HI guys,
I have read most of the thread part 3 onwards and have decided to go for the TB X41's.
I have a few concerns though. Have the early problems been ironed out now? I have read allsorts about people returning them with a number of faults but have read elsewhere these seem to have been resolved with newer units?
Anyone confirm that for me?
Also,
How do I link the X41's up to other sources to enjoy decent sound.....e.g TV, Laptop? Would it be just a case of removing the optical cable from the xbox and connecting to my TV? Same with the laptop?
Thanks in advance guys!!
Its a tough call what to do if your willing to spend £150 upwards. The temptation is to go for something like the x41 due to it being wireless. Whilst this may sound an appealing feature, think about it. How mobile do you need to be whilst playing games? Also when you factor in the issues of possible hissing/interference is it worth spending £150 to go down this route? In my opinion NO, but there are alot of people out there who will disagree with me and will tell you that the x41 is a fantastic piece of kit. I'm not doubting that people have had great experiences, but feel it would be more appealing around the £99 price point.
If I had a choice I'd go for a mixamp and headphones everytime. Why?
The mixamp is versitile and can be used with everything that has optical/coax (pc, laptop, DVD player, blu ray player etc). Plug in and use with a set of cans and you'll expereince dolby digital 5.1 whilst watching movies and supported TV programs.
With regards to the mixamp not being wireless it only has an optical cable coming from your 360 into the mixamp and then your headphone cable running to your headphones. You can power it by usb or buy the rechargable battery pack, so 2 to 3 wires max and by no means a 'wire jungle' as most people just have an optical cable running across their carpet when the mixamp is in use.
Most importantly I'm not sure the x41 will sound as good as a mixamp paired with somthing like the TB HPX1's. This option is only £15 more than the x41 and that is why I dont consider the x41 good value or worth while considering if your willing to spend £150 plus. How many pro gamers or people who read around the subject go down the x41 route? Granted the x41 is a 'one box solution' and i see its appeal, but purchasing the mixamp and hpx1 is hardly taxing( I dont mean that in a patrinising way). If a 'one box solution' appeals to you then I'd have no hesitation recommending the astro a40s and the mixamp.
Please dont take my post in the wrong way, but I think if you went down the x41 route and then listened to a friends setup who had the mixamp and say a pair of hpx1s or some a40s or ad700s you'd feel disappointed that you didn't go down this route.
At the end of the day if the convenience of wireless is the most important thing to you then by all means get the TB x41s. I'm not saying they are in any way bad, but just feel for the money you could do better. For example if you posted and asked what would your best option be for £40, then I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the TB x1s.
Just my two cents and by no means a knock at x41 owners (Dr Kronenburg etc). It just seems that more often than not someone fancies a headset for their 360 and is only aware of the common options offered by companies such as Turtle Beach. I.E those that appear on the shelf of places such as game.
Jamie
*PS* Opinion on headphones/headsets is subjective and should always be at the back of your mind when reading a post full of opinion such as this. The best advice I can give is to test out different headsets/headphones if possible. If you dont have and local friends who are willing to let you listen to their setup, then how about local hi fi shops? I'm aware that Lime offer a demo service upon request.