy is in relation to your position while gaming. Turtle Beach has made some great products like the HPX, but the DPX21 is just a decent processor paired with a below-par headset-- which also gives off a constant static sound when plugged in.
I would only get the DPX21 if it were priced low enough-- say 100usd, but no higher, and try it out. There are however considerably better options in gaming headsets though, namely good standalone earphones like the Sennheiser 595 or Audio Technica AD700s with the astro mixamp and a detachable boom mic. Both of which give considerably better audio and soundstage (which helps create an immersive surround sound environment when gaming). I use the audio technica ad700s with astro mixamp, and I can say from personal experience that the surround sound experience you get with this combo is in a league of its own compared to the DPX21. A combo like that will run you around 220usd, but it is yet slightly cheaper and way better than the overpriced bundles that astro provides.
The bottom line is these are worth a try when the price is low and you're an average gamer looking for a decent upgrade from your tv's default stereo audio, but be weary of these if you're looking into a really nice gaming headset and want the best possible surround sound experience possible.
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Description of Ear Force DPX21 PS3 Headset and 5.1/7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound
Immerse yourself in dynamic surround sound while enjoying crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network with the Ear Force DPX21 Headset for the PlayStation 3. An integrated in-line amplifier keeps audio controls and a mic mute within easy reach. Combining high-fidelity 5.1-/7.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound with the included digital optical cable allows you to experience 3D audio that envelops you. A comfortable ergonomic design, exceptional audio quality and convenient online communications make it possible for the Ear Force DPX21 Headset to enhance your overall gameplay experience. The lightweight Ear Force DPX21 Headset for PlayStation 3 features a twist-cup design and oversize fabric mesh ear cushions for comfortable wear during long gameplay sessions. Hear the position of every sound in your games thanks to the Dolby Digital processing that re-creates the sound of 7.1-channel speakers. An optical connection for Dolby Digital sound, an adjustable bass boost and stereo expander let you enjoy premium audio during gameplay. The integrated USB microphone lets you communicate clearly on the PlayStation Network. Become a better player while experiencing games as they were meant to be heard with the Ear Force DPX21 Headset.Playstation 3 Games
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