DEAL IS BACK: Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II TANGO 5.1 Programmable Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Gaming Headset PS3 / XBOX 360 $199.99

Quote from Genius4sho : I don't understand why it can't be used with the Wii U?

The headset allows for optical audio and 3.5mm inputs. For mic chat it uses bluetooth solely. I am not sure of the mechanics of that wii u console but this information will provide you an answer.

I got the PX5/XP500 for $150 over Christmas, debating if I want to drop $50 for a rechargeable battery but mostly for the 5Ghz band. I've run into some interference, audio cutting out at various times with the PX5 on 2.4Ghz, yet other times it's been rock solid. Are there other features that the $50 buys?

Quote from krazykrzysztof : Yes this supports the PC but you need a 5.1 or 7.1 sound card with optical audio OUT for sound and bluetooth for the mic chat. If anyone has any questions regarding this gadget you can ask me. I have reviewed this toy and about 15 other mainstream headsets on youtube. This is the top headset right now IMO. Prior to the black ops 2 turtle beach headsets comfort was an issue, however with the change from mesh to fake leather, turtle beach seems to have finally fixed the comfort.

You would recommend over the Astro A50s? I don't know anything about headsets j/w

Quote from Kleptophobe : You would recommend over the Astro A50s? I don't know anything about headsets j/w

From most of the reviews I've read, yes these are better than the Astro A50's for the price. Even the PX5/XP500 have been reviewed better in terms of features and sound quality over the A50s.

Anyway I decided it would be worth the $50 over the PX5 I got on sale for $150 to go for these Black Ops for the 2.4/5Ghz band options, the xbox wireless chat adapter, and built in rechargeable battery over 2AA's.

Quote from Kleptophobe : You would recommend over the Astro A50s? I don't know anything about headsets j/w

Yes the A50 is overhyped IMO. The headset design is amazing but the flaws are amazing as well.

This stuff is so over priced compared to senhinser

I just got me a set ordered after first running to Albertson's and getting 2 $20 grocery certificates for buying 2 $100 Amazon gift cards. From the offer in this post: http://slickdeals.net/f/5734738-A...-and-Noble

So after the $40 in groceries (which I would have spent anyhow) I am getting these for $160!

Quote from BlueAc : Wow $200... Not trying to be an ass but are these really worth it? I play COD but I can't justify spending what the gaming system cost on headphones.

You're not being an ass. It's ok to be curious about a new product. Truth to be told, these are not for everybody. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your particular situation. These are geared towards a very specific crowd, whose must have list is something like this:

-People who want to play video games or watch movies as loud as they want but don't want to disturb others (usually late at night, or for people with 2 or more TV sets in close proximity to each other). Decent corded gaming Headsets for this purpose alone start as low as 40 or 50 bucks.

-People who want the above, plus 5.1 surround sound. Corded Headsets for this purpose start around 80 or 100 bucks.

Here it's where it gets tricky. Some people want all the above, but they want it wireless. A headset like this, depending on the brand, iteration, and how technologically advanced they are compared to their peers, can set you back anywhere from 150 to 300 bucks, (if you're willing to compromise and settle for stereo instead of surround, you can get wireless headphones for gaming for around 80 or 100 bucks) and a small segment of the population, who happens to own both the PS3 and XBOX 360 consoles, is also willing to pay a little more for a headset that does all all the above, and can be used on both consoles so they don't have to buy both headsets.

And this headset, has it all. All of the above, plus a few other features some people care about: rechargeable battery, dual band transmission, dual pairing Bluetooth, plus being an officially licensed call of duty product has some extra features that caters to those who play the game, like call of duty specific sound configuration presets, etc

Also have in mind this headset was just launched a couple of months ago (so pretty much you're getting state of the art here) at $300, it's been steady at 250 for a while with a couple of deals here and there, and now and this deal is offering again at it the $200 price point.

When it comes to wireless gaming surround headsets, this is basically the headset for people who want to have their cake and eat it too. Like I said, its not for everybody. How much is a headset like this really worth? Depends on the person, their needs and their budget.

