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The SteelSeries Spectrum 5xb is a premium quality, wired headset designed for Xbox 360. With the custom-built soundscape via 40mm SunDancer (SCS) units, gamers can pinpoint the direction and locations of noises and movement throughout the game. The headset features a durable, double-braided nylon cord and dismantles into three separate parts. Its retractable, unidirectional microphone presents users with adjustable, convenient and clear voice communication for Xbox LIVE.
...And It Sounds Great
With the custom-built soundscape via 40mm SunDancer(SCS) units, you are able to pinpoint the direction of noises and movement throughout the game. Whether it's gunfire, music, or even the sound of someone getting 'pwned' to pieces, the sound is incredible. But they do more than just make games sound great, they help you win. You'll hear everything worth hearing.
Amazing Comfort
The comfortable XL-sized, hear-through cloth ear cushions fit comfortably around the ear, offering you a great audio experience while treating your ears like royalty. It's so comfortable that it can be used for multiple hours at a time, even if you wear glasses.
Travel Friendly
Going somewhere? No problem. The SteelSeries Spectrum 5xb can be dismantled into 3 separate pieces. This makes transporting your headsets easy and safe. No more showing up at a tournament or a friends' house with broken equipment.
SteelSeries AudioMixer
The SteelSeries Spectrum AudioMixer connects the SteelSeries Spectrum 5xb to the Xbox 360 and provides independent audio and voice volume controls. The independent volume controls offer maximum power over what you hear. You no longer have to waste time muting other players.
Separate Audio and Mic Controls
Since the SteelSeries AudioMixer is attached to your Xbox 360 controller, it is really easy to operate. You have the same level of control over your controller as you've always had--AudioMixer doesn't interfere with normal operations in any way. It's really easy to have even more control; now you have independent volume controls, microphone controls and access to LiveMix, all within your thumbs reach. Easy access to independent audio and voice controls provides players with complete and intuitive control of volume levels for in-game audio and Xbox LIVE communication.
LiveMix Smart Audio Balancing
SteelSeries LiveMix offers players the quick-button option to improve the balance of Xbox LIVE chat and in-game audio, so that voice communication is mixed and amplified over the sounds of gunfire and explosions, without having to increase the volume of the headset and risk hearing damage.
Hidden Microphone System
The SteelSeries signature retractable microphone system provides additional convenience and durability. The microphone is unidirectional and delivers clear voice communication for Xbox LIVE. Everyone will hear you loud and clear unless you choose to mute, but that's up to you.
What's in the Box
SteelSeries Spectrum 5xb headset, SteelSeries Spectrum AudioMixer, RCA cable, and documentation.
What Critics Are Saying About SteelSeries 5xb Headphones
"... The SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB headset performs well and is a very good quality product on the whole. The flexibility of being able to dismantle the headset when travelling is welcomed and comfort is as good as the rest of their range."
--Henry Butt, Kitguru
"As we have come to expect from SteelSeries the Spectrum 5XB is certainly a quality headset. It feels solid, has a lovely finish and the use of components such as braided cable ensure long term reliability."
--Stuart Kerley, HardwareHeaven.com (9/10 rating)
"I have to admit I am really impressed with the new SteelSeries Spectrum 5xb, the sound deep and rich and the microphone works well. The Audiomixer is a brilliant design that keeps the pad balanced and is ergonomic to use, the Livemix being a fantastic bonus."
--Hollie Bennett, Destructoid
"As headsets go, the Spectrum 5xbs has everything you'd like to see in a headset...They're comfortable, the mic is clear, and the automatic audio level handling is particularly handy if you play teammate-heavy games."
