Turtle Beach Elite 800 Premium Wireless with DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset (PS4/PS3)

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Bluetooth range is good, if not exceptional — we were able to get around 20 feet away from our Macbook Air without the audio breaking up. Battery life of 10 hours is more problematic — competing headsets such as the Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. 9 go up to 20 hours, doubling this performance. After charging the headset overnight, we encountered the “low battery” warning at around 7pm, which isn’t ideal for those who use their headphones all day. The Elite 800X is no slouch when it comes to features, either. Active Noise Cancellation is the feature that we like the most, because it can really make a difference on public transport or in a busy office. The Elite 800X actively monitors outside noise and filters it out, allowing you to focus on your game or the music you’re listening to. Turtle Beach’s Noise Cancellation technology has really improved on its Elite range — it doesn’t create the sort of pressure that we got used to on previous generation headsets and instead sounds natural and comfortable. The Elite 800s are completely wireless, communicating with a base station that plugs into your console rather than trailling wires across your living room.Wireless range used to be an issue with older console gaming headsets, but we had no trouble moving around the room. Audio never dropped out and sound quality never faltered, even eight feet away from the base unit. You can’t roam around the house and stay connected, as walls will diminish the signal rapidly, but even if you go out of range it connects automatically as soon as you get close enough. For dedicated Xbox One fans, the Elite 800X is great. Setup is a breeze, wireless performance is excellent, and the magnetic charging station is a simple and elegant way to recharge your headset at the end of the day. If you’re a frequent traveller, active noise cancellation is a luxury that soon becomes a necessity. The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is a premium wireless headset that’s designed to work with the Xbox One and all your Bluetooth devices. It’s currently the only Xbox One wireless headset on the market and the only one that doesn’t need that pesky Stereo Headset Adapter.

Turtle Beach Elite 800 Premium Wireless with DTS Headphone:X

Turtle Beach has worked with a lot of game developers to create presets for their games. You can load preset audio settings for individual games using Turtle Beach’s Ear Force Audio Hub software on PC or Android. That’s great if you own those devices, but nearly six months on from the launch of the Elite 800 headset, there’s still no support for iOS, which is a sorry state of affairs. Fix for incorrect battery level reporting on some phones. TURTLE BEACH AUDIO HUB - Desktop SoftwareImproved wireless connection to Xbox One and Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. TURTLE BEACH AUDIO HUB - Desktop Software

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A new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.2). The Elite 800X also offers virtual surround sound when you’re using the transmitter with a Dolby Digital signal. Whether you like it is a matter of personal taste — we found DTS Headphone:X 7.1 works best in action movies where you really want that wide sound stage. Some gamers may also like the fact that they can pinpoint gunfire or incoming grenades using the virtual surround modes. However, we thought the Elite 800X sounded best in its standard stereo setting when combined with Turtle Beach’s “Signature” sound preset. It’s all the more jarring, then, that the Elite 800X has many small annoyances. The headset’s buttons are way too sensitive, meaning you end up changing settings or turning it on accidentally. Battery life is only just acceptable at 10 hours, meaning it’s possible to run out of power before the day is out. A new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.3).

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Thanks for subscribing! As part of our circle of trust, you’ll be the first to know of upcoming events, giveaways, new products and the latest Turtle Beach news, as well as special offers only available online at TurtleBeach.com We released a firmware update for the Stealth 400 that enhances your headset by enabling Variable Mic Monitoring control. This firmware update will replace the Stealth 400 ’s independent chat volume control with a different feature set, Master Volume control (game icon) and Variable Mic Monitoring control (chat icon), which allows you to hear how loud your voice sounds inside the headset so you never have to shout at your teammates or other players (unless you really want to). A new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 700 Gen 2 for PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.2.0.6). Firmware update required for Nintendo Switch™ compatibility. Please remember to remove the protective film from your Scout Air ear buds before use.

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The main issue for potential buyers to consider though, is the Elite 800X’s limited console support — it’s great for Xbox One, but PC and PS4 chat support is completely omitted. We really wish the Elite 800 and the Elite 800X were one product — an ultimate high-end wireless headset that would work with every major console and device. Right now though, the Elite 800 is a much better option for anyone who also games on a PC or PlayStation 4. Gaming headsets made the jump from the PC to consoles when Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network brought multiplayer out of the study and into the front room, and Turtle Beach was one of the front runners. A whole host of wired and wireless headsets are beginning to appear now thatthe new console generation has arrived, and Turtle Beach has outdone itself with the Elite 800. One of the most comprehensive console headsets we’ve ever seen, it brings 7.1 surround sound to Sony’s PS4, as well as the PlayStation 3 and any other Bluetooth-compatible device. A new firmware update is ready for your Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation ®! Connect your headset to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub program on your PC or Mac to update your device’s firmware to version (v.1.2.4). It’s fair to say Turtle Beach has had a lot of success in gaming headsets over the last ten years. As online gaming has grown in popularity, dedicated headsets have gone from being a luxury to a necessity, and Turtle Beach has reaped the rewards. Through partnering with pro gamers, releasing a wide range of products covering pretty much every price point, and just making good products, it’s become probably the most famous name in this particular market. While the Elite 800 isn’t as stylish as wireless headsets from Bose and Parrot, it’s a big improvement on previous attempts from the company and gaming headsets in general. It’s clearly been been inspired by Beats Studio Wireless headphones, sharing very similar headband, ear cup and cushioning design, although they sadly don’t fold up in the same way.The headphones themselves are very nicely made — they look good, feel great, and they’re comfortable to wear for hours on end. The earcups and headband are padded with memory foam and covered in a soft synthetic leather. They’re incredibly luxurious, especially if you’re used to the fabric mesh that covers most gaming headsets. While the Elite 800X isn’t as stylish as a pair of Beats or Bose headphones, it feels nearly as well made. On the downside, they’re way too easy to press by accident. They’re located on four axes on each ear cup, which is exactly where you’d normally touch to adjust the headset or turn it off, and they don’t require any real pressure to depress, so it’s a bit of a problem until you’ve used the headset for a while. It’s also a lot of things to learn when first using the headset, because you obviously can’t see the buttons when you’re wearing it. The company has created high-end gaming headphones before, including its most recent “Seven” line. It’s also made high-end wireless portable headphones for more general lifestyle use, like the i30. The Elite 800 aims to combine both these functions into one headset–one that can be used for gaming at home and then taken out of the door for listening to music on-the-go.