Quote from TheBigmac : You're not being an ass. It's ok to be curious about a new product. Truth to be told, these are not for everybody. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your particular situation. These are geared towards a very specific crowd, whose must have list is something like this: -People who want to play video games or watch movies as loud as they want but don't want to disturb others (usually late at night, or for people with 2 or more TV sets in close proximity to each other). Decent corded gaming Headsets for this purpose alone start as low as 40 or 50 bucks. -People who want the above, plus 5.1 surround sound. Corded Headsets for this purpose start around 80 or 100 bucks. Here it's where it gets tricky. Some people want all the above, but they want it wireless. A headset like this, depending on the brand, iteration, and how technologically advanced they are compared to their peers, can set you back anywhere from 150 to 300 bucks, (if you're willing to compromise and settle for stereo instead of surround, you can get wireless headphones for gaming for around 80 or 100 bucks) and a small segment of the population, who happens to own both the PS3 and XBOX 360 consoles, is also willing to pay a little more for a headset that does all all the above, and can be used on both consoles so they don't have to buy both headsets. And this headset, has it all. All of the above, plus a few other features some people care about: rechargeable battery, dual band transmission, dual pairing Bluetooth, plus being an officially licensed call of duty product has some extra features that caters to those who play the game, like call of duty specific sound configuration presets, etc Also have in mind this headset was just launched a couple of months ago (is pretty much state of the art) at $300, it's been steady at 250 for a while now and this deal is offering it 50 bucks cheaper. When it comes to wireless gaming surround headsets, this is basically the headset for people who want to have their cake and eat it too. Like I said, its not for everybody. How much is a headset like this really worth? Depends on the person, their needs and their budget.

How is the wireless on these? I have owned the PX5s and X41s in the past and the interference was always a distraction. Is the 5ghz on these good and can you walk a good distance from the transmitter without the sound cutting out?

I currently have a pair of A50s and I do enjoy them. The biggest feature for me is being able to play on my xbox while listening to the shows I recorded on my computer. I do this by getting the optical cable from the xbox and the usb audio from the computer. I guess I could also do this using bluetooth on the Tangos but have you tried to do anything like that before? these are tempting since I can talk on the phone while playing which is something I can't do with the A50s.

Quote from Mr.Ritz : This stuff is so over priced compared to senhinser

You mean Sennheiser? Because if you do, I love their products. Any Sennheiser surround headphones with the same features you know about? Because I would love to buy one!

Quote from TheBigmac : You mean Sennheiser? Because if you do, I love their products. Any Sennheiser surround headphones with the same features you know about? Because I would love to buy one!

A lot of people recommend the PC360 plus the Astro mixamp. Of course, that will cost you more than this bundle and you won't get features like bluetooth. I think the newest mixamp allows presets but I'm not too sure.

Quote from thegreatwb : How is the wireless on these? I have owned the PX5s and X41s in the past and the interference was always a distraction. Is the 5ghz on these good and can you walk a good distance from the transmitter without the sound cutting out? I currently have a pair of A50s and I do enjoy them. The biggest feature for me is being able to play on my xbox while listening to the shows I recorded on my computer. I do this by getting the optical cable from the xbox and the usb audio from the computer. I guess I could also do this using bluetooth on the Tangos but have you tried to do anything like that before? these are tempting since I can talk on the phone while playing which is something I can't do with the A50s.

Mine are scheduled to arrive around Wednesday so I'll definitely give you an update after I take them for a spin.

Quote from krazykrzysztof : Yes this supports the PC but you need a 5.1 or 7.1 sound card with optical audio OUT for sound and bluetooth for the mic chat. If anyone has any questions regarding this gadget you can ask me. I have reviewed this toy and about 15 other mainstream headsets on youtube. This is the top headset right now IMO. Prior to the black ops 2 turtle beach headsets comfort was an issue, however with the change from mesh to fake leather, turtle beach seems to have finally fixed the comfort.

Do you have any idea on the bluetooth range on this headset? Jaybirds seem only about 60% of Sennheiser for the earbuds.

Quote from thegreatwb : A lot of people recommend the PC360 plus the Astro mixamp. Of course, that will cost you more than this bundle and you won't get features like bluetooth. I think the newest mixamp allows presets but I'm not too sure.

The PC360s are amazing. I mean, they're really, REALLY good. But they're neither wireless nor 5.1 surround so apples and.......potatoes?

Their are however, of a higher acoustical pedigree, I'll give you that.