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As a previous owner of the original version 1 of the Ax Pro I am glad to be back with Tritton with this much improved Ax Pro+. I also previously had the Turtle Beach x41. It's been a while since I've had an on the ears gaming headset and I had been anxiously awaiting the Warheads for what seemed like forever, but when they announced the AX Pro+, I decided to go with the them instead mainly for the $100 price difference and the fidelity of having 4 speakers + sub in each earcub versus the virtual 7.1 of the Warheads. There is also the issue of whether or not the Warheads will be compatible with the next generation Xbox and obvious lack of support of chat for other platforms.
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IMPORTANT ITEM NOT INCLUDED:
The USA version of the AX Pro+ DOES NOT include the PC Analog Adapter, item "J" cable for use with PC's that ONLY have analog audio out on the soundcard. You need to have a PC soundcard that has a digital Optical TOSlink output connection. It's worth nothing that the European release of the AX Pro+ includes this cable. The USA version is specifically NOT including this cable for who knows what reason.
UPDATE Sept 13, 2012: I have since been informed by Tritton/Madcatz that they DO NOT have item "J" available for purchase seperately, but that it may be available in the future. So, you are pretty much screwed if you ONLY have a soundcard with analog audio output.
You can try using the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II USB Analog & Digital Audio Adapter, item B0036VO4X4 as a segway between your computer and the AX Pro+ Decoder Box. No idea if it'll work, but it ought to.
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You power the control box via the included AC Adapter. Audio is sent to the decoder box via the Optical TOSlink input or via USB. They give you a Optical TOSlink adapter for those with NON-slim Xbox 360 consoles that DO NOT have an HDMI and thus Optical Audio output. You get 2 different chat cables, one with the Xbox 360 controller puck on the end and another which is simply a 2.5male male to 2.5mm male audio cable. The puck fits securely to my OEM controller.
As with the previous version, the control box has the ability to supply 2 seperate AX Pro+ Headsets. The connectors for the headset to the control box are a lot easier to connect than on the original AX Pro, almost looks like an HDMI connection. There is a volume control knob and power button on the decoder box as well as buttons for the various audio options and 5.1 analog audio output for passthrough to an AV Receiver. The volume rocker has the ability to individually adjust the front, center, rear and sub speakers or adjust them altogether. These controlls are backlighted so you can see at which level they are set to, red being the highest.
The SVM, Selective Voice Monitoring, feature is really nice as it allows you to hear your own voice and surrounding to make sure you aren't too loud or have any distracting noises going on (music, fan, other people, etc). It took me a few minutes to figure it out, but to turn SVM on/off you have to click down on the chat volume control rocker on the in-line volume controller for the headset. Turning off the audio to the headset can also be done by clicking down on the main volume control rocker. The back of the in-line control has a belt/shirt clip.
The earcups can swiviel 45 degrees outward to the side and about 1/3 of this in the opposite direction. The earcups can also swivel up and down slightly.The headband is adjustable with 7 different lengthes on either side. I usually keep it at about 6 or 7. The removeable microphone now comes out of the front of the Left earcub and has a built-in locking mechinism. The microphone itselt is very flexible and able to be positioned in any direction. The material used on the earcups is the same as on the previous model and are nice and compfy. The earcubs are also slanted slightly to take the shape of your head, I don't remember this on the previous model. There is some nice padding on the underside of the top of the headband to keep your head from rubbing againt the headbad itself.
After using the headset for the first day, I did get a bit of a headache and kink in my neck but that was gone by the next day and it most likely related to my NOT having been using a gaming headset like this in almost a year.
Overall, I'm very satisfied and feel that Tritton has improved upon the design of the Original v1 Ax Pro. It's nice NOT having 2 sepreate AC Adapters.
So far I've used this with my Xbox 360 to play some Arcade games as well as Battlefield 3 and Ghost Recon Future Soldier, in addition to my DVR and TV using my TV's Optical TOSlink output. Playing Battlefield 3 makes you feel like you are realing on the battlefield and it's VERY INTENSE. For Ghost Recon, it's more laid back but things like grenades and other explosive items are definitely more robust in sound compared to the built in speakers on my flat panel tv. If you like FPS shooters I think you are going to have a lot of fun using the AX Pro+.
In addition, since I have a TOSlink Optical digital audio output on my Desktop Computer's soundcard I was able to listen to some music as well as listen to a snippet of a Blu Ray movie as I have a BD drive on my computer as well. All sounded quite nice.
PROS:
1. $100 less than the Warheads
2. It's NOT wireless, so better audio quality compared to simulated 5.1-7.1.
3. 4 Speakers + Sub in each earcup for True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, NOT virtual or emulated.
4. Improved design over the original AX PRO
5. Large adjustable headband with plenty of cushioning.
6. Earcups can roate side to side as well as up and down.
7. No more having to use generic mp3 player headphones or PC headsets to listen to stuff without disturbing others in the house.
8.SVM Selective Voice Monitoring
9.Includes all the cables you need.
CONS:
1. $200 might be more than people are willing to spend on a gaming headset.
2. It's NOT Wireless.
3. USA / North American version DOES NOT include the Analog Audio breakout cable for use with a Computer. If you want to use this headset with a computer then your soundcard will have to has a Optical TOSlink digital audio connectin. This cable is NOT included and must be purchased seperately, if possible (not listed on the parts page as of this posting). It's NOT listed on the Parts page of Tritton's web site and supposively you can get it if you contact Tritton Support via their web site. The European version of the AX Pro+ includes this Analog PC Audio cable listed as item "J".
4. The headset didn't include any instructions other than a basic Quick Setup Guide. Had to visit Tritton's web site to download a full manual, there are 2 versions one for UK one for USA. The UK version is how I found out about the Analog Adapter cable for the PC.
