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Turtle Beach - Ear Force X42 - Premium Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby Surround Sound - Xbox 360 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Platform : Xbox 360
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  • Wireless Digital Game Sound
  • 50 mm speakers; 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  • Dolby Surround Sound with adjustable surround sound angles
  • Equalizer [EQ] Presets
  • Chat boost and microphone monitor

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Turtle Beach Ear Force X42 gaming headset
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The Ear Force X42 puts you in the middle of the action with Dolby Surround Sound and a stunning 3D audio environment.

Powered by a state-of-the-art 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi radio, the X42 easily coexists with Wi-Fi networks and virtually eliminates wireless interference with other devices. Multiple EQ presets and variable surround sound angles let you customize audio settings for any gaming situation. Its massive 50mm speakers deliver amazing audio fidelity and bone-rattling bass, while its lightweight design and breathable mesh ear cushions provide ultimate comfort.

If you're serious about gaming, then get serious about the sound. Step up to the Ear Force X42 and experience game audio like never before.

At a Glance
  • Adjustable Dolby Surround Sound speaker angles
  • Interference-free wireless connection via Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  • Dynamic Chat Boost prevents teammates from being drowned out
  • Microphone Monitor allows you to hear your own voice as you chat
  • Designed specifically for Xbox 360

Key Features

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Technological Superiority

Adjust the speaker angles inside your headset to ensure that your 360-degree Dolby Surround Sound audio is fine-tuned to your individual liking.

Ground-Breaking Innovation

Get a static-free wireless connection with Dual-Band Wi-Fi.

Advanced Chat Technology

With Dynamic Chat Boost, chat volume automatically increases as the game volume gets louder so your teammates are never drowned out by sudden explosions.

Deep Immersive Experience

Bass Boost gives your audio a kick in the you-know-what to add depth and realism to the sounds of the game.

Total Control Over Sound

With independent game and chat volumes, turn the game sound up & chat volume down. Or turn the chat up and the game down. The choice is yours.

Voice Level Recognition

Know how people tend to scream when wearing headphones? With Microphone Monitor, now you can hear your voice in your headset so you’re not that person.

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage

The Dolby Surround Sound produced by this headset will ensure that you hear every sound in your game with pitch-perfect 360-degree accuracy. The Ear Force X42 allows you to adjust the angle of each speaker inside the headset so you can fine tune the surround sound audio to your specific individual taste.

Turtle Beach uses Dual-Band Wi-Fi technology to provide a non-static, interference-free connection by navigating to a less crowded bandwidth around all the laptops, tablets, smartphones, microwaves and other wireless devices that compete for space in your home.

The Dolby Surround Sound, adjustable speaker angles and Dual-Band Wi-Fi combine to give you an audio advantage in gaming like no other.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
793 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, value, comfort and ease of use of the video game accessories. They mention that the surround sound is phenomenal, the mic works just as well and that it sits comfortably on their head. They are also satisfied with ease of usage. However, some customers dislike the battery life and performance. Customers disagree on wireless.

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249 customers mention180 positive69 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the video game accessories. They mention that the surround sound is phenomenal, and there is no interference. They also appreciate the dolby surround sound, which allows them to hear guys running up behind them and which side they are on. The options to adjust the sound and speaker settings are also appreciated. Overall, most are happy with the sound performance and recommend it to others.

"...I get crystal clear surround sound from all of the components, though I do find I need to reset the output to 5.1 on the HDMI switch when changing..." Read more

"...The bass on those was actually impressive. These headphones do a very poor job of giving you any punch. After playing more games, I'll update.*..." Read more

"...UPDATE: after two month or ~100 hours of use.Sounds is still great and the the Direction altering button on the transmitter is useful once you..." Read more

"...One of my main problems with the x32's was a constant white noise when there was no sound coming through as well as popping and clicking noise..." Read more

206 customers mention170 positive36 negative

Customers like the quality of the video game accessories. They mention that the mic works well, the range works well for them, and the build quality feels good and solid.

