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Official Xbox Wireless Headset Announced
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Damn, the quality seems excellent. Seems to be out of stock here in Canada, but I think I'm gonna pick up a pair of these when I can for my PC. The Blutooth on my PC is a little wonky and prone to dropping connection/sync, but it seems these can also pair with an Xbox Wireless Adapter, which I already have for a controller and works flawlessly.
Maybe is related to native bluetooth lag and lack of aptx codecs. Is Aptx LL/HD/Mix or any form of LL confirmed for this headset?
Some more tidbits after some testing:
- The weight of the headset is 0.310kg (0.68 pounds)
- Usb cable lenght is 0.50cm (0.20 inches)
- Controlling volume (sound/party mixer) rotating the cup is very friendly user
- Mic has good quality
(disclaimer: i mostly play single player games and i do not have much experience regarding multiplayer parties)
- After a friend advice, on the Dolby App on Series X, chosing the settings: cinema/movies + detailed, it gives the most balanced experience (it may be different to your tastes)
- Conecting to my PC, using the BT oficial dongle (same that i use with my xbox controller, when i play on PC) is flawless
- Yestdary my Xbox Series X has received an update (around 600 megabytes) and the system has automatically prompted an updated on the headset. All made wireless
To me and my tastes, this headset is really a keeper. Most pleased with it :-)
- The weight of the headset is 0.310kg (0.68 pounds)
- Usb cable lenght is 0.50cm (0.20 inches)
- Controlling volume (sound/party mixer) rotating the cup is very friendly user
- Mic has good quality
(disclaimer: i mostly play single player games and i do not have much experience regarding multiplayer parties)
- After a friend advice, on the Dolby App on Series X, chosing the settings: cinema/movies + detailed, it gives the most balanced experience (it may be different to your tastes)
- Conecting to my PC, using the BT oficial dongle (same that i use with my xbox controller, when i play on PC) is flawless
- Yestdary my Xbox Series X has received an update (around 600 megabytes) and the system has automatically prompted an updated on the headset. All made wireless
To me and my tastes, this headset is really a keeper. Most pleased with it :-)
Its available at Bestbuy.ca if you want to pre order.
Hmm i don't know what to get,
I currently have a set of turtle beach stealth 700 Gen 1 and I have had them for ages.
Its time to upgrade due to battery and a crack in the sliding headband ( i have had them for a good few years and they are used a lot)
So my choice is stealth 700 gen 2 or the xbox wireless headset.
Can anyone help with the difference between the two?
I currently have a set of turtle beach stealth 700 Gen 1 and I have had them for ages.
Its time to upgrade due to battery and a crack in the sliding headband ( i have had them for a good few years and they are used a lot)
So my choice is stealth 700 gen 2 or the xbox wireless headset.
Can anyone help with the difference between the two?
I'd say to wait for reviews and see what sounds better (sorry) to you.
Yeah your not wrong, I'm just dying to know which I should get and pre order if I have to.
I know!
On paper they're very similar. Both use Xbox Wireless protocol, have similar battery life etc.
It's all down to audio quality after that.
Since I use the fantastic LG TV apps for Netflix and Disney Plus, is there any way to get the good audio to this headset? Or will BT the best solution here?
Any reason to use the Dolby Atmos (for headphones) setting over the DTS setting?
Any reason to use the Dolby Atmos (for headphones) setting over the DTS setting?
Thanks for the impressions, I can't wait to try these out. Ordered a pair for my son, should be here soon.
I have Penrose X myself as ha e been spoiled by higher end audio, but if Xbox ever did a hi res headset I would buy day 1 they do very good hardware.
No. I have made some pushing on the leather cups, but they don´t come out.
However will wait for reviews, because, for now, i will play with the headset as it is :-)
I dont find any option turn it off on the headset/settings. Maybe its possible but i dont find that option.
Even if there isn't right now I'm sure if the internet yells loud enough Xbox will probably patch it with an update.
excuse my ignorance here, I have this pre-ordered for Tuesday and read elsewhere that you need to buy the Dolby Atmos app for the headset. Is this something that is required or will improve it somehow?
I'm 99% sure that the headphones include the licences? On the xbox there is a dolby app, you can download that now so you're ready. When the headset arrives i would assume it will come with one of those 25 charcter codes....put that in and it should redeem the code and give you the licences.
The dolby licence basically is a way of tricking your brain into hearing 3 d sound from stereo headphones. It's doing the same kind of thing as playstations virtual surround sound.
It takes the basic sound (e.g. a gun firing) and modifies it in a very subtle/clever way so that your brain interprets it as a gun firing behind you. They've basically done a bunch of modelling about how the brain uses the shape of the ears, to determine whether a sound is in front or behind a person. They reverse engineer that to create the effect.
Think so. Its the same cable as the play and charge kit. Only shorter.
In the box that i have received yesterday, it does not come with any codes (dolby app; gamepass; or anything). Just the headset, a manual (very simple) and the usb cable.
I have already bought previously the dolby app (and also the DTS-X) so i have already tried both.
