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Gear, Reviews
A Step Sideways: Tritton Technologies’ AX 720 Headset (Review)
If you recall, it was earlier this year that we took a look at the massive (and impressive) Tritton AX Pro headset, which featured full 5.1 sound that I thoroughly enjoyed while performing mundane tasks like listening to music, playing my DS, and talking on Skype. Well, Tritton Technologies is back, but this time with the AX 720 headset: a scaled-down but more smartly designed headset.
If you’re in the market for a headset, you definitely need to consider checking into the AX 720, and I’m about to tell you why!
Hit the jump for our review of the Tritton AX 720 headset. (more…)
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Gear
Comic Con 2009: Tritton Technologies Unveils AX180 Headset For Economically Challenged Gamers
July 25, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on Comic Con 2009: Tritton Technologies Unveils AX180 Headset For Economically Challenged Gamers Share this
So, we’ve already given you an in-depth look at Tritton’s AX Pro Gaming Headset, and Tim had the pleasure of paying the company a visit at E3 this year to check out their latest AX720 and AX900 models that addressed some of my initial complaints about the AX Pro. Today on the floor, however, we were able to see the next entry into Tritton’s arsenal of audio goods.
The entry level AX180 is much smaller than the Pro, 720, and 900, but still packs quite a punch. It sports the same speakers as the more pricey 720 and 900 models, and can even be used universally on all consoles, including the Wii. It’s USB-powered too, which means no need to search around for a wall socket. I think of all their headsets, this one is the one that really speaks to me given its smaller design and simple connection options. It’s definitely going to work fine for mundane tasks like Skype and playing the DS. It’s due out at the end of summer at a price point of about $69, so watch for more information as it becomes available.
Are you at all interested in any of Tritton’s audio wares? Do you think stepping down from their high-end gaming headsets is a good way to go?
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Game Music, Gear
Noriyuki Iwadare Discusses Phoenix Wright Concerts and the Prototype Kanadeon
Game music fans were the first group of people to get to hear the sounds of an upcoming music box called the Kanadeon, a product which is still under development and not yet available on the retail market. Thanks to Noriyuki Iwadare getting an exclusive opportunity to use a prototype model of the device on-stage during the Ace Attorney Orchestra Concert, he’s been able to provide valuable feedback to the SRIC Corporation about the product’s abilities and development.
Iwadare-san agreed to answer some questions about the planning of the 2008 orchestral concert, the alterations which needed to be made to the arrangements, and his overall experience working together with the Tokyo Philharmonic. He also reveals more details behind the upcoming Kanadeon, which has also made an appearance on the bonus disc of the Gyakuten Kenji DS Limited Edition game package bundle.
Find out all the details in our full interview after the jump. (more…)
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Gear
E3 2009: Tritton Technologies
Last week we stopped by the Tritton Technologies booth on the E3 floor to check out the exciting new products currently being developed. You may remember our review of their AX Pro 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Headset the other month, and while it impressed us, I still felt that they were petty expensive. To answer my concerns, and likely the concerns of others, Tritton recently announced several new headsets that will also deliver Dolby Surround technology at a fraction of the cost.
The booth also let us listen and compare their product to that of their competitors, and that was an interesting experience. Their products performed well in comparison, however I find myself wondering how everything would stack up in a more controlled environment. I wasn’t able to see how things were connected, or how the signal was being routed, and that could really make a difference in output. I liked the idea of comparing the products though, and it was nice of them to show off their upcoming products, despite being works in progress.
That said, what really perked my interest was their upcoming AX400 wireless headset. I had a chance to sit down with it at E3, and found myself impressed considering the product itself was still being worked on. Assuming they can work out the remaining kinks, we should expect to see the wireless sets hit the stores sometime later this year.
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Gear, Reviews
Playing Your DS In Style: Tritton AX Pro Gaming Headset (Review)
I’m not kidding! We told you a few weeks ago about this high-end headset with built-in 5.1 surround sound and a microphone for online gaming, but we had some other plans in mind. While the set is being marketed to hardcore online gamers and tournament-goers (which I’m admittedly not), that doesn’t mean that they can’t serve other uses, and we’ve tried a variety activities using the headset to give you an idea of what you can expect.
I’ve listened to music, played my DS, talked trash to the kids on Halo 3, and made calls on Skype with this headset, and I’m ready to tell you what I think.
Hit the jump for our review of Tritton’s technological headgear. (more…)
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Gear
Want 5.1 Surround Sound With Your Headphones? The AX Pro Gaming Headset Has You Covered!
Pretty freaking cool. I know in the past that composer Akira Yamaoka has recommended that players enjoy Silent Hill with headphones, but I don’t think he really had this in mind. Wouldn’t be awesome to get the best of both worlds though with headphones AND 5.1 surround sound? The AX Pro Gaming Headset looks like it’s your answer… and it even comes equipped with a detachable microphone for Xbox Live! and PSN.
I’m just wondering at this point if I can use these things on the go to mix and master my music. Maybe Dale will yell at me because you’re never supposed to mix and master using headphones. The headset will set you back $169.00, so I imagine they should sound great
Do you enjoy your games with blaring 5.1 surround sound speakers, or do you prefer the more intimate experience provided with headphones? Does the AX Pro Gaming Headset sound like it’s something you’re interested in?
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Gear
Korg’s M50 announced, appealing
November 1st marks the North American availability for Korg’s newest synth, the M50. The idea behind the synth seems pretty solid: make something affordable that’s a bit better than the base model, low-end synths on the market now.
They say “Agile. Vibrant. Sexy.,” but I say pretty nice for the price, or so it seems on paper. It’s packing 256MB of sound rom, a nice touch screen, runs as a plug-in in your DAW, and comes in 61, 73, and 88-key versions. Starting at just over $1,000, that’s not bad at all.
The audio demos on Korg’s page for the synth aren’t anything fancy, but they do show possiblity. The demo video is cheesy as hell, but it does give you a good idea of how this new board works and sounds.
I’m going to try to get my paws on this soon and tell you what I think.
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