Sounds good, now just have to wait until November for Steel Series to start selling. Thanks.

I might be confused, but referring to mcnoiserdc's picture: Utilizing the 5.1 channel splitter cable, 1. a longer cable  for the the center channel and connecting to mixer 2. I have a longer cable that connects to mic, connect to mic cord to mixer 3. turning off games sounds on mixer and...

Do you think the SS mixer amplifies the chat volume or just mix it?  On either scheme it might end up being the same if the chat volume isn't amplified.  I don't think there is a plug on the right from the pictures, just two on the bottom.  Would need an extension for the pink too?  Wouldn't the...

I think the spectrum mixer may work.  The splitter that is included with the HPA2 may be the key.  Using the splitter, using extensions for the the green (l/r out) and the pink(mic) and then plugging into the spectrum mixer. The connections to the Audio rush will remain connected.  In theory...

I'll have to attempt the center channel experiment.  The astro mixer idea does "work" but is not true 5.1 and the difference is heard.  The reason why TB has suggested the Astro mixamp is due to the pro gaming circuit providing the astro mixer. (due to Astro Gaming sponsorship)  They don't want...

  I was hoping the spectrum mixer would work, but unfortunately it only works for stereo headphones.  If you look at the plugs on the spectrum mixer, it would not work.  The audio rush decoder is from China and I'm guessing they skirt around the Dolby licensing that jacks the price up?  Anyway...

It is an audio rush decoder. The volume on the xbox is the "chat volume" and is a generic output.  The wire that is connected to the controller is the microphone on the headset.  The Astro mixamp is simulated surround sound.  The weakness is in the inability to accurately convey positionally...

I know it's a console question but everyone's knowledge of how these things work might help me. Thanks in advance.   Bought a 5.1 decoder and the Turtle Beach hpa2 headset, the chat volume is just barely audible. Xbox is connected by TOSLINK straight from xbox, volume on xbox is set on 10...