[pwoznic]

My 360 model (newest one "E") cannot use that older adapter. Here's what the back of my console looks like:
 
http://www.turtlebeach.com/kb_upload/image/Xbox%20360%20E%20Back.jpg
 
The adapter I was talking about before (HDMI in then HDMI out/Optical out):
 
http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/audio-converter-parts/ear-force-hd-audio-converter/421
 
My big TV has optical out (which I assume I could do with the 5.8 mixamp.. but I mostly play my console on my monitor (shared with my computer) which only has HDMI and DVI... still I love my 27" Asus.

 

[Stillhart]

Quite a find. Man, you fell into this hobby DEEP!

 
I've been keeping an eye out for a cheap 5.8.  I prefer the THX to the DH and I have DH through my AVR if I want it... but I am really not into all the wires that I have to deal with every time I want to sit down to game... and when I finish gaming.  It's sad, but I may have to give up my $5 Recon. 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Such a shame that Astro stopped making the 5.8. It's not impossible to find though. I wanna beat myself in the arse for selling my first one. Ah well, all's well that ends well. Just wish i still have a ps3 usb chat cable. That's what I get for buying the 5.8 alone.

 

[pwoznic]

Such a shame that Astro stopped making the 5.8. It's not impossible to find though. I wanna beat myself in the arse for selling my first one. Ah well, all's well that ends well. Just wish i still have a ps3 usb chat cable. That's what I get for buying the 5.8 alone.

I decided to go ahead and get the a40 w/ 5.8 that I found on amazon in like new condition. I saw some RX and TX separates on ebay, but figured buying the way I did basically gives me the cans for $40 extra.

 

[martin vegas]

  I decided to go ahead and get the a40 w/ 5.8 that I found on amazon in like new condition. I saw some RX and TX separates on ebay, but figured buying the way I did basically gives me the cans for $40 extra.

Do you play bf4?

 

[AxelCloris]

  My 360 model (newest one "E") cannot use that older adapter. Here's what the back of my console looks like:
 
http://www.turtlebeach.com/kb_upload/image/Xbox%20360%20E%20Back.jpg
 
The adapter I was talking about before (HDMI in then HDMI out/Optical out):
 
http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/audio-converter-parts/ear-force-hd-audio-converter/421
 
My big TV has optical out (which I assume I could do with the 5.8 mixamp.. but I mostly play my console on my monitor (shared with my computer) which only has HDMI and DVI... still I love my 27" Asus.

 
On man. What was Microsoft thinking? They got tons of complaints about the lack of optical on the launch consoles so they added it with an adapter. Why on earth would they remove it? O_o

 

[pwoznic]

 
Do you play bf4?

Not yet. I used to game a lot on the PC, but then decided to go back to the 360... I bought so many games the last year (mostly random deals here and there, some used, etc instead of always paying full price at launch) and I have probably close to 20 games that I need to either start or complete. LOL
 
I almost bought the XB1, but because it's not backwards compatible, and I have so many 360 games to complete, I did not bother yet. I was especially angry when I found out that NHL 14 was NOT coming to the XB1 or PS4 and that I would have to wait for NHL 15.
 
However, I am an extremely impulsive shopper, so I am pretty sure that I will buy one soon. I've been seeing XB1 bundles with Titanfall and Forza 5 for as low as $450 (they sell out quick) and it's very tempting. I did play some BF3 on PC and PS3, but didn't really like it TBH (I was big into BF2 back in the day on PC). How is BF4? I heard for the first month or so after release that it was really glitchy in multiplayer.

 

[PETEREK]

  Not yet. I used to game a lot on the PC, but then decided to go back to the 360... I bought so many games the last year (mostly random deals here and there, some used, etc instead of always paying full price at launch) and I have probably close to 20 games that I need to either start or complete. LOL
 
I almost bought the XB1, but because it's not backwards compatible, and I have so many 360 games to complete, I did not bother yet. I was especially angry when I found out that NHL 14 was NOT coming to the XB1 or PS4 and that I would have to wait for NHL 15.
 
However, I am an extremely impulsive shopper, so I am pretty sure that I will buy one soon. I've been seeing XB1 bundles with Titanfall and Forza 5 for as low as $450 (they sell out quick) and it's very tempting. I did play some BF3 on PC and PS3, but didn't really like it TBH (I was big into BF2 back in the day on PC). How is BF4? I heard for the first month or so after release that it was really glitchy in multiplayer.

BF4 is getting better. I play on 360 though. I've heard there are minimal problems with it on XB1.
 
