Description
Product Includes: Wired Headset (14ft Cable) In-line Audio Controller with Breakaway Removable, Flexible Microphone Analog Audio Adapter Headset Connector Cable
Detonator Stereo Headset Officially licensed for the Xbox 360 console, TRITTON's Detonator Stereo Headset will take your gaming audio to the next level. Independently adjust your game volume and voice volume on-the-fly to optimize your audio experience. Easily enable or disable the ability to hear your own voice through the Headset with Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM). Compatible with most MP3 players and mobile phones, the Detonator is ideal for all your gaming and music needs.
Hear your own Voice with Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM) SVM (A) allows you to choose whether or not you want to hear your voice through the Headset. When certain situations—like those late-night gaming sessions—dictate that you talk either softly or loudly into the mic, easily activate/deactivate SVM with the push of a button and take control of your conversations. Backlit Game and Mic Mute Buttons are Easy to Find at a Moment's Notice Avoid talking to yourself by always knowing when the microphone (or game volume) is muted with an illuminated display (B) right on the in-line controller. Separate Game and Voice Volume Controls If the chatter from your opponent gets distracting and starts to hinder your online gameplay experience, just turn a dial on the in-line audio controller (C) to tune them out. Game volume (D) can also be adjusted on-the-fly so you can drown out your foe's voice but still hear stealthy in-game footsteps creeping up behind you.
Precision-Balanced, Amplified 50mm Speakers with Neodymium Magnets Utilizing the highest quality drivers available for use in commercial headsets—Neodymium— high-fidelity game and chat audio is pumped through a pair of amplified 50mm speakers for rich bass and crisp highs. Durable Performance Mic can be Removed when not in use When not communicating over Xbox LIVE and just listening to music, a headset's microphone only gets in the way. Problem solved with the Detonator's removable solution; it provides the freedom to use the mic only when necessary. When privacy matters most, the mute feature allows you to easily turn the mic off and on as needed.
Compatible with MP3 Players and Mobile Phones Effortlessly convert your Detonator Stereo Headset into portable headphones by disconnecting the in-line audio controller and plugging the 3.5mm jack directly into your device. Includes Everything Needed to Connect to any Xbox 360 Whether your console is legacy or current-gen and connected to a display via HDMI or component/VGA/composite, the Detonator is ready to go right out of the box. All required cables and adapters are included to ensure you can connect to any Xbox 360 within minutes.
Ergonomically Designed for Extreme Comfort When blasting zombies for hours on end, headset comfort is a must. The Detonator delivers with a padded, adjustable headrail - - which extends an extra 1.25 inches on either side to accommodate a wide range of head sizes - - and soft, pliable earcups which encapsulate your ears in an immersive sound field while keeping ambient sounds at bay. The earcups also swivel to provide a comfortable around-the-neck resting position.
Features
- Hear your own Voice with Selectable Voice Monitoring
- Backlit Game and Mic Mute Buttons are Easy to Find at a Moment's Notice
- Separate Game and Voice Volume Controls
- Precision-Balanced, Amplified 50mm Speakers with Neodymium Magnets
- Includes Everything Needed to Connect to any Xbox 360
Customer Reviews
Coming from Astro A40s...Kathy M
First off I should mention that I'm using my mother's amazon account (go Amazon Prime) so this is from a 18 year old power gamer. (seriously...) anyway, I have a pair of Astro A40s, that I absolutely adore. That is, the headset. personally, I found that I used my surround sound system more then the astros when gaming, simply for a comfort factor. Onto the item that we're looking at however.Pros:Cheap. Cannot stress this enough. For the build quality, the overall look, and the sound quality, you'd be hardpressed to find a better deal. I got mine at another store for $30 (thanks after christmas specials) but it's the same product, and I've never really had an issue with amazon.Sturdy BuildQuality Sound (I won't say that these beat the astros overall; those are just a step above. however, I gave that whole set to my father for christmas, as he is a gamer and just had another kid, so being able to game without a loud TV set whilst she sleeps is a must have)Extras: this comes with the HDMI adapter that is normally anywhere from 5 (offbrand) to 15 (official Xbox). That is a HUGE plus, and something that didn't come with my Turtle Beach X31s.I've never been a fan of Tritton after my first ax pros broke; then