Ear Force PX21 Gaming Headset for Playstation 3
- Universal headset for PS3 & XBOX 360 & PC or Mac Hear stereo game sound together with PlayStation Network & XBOX LIVE or online chat Stereo expander widens the sound field to accentuate left and right sound cues
- Variable Bass Boost enhances the reality and depth of explosions gun blasts and other deep sounds
- Chat Boost automatically increases incoming chat level when the game gets louder Game sound is isolated so online players won’t hear the game picked up by your mic
- Separate volume controls make it easy to balance game and chat levels Mic monitor lets you hear what you’re saying A single USB connection provides power - no AC adapters necessary
- Heart-Thumping Bass Boost
Product Description
The Ear Force PX21 integrates premium stereo game sound with crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network (PSN), XBOX LIVE and PC/Mac to create the definitive audio environment for playing popular game titles on all platforms. The PX21 is two headsets in one—a stereo USB headset for chat sound and an amplified stereo headset for game sound. That means you can independently control chat and game sound from a single control box whether you’re playing PS3, XBOX or PC games. Large, comfortable ear cups with a lightweight, rugged design provide the ultimate in comfort during extended game play. The PX21 gives you a significant advantage because you can hear sound cues others can’t, so you’ll react faster and take them out before they take you out. Unique gaming features such as variable bass boost, chat boost, stereo expander and convenient volume controls for chat and game audio, provide a competitive edge that can make the difference between winning and losing. If you’re serious about your PS3, XBOX 360 or PC gaming, then get serious about the sound. Move up to the Ear Force PX21 and become a better player while experiencing your games as they were meant to be heard.
Ear Force PX21 Gaming Headset for Playstation 3
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To get this product at this price, and hear what I hear during gaming? you think im gonna complain about 5.1 surrond sound? LOL! Listen, im very happy with this product, and have NO REGRETS!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been doing A LOT of research trying to find a stupid pair of headphones for my PS3 so I can play as loud as I want and not have to hear my wife saying “does that have to be THAT LOUD??” The problem being the great ones cost waaaaay to much money (which I am not opposed to paying for quality but for a gaming system…I have a high-fi set up for movies and payed big money for that) Anyway, I am just saying if you have been researching headphones you know by know how frustrating it is trying to figure out which one to get based on these reviews you read online. I mean if you are like me, hearing them in use is the key to buying a set of headphones/speakers/ whatever audio piece you are buying. You don’t buy a car online without driving one first. So at a price point of $79.99 I was willing to give these a try as they were designed for the PS3 as well as the Xbox and PC. Few comments from the get-go:
Pros:
1) Excellent design on ear cups (generous padding) and size of head strap (I have a huge melon and these fit with room to spare)
2) Super long cord
3) Very nice multi-directional sound for non 5.1 surround headphones
4) Very rich sound for games/movies/music.
5) Excellent volume control on headsets controls
Cons:
1) Belt clip is SUPER weak…broke 3rd day I owned them..doesn’t matter to me..I wasn’t even using that feature (and yet it still broke, I think I leaned on it in my chair..jeez)
2) I do hear the “hiss” people were talking about but it was only during the dead silence waiting for the games to load…it is not noticeable in games AT ALL. Remember this is right over your ear, you are going to hear something (least at this price point)
3) Bass Boost is a joke..there is not any huge sound improvement using this feature.
I have not tried the headphone mic yet in MW2 yet so I may update this when I do but the setup in my Ps3 was easy and it saw the headphones no problem. I am interested to see how it mixes the two sounds (game/voice).
Rating: 4 / 5
I was researching headsets that mixed chat and the game sound in stereo in the earphones, with the chat mic all as a single unit. I came across the press release of the PX21. Not available at the time, but coming soon. I almost didn’t wait for it. I almost bought the P21. I’m glad I waited.
Features:
- You hear chat and stereo game sound in the earphones.
- Setup was easy for me and they provide all the cables and adapters you need.
- The cable is looong. I play on a 58″ TV and I wouldn’t want to sit as far away as the cable
would let me.
- A control cluster for mic and sound that gives you:
* Separate volume controls for game sound and chat volume
* Mute switch for the mic
* Bass boost
* Expanded stereo mode
What I liked:
- The stereo effect is good especially with the stereo expansion mode turned on.
If there’s an enemy behind me and to the left, I hear him behind me and to the left.
As noted in other reviews there *is* a hiss. More on that later.
- The sound quality is good. And by that I mean for playing video games. I have a set of $120
Sennheiser can headphones I use for home recording. Music sounds great in them. Before the
PX21 I used those plugged into a Dolby 5.1 amplifier getting an optical sound feed. The PX21
is much better for playing video games because the sound is crisper. Music may not sound
great on them, but I can hear the enemy sneaking up on me.
- Mic. The mic boom has a great range of movement and stays in whatever position I put it.
Other people tell me I come across good and clear. The mute switch is great, of course…
why would you make a headset without one?
- Comfortable. Again, compared to my Sennheisers, these are much more comfortable. The earpads
are fabric covered and the headband isn’t tight. You don’t develop a headache or aching ears
after a couple of hours of play. The mic boom is long, flexible and comfortable to use.
- And mostly what I liked… I play better. From the first time I used it, I consistently
scored higher.
What I don’t like
- Hiss. Yes, it hisses. A little in normal mode, significantly more in expanded stereo mode.
Again, it might be a problem listening to music or quiet passages in other games. But you
really only need expanded mode in games where directions of sound cues are important. Turn
of the stereo expansion when you don’t need it and the hiss is negligible. If you want to
listen to music, get a pair of $120 Sennheisers and leave the headset for the games.
- The clip on the control cluster is backwards. Hard to explain, but whenever I try clipping
the control cluster to my shirt, the wires hang awkwardly.
If you’re a gamer, buy this headset. I researched before I bought it and it looked like the best thing on the market for what I was looking for. And I believe it is.
Rating: 5 / 5