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Shared on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:37

Yes, the 360 headset sucks.

I loved using my nifty green, Halo 2 edition, Plantronics headset for my XBox 360. How? Simple - a $10 adapter!



Well, technically, you don't need the adapter to use your old XBox 180 Plantronics headset because you can plug it directly in, but the problem with that is no muting or volume control. The adapter has a mute button and a volume dial and is only $10. I much prefer this over any of the other standard headsets for the 360.



I tried the new 360-colored Plantronics headset and it sucked - hurt my ears, the volume control was in a bad place, etc.



But, I moved to an apartment and noise became an issue so I tried the Tritton True 5.1 surround sound ones (AX360) and they rock - full surround sound, in-line volume control (with additional bonus of separate controls for front speakers, rear speakers, center channel and vibration/bass).



I've never tried the X2 Wireless or AXT Wired (pictures below) solutions from Turtle Beach, so I can't speak to those.

   

Some others that I have not tried:

XBox 360 Wireless Headset:



Motorola X205 Headset:


Plantronics 360 Earbud:

Obviously, everyone's ears are different so your experience may vary.  But, I can assure you that the Tritton True 5.1 surround sound headset is truly valuable because with true surround sound, I can hear people sneaking up on me without distraction.  I know where the enemy is based purely on the sound of movement.  This gets my personal recommendation.  If you don't want a headset covering up your ears, I'd recommend to stick with the old Halo 2 Plantronics headset (and if you need a mute mutton/volume control, the $10 Datek adapter)

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Submitted by ekattan on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:42
I wanted to know how good was the XBox 360 Wireless Headset? If anyone can input.
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Submitted by Falelorn on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:49
I have the X205.. dont bother with it
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Submitted by elbe121 on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:50
I love my ol' H2 headset. I dont use my Trittons enough to give em a fair shot, @Ekattan. I have one of the first wireless headsets and it sucks, drops connection all the time, my teammates say that they cant hear me. Just a POS in my opinion,
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Submitted by microscent on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:51
I've gone through a very similar plight. I loved my halo xbox headset, but the dog ate it when I left it on the coffee table. I've tried a few headsets, and settled on the tritton. Loving it! I never did try the wireless 360 ones because of the rumors of static sound when talking.
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Submitted by JeepChick on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 11:12
Good find on that adapter. I still have 2 halo editions in the package...I loved that headset. Might try to work that one out. Thanks! And I LOVED my turtle beaches, but you know that.
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Submitted by YEM on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 11:15
i have both the Trittons and the XBox 360 Wireless Headset and both work perfectly... have no problems with either
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Submitted by TANK on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 11:18
I"ve tried most of those as well. When i got the 360 i had the plantroics Halo2 headset like you and I still use that headset for my cellphone and secondary controllers. It's a great set, it just lacks the mute/volume options which the in-line adapter fixes. I have the Plantronics X3 and although it didn't hurt my ears, i found that there wasn't really anything to keep it level. Having an under-ear configuration, the mic would start levle with my mouth but over time it would just start to sink lower and lower towards my chin. Kind of irritating. I have the Trittons and love them but don't use them, they're too big and bulky and though they do have a use, i just can't use them for day to day gaming. They're overkill for just a voice headset and I don't have issues with being able to crank the volume on the amp/speakers. I have two of the Microsoft headsets. I had one of the first white versions that were available and it sucked ass. I have the Halo3 one which has better electronics (i assume the new white ones have the same guts now). But overall i think the software has been improved via dash updates because my white one doesn't suck as much as it used to. Anyway i find them great and convenient but i do find they hurt my ears. During long play sessions i have to switch it from ear to ear as the discomfort becomes too much to take :lol: . But i do find for just voice chatter, the wireless headset is the way to go. The turtle beach ones are cool because they're wireless but they lack the surround sound abilities of the Trittons.
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