the second and third. (power gamer, remember?) but I've been brutal with these the last two or three days (usage times of 5+ hours, throwing them onto my desk for dinner-not forcefully, but not gently placing anyway, more like underhand tossing them from 6 inches above the desk) and these have taken the slight abuse like a champ.Cons:Stereo sound. this isn't really a complaint, but more an observation. coming from a 5.1 to this is rather obvious, but it still is very good.Slightly tight. I get a headache after extended wear, but this might be because I have a rather large noggin (I generally need to buy XXL hats, so ya)but i'm sure the rigidity will go away with more extended use. If not, I'll find a way around it and update this.The microphone is not removable, which isn't a huge deal, but it was nice to be able to use my Astros like normal headphones. (you can with these, but there is a microphone sticking out of the side. If that doesn't bother you, more power to ya)Overall?If you are thinking of getting Turtle Beach X31s or lower, but have the room to get a wired set, get these. Not having to constantly switch batteries is a huge plus, and the sound quality is the same. Plus, they look a bit less goofy.TL:DR?If you're spending less than $100 on a headset, buy these. Doubt you'll be disappointed. Read more ›
Finally no wires!!!LuvAmazon
The clarity of sound effects is far superior to my Turtle Beach X41's(which were a solid product). Subtle things like footsteps, far off gunfire, distant glass breaking, etc. are far more distinct than b4. They're a little tight across the top for me, and it's not like I'm the elephant man. I figure they'll give a little. The ear cups' comfort is good(comparable to the X41's). These things have a lot of cool features/advantages which are too many to list(read the product description on the site), but the bass in 7.1 mode is just too overwhelming. There's no bass reducer button or anything like that. After playing awhile I had to turn down the game volume or I'd always get a slight headache. I'm not sensitive to those types of things either, and I had the bass boost on my X41's on the whole time. Don't get me wrong, I want to reiterate that the surround processing/clarity is much better than were my X41's(again, a fine product). The way I'm getting around it is to play in 5.1 mode(which I'm loving), but then I'm not getting to use all that I paid $300 for. I still recommend these because some people may prefer the heavy bass, and everything else is PHENOMENAL(2 batteries, no chat cable, long battery life, battery life showing w/ the xbox guide button, 5.8ghz w/ no interference whatsoever, etc.). I may order the Turtle Beach XP400's just for comparison, and see if they're a little lighter on the bass. My only concern w/ those is that there's no extra battery to charge while you're using the other one(a nice feature the Warhead has). Also, I would appreciate any and all comments from XP400 owners...more to come later...UPDATE: I've since gotten very used to the bass. I don't know if it's my ears adjusting, or the bass in the X41's was too low. I didn't bother w/ the XP400's, screw it. These Warheads are now everything I wanted(the battery life is VERY LONG BTW). Definitely worth the $300 to be TRULY wireless, unlike the imitators.***NOTE: Many people are having problems w/ static/break up from the volume being too loud(particularly in chat). Hit the guide button(the power button on the 360 controller)/settings/preferences/voice. Turn voice AND game volume down to 1(yes, I said 1). Then adjust the HEADSET'S volumes on chat and game to your preference from there. Problem solved.*** Read more ›
If you only use Xbox 360 and you hate wires, the Warhead will be everything you hoped for since its appearance in 2011GamerInHeart
Hello, this is D-Day1944, and today I will be reviewing the Tritton Warhead. I know many of you have been waiting for this one, so let us not dwandle and begin the review. :)For years, the gamers of Xbox have wanted a "Truly Wireless Headset." Many attempts at this proved to be a failure, and while the Turtle Beach XP500 uses a Wireless Dongle, it still was not "True Wireless" to many. Many thought that "True Wireless" just was not possible and could never be achieved. Last year at E3, everything changed. Tritton announced its newest headset in "the Warhead", as well as working together with Microsoft to create a "Truly Wireless" solution. It has been a year, and you can now buy the Warhead from the offical store of MadCatz. However, the Warhead now has some competition from ASTRO Gaming (their arch-nemises), and Turtle Beach, the former having released the Astro A50, and the latter having released the XP500. Has Tritton's year gamble paid off, or was it a year too late? Find out soon! :)Out of the Box and Appearance:From looking at the box itself, I cannot say I was