5. Still no power button on the in line controls or on the headset itself. A bit annoying to have to get up and power off the headset from the decoder box. Especially late at nite.
6. No analog audio input (3.5mm) on the decoder box.
7. LEDS on the headset for the Tritton logo on the earcups cannot be turned off while the headset is powered on. I don't notice it while using the headset. However, it makes me have to get up and turn off the headset. Otherwise, I have this glowing headset while trying to go to sleep.
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Seriously this is the best headset. I brought the 720+ before and wasn't happy with them so took them back and got these. And the difference between the two is huge! These are much better. The directional sound is amazing on these can easily hear footsteps and where gun fire is coming from, I just didnt get that with the 720+. Most probably because these have real 5.1 as opposed to virtual 7.1 on 720+.So if you can't decide between the two then I hope this review has helped.
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Pros:SOUND AWESOME, I am not an "audiophile" but I know dang well when something sounds good, and when it sounds like crap. I was worried they would be gimmicky, over priced and sound like crap especially since I could not try them before I bought them. The lows are low and the highs are high, everything is crisp and nothing is blatty or sounds like it is being played out of a potato.
I thought the selective voice monitoring would be a gimmick, not useful and just an excuse to increase the price. I do not use this headset with SVM turned off. It has to be on I love hearing my own voice (not narcissisticly) when chatting with others it makes it feel like the people I am talking to are in the same room and it makes chatting more natural.
The look and feel of the whole system is very good. They feel sturdy, look quality, and just awesome overall.
Sound amazing while watching movies. I streamed Thor and Captain America through Amazon's Instant Video and the headset really made it an immersive experience both because the almost-real-surround sound and the quality of the highs and lows. Things that boomed, boomed, things that chimed chimed. I could hear when people were whispering, and when they were shouting very clearly.
Cons:
The headset can get uncomfortable after a while since it does clamp your head quite tightly. I wear glasses and this makes the problem somewhat worse. However, it forces me to take breaks from playing which is not a bad thing for my health or the quality of my gaming since standing up and taking a breather improves your blood oxygen level which improves your reflexes and ability to think strategically.
The inline remote already has two cracks in it. I do not know where or how they formed. I have only had the headset for 1 month and have been careful with it. They do not affect the function of the headset but nevertheless it is annoying.
The quality of the USB audio is terrible. So make sure that you only use it for voice chatting when hooked up to a PC. So if your PC doesn't have an optical out get an adapter or a sound card that does have it.
I have had the headset for some time now and so feel I have used it enough to write a decent review of it. The surround sound is kind of meh I have a hard time still pin pointing where an explosion in Black Ops 2 came from, but the quality of the sound overall makes playing a much more pleasurable experience. This has two audio chipsets, one digital and one usb, the usb is detected natively even by Windows XP. However, the quality of the audio through the usb is quite low. The quality of the audio through the optical/digital is very good so make sure when it is used on a PC that it is plugged in and configured correctly or you will not get the best experience.
--Edit: 3/18/13
I just bought a second one so that I no longer have to swap the headsets between my PS3 and PC. I also can now have a friend use the second headset with me (since the digital box has two display port ports for the use of two headsets) if we are playing co-op or watching a movie together. No more having to turn off my headset to use the crappy tv speakers!
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First off, I'd like to state that I'm a competitive Call of Duty player, and headset purchase is one of the most important purchases besides monitors. I had one headset personally before this which were Tritton AX 720s from 2011. They lasted for about 2 years without problem. Recently that headset now causes static through the output of my voice, so I had to buy a new one considering my team mates were getting very annoyed. I had tried the A40s for a couple weeks, which are a great headset. I didn't want to spend $250 on a headset, so instead I looked into these Tritton Pro+. I can tell you all honestly that this headset is better than the A40s in sound quality and sound control. One big thing is that I can customize the sound from each speaker channel, making my sub a little lower than the actual speakers due to the loud explosions. They also have a button (DRC) for heightening the sound of quieter things (ie. footsteps in CoD) and lowering the sound of loud things (ie. explosions in CoD.) The true 5.1 SS is out of this world.Ratings(Worst 1 10 Best):
Sound Quality: 10 Best The sounds are so crisp, I have found sounds I have never heard before in Call of Duty.
Sound Control: 10 Best Easily mute in-game sounds with one button, mute voice is one switch. And volume control from each speaker is amazing, like I sid above.
Out Voice Quality: 8 High Only put an 8 because my friends say I can get very loud with this mic. This may be due to using the previous mic and no one ever hearing me due to the wires messing up.
In Voice Quality: 10 Best Never miss a word from any of my team mates.
Toughness: 9 Highest They aren't as malleable as the A40s, as those are able to be twisted and moved all over. These are a lot more sturdy though and won't break unless your a careless person. I take amazing care of my electronics, and this headset is no worry. Although I would like to see Tritton make a stand that comes with the headsets, since I'm making my own stands from items around the house.
Comfortability: 8 High The previous Trittons I had were a little more comfortable, but only because it was a bigger headset. They didn't grip to my head as much, causing them to slide. The new headset (Pro+) are a little more tight, though it is new and may form more to my head. They don't move on my head at all during movement. The leather on the ear pads is amazingly comfortable. I was worried being so used to cloth there. I sweated more with the cloth ones than the leather ones, so I really like these. In a 10 hour game session I just did yesterday, I never felt uncomfortable wearing them (I take them off every 3 games about, so about every 45 min to and hour, in order to grab a drink, smoke a cig, let the dogs out, or etc..) They are a tiny bit heavier than the A40s, and I have found those to be the most comfortable headset, I've worn.
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This headset is very good for FPS games, especially Call of Duty.Playing MW3, you can hear the enemy footsteps accurately.
I recommend everyone playing FPS.
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