Customer Ratings & Reviews

The sound quality is quite good and the headphones are very comfortable. The separate volume control for chat and game sound is very useful. The price was also good since they were bought on a Black Friday sale. On the downside, when I went to hook them up I discovered I needed to purchase an adapter for my XBox (other options given were not practical for me). The adapter was not too pricy but it required another trip to the store. If I had to do it over again I'd save my money and get a wireless version. The wires included with this unit are long enough to stretch across the room but you are always having to deal with 20 feet of wire getting snarled, etc. Coiling and uncoiling the wires is a pain and I should have gone wireless. If you get this item make sure to get the adapter to plug in the back of your XBox at the same time.

The quality of this headset is very good. Everything feels solid, the microphone picks up my voice very well, though it seems a little too sensitive at times, because it picks up every sound in my house, including my old, super loud gas furnace about 15 feet away and that can annoy anyone that I'm in a party with on Xbox Live. Sound is great, picks up tons of little details while playing anything from Call of Duty to NHL14. Not sure if it's just a cord or if it's the connection of the wire to the ear cup, but every so often I've had some small issues with not being able to hear people or them not being able to hear me, and I have to mess with the wires a bit. This review was prompted after I bought my brother a set of these to replace the ones that he had that broke after more than a year's use and abuse. This is the same set, as he was happy with them and the price was reasonable compared to others. The problems that I mentioned before were from my headset that I've owned for over a year now and still works, albeit with a little hassle every so often. Great quality, took some abuse over the year+ that I've owned mine, and I'll probably keep coming back to Turtle Beach, unless someone like SteelSeries blows me out of the water with something at a reasonable price. Lastly, the only thing that I wish was different about these was that I wish they had removable/replaceable earcups... In the warmer months they can get a little hot/sweaty/dirty and I wish I could swap them out with new ones, but they appear to be permanently fastened.

I bought this headset during Black Friday. For the price I paid I would say it is an excellent buy. My original headset that came with the Xbox broke so I was looking for a gaming headset were I could get all the game sounds and mic sounds without needing the tv volume to compliment. I play late so it helps to have the tv on mute. The headsets are comfortable and volume adjustments are really handy. The game volume can be controlled from the headset so you can hear it as loud as you want or just hear your chat conversation if playing online. The only downside was that you need to buy a separate audio adapter for Xbox to get the game audio. I ended up just using the audio out output on my tv to get the game audio. The instructions don't tell you this but I figured it out since I didn't have the adapter.

I have a pair and bought a pair for my son. I have heard people complain about them breaking, but neither of mine have had any issues. My only complaint is that the ear pieces are not detachable, so they can accumulate sweat and other gunk over time. The sound quality is good and I like that I have volume control and mute on the wire. The fit is comfortable for me and for my 10yr old son.

This headset is overall great, it's really easy to set up and fits comfortably on anyone. It can modify the volume for both the chat and game, which is convenient for any gamer. Really find that they will last long for they're amazing in quality!

I used these with my PS4. Frickin' fantastic. I had an old pair that I beat to heck -- threw them down more than a few times after a few tough gaming losses -- and they kept going and going and going. Had to superglue them once or twice where I broke the plastic near the ear pieces but the wires actually NEVER went bad. A lot of headphones use garbage wires. These things, again, took a beating and kept on ticking. Finally got sick of supergluing the old ones and just bought a new pair after HATING the PS4 Gold wireless ones. Yeah, these are wired. Yeah, they're stereo. But whatever. GREAT control of game chat volume versus game volume. And good sound, period. Friends here me great, too. Really solid headset. PS. Yes, I believe I needed the Turtle Beach Ear Force PS4™ Chat Cable but whatever.

I have purchased cheaper headphones and not had any luck with them. My girlfriend wanted to get me a nice pair for gaming and we settled on this pair. These headphones have taken my gaming to a whole new level! The sounds are so crisp and realistic. I never have problems communicating with my friends anymore. And with the earphones in place I barely hear surrounding noises, completely immersing myself in the game of the moment. The only negative I have is that the cord is somewhat bothersome. Other than that it's a great buy.

I wanted to get a set of gaming headphones that were not that expensive. I bought it when it was on sale for $30 instead of $50. The audio is very clear and the bass, audio volume, and chat volume are all adjustable. I did not use it for online multiplayer games, so I can't comment on the chat features. It sounds very good when playing Fallout 4. The over-ear headphone speakers are angled such that they fit neatly over my ears without becoming uncomfortable over time. The only time that they do become slightly uncomfortable is when I am wearing my glasses, but it is not that noticeable.