impressed. Yes, the picture logo is good, but is standard fare. This is a bit of a letdown for a $300 Headset, but definitley not a dealbreaker. In the box, there is RCA Cables if you go "Old Skool," an Audio Adapter if you have an old Xbox, an A/C Wall Adapter for powering the Base Station, the Base Station itself with a rest for the Warhead, an Optical Cable for Surround Sound, two Rechargeable Batteries (One for the Headset and one for the Base Station), the Warhead itself and a Detachable Microphone For how the system overall looks, its appearance is reminisent to that of a Sci-Fi Movie. The Base Station looks like a futuristic Rocket Launcher, and the Warhead itself has a "New Gen" appearance, with curvy lines, embosed "Tritton" Logo, and Glossy finish. There is a magnetic faceplate on both the Base Station and the Warhead for the batteries as well. On the Headset you will various buttons. On the left side, you have a Stereo to Optical button, a Volume Switch for Voice Chat, and your Selectable Voice Monitoring Button. On the right side, you have a EQ Option to four pre-set Options (None, Game, Music, Movies), a Volume Switch for Game Volume, a pairing button on the left side and a power button on the right side.All in all, everything worked properly and there were little to no problems. The only complaints I do have is the Optical Cable being a bit flimsy, the Warhead's finish a fingerprint magnet, and while the button's are tactile and responsive, they do feel cheap.Setup and Layout:The Warhead is easily the most simple headset I have ever used. Just simply plug your A/C adapter and Optical Cable (or RCA Cable) in, put in those rechargeable batteries (one in the Warhead, and the other in the Base Station), turn on your Xbox, pair your controller, and you are good to go. This Setup took me about 1 minute, 10 Seconds, and for setup, that's fast. As stated above, all of your controls are at your fingertips, so changing various settings on the fly is simple. The Base Station also has an indicator telling you how many Warheads are hooked up. If your friends have a Warhead, then it can be paired up with your own Base Station, and up to four are allowed. As for the Layout, it saves space. No Cables running out to me, and no tethered cord, which works very welk with the Warhead. Even better, those two Rechargable Batteries are 3.7V, 1,800 mAh. Let me repeat that, two 3.7V, 1800 mAh batteries. Now the manual says 12 hours, but I got up to 18. This beats both the A50 and XP500 hands down, the former getting 9-10 hours, and the latter getting 9 on the dot.Overall, very pleased with the setup. No issues here, pretty much everything worked fine. The battery life, though, is just icing on the cake, and it is something ASTRO Gaming and Turtle Beach should pay close attention to.Comfort:The Warhead does not feature Memory-Foam Padding, but there is a great amount of plush in the earcup. The Earcups themselves are removable, but no secondary padding was included. The stock faux leather padding was more breatheable than in the older AX Models, and your ears will not get as sweaty, keyword being "as." I had gotten on average 3-5 hours, which is not bad, but is not great either. To give a comparison, the XP500 and A50 had much better padding materials. Continuing on with the Warhead, the Earcups do swivel for breaks, and the Earcups can contour with larger or smaller heads. The headrail is also adjustable for larger and smaller heads. The Flexibilty of the Warhead is good, but not great. It does feel stiff compared to the Astro A50 or Turtle Beach XP500, but it can get the job done. Inside of the earpads though, is no padding at all, so those of you who have bigger ears, all I can say is "OUCH!"In the end though, the Warhead is good to wear for long sessions, but there is somewhat of an anomaly. The Warhead is so comfy, but is comfy enough that I noticed the Warhead being there, which is not a bad thing, but not a great one either.Sound Performance:Well, it is all what you have been waiting for, the Audio Performance. The Warhead solves the usual wireless problem by going up to a 5.8Ghz wireless frequency. By doing so, 2.4Ghz devices, such as Wireless Routers, will not interfere with the Headset. In my testing, I did not experience any static or hiss, unlike the XP500, which, in my case, is appearent. For the Stereo Setting, the sound was surprisingly underscored. The sound was good, but for the $300 Pricetag, its underwhelming and a bit dissapointing. The low end was good but it lacked some definition, the mids were warm but vocals could not be heard clearly or blended in too much in music, and the high end was clear, but dark and mildy squashed at times. Listening to songs like "I am all of Me" by Crush 40 or "Higher Ground" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers shows off how good the Warheads are for music Overall, for stereo, it is good, but not as good as the A50, and to an extent, the XP500. Thankfully, you have Dolby Digital options so here are the results, but before we get into that, let me explain how Dolby Digital works:Science of Dolby Digital:In order to recreate a 5.1 Surround Sound Setup, Dolby Headphone is mixed with Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital then uses 5.1 Channels of audio in a Surround Sound Setup, then uses various DSP's (Digital Sound Processors) to Simulate 5.1 Channels of audio to the Headset. For 7.