Here's a tip to people who have issues with it on Xbox, go to you xbox settings, go to your storage device, go to where game data is saved, and then delete all the multiplayer updates except the most recent one. You should have no problems with freezes after that.
 
Here are my stats for anyone who wants to look
http://bf4stats.com/xbox/oo%20trauma

 

[Stillhart]

  Not yet. I used to game a lot on the PC, but then decided to go back to the 360... I bought so many games the last year (mostly random deals here and there, some used, etc instead of always paying full price at launch) and I have probably close to 20 games that I need to either start or complete. LOL
 
I almost bought the XB1, but because it's not backwards compatible, and I have so many 360 games to complete, I did not bother yet. I was especially angry when I found out that NHL 14 was NOT coming to the XB1 or PS4 and that I would have to wait for NHL 15.
 
However, I am an extremely impulsive shopper, so I am pretty sure that I will buy one soon. I've been seeing XB1 bundles with Titanfall and Forza 5 for as low as $450 (they sell out quick) and it's very tempting. I did play some BF3 on PC and PS3, but didn't really like it TBH (I was big into BF2 back in the day on PC). How is BF4? I heard for the first month or so after release that it was really glitchy in multiplayer.

Two things:  First, the bundles are with Titanfall OR Forza, not both.  Second, Titanfall is on sale for Amazon's deal of the day... $37.  Get the Forza bundle and cheap Titanfall for maximum awesome! 

 

[pwoznic]

  Two things:  First, the bundles are with Titanfall OR Forza, not both.  Second, Titanfall is on sale for Amazon's deal of the day... $37.  Get the Forza bundle and cheap Titanfall for maximum awesome! 

I've also seen the bundles of console + TF or Forza, but yesterday, Newegg had the XB1 with a physical copy of TF + Forza 5 download code for $450 shipped. The deal changed to $499 a couple hours after I saw the initial post on bensbargains, or maybe it was slickdeals.
 
Oh also, Sears had the Wii U (in store only) for $99 yesterday at various locations around the country. Don't know if it's still going on. I can't wait for my A40s to come in now.

 

[Stillhart]

  I've also seen the bundles of console + TF or Forza, but yesterday, Newegg had the XB1 with a physical copy of TF + Forza 5 download code for $450 shipped. The deal changed to $499 a couple hours after I saw the initial post on bensbargains, or maybe it was slickdeals.

I gotcha.  So it's a random deal thing, not a regular thing.  Well if you could get that for $450, it's a steal.  I really like both games and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them if you're at all interested in the Xbone.  PvZ:Garden Warfare is also surprisingly deep and replayable.

 

[martin vegas]

  Not yet. I used to game a lot on the PC, but then decided to go back to the 360... I bought so many games the last year (mostly random deals here and there, some used, etc instead of always paying full price at launch) and I have probably close to 20 games that I need to either start or complete. LOL
 
I almost bought the XB1, but because it's not backwards compatible, and I have so many 360 games to complete, I did not bother yet. I was especially angry when I found out that NHL 14 was NOT coming to the XB1 or PS4 and that I would have to wait for NHL 15.
 
However, I am an extremely impulsive shopper, so I am pretty sure that I will buy one soon. I've been seeing XB1 bundles with Titanfall and Forza 5 for as low as $450 (they sell out quick) and it's very tempting. I did play some BF3 on PC and PS3, but didn't really like it TBH (I was big into BF2 back in the day on PC). How is BF4? I heard for the first month or so after release that it was really glitchy in multiplayer.

Not many games on next gen yet..you can take your time before you buy a new one pwoznic.. I went from xbox360 to ps4 and glad I did..preordered watchdogs and will buy trials fusion in a couple of days time..not that much out to buy..i have bf4 and outlast on ps4 and that's it, i had infamous second son but traded it in for bf4!

 

[bombadilio]

So I love the AKG K702 65 annies that I have. The problem is the lack of a microphone, so far I purchased the $2.99 mic you guys had linked... I am on #5 now they ALWAYS Break. Mainly due to how the cord gets in the way of the computer chair and ....
 
 
Can anyone record a clip on bluetooth mic that I could use? I figure this way I could just connect it to the headphones and when I want it on it would work... 
 
Any ideas? I was thinking maybe there was a bluetooth option to eliminate the wire.

 

[Stillhart]

If you're using it at a computer desk, why don't you just get a desk mic?  The one built-in to the SB Omni works just fine.  I imagine there are plenty of similar products that aren't attached directly to a sound card but do the same thing.

 

[bombadilio]

I figured the mic on a computer desk would get in the way of screens. Isn't the sound better when its next to your ear? I just didnt want people to hear me tapping the keyboard as I do games.