These are real nice headphones for the price. The sound is the best and they are very comfortable even if wearing them for a few hours at a time.

Good surround sound on my Mac. Originally bought this with the DSS2 piece for surround sound on my 17" Macbook Pro. When I upgraded to a 15" late 2013 MBP, the surround worked but the mic would not when paired with the onboard sound card. (17" had both a mic and headphone jack, 15" went to a single combined jack). By using a Turtle Beach Amigo II USB sound card on the 15" MBP, I'm now able to get the surround sound and use the mic. Had to buy this set of headphones w/o DSS2 because there is a fairly small piece that allows the ear cups to swivel and adjust to your ears/head where the ear cups attached to the headband. After about 1.5 years of use, I set the headphones down (set them down, didn't toss them) on my desk and left the room for a few minutes. When I came back I noticed one of the ear cups just hanging by the wires. Not sure when or how it happened, but they obviously wouldn't stay on any more. This time when I purchased the headphones alone, I got the 2 year Geek Squad protection plan in case it happens again. Other than that the headphones do what I want, are fairly comfortable and provide the mic for an occasional use for online chat or moderating a SANS class. I'm not a gamer and have yet to use the headphones for gaming. My main use is for online classes, and to get surround sound while watching movies/tv clips on my Mac. IMPORTANT, these headphones alone DO NOT PROVIDE SURROUND SOUND, you MUST have some other surround sound processor in addition to the headphones.

Good sound for PC, mute mic option, grat volume control and very comfortable, only down side is that it is USB powered... In case you want to use it for any other device beside PC or Xbox Overall I am happy with my X12 Sound and bass are great for gaming or listening to videos or music... Get it

Sound quality is great, hopefully the durability is there as well but so far so good. The setup is super awkward with all the wires and connections, but I am the type that does not like having to constantly charge things so I was able to cleanly tie and route all the cabling, some people might find that a bit of a turn off which I could understand. If you prefer wired instead of wireless though, it had everything you need for the XBOX.

PRO: Great wired headset for the price! Sound is awesome & the fit and feel on the head & ears is perfect. Very comfortable. CON: the extra length wire is great, but it tends to curl up causing some uncomfortable pulling at times.

I was kind of skeptical about this item and was thinking of getting some other brand of headphones for my Xbox, but after some extensive research and reading through product reviews I found that a lot of people were happy and giving these headsets some really great reviews, so I decided to try them out. Now I wish I would have gotten them sooner. These X12 are so amazing, that I could hear things in video games I didn't hear before, and the best part is that they are super comfortable. When I start playing games and put these on, I forget I even have them on. The cushions on them are soft and cancel out outside noise pretty well, and the bass on these are so sweet. Also, the microphone is super sensitive I don't have to scream in order to have my friends hear me. Its such a great product that I feel like I got my money's worth on this item, I highly recommend these Turtle Beach X12 Headset to anyone looking for a great gaming headset for a reasonable price.

This is a really good headset! The sound quality of the headphones are really good as well as the quality of the mic. You can adjust the level of bass to your comfort as well as adjust the game volume and chat volume separately. I found these on sale for a realy great deal. I highly recommend these. Try to find them on sale and save some money!

I got these to replace a cheap headphone/microphone set that I got a few years ago that were starting to fall apart. This Turtle Beach unit works GREAT with our PC. They are super comfortable to wear even for long periods of time. Sound is excellent and the ability to adjust the position of the microphone is a special plus. Highly recommended.

Overall the headphones are quite good. Separate volumes for game and chat are awesome, headphone sound quality is great, and the mic is very good. The over the ear comfort is very good as well. The only real drawback are the wires.Length wise there isn't and issue, it is just having them at all that is a pain especially when you have 130lb dog that likes get tangled up in the wires while you are playing. I actually have 2 pairs of these and have had the first for over a year now with zero issues. If you order these, don't forget to get the audio adapter since it does not come with one.

I like the full bodied sound effects that the headphone set provides and the separate adjustable volume controls for the headset, mic and bass boost. The only negative comments I have are the controls are just a bit too easy to turn, which allows for accidentally brushing against them and changing their settings. Also, when I move my head, the material used in the ear cup pads tend to squeak, which can be a little distracting.

Overall, these provide great sound for the price. Also, being compatible with PC and Xbox make them capable of double duty. A little more external sound dampening would be nice, but, these do a decent job for not specifically being noise-cancelling.

My son needed some new headphones for his X-Box. We decided to purchase the Turtle Beach Headset. He absolutely loves them. He says that the sound quality through the headsets is great and that they are very comfortable. Also they block out a lot of back ground noise, so he can hear the game better.