When it comes to gaming many people think first about graphics and might not think about sound as being one of the biggest factors in a game. Sound is as important to video game immersion and gaming fun as the graphics are. To get the most from the next-generation video game you really need surround sound. The catch is full surround sound can bother other people in the house.

Turtle Beach announced the newest addition to its line of Ear Force headphones today called the Ear Force X4 Wireless Xbox 360 Headphones with Dolby 5.1 channel Surround Sound. The new headphones are designed to allow gamers to get all the immersion of full 5.1 surround sound without having to run speakers and wires all around your room. The Ear force X4 headphones also feature a mic that allows for chat functionality in games.

Other features of the headphones include Dolby Pro logic II DSP and Bass Boost. Chat Boost dynamic talkback expander adjusts incoming chat during loud game scenes so you can hear the voices. The headphones also shut themselves off when not in use to save battery power.

The X4 headphones use 50mm drivers powered by low distortion DC-coupled amplifiers for smooth sound and deep bass. The transmitter includes digital optical inputs and analog inputs as well. The headphones will work with other game consoles, but the mic only works with the Xbox 360. The Ear Force X4 headphones are available now for $199.95.

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