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx is added in as two rear filler channels with the 5.1 signal to get Dolby Digital 7.1. One important note though. Although the Warhead says "7.1", the Xbox only Outputs 5.1. The EQ Settings change the Dynamic Range and Compression of AudioNow that you know how exactly the Warhead works, take a look at the results:Music:Definitely the worst of the three EQ settings. The low end does get kicked up a notch, and even though it (thankfully) did not drown out the mids and highs, in games like Call of Duty: Black Ops, it can be a problem. Footsteps were easier to track, but gunfire did not give me a realistic feel. Other games, like Hydro Thunder Hurricane, or Split Second, did have a more natural feel. Overall, though, this option is not what I recommend. The highs and mids are great, but amplifying bass can be a bit of a problem.Game:This option tones down the bass so that mids and highs have a little more breathing room. This can be good for games like Black Ops and Halo Reach, but the bass does not suffer as much as one would think. Still, this is a solid option. While playing Black Ops or Reach is fun, you might wanna play something else, and that is were game falls a bit short. Unlike a bit too much bass for the Music EQ, Game EQ does have good bass, but not enough for me to hear the roar of the engine or hear footsteps. Overall, the Game EQ setting is solid. Not having enough bass just could not cope with me, and sometimes, the highs were a bit too bright.Movie:*Hallelujah, Hallelujah, HALLE-LUU-JAH*As you can see, you can guess which one was my personal favorite. Movie EQ lowers the mids but highs and lows stay the same. Madden 13's Demo definitley showcased how well the sound was. Jim Nantz and Phil Simms were clearer, audibles could be heard more easily, and crowd's did feel more expansive. Other games like Call of Duty and Hydro Thunder sounded better overall. Footsteps were easier to hear, and the roar of the engines were more smooth. Overall, Movie EQ was fun to listen too, and my recommended setting for the Warhead.Overall, the Sound Quality is deserving of the $300 Price Tag, but the A50 definitely is a superior choice, and, to an extent, the XP500 (Emphasis on "extent").As for the Microphone, it performed well. My teamates could always hear me and there was little to no static during playback or testing. When using the Selectable Voice Monitoring, hearing myself saved me from shouting into the mic, but it does pick up some background noise. Thankfully though, it was not appearent to my teamates or me. Although SVM does not have a volume ruler for it, it is not much of a deal breaker.Ratings:So, with all of these categories done, it is time for the ratings.Out-of-the-Box and LookResult: 3.5/5The Warhead feels like $300, but certain elements, along with standard fare packaging, keeps this Headset from earning anything higher, but the look of the Base Station and Headset definitley is its saving grace. Setup and LayoutResult: 4.5/5I did enjoy myself with the Warhead's setup. It is the best Wireless Headsets to setup, and boasts the best battery life. Nothing even comes close.SoundResult: 4/5While it does haven some quibbles here and there, the Warhead's 50mm provide a very spacious feeling. Not as good as the A50's, but usually better than the XP500. Mic quality is the same story, although it is better than the XP500. (Again, High Emphasis on "usually").Closing Comments:Is it safe to say Tritton has finally done it? After so many backfires on the old AX Series, the Warhead just might be Tritton's long, lost answer to their enemy, ASTRO Gaming. While it does not have Cross-Compatibilty like the A50 or XP500, it is the World's First "Truly Wireless" Headset, and major headphone companies better take notice quick, as Tritton has a commanding lead. If you only game on the Xbox 360, and in dire need of a headset, Tritton's Warhead will make sure you are satisfied.Overall, I am giving the Warhead a four out of five stars rating.Well, this has been D-Day1944, and thank you for reading. I hope you join me next time were we will take a look at the Astro A40 Gaming Wired System. Personally, I think this review is long overdue.Again, this is D-Day1944, signing off. Read more ›
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