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Digital Pro Sound's review of the Hauppauge XFones focuses on the sound production quality of the wireless 5.1 surround headphones from a pro audio standpoint - not surprising, given their site's focus - but we're more curious about another aspect of these 2.4 GHz wireless cans and their plug and play USB transponder: do the headphones support OpenAL? As we observed in our reviews of the Tritton 5.1 USB Headset and the ASUS Xonar U1, incorporating this open source audio standard into a sound generating device can mean the difference between a quality gaming experience and one where you'll be struggling to figure out where sound cues are coming from. From what we can see on the XFone's product page, gamers might be disappointed: Hauppauge included Dolby Headphone technology for surround sound emulation that should please the movie lover, but didn't include anything that sounded like OpenAL. On the bright side, the 'broadcast mode' allows for multiple headphones support, which is good for tune sharing and even better for Hauppague for selling more of these. So, we guess there are equal number of good & bad. - Get Pioneer SE-DIR800C now for $263.20 at Amazon.com
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USB technology is the de facto connectivity standard for PC peripherals & consumer electronics; it has evolved from USB 1.1 to USB 2.0, Wireless USB and USB 3.0. Everything USB takes an in-depth look at these products and other offbeat USB gadgets, and brings you information and reviews needed for you to make a purchase decision. Welcome and enjoy your stay. If you would like to contact us with a tip or comment, please write to: newstips@everythingusb.com
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Filed under Hardware
USB Headsets Reviews
- Logitech G35 USB Dolby Gaming Headset (2009)
- Creative HS-1000 Fatal1ty USB Headset (2008)
- Creative HS-1200 X-Fi Wireless USB Headset (2008)
- Tritton AXPC PC 5.1 Gaming USB Headset (2007)
- Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 (2005)
USB Speakers Reviews
- Logitech Z Cinema Surround Speakers (2008)
- Asus Xonar U1 Dolby USB Sound Card (2007)
- Logitech AudioHub USB Speakers (2007)
- Logitech Z10 Interactive USB Speakers (2006)
- Altec Lansing FX5051 5.1 Surround Speakers (2006)
- Logitech V20 Laptop Speakers (2005)
USB Turntable Reviews
USB VoIP Reviews
- IPEVO Trio USB Speakerphone (2007)
- USR USB Internet Speakerphone (2006)
- IPEVO Free-1 USB Phone (2006)
Wireless Music Reviews
