Turtle Beach XC1 Gaming Headset - Xbox 360 (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Review

Replaced the Microsoft/Xbox headset because other gamers could never hear me well unless I had my hand on the mic and spoke very loudly. Of course, the spongy material covering the earbud has always come loose over time on the last three Microsoft/Xbox headsets I've owned. Anyway, I bought this Turtle Beach and am very happy with it so far. I particularly like the flexible yet durable microphone. Now others can hear me well and I can hear them too. I also like the earbud, which makes it…

The design isn't bad, but after a tense gaming session for several hours, the constant need to ask people to repeat what was said and the irritation of the lack of a second ear makes the product look a bit like a vise . The headphones that come with the headset are great as it's the awesome super earbuds I'm used to. But without another lightweight earbud, it can literally give you a headache. Sound quality is excellent when you're in a quiet room with the TV turned all the way down. Trying to…

The headset we have here costs twenty dollars, so it's made for mass production. On the plus side, Turtle Beach has actually made decent mics a hallmark of the brand, and while this is a budget mic it still does a good job on a simple task. The downsides are numerous, depending on how picky and unwilling to stick to a strict flow you are. High price = high quality. Basically, the auricle is of bad design. and the speaker is about 1cm from your ear.Combined with headphones that sound like a…

I use for conferencing, not Xbox. I wear all day. This is a fairly comfortable headset to wear. It sits quite loosely on my head and doesn't press my glasses into my face. I read a few reviews that said it was uncomfortable but I wear it about 10 hours a day with no problem. I wouldn't wear it to the office or where other people get together. The ear pads are open so others can overhear the conversation. When someone is in a meeting, they simply look at a headset that can be placed nearby and…

I pre-ordered a few months ago, finally got it and can finally get rid of all the regular xbox live mics, this thing works great. I didn't need a stereo mic as I have a wonderful surround sound system. All I wanted was a quality headset for communication and that was it. It's more comfortable than I expected. The sound is clear and people can hear me without any problems. The boom is easy to adjust but not flimsy. People couldn't hear me breathing when they were within a normal distance of my…

AT A GLANCE: A quality, reliable XBox Live wired headset with an adjustable microphone. Perfect for those looking to upgrade from a standard wired 360 device. A few minor issues prevent it from earning a full five stars. LONG REVIEW: When I was looking for a new wired headset for XBox Live (I have surround sound, so I don't need a kit with built-in speakers), the Turtle Beach brand and a pretty reasonable price caught my eye. Then I started reading the reviews. Apparently 33% to 50% of buyers…

I have had the TB XC1 headset for about 3 months now. I've been waiting to write a review to see how well the product holds up and works after a few uses. I remember ordering it and receiving it within a few days, so shipping was fast and reliable, as well as good packaging. Those who have used higher numbered Turtle Beach headsets (e.g. x31) will find this a downgrade. This is just the basic microphone and headset that comes with the console; However, I prefer this option 50 times more than…

I pre-ordered a few months ago, finally got it and finally got rid of all the regular Xbox Live mics, this thing works great. I didn't need a stereo mic as I have a wonderful surround sound system. All I wanted was a quality headset for communication and that was it. It's more comfortable than I expected. The sound is clear and people can hear me without any problems. The boom is easy to adjust but not flimsy. People couldn't hear me breathing when they were within a normal distance of my…

OVERVIEW: A high-quality, reliable XBox Live wired headset with an adjustable microphone. Perfect for those looking to upgrade from a standard wired 360 device. A few minor issues prevent it from earning a full five stars. LONG REVIEW: When I was looking for a new wired headset for XBox Live (I have surround sound, so I don't need a kit with built-in speakers), the Turtle Beach brand and a pretty reasonable price caught my eye. Then I started reading the reviews. Apparently 33% to 50% of buyers