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 | Ear Force DSS 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Processor |
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Product Description
The Ear Force DSS 7.1 channel Dolby surround sound processor transforms any stereo headset into full, immersive surround sound for playing Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or PC games and watching movies with Blu-ray or DVD players. It works with any set of stereo headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets (X31, X11, XLC, Z1, Z2 and PX21). The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound and the analog input can also be used to upgrade analog stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source.With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional “hidden” channels called Dolby EX.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #683 in Video Games
- Brand: Turtle Beach
- Model: TBS-2100
- Released on: 2010-06-22
- Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.18" h x 5.91" w x 6.69" l, .52 pounds
Features
- Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound processor
- Works with any stereo headset or headphones
- Headphone amplifier with variable bass boost
- Digital optical and analog stereo inputs
- Works with XBOX 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac
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Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS - 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Processor
Overview
The Ear Force DSS works with any set of stereo headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets (X31, X11, XLC, Z1, Z2, and PX21). The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound and the analog input can also be used to upgrade analog stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source. With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional hidden channels called Dolby EX.
Dolby 5.1 |
7.1 Channel Surround Sound Technology Click here to enlarge
Dolby 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
The DSS uses immersive Dolby Digital Surround Sound technology to greatly enhance your multimedia experience. Video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge.Dolby Pro Logic IIx
With stereo audio sources, the Ear Force DSS Dolby Pro Logic IIx takes over. Using an advanced matrixing technology, the DSS creates an incredibly realistic virtual surround sound environment with greatly improved directionality over standard stereo audio.
Take
your audio to the next level. Click here to enlarge
Bass Boost Effect
The Ear Force DSS has a variable Bass Boost feature, which enhances deep-bass effects and makes the audio even more dynamic. This is similar to adding a subwoofer to a home theater system where extra bass introduces additional depth to the overall sound. The Ear Force DSS Bass boost effect will allow you to hear deep audio cues that would otherwise be difficult to hear, resulting in a valuable advantage over your competition.Multiple Input Options
Convenient digital and analog audio inputs make the Ear Force DSS versatile enough to connect to virtually any gaming or audio set up.Powered by USB
The Ear Force DSS front panel pass-through connects to other USB devices for power or data transfer, reducing the number of USB ports needed in your gaming or audio set up. To use a wall outlet, an optional USB-to-AC power adapter is available from TurtleBeach.com so the device can be used with a Blu-Ray or DVD player.
The Ear Force
DSS is also a full function headphone amplifier. Click here to enlarge
S/PDIF-to-Analog Converter
In Bypass mode, the Ear Force DSS becomes an audio converter that accepts a digital optical input and outputs a decoded analog signal. This allows you to connect a digital source such as a game console or Blu-ray/DVD player to other devices such as a home theater receiver via standard stereo analog audio connections.Customer Reviews
Simple to setup, and does what it's supposed to.
If you are traveling, and you
need something that can handle optical 7.1 channel audio, this is a
fine item to bring along. It's a little smaller than a pack of smokes
and can be run off of a usb to ac adapter. I live in a small apartment
in Japan, so I don't have space for a huge sound system. Also, I suffer
from insomnia, and sometimes I want to play a game or watch a movie late
at night. This gadget allows me to hook up some good headphones and
enjoy my movies and games without being a pain to my roommates or
neighbors.
It's also worth noting that the surround sound, even
on standard headphones, is remarkably well-done. I have been testing it
with Metal Gear Solid 4 on my ps3, which I connected to the unit with an
optical cable. I'm hearing things I never noticed before in the game,
and I really can sense the location of enemies and other things by sound
alone with this device.
I think audiophiles would prefer other
DACs for listening to cds or lossless music, but if you want a surround
sound system that can fit in your pocket or go with you on a trip, or
want to be able to listen to surround sound without disturbing your
neighbors or flatmates, this is what you've been waiting for.
My
only other suggestion is to use good headphones with this unit. It'll
work with whatever you hook into it, but better headphones will reveal
the high-quality bass, mid, and treble sound that this unit produces.
Ear Force DSS +ATH AD700 = Trittons AX720 sound
like stereo
Others have reviewed the Ear
Force DSS very well, so i will go ahead and just say that i had the AX
720 for almost 4 months and thought they were the best around. Now that i
got the Ear Force DSS paired with the Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air
Dynamic Audiophile Headphones, those Trittons sound like stereo in
comparison.
As for the absence of mic on the AD700, i dont mind
because the PS3 can be set up to speak through my Bluetooth and listen
through the headphones, so no problem. X360 is another story though, but
turtle beach headsets are made for the 360 so the DSS could be a nice
accessory for those.
I dont know if it is the headphones or the DSS
unit but my BC2 gaming never sounded so good. the DSS delivers on its
word, and is fairly priced. It comes with EVERYTHING you need to take
full advantage of what it offers. Great surround sound that works with
any headphone.
Properly matched
headphones, gives amazing results!!!
First of all, I believe you
really need to consider if this is something that you need, considering
that a complete home heather might be a better value, and now days, they
are not expensive, you will be able to find very good values from many
brand name companies.
The reason why I bought this...
I
usually work until late at night, and sometimes I feel like playing my
video games once I go home, I was using a stereo head phones, they work,
however having surround sound really gives a edge on gaming.
There
is not really much to explain about this device, it does exactly what
the manufacturer states, you plug in you audio fiber cable (toplink),
from your video game console or DVD/Blu Ray player, and it will make any
stereo headphone you plug into it, act as a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound
system.
It's not the same experience as actually having a real
full 7.1 system; however, results were truly impressive.
At first
I was using a cheap headphone, they did work, and I was able to
properly identify sounds from every direction, however, using a good
quality headphone will give you much better results.
As recommended
by another review found in Amazon, I bought a JVC HA-RX700, they are an
amazing match.
There was an amazing difference from the cheap Sony
headphones I was originally using.
Not only I was able to accurately
tell were the sound was originating from, but there is so much more
detail, the sound of breeze, bullets zipping around me, empty bullet
cases falling all over the place, I can tell exactly were the sound is
originating from.
Why did I buy this over XXXXX...
The main
reason, I can use whatever headphone I want to, from a really cheap one,
to the most expensive, I will be able to upgrade my experience
independently from the decoder, if I wanted, I could make it a wireless
system.
Your decoder is not directly tied to the headphone, this is a
+++ for this product.
After using this gadget for a couple of
days, I can truly say this is an amazing solution for 3D headphone
experience, it really works, specially if you match it with a good pair
of headphones.
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