Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 Wireless Digital RF XBox 360 Gaming Headset [Dolby 7.1, 3D Positional Audio, ChatBoost, CD-Quality Sound]

Turtle Beach today announced its third-generation wireless gaming headset, the Ear Force X41. Positioned as the successor to the Ear Force X4 wireless Dolby surround sound headset, the X41 includes digital RF wireless CD-quality sound, XBox LIVE Chat and the tactical advantage of 3-D positional audio.

The X41 includes a host of features sure to have gamers salivating, like Chat Boost, which automatically increases the volume of XBox LIVE chat as the game gets louder, microphone monitoring so you can hear what you’re saying even though the headset is covering your ears and bass boost to enhance the deep bass from explosions and other sounds. For superior sound fidelity, the X41 ear cups incorporate oversized 50-mm speakers. The adjustable boom microphone is also removable, keeping it out of the way when you’re not using chat.

A digital optical input on the X41 transmitter connects to the XBOX 360 for pure-digital, high-quality audio. A digital optical output connection to a home theater system for simultaneously using the X41 headset and home theater speakers. Analog stereo inputs let you use the headset for listening to MP3 players, TV audio or other analog sources.

Enhancements in the X41 over the original X4 model include:

• Digital 2.4 GHz RF wireless technology
• Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• Headphone jack and volume control for an additional wired headset
• Powered by a USB port on the XBox or nearby PC, Mac or laptop
• A new “battery booster” circuit in the headset extends battery life for up to 25 hours
• Soft, fabric mesh cushions that let your ears breathe, for added comfort during long gaming sessions

The Ear Force X41 headset has an MSRP of $199.95 and will be available at Best Buy and other major US retailers in September, and from the Turtle Beach web site www.turtlebeach.com. Turtle Beach Ear Force headsets are distributed in Europe by Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (www.madcatz.com).