Top Turtle Beach Ear Force Z22 Amplified PC Gaming Headset(TBS-6052-01) review

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Product Feature

• Adjustable Bass and Treble Boost - Tune bass and treble levels to add depth and realism
• Dynamic Chat Boost - Automatically raises the volume of chat during intense, explosive game situations
• Variable Mic Monitor - Adjust the volume of your voice in the headset while speaking
• Independent Volume Controls - Separate game and chat volume controls plus mic mute right on the inline amp
• Phone/Music Input - Connect a mobile phone or digital media player to take calls or enjoy your favorite music while you game
• USB Powered - No AC adapters or batteries ever required

Product Description

Stereo - USB, Mini-phone - Wired - Over-the-head - Binaural - Circumaural

Product Detail

• Brand: Turtle Beach
• Model: TBS-6052-01
• Released on: 2013-07-17
• Number of discs: 1
• Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x6.00" w x12.00" l,.51 pounds

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Product Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Very good
By Stephen M. Lerch
The Turtle Beach Z22s aren't a bad piece of kit.

In the box you get the headset with the mic permanently attached (this is non-removable, unlike the other TB headsets I have). The piece that works the magic is the in-line amplifier. This point is important, it's IN-LINE, I'll explain in a minute. You also have the ability to plug a music player into the amplifier for music playback (say you want to listen to music from an MP3 player/phone).

Setup is pretty much a breeze. Plug the headset cable into the in-line amp (there's a little painted headphone icon on the amp). Plug the USB connection into a free USB port and plug the 3.5 mm connector (on the same cable as the USB connection) into your PC. You might say "but why do I need the 3.5 mm connection when I get the audio just fine straight through USB?" The answer is, you want to have independent control over chat volume AND game/PC audio. If you just plug in the USB connection, you will get the audio, sure, but the problem is that you will NOT be able to use the chat volume knob on the in-line amp to control chat volume, it will only control over all master volume. You also lose the ability to utilize the treble/bass controls on the AMP if you don't use the analog audio connection to your computer.

Once you have everything plugged in, assuming you are using a Windows based computer, you will want to configure the audio. Right click the speaker in your taskbar. Choose "playback devices." IGNORE THE Z22 OPTION HERE! If you choose Z22, you will have the above USB audio/chat mix. Make sure your main sound card is chosen (mine is a Conexant 20585). Next, click on the Recording tab. Highlight the Turtle Beach Z22 Chat device and click on "Set as Default" at the bottom of the page. Close the window out and you are now ready to ROCK!

Sound Quality:

I believe the drivers in these headphones are the same as Turtle Beach's newer headsets. I say this because they seem to have the same aural qualities as the newer sets I have for the PS3 and 360.

And I have to say, bass is nice and deep. Highs are high. Mids are right where you want them to be.

Being able, via the in-line amp, to control the game volume and chat volume independently is great. Compared to TB's higher end headsets, this is a little lacking as it is completely manual. TB's higher end headsets all do dynamic voice/game audio adjustment (if you let them). The thing is, I've found this setup works just fine. I just have to set it per game and I'm good.

Chat Quality:

In game chat quality is quite nice. Clear and crisp. I've used this headset w/ Skype as well and the quality is just as good.

One thing you will need to become accustomed to is hearing yourself in the headphones when speaking. This allows a level of aural feedback so you aren't screaming, or whispering, with your chat partners. It is controllable via the in-line amp as to how loud your chat dialog is, so it CAN be turned down/off or up as needed. If you hear hiss without anything playing, chances are that the gain on the mic is turned up. Turn it down and it should disappear.

Phone:

So you can plug this headset into your phone for audio and talking. In this case, the in-line amp doesn't do anything but get in the way. Sound quality isn't bad and my dialog, according to my phone partner, was no worse than my normal phone (nor much better). It's a nice feature, but don't buy these headsets for that.

Build Quality:

The headphone band is high quality and well padded. The ear cups wrap your ears, not rest on them, and are quite comfortable. They are made out of some kind of fabric, not leather like the much higher end TB's, so they don't heat your ears as much.

The amp feels a little cheap, and if you pull the headphone cable out you will actually see the blue lights from the front indicators bleeding into the inside of the device. It's not flimsy or anything, so I'm not worried about damaging it.

