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Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset Review


Bought those mainly to use with my ps3.Of course you must know that there is tons of wires.

Will i do have a huge head and these babes can fit nicely,with the most comfort i ever had with a headset.

As for setting up the manual provides you with every thing you need to know about.” I never read manual’s but this time OMG” So for the RTFM guys this is the only time it will really worth it. ;-)

sound quality is great but it took me some time to fine tune to get the best sound for my taste,you must note that these can never be compared to a proper sound system,tough they do the job quite nicely.In general i love the sound of the x-tatic but there is one thing that i don’t,which is during different game’s you will find your self doing some adjustment’s for the sound channels -front,rear,center and sub- I even wondered why didn’t I study some thing in sounds tech.but in time maybe i will figure out what are all those setting’s for.-ie.time delay-
Let’s talk about the games i tested so far,MW2 is the main reason i bought these and now there is a huge improvement in my game play.i can pick up the tinny noises now -need some work with my reaction time tough-now it’s easy for me to detect my enemy’s and when playing in relatively quite maps-no back ground noise-it seems like my life is lot easier than before-You must know what are you listening for to get great result’s-.
Assassins Creed 2 just blow my mind with the sound’s quality,there is sound’s i did’t know about.i can hear the crowds and pin point where they are from the roof top’s with no sight at all, remember the bit when you go after a mugger and hunt him down? now i dont need to look for my map to catch him,even when he is out of my visual range.
And for red dead players there is A whole new game play exp. waiting for you with the x-tatic.

Enough about the sound quality you all get the idea.

Build quality is a huge plus for the sharkoons,maybe there is a thing or two i don’t like about them, first there is the mic it self it feels like it’s little bit short in length with a superb sound quality so it’s nothing really,the other thing is the center in line control unit and the SCU unit materials feels some how cheep.
compared to the axpro the sharkoon has much better build quality for me.

The price tag: for me the price was a lot for some not so known brand – for my self at least -but know i can say that i’am very happy i have the x-tatic and can report that I am one happy x-tatic owner and will buy the upcoming headsets from this manufacturer what ever the price tag says.

my rating for this product is 9.3/10

Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset Feature

  • 5.1 channel headset; 8 speakers (4 in each earpiece); Digital, in-line volume control; High end amplifier; Independent, illuminated volume adjustment for each channel and master volume; Detachable microphone with QuickOn connection
  • X-Tatic Sound Control Unit (SCU); Supports Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic; Supports the chat function of PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360; Dynamic Range Control
  • Center speaker: 2 x 27 mm; Front speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Rear speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Subwoofer: 2 x 40 mm; Impedance: 32 Ohm; Microphone: 6 x 5 mm (L x W) / unidirectional; Cable Length: 360 cm; Connection: 1 x 9-pin analogue plug
  • Digital optical input (S/PDIF) 2 analogue audio outputs for the X-Tatic headset 3 analogue 3.5 mm audio outputs (front, rear, center / subwoofer) 1 microphone connector for PS3 (USB A > USB B) 1 power connector
  • Compatibilty: X-Tatic Digital; PC / MAC / other sources: analogue input (via cable adapter); X-Tatic SCU; Xbox / Xbox 360: optical input ;PS2 / PS3: optical input / USB microphone connection PC / MAC: optical input / analogue

Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset Overview

Award wining X-Tatic Gaming Headset: the Dolby certified X-Tatic Digital. This high-quality headset features four speakers per earpiece a total of eight speakers and volume controls built into the cable. Through the included Sound Control Unit, the X-Tatic Digital can connect to the optical output of a game console (PS2, PS3, Xbox or Xbox 360), a PC, DVD player or other HiFi device and immediately delivers high-quality sound to listeners. The Sound Control Unit outputs analog Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic signals, and supports a second X-Tatic headset. With the newly developed microphone, the chat functions of the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are also supported. The ergonomic construction of the headset includes soft ear pieces and a plush headband, making the headset comfortable to wear even for long sessions. Sharkoon’s X-Tatic digital gaming headsets promises a high-quality sound that won’t break the bank and will propel gamers into an immersive depth of Dolby Digital environment.

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Customer Reviews

Worth the money – arrapa – Kansas City
I bought these as a substitute for a surround sound system to go with my ps3. I didn’t want to disturb the neighbors when I watched movies or played games.
Setup was pretty easy- adjusting the sound settings through the ps3, and plugging in everything. Yes there are a few wires, but it wasn’t unmanageable or confusing. The headphone wire is long enough for me – I sit approximately 15 feet away from the ps3,
The sound is pretty good- I’ve watched The Hurt Locker, Transformers, and quite a few other movies that sounded excellent through these Sharkoons. Video games are even better- I played through Assassin’s Creed 2, and both Uncharted games, and these headphones really enhance the whole experience. Overall, the sound is clear, gives you a sense of direction (the source of the sounds), and you pick up on subtle noises you would have missed before. Explosions and low sounds don’t get lost in the mix, as there is some bass to the sound as well. Only a few times have I felt like the sound was bad (sounded muffled/tinny)- but I think it was more in the game than the headphones.
I haven’t used the online communication or microphone features yet, so I can’t comment on those.
The headphones are comfortable. They may be on the heavy side, but they are well padded, not too tight, and are adjustable. I haven’t had any problems with neck pain, headaches, sweaty ears, or any of the stuff people complain about with similar headphones… and I’ve worn them for extended periods of time.

Lot of wires, but worth it – S. Lemon – Seattle, wa
I was a little sceptical to buy these at first… there was only a single review and quite the cost investvent for gaming headphones. It was worth it.

I use these primary for gaming on the xbox360. The initial configuration seemed pretty daunting at first. There are a ton of options and quite a few different ways to hook these up, depending on what audio quality you want and/or can have. Once I got it hooked up I just slowly tweaked it.

I am not an audiophile, but I can tell the difference that these make. Source of sounds is easy to determine in game. They are extremely comfortable. They integrate with the xbox, the tv, the stereo, the PS3. There is even a plug straight into the unit for an xbox mic to controller cord.

I have a sleight complaint with the size of the mic, it is almost too small… it comes to the side of my mouth. It works great, but just feels a little weird off to the side like that.

All in all, love this product!

good but not as great as advertised – Joseph A. Johnson Martinez –
I read all reviews of this headset and I really liked the way they are made. I have had trittons and they are cheap and break no matter how you treat them, these are very tough and look like they are going to last. The sound quality is good not great for the price. The trittons are better hands down for less money even the ax180 sound better. This headphones really rock when playing online because of the quality chat and mic are superb while the game sound is pretty good but not outstanding as advertised. I feel that purchased these under the impression that they where great and they are not, especially in listening music. The bass is weak and the dolby and ect muffles the sound and volume when used, so you wont use it. I kept them but bought the earforce dss 7.1 and combine the it with a super great sennheiser hd-595 and have an awesome gaming/movie/music sound and play online with the sharkoon’s.
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