--Nicholas Deleon, TechCrunch CrunchGear
Which SteelSeries Spectrum Gaming Headset is Right for You? | |||
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| Features | |||
| Compatible Platforms | Xbox 360 and PC | Xbox 360 and PC | Xbox 360, PC, and Mac |
| Connection Type | Cable 12 ft (3.7 m) | Cable 12 ft (3.7 m) | Wireless 2.6 GHz Transmitter Box |
| Amplified Audio |  | | |
| Independent Voice and Chat Volume Control | | | |
| SteelSeries LiveMix | | | |
| SteelSeries ExactSND | | ||
| Retractable Microphone | | | |
| Travel Friendly | | | |
| Pre-set Equalizer Settings | | ||
| Interchangeable Ear Cushions | | ||
| Headsets | |||
| Speaker Size | 40mm | 40mm | 50mm |
| Battery Life | +20 hours | ||
| Automatic Power Off | | ||
| Frequency Response | 16 - 28,000 Hz | 16 - 28,000 Hz | 18 - 28,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 40 Ohm | 40 Ohm | 32 Ohm |
| SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms | 110 dB | 110 dB | 112 dB |
| Cable Length | 3.28 ft (1 m) | 3.28 ft (1 m) | 3.28 ft (1 m) |
| Jacks | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Microphone | |||
| Frequency Response | 75 - 16,000 Hz | 75 - 16,000 Hz | 50 - 16,000 Hz |
| Pick-up Pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dB | -38 dB |
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Customer Reviews
Over the past years of using the default Xbox 360 Headset, I had become increasingly frustrated with the comfort and sound quality of the device. It's by no means awful, but I'm the sort of guy that likes to lose myself in the immersion of a game without having to constantly adjust or be bothered by tiny inconveniences. It became particularly apparent when Halo Reach was released and I could never hear my friends clearly over the sounds of explosions, and what I did hear was muffled and all sorts of different volumes. I'd had enough, I decided it was worth investing in an upgrade.
My first choice was the Turtle Beach X11 headset, due to a generally positive review base and cheap price. I looked at the fancier wireless models but just couldn't justify spending that much money on a headset when I already have amazing speakers connected to my xbox. On first use, I wasn't amazingly impressed by them. They were of course better than the Microsoft model, and had more features and adjustments, but the sound quality was still far from great and there was just too many wires dangling all over the place. I had to return them, and my search continued.
At this point I was a little stuffed for ideas. While doing my research, I discovered there isn't too many Xbox specific headsets available. Either the products were too crappy and cheap, or too expensive to be worthwhile. So this lead me into looking for Xbox adapters so I could buy a PC headset and use it for both. At this point, it's worth mentioning I use a lot of PC communication as well, such as MMO raids and Skype. Anyway, again, I found the adapters either seemed too cheap, or too expensive. Recurring story going on here.... Read more ›
The sound on my headset started to dissapear and come back due to loose wiring and the end of the jack broke off where you plug it into the xbox pad. I was never rough handed with this headset at all.
I wont ever go near a steel series product again. I bought Turtle beach X11's and they are better already and half the price!
oh yeah and if yours brake make sure you have £15 spare to ship them off to Denmark for repair...
The headphones are good but they are only half the package. The spectrum audio mixer is in the pack as well which enables the headset to be used for xbox live communication, its easy to set up and also works as a pre-amp making things very loud in a good way. It also works with other gaming headsets which is a nice touch.
As great as the mixer is it needs to be treated with a bit of love, I would make sure you unplug it from the console and pad after use as it may otherwise feed back next time you switch your console on, it's not that big a deal as long as you remember.
Also: A warning to stick warriors, it doesn't plug into fightsticks very well so if you wanted to hear Guiles' theme really loud I'd get a different headset. I personally prefer the sound quality of this set to that of Turtle Beaches, I'd recommend them, whole heartedly. 4.5 Stars.
Only problem is my first pair broke after 1 months use. The sound in 1 ear stopped working.
Steel series replaced my product at the cost of £6 shipping for me. Oh well. Worth the inconvenience.
I use them with my xbox 360...they are brilliant.
UPDATE: Second pair has broken already, exactly the same problem as before. Build quality must be awful, I don't think I will be purchasing another pair I'm sick of returning the bloody things.
Lowered from 5 star to 3 star because of poor build quality / quality control.
O áudio in game é ótimo e o chat in game também,o fone tem um controle... Read more
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