"...They are very quiet!*Microphone is removable!*Range works well for me. I can hear throughout most of my (small) house...." Read more

"...Product - compact, light (not flimsy)..." Read more

"...The plastic this is made from is some of the most durable plastic I have ever seen...." Read more

"...From the other reviews on here I would say that it does a pretty good job at the multi player chatting...." Read more

60 customers mention43 positive17 negative

Customers like the value of the video game accessories. They say it's comfortable and great for the price.

"...When used for their intended purpose, these are awesome headphones for the price and convenience of going wireless...." Read more

"...The build quality for these is also appropriate for the price range...." Read more

"...Build quality. I hate to say it, but these feel definitively cheaper than ALL of the models I've mentioned so far, especially the XP500 branch...." Read more

"...Overall good value for the money." Read more

54 customers mention39 positive15 negative

Customers like the comfort of the Turtle Beaches. They say that the headphones are light, sit comfortably on their head, and do not cause any discomfort. Some customers also mention that they can wear the headphones for hours at a time without having their ears hurt.

"...The sound quality is great, the headphones are comfortable, and overall I am extremely pleased with the product...." Read more

"...Not so with these. When adjusted to my head the strap sits comfortably and snugly on top of my head and the earcups fit well over my ears, though I..." Read more

"...- The headset can get uncomfortable after a couple hours of use; however, this could be because I am not use to wearing them-..." Read more

"...The head band for my average sized head is very comfortable, I have worn for a couple of long gaming session and have had no discomfort, but they..." Read more

48 customers mention38 positive10 negative

Customers find the Xbox 360 Wireless Headphones to be easy to use. They mention that it is very easy to hook up and would recommend it to any 360. They also appreciate the simple design and the great sound quality. The volume control is easy to operate.

"...Setup was fairly easy thanks to the other reviewers who pointed out that you need to wait for the second beep when holding the power button on the..." Read more

"...Product - compact, light (not flimsy), well balanced, easy to set up, over detailed instructions with pictures(which is a good thing I guess)...." Read more

"...When attempting to pair them (I have two sets), one set paired relatively easily (not intuitively though - had to break out the instructions), but..." Read more

"...The instructions are STILL wrong on how to pair them. But a simple youtube video later, you're golden.Overall, I really like them...." Read more

43 customers mention19 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless of the Xbox One headset. Some mention that the wireless-ness is so much better, the reception is good throughout their room, and the transmitter receives some stray signal when it's off. Others say that the headset constantly loses its wireless signal and the battery life is horrendous.

"...They completely lose signal pretty quickly, and definitely do not have the range that the X32's did...." Read more

"...The sound quality is pretty good considering they are wireless...." Read more

"...they are connected, they are great, but sometimes the transmitter receives some stray signal when it is off from some other source and it turns on..." Read more

"...The reception is good throughout my room usually except sometimes when my leg is in the way...." Read more

63 customers mention12 positive51 negative

Customers are not happy with the battery life of the video game accessories. They say that the headset drains the batteries quickly, and it's annoying when the battery gets low. They also complain that the batteries don't last long, and they have to change them frequently. Some are disappointed that the product didn't come with rechargeable batteries and a charging base.

"...The range is completely acceptable in my opinion. The battery life may be an issue for some, but a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries would be..." Read more

"...They also guzzle batteries like mad...." Read more

"...How quickly it drains the batteries is just unbelievable and has become a major pain. But other than that, the headset performs really as expected." Read more

"...The only con I've found is, it being wireless and requiring AAA batteries to function, it eats batteries for lunch so I suggest investing in some..." Read more

45 customers mention0 positive45 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the video game accessories. For example, they mention that the headsets don't work with their Xbox One, the audio quality is poor, and the mic keeps acting funny. Some complain that the headphones won't turn on the transmitter, and after 2 days they would no longer power up.

"...of this they must be losing their pairing and the headphones won't turn on the transmitter. Usually just means I have to pair them again...." Read more

"...Audio-wise, they barely work with the Xbox One...." Read more

"...Test 2. Unplug DirecTV connection and plug in Xbox. That's when it stopped working. Switched optical inputs and it never worked again...." Read more

"...In addition to that, It apparently does not perform at its best right out of the box...." Read more

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Charlie Drage
1.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't Recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fernando García
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Dylan Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Bang for your buck
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2013
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Timothy A
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superó expectativas
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