Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 450DTS
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According to our gaming headset expert
The Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 450DTS. A wireless gaming headset with DTS headphone: X 7.1 surround sound, and with Superhuman Hearing. Wow, sounds like fancy stuff. Is it any good though? The answer is a resounding YES! 7.1 surround sound requires no explanation. The rest probably does. DTS is - in short - a technology that amplifies 7.1 surround sound; you don't just hear where a sound (like a gunshot) comes from. No, you can also hear what its distance is to you. Next, there's Superhuman Hearing, a feature that reinforces soft sounds. As a result, gun shots aren't completely drowned out by a tank that suddenly thunders past. Note: 7.1 Surround Sound only works on PC.
Connection type | Wireless | |
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Sound reproduction | Surround | |
Microphone noise suppression |
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First of all, the box, it looks really good, so that's already a good sign.
First impression
once I had unpacked and plugged in the headset (ie plug in the USB into the PC and you're done), I immediately thought it was worth buying it. The sound is very good, there is surround sound and the headset is just very good.
Sound
The sound is excellent for gaming. You can hear exactly which sound came from which angle through the great 7.1 Surround sound.
It's not very special for music. The sound is good, but don't expect too much.
It's also good for movies. The sound is fine, but don't expect too much from it.
Superhuman Hearing
There is also something that many other headsets do not have: Superhuman Hearing. Superhuman Hearing is really just throwing the Treble up a lot so that you can hear footsteps very well in many games (which is quite useful in shooter games) and this works perfectly. I actually only play shooter games with Superhuman Hearing.
I should mention that you must first download the official Turtlebeach Site drivers so that you can use superhuman hearing.
Microphone
The microphone can be removed when not in use, which is always a plus. I never take it off as I don't think it's necessary, but the option to use it as a normal headset is there.
The quality of the microphone is excellent.
Battery
The battery is excellent. I can game all day without having to charge it, thanks to the battery that lasts about 15 hours. I always charge it myself at night, so I never actually have it cut out while gaming.
Extras
The range of the headset is excellent, I can walk from the attic to about the front door without stuttering. When I go into the living room it stutters.
You can also use the Headset for your telephone, but it cannot be used wirelessly. You will receive an extra cable for this that is long enough to go from your head to your pocket
The headset is very comfortable, I can play with it for a full day without any problems. The only problem is that the headset doesn't stretch much, so if you have a big head it might not fit (for reference, a friend has a motorcycle helmet size XXL and it won't fit)
There is a very small delay between what you see on the screen and what you hear, but it is so small (5 ms max) that you only notice it in games where you need a lot of rhythm (eg Stepmania or Osu!). Even that works just fine, but maybe it's just me
When the headset does not receive or transmit sound through the microphone for about 6 minutes, it will shut down automatically. A female voice then says "Auto shutdown enabled, press power to cancel." and then it shuts down within 30 seconds if you don't press the power button. This can't be turned off in the settings either, so it's quite annoying.
Conclusion
This headset is well worth it for the price. Superhuman Hearing is perfect for First Person Shooters. Big head don't like this headset. Microphone is excellent. Auto shutdown is annoying To buy!
Mitchel Kamstra
10 May 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Bought because I wanted a headset that is wireless and good sound. the installation went fine. the usb receiver is recognized fine. Drivers are only needed for the surround sound. this download did not work from the dutch website. from the US site. Installation went well and you have really great sound.
Batteries charge quickly and last a long time. only downside is that the wearing comfort is not ideal. If you have the headset on for a little longer, it feels a bit heavy. he also presses a little too hard against the ears. If you use it more often, the comfort will quickly improve
Marnix Noteboom
21 October 2015
Automatically translated from Dutch
Warm sound with different settings possible for a decent price.
Joost Decoene
26 November 2015
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Product number | 652123 | |
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Manufacturer code | TUR014.BX.RB | |
Brand | Turtle Beach | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
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Sound reproduction | Surround | |
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Audio channels | 7.1 | |
Volume control speaker(s) | ||
Volume controls location | Ear cup |
Microphone noise suppression | ||
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Microphone mute function | ||
How to mute | Via the button on the ear cup | |
Microphone volume control |
Connection type | Wireless | |
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USB port | ||
Headphone jack |
Lighting peripherals |
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Including game(s) | ||
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Includes external sound card | ||
Including receiver/transmitter |
Build quality | Basic | |
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Material | Plastic | |
Ear cups design | Open design | |
Ear cushion material | Fabric | |
Filling ear cushions | Foam | |
Foldable | ||
Color | Black, Red |
