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Turtle Beach - Ear Force X42 - Premium Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby Surround Sound - Xbox 360 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Platform : Xbox 360
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  • Wireless Digital Game Sound
  • 50 mm speakers; 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  • Dolby Surround Sound with adjustable surround sound angles
  • Equalizer [EQ] Presets
  • Chat boost and microphone monitor

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Turtle Beach Ear Force X42 gaming headset
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The Ear Force X42 puts you in the middle of the action with Dolby Surround Sound and a stunning 3D audio environment.

Powered by a state-of-the-art 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi radio, the X42 easily coexists with Wi-Fi networks and virtually eliminates wireless interference with other devices. Multiple EQ presets and variable surround sound angles let you customize audio settings for any gaming situation. Its massive 50mm speakers deliver amazing audio fidelity and bone-rattling bass, while its lightweight design and breathable mesh ear cushions provide ultimate comfort.

If you're serious about gaming, then get serious about the sound. Step up to the Ear Force X42 and experience game audio like never before.

At a Glance
  • Adjustable Dolby Surround Sound speaker angles
  • Interference-free wireless connection via Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  • Dynamic Chat Boost prevents teammates from being drowned out
  • Microphone Monitor allows you to hear your own voice as you chat
  • Designed specifically for Xbox 360

Key Features

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Technological Superiority

Adjust the speaker angles inside your headset to ensure that your 360-degree Dolby Surround Sound audio is fine-tuned to your individual liking.

Ground-Breaking Innovation

Get a static-free wireless connection with Dual-Band Wi-Fi.

Advanced Chat Technology

With Dynamic Chat Boost, chat volume automatically increases as the game volume gets louder so your teammates are never drowned out by sudden explosions.

Deep Immersive Experience

Bass Boost gives your audio a kick in the you-know-what to add depth and realism to the sounds of the game.

Total Control Over Sound

With independent game and chat volumes, turn the game sound up & chat volume down. Or turn the chat up and the game down. The choice is yours.

Voice Level Recognition

Know how people tend to scream when wearing headphones? With Microphone Monitor, now you can hear your voice in your headset so you’re not that person.

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage

The Dolby Surround Sound produced by this headset will ensure that you hear every sound in your game with pitch-perfect 360-degree accuracy. The Ear Force X42 allows you to adjust the angle of each speaker inside the headset so you can fine tune the surround sound audio to your specific individual taste.

Turtle Beach uses Dual-Band Wi-Fi technology to provide a non-static, interference-free connection by navigating to a less crowded bandwidth around all the laptops, tablets, smartphones, microwaves and other wireless devices that compete for space in your home.

The Dolby Surround Sound, adjustable speaker angles and Dual-Band Wi-Fi combine to give you an audio advantage in gaming like no other.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
793 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and ease of use of the gaming headset. They say it works great with their Xbox One and the virtual surround sound works as advertised. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life. They mention that the headset eats up a lot of battery quick. Customers are also disappointed with performance. They disagree on sound quality, value, comfort, and range.

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229 customers mention183 positive46 negative

Customers like the quality of the video game accessories. They say it works decently, has good all-around features, and delivers 5.1 Surround Sound. The mic works just as well as they always have for Turtle Beach products. Overall, most are happy with the quality and value of the product.

"...Uses optical audio cable to deliver 5.1 Surround Sound*No more faulty/crackling/noisy microphone to controller connecter that plagued the..." Read more

"...Product - compact, light (not flimsy)..." Read more

"...The plastic this is made from is some of the most durable plastic I have ever seen...." Read more

"...As a matter of fact, the X42s have eliminated all of the cracking issues I had with the X41s and XP500s. The sound is super-clear...." Read more

47 customers mention37 positive10 negative

Customers find the video game accessories easy to set up and use. They mention the pairing process was fairly easy, and the instructions are easy to understand. They also say the headphones sound great and are comfortable for extended play sessions.

"...Setup was fairly easy thanks to the other reviewers who pointed out that you need to wait for the second beep when holding the power button on the..." Read more

"...Product - compact, light (not flimsy), well balanced, easy to set up, over detailed instructions with pictures(which is a good thing I guess)...." Read more

"...When attempting to pair them (I have two sets), one set paired relatively easily (not intuitively though - had to break out the instructions), but..." Read more

"...The instructions are STILL wrong on how to pair them. But a simple youtube video later, you're golden.Overall, I really like them...." Read more

251 customers mention174 positive77 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the video game accessories. Some mention that the sound was good, there has been no noticeable physical or sound degradation, and it seems to cancel out a lot of unwanted noise. They say it has some options to adjust the sound and speaker settings. However, others say that it's not True Surround Sound, it has one speak on each side that uses software to create the effect, and the sound sometimes reverses and left becomes right and vice versa. The signal gets lost and the audio cuts out for about 4 or 5 seconds. Additionally, it does produce static occasionally and sounds tin-y at times.

