![]() Also crammed on the back is a small slider to designate what type of device is connected to the TAC as well as two Ethernet ports that let you daisy-chain other TACs directly at a LAN party for lag-free local chat. There's a miniUSB connector for power along with a connection to a PC or PlayStation 4, as well as optical input and output jacks, a 3.5mm Stream Out jack for broadcasting gameplay and chat audio, and a microUSB port that lets the box talk to Turtle Beach's software (more on that below). The back of the TAC is loaded with ports. There's also one more 3.5mm port for connecting newer Xbox One controllers for mic support (older models can utilize the previously mentioned Elite Pro TAC adapter for compatibility). ![]() The front of this small box lets you connect the headset as well as the optional noise-cancelling microphone accessory. Most importantly however, it allows for PC chat as the headset by itself does not, and requires a $10 splitter cable, which is ridiculously not included with a $200 headset. The Tactical Audio Controller (TAC) The TAC is essentially a USB soundcard that delivers DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound in addition to audio presets, expanded connectivity, and a smorgasbord of audio and mic adjustments. However, to get the most out of the headphones (as well as 7.1 surround sound) you'll need to plug them into Turtle Beach's optional $150 TAC box. At the end of the Elite Pro's cable is a 3.5mm connector, and since it used an industry standard connector you can plug the headset into just about anything (as opposed to a USB headset, which is limited to just a PC typically). ![]() The bottom of the left cup includes a cable that connects to a 1.3-meter cord that includes a small inline control pod used for muting the microphone and adjusting the headset volume. For the earcups the left one features the Elite Pro's removable microphone and its lightweight, bendable arm, while the right one is bereft of controls or doodads. Inside the earcups are the Turtle Beach's 50mm "Nanoclear" drivers. I felt no pressure on my temples, and was able to adjust my glasses quite easily. I don't wear glasses but tested it with a pair of sunglasses and it does indeed work as designed. You just have to flip a tab and a groove appears for your specs, helping you avoid the obnoxious feeling of your glasses being pressed against your temples during gaming sessions. They are over-ear headphones, and since they cover the entire ear Turtle Beach has even added a "feature" you can deploy that creates a small indentation in the padding to make room for glasses. In addition to adjusting the clamping force there's also a flexible band underneath the headband to keep them snug on your head.ĭanielle Abraham + 1 moreThe earcups are made of foam that's infused with cooling gel, and covered in spandex with leather sidewalls to prevent sound from leaking. First, there are a pair of sliders across the top of the headband that attach to metal supports that let you adjust lateral tension so you can use to tighten or loosen the headset's grip on your ears, which is pretty unique. The company calls it the "ComforTec Fit System," and it involves a fairly elaborate design for the frame, headband, and earcups. Their premium design isn't just skin deep either, as Turtle Beach includes a raft of features designed to make them comfortable too. ![]() With the microphone detached, the Elite Pro looks less like a gaming headset and more like stylish music studio headphones. The frame is made with black metal and plastic, there's soft leather around the earcups, and the orange accents are tasteful and show attention to detail along with the desire to make the headphones attractive without going overboard. Design and FeaturesRight out of the box I could tell the Elite Pro Tournament Headset is a premium product just by sight. Once the smoke has cleared you're talking about quite an investment, and while it may seem crazy to drop this kind of cash for headphones and a soundcard-especially with so many quality headphones in the sub-$200 range-after using them together it's easy to see why gamers with deep pockets would want to splurge on them. It gets even more expensive if you want cross-platform compatibility, so if you've got an Xbox you can toss another $50 into the pot for the optional Xbox One Elite Pro adapter or an additional $20 for the PlayStation 4 adapter, as well as the option to swap the included microphone with the $20 Tournament Noise-Cancelling mic.
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