Product Information
The Ear Force DSS works with any set of stereo headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets.
The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound and the analog input can also be used to upgrade analog stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source.
With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional hidden channels called Dolby EX.
Dolby 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
The DSS uses immersive Dolby Digital Surround Sound technology to greatly enhance your multimedia experience. Video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
With stereo audio sources, the Ear Force DSS Dolby Pro Logic IIx takes over. Using an advanced matrixing technology, the DSS creates an incredibly realistic virtual surround sound environment with greatly improved directionality over standard stereo audio.
Bass Boost Effect
The Ear Force DSS has a variable Bass Boost feature, which enhances deep-bass effects and makes the audio even more dynamic. This is similar to adding a subwoofer to a home theater system where extra bass introduces additional depth to the overall sound. The Ear Force DSS Bass boost effect will allow you to hear deep audio cues that would otherwise be difficult to hear, resulting in a valuable advantage over your competition.
Multiple Input Options
Convenient digital and analog audio inputs make the Ear Force DSS versatile enough to connect to virtually any gaming or audio set up.
Powered by USB
The Ear Force DSS front panel pass-through connects to other USB devices for power or data transfer, reducing the number of USB ports needed in your gaming or audio set up. To use a wall outlet, an optional USB-to-AC power adapter is available from TurtleBeach.com so the device can be used with a Blu-Ray or DVD player.
S/PDIF-to-Analog Converter
In Bypass mode, the Ear Force DSS becomes an audio converter that accepts a digital optical input and outputs a decoded analog signal. This allows you to connect a digital source such as a game console or Blu-ray/DVD player to other devices such as a home theater receiver via standard stereo analog audio connections.
Product Details
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B003O0KICS
- Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches ; 1.4 ounces
- Media: Accessory
- Release Date: June 22, 2010
Product Features
- Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound processor
- Works with any stereo headset or headphones
- Headphone amplifier with variable bass boost
- Digital optical and analog stereo inputs
- Works with XBOX 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac
Product Review
The sound through it is as good as I can imagine it getting for something of this price. It’s clear, there’s no background noise or hiss, and the controls on the box allow for a very wide range of volume and bass settings to tweak the sound to just how you like it. It’s absolutely better than without it; music is much, much more rich and I’m hearing things that I never would have heard before despite using the same headphones. The bass response is far and away better than I was getting without the processor connected.
I’ve also tried it on my Xbox360, and using it there I’ve found sound that I didn’t even know my Xbox could do. All around very, very impressive package and I’m glad I finally bought into it…I carry it with me now so I can use it with my desktop, consoles, or laptop since it’s so much better than without.
The optical cable that comes in the package is thin and of questionable quality, as well as being sort of rigid, so buy a decent one to go with it instead of the pack-in if you’re going to be traveling with the unit or plugging/unplugging it a lot.
