Elmsford, NY, January 10, 2012 – Turtle Beach, market-leading pioneers of the gaming headset category, today announced the Ear Force® X42 and Ear Force® X32 wireless headsets for the Xbox 360®. These two models combine outstanding comfort with cutting edge dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi technology that virtually eliminates wireless interference. Additionally, the X42 model includes a new post-processing system for Dolby® Surround Sound that allows for adjustment of the position of the virtual 5.1 speakers, to create the perfect surround sound effect for every listener. The new X42 and X32 headsets can be seen along with the full offering of Turtle Beach products at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1 – Booth #21327, during the International Consumer Electronics Show from January 10 to 13, 2012.
The Ear Force® X42 replaces Turtle Beach’s award-winning X41 model, featuring Dolby® Surround Sound, Xbox LIVE® chat and debuts a 2.4/5GHz dual band Wi-Fi transmission for crystal-clear game audio. The headset works within the same Wi-Fi band used by wireless networks, coexisting with other wireless devices and avoiding interference to provide the best possible signal and keep audio fidelity at its peak.
Equally noteworthy, the Ear Force X42 also introduces Turtle Beach’s new post-processing system for Dolby® Surround Sound. This technology enable a user to select between six different speaker angle settings to optimize the 5.1 surround sound effect and hear subtle directional details on the battlefield with 360 degree accuracy, from enemy footsteps to weapon reloads. Combining comfort, style and stunning game audio with enhanced online communication, the X42 puts you in the middle of the action so you’ll enjoy a gaming experience that’s second to none.
The Ear Force X32 replaces the popular X31 model and elevates your Xbox 360® gaming experience to a new level with superior stereo sound and a crystal-clear wireless connection. Boasting the same 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi wireless technology as the X42, comfortable and proven ergonomic design, exceptional sound quality and Xbox LIVE ® online chat; the X32 should be one of best sellers of the year. Included audio preset technology lets X32 owners combine equalizer and sound field expander presets to customize their gaming experience.
“The X32 and X42 are designed for Xbox gamers that want great wireless sound and comfort at a great value,” said Michael Arzt, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. “Between our new 2.4/5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi technology, and the customizable Dolby® Surround Sound angles, these amazing headsets are even better than their very popular predecessors; they had to be!”
Ear Force® X42 Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Headset Key Details:
- Dolby® Surround Sound: Immersive 360 degree audio lets you pinpoint the direction of every sound.
- 2.4/5GHZ Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Selects the optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums, virtually eliminating interference.
- Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound.
- Adjustable Surround Sound Angles: Alter the positioning of the surround sound angles for the best audio experience.
- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets including bass and treble boost combinations.
- Digital Optical Connection: Delivers the highest quality of digital surround sound.
- Digital pass-through: Connect your home theater to the X42 optical connection to hear the sound on both the headset and external 5.1 speakers.
- Analog input: Connect a TV or other analog stereo source to the transmitter to hear it processed with virtual surround sound.
- Dynamic Chat Boost™: Chat volume automatically increases as the game volume gets louder.
- Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while speaking.
- MSRP: $159.95
- Availability: Q1 2012
Ear Force X32 Wireless Stereo Headset
Key details:
- 2.4/5GHZ Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Selects the optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums, virtually eliminating interference.
- Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound.
- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets including bass and treble boost combinations.
- Sound Field Expander Presets: Boost the sound levels on the left and right sides for better tactical accuracy.
- Dynamic Chat Boost™: Chat volume automatically increases as the game volume gets louder.
- Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while speaking.
- Auxiliary Input: Listen to your favorite songs while gaming.
- $99.95 MSRP • Availability: Q1 2012
For more information, please visit www.turtlebeach.com.
About Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach’s Ear Force X41 wireless headset is Official XBOX Magazine’s "2009 Peripheral of the Year.” Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today’s PC audio industry.
Copyright © 2012 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Engineered for Gaming, Chat Boost, and the Dual Band logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB, Inc. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. PATENTS PENDING
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