For now i choose, dolby on the preset (settings choosed on the dolby app) with cinema/movies - sound - "detailed" (a friend as made that suggestion and it really is very balanced, with punch sounds but also melodical and detailed little sounds)
Looking on GAME and I don't see anything about it being out of stock for launch?
https://www.game.co.uk/en/xbox-wireless-headset-2848663
EDIT: Nevermind, it says it when you add to basket!
You don't need to use Dolby Atmos with the headset but it'll arguably sound better if you do.
Xbox comes with free spatial sound built-in: Windows Sonic. However, it's widely considered to be inferior to both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, both of which are available as separate purchases. The headset won't come with any licences for these other products.
You'll be able to use the headset with stereo sound and Windows Sonic for free but definitely consider purchasing one of the other options (I went for Dolby Atmos myself since some games natively support it)
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Sorry - i think i might be wrong. I'm sure i read that licences were included but going back to articles I can't see it now. I remember looking at the time and thinking the prices was really good because it included the license.
The Dolby one is like £15 or something :-(
Sorry - i was sure i was right :-(
no worries, my main concern was that it was a requirement and not something optional
Thank you
Amazon UK let me set up an email alert for when it's back in stock, and that helped me secure one. Took a couple of attempts as it was often sold out within minutes of me receiving the email, but I eventually grabbed one after a day or two of it coming in and out of stock every 10-12 hours.
They go on sale sometimes, so you can wait for that. There's also 14 or 7 day free trials when you download the app, or have free weekends every so often.
Seeing these impressions are making me super excited. I hesitated initially on the thought of these since I don't do party chat on the Xbox, I do it on Playstation since that's where all of my friends are at (or discord). But the dual connectivity changes things. I can get on the Playstation party chat on my phone and have these connected to my Series X and that's huge for me.
Also, I'm excited to hear how these sound with Tetris Effect. I almost exclusively play that game with my Sony XM3s, but you have to use the wired connection with those and it just gets annoying. Also the idea of true wireless without the need of a dongle like Sony and the platinum headset on PS4 is another huge plus to me.
I saw some comments mention Dolby app on Xbox. What is that and how does that effect gaming/movies on the Series X? I have my TV connected to a sound bar by default but I also have my sound system (nothing major, just bookshelf speakers and a sub) connected as well when I want a bigger sound experience. It is something that I need? What does it do for games and movies? Is it supported see with everything or just certain games/media?
Also, I'm excited to hear how these sound with Tetris Effect. I almost exclusively play that game with my Sony XM3s, but you have to use the wired connection with those and it just gets annoying. Also the idea of true wireless without the need of a dongle like Sony and the platinum headset on PS4 is another huge plus to me.
I saw some comments mention Dolby app on Xbox. What is that and how does that effect gaming/movies on the Series X? I have my TV connected to a sound bar by default but I also have my sound system (nothing major, just bookshelf speakers and a sub) connected as well when I want a bigger sound experience. It is something that I need? What does it do for games and movies? Is it supported see with everything or just certain games/media?
Dolby Atmos for your sound system is free (wherever the source uses it), it's Dolby Atmos for headphones that requires a purchase.
It's supported on all games as it's integrated into the system. Some games support it natively, others will have their 5.1 mix processed by the Atmos encoder and a spatial stereo mix sent to your headphones.
Oh shit, I really like listening to podcasts or music while playing certain games. This could be really cool.
I have almost enough MS rewards points for 50€ credit, so I might pick it up once it's back in stock.
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Can someone clarify if you can turn off the feature that turns on the Xbox when you turn on the headset. It would suck if using them on my laptop meant the Xbox turned on as well.
Yep. And the sound mix of both is very friendly user. If i want to change volume of the ingame sounds, just do it the ear cup, or the volume up or down of the YT feed, on the smartphone, for example, on the device (phone) itself. Very easy to get a balance that i want for that moment (more ingame music or more external music, for example)
So you can't control the phone volume from it. I think that's still fine. Better than what I do now which is to sometimes wear earbuds and headphones at the same time 😅 (or earbuds + TV which is less painful for sure)
Someone else here asked how does it choose where the microphone input goes to, did you test that out?
Liking these impressions so far! My BestBuy store pick up order, I just realized says, "a release date for your pre order has not been announced. We will let you know when it's ready"
Hope my orders not delayed. Anyone else with a store pick up order seeing the same?
Hope my orders not delayed. Anyone else with a store pick up order seeing the same?
I have just finished to run all options on the Xbox SX general settings (audio settings) and on the Xbox Acessories App on the console (where we can change settings of presets; mic light; etc) and there´s no option whatsoever about some settings that we can turn on/off that option (example: "do not turn xbox when we turn on headset). For now, with the headset paired with xbox, when we click on the green button (turn on headset) it does turn on the console (controller still off, but just click on xbox logo on it and it pairs, also).
I can´t really find nothing more about that situation.
Great to know, thanks! I'm guessing we don't have any infos on if you can connect this headset to a PS5, too?