Turtle Beach Ear Force XLC Announced

No1Mugster · 09-28-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Xbox

Turtle Beach, the leaders in XBOX 360 gaming headsets, today announced the latest addition to their growing line of Ear Force gaming headsets—the Ear Force XLC. Designed as a cost-effective alternative to the basic “one ear” communicator headsets typically used with XBOX Live®, the Ear Force XLC combines stereo game sound, XBOX Live communication and unique noise-reduction ear cushions to help block out distractions from the surrounding environment. The Ear Force XLC is the ideal audio peripheral for cost-sensitive gamers who want to enjoy immersive game sound with popular titles such as Call of Duty 4® Modern Warfare® 2, HALO® 3: ODST, Left 4 Dead® 2, Grand Theft Auto® IV, BioShock 2, and Guitar Hero®.

“Our goal in creating the Ear Force XLC headset was to provide XBOX gamers a superior playing experience without breaking the bank. Unlike a simple communicator headset that only lets you hear XBOX Live chat in one ear, the XLC lets you hear stereo game audio plus XBOX Live chat so you don’t need external speakers. As an added value, the noise-reducing ear cushions help to block out distractions so you can concentrate on the game.” said Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing. “For not much more than the cost of a simple communicator headset, the XLC lets you play any time, day or night without being disturbed or disturbing others. The combination of features and affordability make it an unbeatable value for XBOX gamers.”

The attractive Ear Force XLC headset complements the look of XBOX consoles and sports an ultra-light design for enhanced comfort during extended game play. The soft, noise-reduction ear cushions reduce external sounds and are so comfortable, gamers may forget the Ear Force XLC is on their head during game play. Twist-style ear cups and a multi-pivot folding design let the headset conveniently rest on the shoulders between gaming sessions, and store away easily when not in use, or when traveling. A 12-foot cable provides freedom of movement and a convenient in-line microphone mute and volume control allows quick adjustments. Premium sound is delivered by over-sized 40mm ear cup stereo speakers.

The XLC does not require any batteries or power adapter. A 3.5mm jack connects the stereo headset to the headphone output found on most TVs and sound systems. A 2.5mm jack connects the microphone with a rugged, oversized, flexible boom, to the XBOX controller for XBOX Live communication. An RCA stereo adapter cable is also included for use with TVs that do not have headphone jacks.

The Ear Force XLC headset has an MSRP of $29.95 and will be available in October at major US retailers and from the Turtle Beach web site Turtle Beach - Video Gaming Headsets, USB, and PCI Sound Cards. Turtle Beach Ear Force headsets are distributed in Europe by Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ Welcome to Mad Catz, Inc..)

Not sure I really like the idea of loads of people having turtle beaches I've been enjoying having an unfair advantage.

meatball · 09-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Damn thats well cheap. I'll be getting some of those

Beausiph · 09-28-2009, 04:15 PM

those are sexah

**Andrew** · 09-28-2009, 04:20 PM

So will this have anywhere near the sound quality of the X1s? Because for $20 more I could just go buy them.

meatball · 09-28-2009, 04:26 PM

The X1's are stereo and so are these so I cant see there being a big difference.
Also these have the "new type jack" that goes into the pad whereas the X1's have the original jack with the volume control on it that break all the time.

Its a no brainer for me.

**Andrew** · 09-28-2009, 05:29 PM

Wow, thank God I waited. I was literally about the click the "Place Order" button on Amazon last week to order the X1s.

So glad I waited. I am definitely going to pick up this. I might actually wait to see the reviews.

Guini · 09-28-2009, 05:34 PM

Andrew just linked me to these, I'm definitely interested in some of these bad boys.

**Andrew** · 09-28-2009, 06:19 PM

One thing that I don't like is that in game sound volume and voice chat volume are not separate. I know that most of my friends, if not all, that have X1s or X3s like to set in game volume to one level and voice volume to another.

R3B0RN_H0P3 · 09-29-2009, 01:18 AM

For $10 more compared to the stock M$ ones I'd get these. Helps out when I'm playing late at night especially since all sound goes through the headphones so I don't have the turn the volume real low on the TV.

Guini · 10-18-2009, 10:06 AM

When are these badboys actually out? I want to get some ready for MW2.