"...I get crystal clear surround sound from all of the components, though I do find I need to reset the output to 5.1 on the HDMI switch when changing..." Read more

"...The bass on those was actually impressive. These headphones do a very poor job of giving you any punch. After playing more games, I'll update.*..." Read more

"...UPDATE: after two month or ~100 hours of use.Sounds is still great and the the Direction altering button on the transmitter is useful once you..." Read more

"...One of my main problems with the x32's was a constant white noise when there was no sound coming through as well as popping and clicking noise..." Read more

66 customers mention44 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the video game accessories. Some mention that it's great for the price, while others say that it isn't worth the money.

"...When used for their intended purpose, these are awesome headphones for the price and convenience of going wireless...." Read more

"...The build quality for these is also appropriate for the price range...." Read more

"...This is not an issue with the X41'sBUILD QUALITY - CHEAPYou paid how much for these? They feel like a product that costs $20...." Read more

"...Overall good value for the money." Read more

61 customers mention39 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the video game accessories. Some mention that it's fairly comfortable, while others say that it takes a few hours to get used to the fit. The strap sits comfortably on your head and you can wear them for very long. However, some say that out-of-the-box, they're not as comfortable or well-fitting as previous headsets, and the headset can get uncomfortable after a couple hours of use.

"...The sound quality is great, the headphones are comfortable, and overall I am extremely pleased with the product...." Read more

"...- The headset can get uncomfortable after a couple hours of use; however, this could be because I am not use to wearing them-..." Read more

"...Not so with these. When adjusted to my head the strap sits comfortably and snugly on top of my head and the earcups fit well over my ears, though I..." Read more

"...The head band for my average sized head is very comfortable, I have worn for a couple of long gaming session and have had no discomfort, but they..." Read more

49 customers mention26 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the range of the video game accessories. Some mention that the wireless-ness is so much better, has good coverage, and reception is good throughout their room. However, others say that every now and then the signal gets lost and the audio cuts out. The chat cable to the game also means that it's not fully wireless.

"...The range is good and connection is great, I am not sure about distance but the signal will get through two brick walls (not a third)...." Read more

"...They completely lose signal pretty quickly, and definitely do not have the range that the X32's did...." Read more

"...Receiver is small and easy to conceal- No interference- Good rangeCons:-..." Read more

"...they are connected, they are great, but sometimes the transmitter receives some stray signal when it is off from some other source and it turns on..." Read more

68 customers mention12 positive56 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the video game accessories. They say that the batteries do not last long, they eat up a lot of battery quick, and it sucks down batteries wayyy too much. Some customers also mention that the product is a battery eater and it drops sound when the battery gets low.

"...The range is completely acceptable in my opinion. The battery life may be an issue for some, but a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries would be..." Read more

"...They also guzzle batteries like mad...." Read more

"...How quickly it drains the batteries is just unbelievable and has become a major pain. But other than that, the headset performs really as expected." Read more

"...The only con I've found is, it being wireless and requiring AAA batteries to function, it eats batteries for lunch so I suggest investing in some..." Read more

39 customers mention0 positive39 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the video game accessories. They mention that the receiver stopped working within 20 days, the audio barely works with the Xbox One, and it doesn't work on older TVs. Some complain that the mic keeps acting funny and only works if they don't move much. They also say that the re-chargeable batteries are unusable.

"...of this they must be losing their pairing and the headphones won't turn on the transmitter. Usually just means I have to pair them again...." Read more

"...Audio-wise, they barely work with the Xbox One...." Read more

"...Test 2. Unplug DirecTV connection and plug in Xbox. That's when it stopped working. Switched optical inputs and it never worked again...." Read more

"...IT DOES NOT WORK...." Read more

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Charlie Drage
1.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't Recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fernando García
Reviewed in Mexico on April 7, 2016
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Dylan Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Bang for your buck
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2013
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Timothy A
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superó expectativas
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