[Games] Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS $39.99 at BB

[SAkuma]

Turtle beach DSS is $39.99 at BestBuy

comparing to $79.99 at NCIX

I know the DSS2 is coming up, but the original DSS already satisfied all I need. My computer on-board sound card gives annoying static noise in the background from Analog output to the PC spearks/headphones when playing videos, games, or even mouse dragging the scrolling bar on browsers. I searched the web for solutions, but mostly involved in expensive DAC/speakers with digital input or have to custom make grounding solutions to the PC. I was thinking to buy a separate sound card, but all the sound card drivers are pretty crappy as far I know; plus my mobo only takes PCI-E cards, which is more expensive than the PCI versions. Separate sound cards don't guarantee either to solve this problem as people claimed they still hear static noise even with separate sound cards.

This little device acts as a simple DAC, and it works perfectly for me. I hear no static noise at all now. It also includes a digital optical cable; saves trouble to buy extra stuff too.

As I search the web, I found Best buy has this device for half price from its original price when it first comes out. I guess they are clearing this out for the coming DSS2. If you care much about the sound quality, and don't want to bleed out your wallet, this is a good/easy/cheap solution. It also works for XBOX360/PS3 which is their original sale points ;p

[aasoror]

My computer on-board sound card gives annoying static noise in the background from Analog output to the PC spearks/headphones when playing videos, games, or even mouse dragging the scrolling bar on browsers. I searched the web for solutions, but mostly involved in expensive DAC/speakers with digital input or have to custom make grounding solutions to the PC. I was thinking to buy a separate sound card, but all the sound card drivers are pretty crappy as far I know; plus my mobo only takes PCI-E cards, which is more expensive than the PCI versions. Separate sound cards don't guarantee either to solve this problem as people claimed they still hear static noise even with separate sound cards.

A $3 USB sound adapter would have worked for your purpose just fine. You can even pay couple of dollars more and get one with "simulated 7.1 surround" as well.

The only advantage of the DSS is that beside "2.0 to 7.1 simulated surround" you can have "DD 5.1 to 7.1 simulated surround" too (via the optical input).

[Cyberism]

I bought this at MSRP to connect my headphones to the PS3. It does what is advertised there. But when I connect it to my PC via optical cable, I can only get stereo, and no Dolby Digital. Why is that?

[ShimapanX]

Turtle beach DSS is $39.99 at BestBuy

comparing to $79.99 at NCIX

I know the DSS2 is coming up, but the original DSS already satisfied all I need. My computer on-board sound card gives annoying static noise in the background from Analog output to the PC spearks/headphones when playing videos, games, or even mouse dragging the scrolling bar on browsers. I searched the web for solutions, but mostly involved in expensive DAC/speakers with digital input or have to custom make grounding solutions to the PC. I was thinking to buy a separate sound card, but all the sound card drivers are pretty crappy as far I know; plus my mobo only takes PCI-E cards, which is more expensive than the PCI versions. Separate sound cards don't guarantee either to solve this problem as people claimed they still hear static noise even with separate sound cards.

This little device acts as a simple DAC, and it works perfectly for me. I hear no static noise at all now. It also includes a digital optical cable; saves trouble to buy extra stuff too.

As I search the web, I found Best buy has this device for half price from its original price when it first comes out. I guess they are clearing this out for the coming DSS2. If you care much about the sound quality, and don't want to bleed out your wallet, this is a good/easy/cheap solution. It also works for XBOX360/PS3 which is their original sale points ;p

aren't PCI-E slots backwards compatible to PCI cards?

[sbermunk]

aren't PCI-E slots backwards compatible to PCI cards?

Nope. Physically different.

[jeekgoke]

I've listened to the most expensive model of these headphones, and I know this might not be the thread for it, but these are pretty terrible at any price. I guess for $40, yeah ok sure... anyway to each his own.

[rinse]

I've listened to the most expensive model of these headphones, and I know this might not be the thread for it, but these are pretty terrible at any price. I guess for $40, yeah ok sure... anyway to each his own.

Yeah, this definitely isn't the thread for it since the posted deal is for a surround sound processor and not the headphones =)

Anyways, I have the DSS paired with my PX21's for PS3 and it definitely provides quality surround. It's not going to impress any audiophiles but for late-night gaming when you don't want grenades and gunshots booming through your household, the combination of headphones + DSS is great.

[jeekgoke]

Yeah, this definitely isn't the thread for it since the posted deal is for a surround sound processor and not the headphones =)

Anyways, I have the DSS paired with my PX21's for PS3 and it definitely provides quality surround. It's not going to impress any audiophiles but for late-night gaming when you don't want grenades and gunshots booming through your household, the combination of headphones + DSS is great.

Thank you for correcting me on this.

[epocaliptic]

I have some SteelSeries Siberia V2's,

They are just stereo headphones.

Would the difference be very noticeable with this?

[LouisDavid]

thank you OP really
i just bought one, will probably be receiving it .. today :P cant wait to test whit my ps3 + ad700 that i alrdy have
thanks alot ! again thanks

[SAkuma]

thank you OP really
i just bought one, will probably be receiving it .. today :P cant wait to test whit my ps3 + ad700 that i alrdy have
thanks alot ! again thanks

Hey, you are welcome, glad it helps. I just find it funny that BB doesn't make this into their flyer ever since it is still like half price comparing to other store.

A $3 USB sound adapter would have worked for your purpose just fine. You can even pay couple of dollars more and get one with "simulated 7.1 surround" as well.

The only advantage of the DSS is that beside "2.0 to 7.1 simulated surround" you can have "DD 5.1 to 7.1 simulated surround" too (via the optical input).

I was thinking to use USB sound card, altho I heard that sometimes background noise still exists from some of the USB sound cards. Plus I don't really trust my ears with $3.00 sound card. I'm also wondering if any USB sound card works for XBOX/PS3? never tried to research on this, but it seems you are experienced with these.

[LouisDavid]

i just received the DSS today, and i ordered a soundcard 3 days ago i will test it whit my ps3 and tell you what it sounds like
if i see a diference

my guess : its going to work
and .. if it doesn change the sound

plug your DSS - in the first PS3 usb slot ------------------ plug your headphone in the dss
plug your soundcard - in the second PS3 ubs slot ----------- plug your microphone only in the soundcard

[ericdraven]

nice!

[gamer123]

excellent addition for those that recently got the TB x12s!

[rei]

A $3 USB sound adapter would have worked for your purpose just fine. You can even pay couple of dollars more and get one with "simulated 7.1 surround" as well.

can you recommend something like this so i can reuse my shures?