Turtle Beach - Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Processor

Summary

The Ear Force DSS 5.1/7.1 channel Dolby surround sound processor transforms any stereo headset into full, immersive surround sound for playing XBOX, PS3 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 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.

Features

Enjoy Dolby® Digital 7.1 Surround Sound with any stereo headset

Heart-thumping bass boost adds sonic realism

Digital and Analog connections for the best possible sound

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In “Bypass” mode, the DSS can be used as to convert an optical digital audio stream into an analog signal converter, which lets you connect a digital source such as a game console or Blu-ray/DVD to analog inputs on a home theater receiver or a powered speaker system

A USB connection provides power - no AC adapters or batteries necessary

Specifications

Processor

Stereo headphone output with volume control
Headphone Amplifier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD <1%
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
150MIPS Digital Signal Processor for Dolby processing
Optical TOSLINK digital audio input compatible with 48kHz digital audio stream
Maximum analog stereo input with volume control on maximum setting: 2Vpp (700mV rms). Input sensitivity may be adjusted to accept higher level signals by lowering the volume control
Dimensions: Height 3.0 in (7.5 cm), width 2.125 in (5.5 cm), depth 0.75 in (2cm)
Weight: 1.4 Oz (40g)
Power requirements: 5VDC @120mA max

Details

What's In The Box?

How Does It Work?

Xbox Configurations

Digital Audio Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Wireless Headset (X31) Audio Connection

PS3 Configuration

Digital Audio Connection

PC Configurations

Digital Audio Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Reviews

9/9/2010

Co-Operatives.com

"The already impressive sound range of the X11’s skyrockets into glorious 7.1 (or Dolby Pro Logic IIx without optical) and honestly sounds phenomenal. We tested the unit on PC, PS3 and 360, and it performed well on all of them."

9.5/10

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8/20/2010

Youtube.com/IamTheAntiMartyr

"I literally took off my headset because I thought my Surround Sound speakers were on at the same time."

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7/27/2010

ComputerPowerUser.com

"Is the EarForce DSS worth 90 bucks? ...if console gaming and movie playback are a big part of your life, like your favorite stereo ’phones, then yes, most definitely."

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Digital Optical Audio Cable

Digital cable connects the DSS to the optical sources for Dolby® digital surround sound. Length: 6ft.

Price: $7.95

Stereo Audio Splitter Cable

Includes a 3.5mm plug that inserts into the DSS analog input and a pair of male/female RCA piggyback-stye jacks to connect to XBOX® or PS3™ audio outputs. Length: 6ft.

Price: $5.95

3.5mm Audio Cable

This stereo 3.5mm-to-3.5mm (male) cable is used to connect the DSS to a headphone output jack, such as on a PC or Mac®. Length: 5 Ft.

Price: $3.95

USB Cable

Insert into a USB port on your XBOX, PS3, Mac or PC to provide power and data connection. Length: 6ft.

Price: $6.95

Optical S/PDIF Adapter

Use this adapter to connect the DSS digital audio cable to an optical audio output jack, such as the dual-function output jack on a Mac.

Price: $3.95

USB Extender Cable

Extends the length of a USB connection to the DSS--or from the DSS to the USB port that it is being plugged into. Standard USB extender cable. Length: 6 ft.

Price: $4.95

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