What about that in-line amp comment I made above? So here's the thing. The amp, if you aren't accustomed to having a 2 inch by 1 inch brick hanging off of your headphones, it can be a little annoying. The nice part is that the cables are all pretty long, and the amp has a belt clamp on the back, so you can just slide it over your pants, belt or onto your shirt if you want and get it out of the way.

Overall:

These headphones, if you're looking for stereo audio, sound fantastic. Deep bass really accentuates explosions as needed.

The price, for what you get, is not bad at all. The headphones use a high quality driver and the in-line amp adds to the depth from the headphones.

If you're on the market for budget, PC gaming audio, this is a great pair of headphones.

Recommended.

PROS:

Great quality stereo sound
Great chat quality
Well built
Amp controls work well
Independent chat and computer audio

Cons:

In-line amp (you get used to it, really)
Must be configured properly for chat (don't push everything through USB)
Stereo only (I like stereo for my music, but surround is nicer for in game)
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Nice sound and comes with Turtle Beach's Dynamic Chat Boost
By Angela Streiff
Over the past few years I've owned 4 different versions of Turtle Beach headsets and a pair of TRITTONS and Corsairs. While most of these headsets were used with either my xBox or my PS3, I have also used several of them with my PC for gaming. My first impression of these Ear Force Z22's when I pulled them out of the box was while they looked just like some of the nicer Turtle Beach headsets out there, but the build quality felt a bit cheaper. At that point I plugged them into my Windows 7 desktop and decided to try them out for a few hours of online play.

After some time using them, I found they just didn't feel quite as cushioned for long gaming sessions like some of the other pairs I've used. But I believe this is also reflected in the headsets price point, since the more comfortable sets do cost a bit more. These are light weight, which can be good at preventing discomfort when wearing a headset for long periods of time. But it also tends to give away their cheaper build.

The sound of these Z22's is good, and it seems what this set looses in cushioning they make up for in sound. One thing I appreciate that Turtle Beach included in this set is their "Dynamic Chat Boost". My first headset with this was the Ear Force XP300 that I use with my PS3, and it makes all the different in a game when you need to hear group chat. The chat boost lowers some of the in-game sounds just enough to hear better when people in your party are chatting. It doesn't mute everything, it just brings game sounds down a notch. Then as soon as people in your party aren't talking any more, the game volume goes right back up. I love that Turtle Beach included the Chat Boost in this new set, since it works so well.

It's a very easy set to set up, basically just plugging in two cables. Plug one cable into an open USB port and the other into the headphone jack on your computer. Make certain that your audio in your PC's control panel is set to send and receive sounds from this set and you're up and running. It's just as simple as that.

Sounds from the mic come through very clear and you can adjust your mic and your other volume levels right on the inline amplifier. With the flip of a switch you can also mute your chat so that you can turn off all sounds from going into the game should you want to.

There is an included 3.5mm auxiliary cable for using with your MP3 players, iPods, tablets or anything else you have music on that you would like to listen to while playing in game with the headset on. Using this cable you can play your music, chat and hear everything going on in the game, all at the exact same time. You're able to hear your music but no one else does. To use this feature, just plug one end of the cable into your earphone jack of your music player and the other end into the earphone jack on the inline amplifier of this Z22 set, then turn on your player and play the music. The music will play through this headset just like they were headphones, however you can also hear everything going on in your game on your computer as well.

It's a great set for those looking to hear awesome in-game sounds and the ability to chat, but without breaking the bank while doing it. It's by far the best headset I've used for under a hundred dollars.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Versatile Gaming Headset
By Amazonian Consumer
A good gaming headset needs the ability to be customized by a gamer's demanding requirements, which may include support for separately adjustable play sound volume and chat sound volume (of other players). The Turtle Beach Ear Force Z22, like other gaming headsets, implements this by using the USB connection for play volume control and the analog 3.5 mm audio connector for chat volume control. These two functions account for two of the five thumb wheels located on the in-line amplifier box. There is also a monitored variable microphone control wheel which allows you to change the volume of sound that the other parties will hear you. And then there are thumb wheels for treble and bass that you can tailor to your liking. Lastly, there is a microphone switch which you can set at Mic On High, Mic On Low, Mic Mute, and Phone Call Mode.

While this headset is primarily intended for use on a PC gaming hardware, it can also be used with a mobile gaming device with or without using the in-line amplifier. It must be noted that in amplified mode, there needs to be a USB power source.

The Turtle Beach Ear force Z22 produces very good sound for gaming and I like its ability to be customized for different user preferences and gaming requirements.