![]() ![]() From seeing images online I was expecting to wear something a little bigger on my head. When taking the headset out of the box I was instantly surprised at how small the headset’s form-factor was. Claiming to have everything needed to connect the headset to any Xbox 360 console, the Primer should be all you need to get your game’s sound pumping into your ear holes. The included 3-foot optical audio cable really won't help you out here, so you're probably going to want to go out and find a wire at least double that length, depending on your situation.The Primer Wireless Stereo Headset by Tritton is their latest wireless headset which is designed specifically for the Xbox 360 console. Also, you'll need to either be close enough to said devices or acquire a long enough optical cable to reach where you'll be playing or watching. For one, you'll need to access the rear of your devices, which isn't always easy to do. You'll then need to run the optical audio cable from your source to the box, which may result in some headaches. The box allows for up to two AX Pro headsets to be attached simultaneously, and the unit itself also requires power. That said, you will need it accessible whenever you're using it, as this is where all main volume controls and connections will be made. The AX Pro amplifier box is small and won't take up much surface area. You can also adjust the microphone volume to your preference. During our gaming sessions, we were heard clearly by our teammates. You may need to invest in a longer cable as the include 3-footer doesn't quite cut it. When using it with PlayStation 3 or the PC, you'll also need to attach an included USB cable from the amp box to either device. The included boom microphone can be detached when not in use and will work with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC gaming. ![]() The headphones' excellent noise canceling and sound isolation really allow for this type of intimate effect to shine. During the height of some gun fighting sequences, you're really immersed in the experience, something even a great 5.1 home theater system isn't always able to do. We played various games on all consoles including Gears of War 2 on Xbox 360, Resistance 2 on PlayStation 3, and Shadow of the Colossus on PlayStation 2, and the AX Pro was really sharp and precise. In terms of sound quality, we were very impressed with the overall performance of the AX Pro. We should note that the leather pads caused our ears to sweat a lot, quicker than the cloth-covered pads did. In terms of comfort, each had its pros and cons so we recommend trying each of them on. The AX Pro comes fitted with soft, cloth-covered earpads and you're given the option to replace them with spare leather-cushioned pads. At first we weren't concerned with their weight, but after just 45 minutes of gameplay we needed to take a break for some head relief. The headphones alone are actually quite heavy. At the end of the headset wire you'll find two connections one for the amplifier box and the other will need to be plugged in for power. From here you can connect an Xbox 360 controller (with an included wire) and then adjust the microphone volume as desired. The wire coming from the left ear cup contains an in-line volume adjuster that allows you to separately tune each audio channel. Four drivers make up each ear cup, allowing for discrete channel separation of front, center, rear, and subwoofer audio streams. The adjustable headphones themselves are covered in a gray, gun-metal glossy plastic with room for the detachable microphone under the left ear cup. (More on the AX Pro amplifier box later.) Only stereo sources are left out in the cold. Surprisingly enough, the AX Pro amplifier also has analog 5.1 inputs for some sound cards that support such an interface. DVD and Blu-ray players, even a PC with a sound card supporting the proper outputs, will also work. This also means that any device with an optical out can be decoded by the AX Pro amplifier. The AX Pro will take any optical audio connection you can throw at it, allowing you to hook up any video game console that supports it (Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3). ![]()
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