(image credit: Turtle Beach) Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 Programmable Wireless Headset | US$249.95 | www.turtlebeach.com
when it comes to first person shooter (FPS), a good sound will give you an edge in the virtual battlefield. for that you can either have a space consuming 7.1 sound system setup or you can have a pair of crystal clear cans. the Ear Force PX5 from Turtle Beach is one of those cans that are designed specifically for the latter. touting to be “the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PS3 and XBOX 360 gaming”, the PX5 features a programmable digital signal processor that allows individual customization of chat, game and microphone signals.
the best part is, these custom presets can be called up during specific parts of your game play to emphasize sounds such as footsteps or reloading of weapons. if you are a FPS gamer, you will know the significance of this: less chances of enemy snooping up behind you and giving you a nasty stab on your neck. also for those who are conscious of their own voices (for whatever reasons), the PX5 allows them to disguise their voice or to enhance the voices of the online players, thus, minimizing miscommunications due to unclear voices that could lead to losing a battle.
the dual radios featured on the PX5 allows for an immersive Dolby 7.1 surround sound audio and chatting via Bluetooth simultaneously, which is what multi-player gaming is all about – in-game ambient sounds and communication. the PX5 is also able to handle wireless music streaming via Bluetooth and accepting incoming phone calls during a game play.
the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 Programmable Wireless Headset retails at $249.95 and is available on Turtle Beach website.
