Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Multiplatform Gaming Headset for Xbox, PS5, PC

For this price point, I can't say anything less than 5 stars for this headset. I was originally going to go with a different product until seeing that the Ear Force Recon 50(X) series, was to release on 9/25/15. I decided to give it a try, and figured why not. For $40 it seemed like a steal! For the most part, it is a steal. PROS: --The headset itself is good looking, at first I thought the green would be a little off-putting compared to the color of my other accessories and peripherals, but it actually looks really great. Of course, this part is subjective. --Very lightweight. This thing only weighs a few ounces, and other than the light sensation of the cups on your ears, you could not even know you have it on. --The mic is detachable, which is awesome. --Further, the mic sounds great. It picks up my voice with a pretty good clarity for an entry-level gaming headset, and the attached covering of the mic essentially works as a pop filter. In fact, I have a fan blowing right by me and it manages to cancel the vast majority of the wind rushing into it from the fan. Solid mic. --The sound is pretty good. Bass and highs are on par for this price point, with the mids being the weakest link of the sound stage. For music and movies it is probably not the best choice, although it would still work more than adequately for those uses. Gaming is where it really shines, and the sound quality is more than good enough for my gaming needs. Footsteps are defined, gunshots and explosions sound great, and voices and dialog sound just fine. --Adaptability and Connectivity: It connects to the Xbox One controller that has the 3.5mm plug-in, and works on any Xbox One controller with the Turtle Beach or Microsoft headset adapter. My controller has the plug directly on it, so it works flawlessly without the need of an adapter. Further, it includes an adapter to change the mic/headphones to two separate plugs and I tested it on my PC and it works great for both sound and mic as well. Even though it is marketed as an Xbox One headset, it works just fine on PC and my iPhone. I don't have a PS4 to try it on, but I would imagine it would work just fine. CONS: --Like mentioned above, the sound is pretty much on par. Nothing special and certainly doesn't blow your mind with audio fidelity. However for this price range I can't imagine it gets much better. Mids could be a bit better with frequency range. --The cord is rather short. Granted, this model is targeted specifically towards the Xbox One, so plugging it into the controller with the cord length is more than enough, and nice because you don't have a huge bundle of cord on your lap when it is plugged into your controller. However, for use with a PC or other device you might need to purchase a 4 pole 3.5mm extension cable to make it a bit longer. I managed to find several on Amazon for a few bucks, so if this is a problem for you I would recommend going the extension cable route instead of disregarding this headset. OVERALL: I rated 5, but would probably give closer to a 4.5. For $40 (current price at time of writing, the day this headset has been released), it is a great deal. I am very happy with it, and use it as my main headset for my Xbox now, and a backup for my PC. Very comfortable, lightweight, sound is more than adequate in terms of quality, and it works with a multitude of devices. For gaming, it is just an all-around great entry-level headset.

It fit my head, but there is no adjustment. I am a female. No echoing which is the reason why i bought very good quality! It is wired though might be a bit short wire if thats a problem for some people but for me it is perfect! Detachable microphone!

The headset itself is a little small. I don't have a giant head and I have to pull out the ear cups completely out to fit and it barely fits. Snug headset but not painful on ears. The band on top of the head isn't nearly as cushy as I would hope, and it comes down at a strange angle (near the back, not the top). The audio seems fine. Bass is good. The high ends seem a bit duller than i'm used to with previous headphones. Cancels noise fairly well. Excellent volume control and output. I don't use the mic portion yet.

We've purchased this headset a few times over the years. It's a good, solid headset for the price, and durable enough for younger users. We are a family of gamers, and we've owned all sorts of more expensive headsets as well, but for some reason even the most expensive ones haven't lasted as long. It's simple, comfortable and you cannot go wrong with Turtle Beach.

I’ve used this headphone for years still works perfectly fine years later Thanks for delivering this, it made my friend very happy.

I started using this immediately after it arrived and it works great. I had no issues with connectivity, it uses a standard jack for the audio. The music and voices are clear. The cord length is just right, not too close. I can't stand those three foot cords that keep my nose pressed against the screen. It is light weight and fits fine. I sometimes wear glasses and have not had an issue with that. Good purchase.

Do you like pain? Forget the corset and buy this headset! In all fairness, this headset is actually better than decent. The sound is clear (almost always) and the mic seems to work well...well, well enough so that whoever is in your party is not constantly pestering you to repeat what you said (i.e., "Help! I was screwing around and accidentally attacked a guard! I need a soul gem, lest I am forced to respawn at a wayshrine!"). As long as you keep the mic somewhere in the vicinity of your mouth, and the people in your party don't have cotton in their ears, they'll be able to hear you quite well. That said... After spending an hour and a half with this monstrosity attached to my fairly petite and feminine skull, I found myself twisting and turning the large, plastic, headcovering-of-doom in an effort to gain some much needed relief. Unfortunately, unlike my quest to find four stupid miners in a cave, I was unsuccessful (truthfully, I was unsuccessful on both counts, but that is hardly the point right now, is it?). The point is that, the following day, I was nursing a headache that left me feeling like a dragon had used the top of my head for a drum. I assumed it had to be a fluke, until I repeated the process the following night (I'm stubborn that way). After attempting increasing ludicrous solutions to the pain this hell-spawned headset caused me (imagine being so desperate that, caring less how ridiculous you look, you fold a silk pillowcase into a ball and place it ever so gently between your head and the top of the headset!), I finally came to the conclusion that the headset was, without a doubt, the source of my pain. Despite the misery heaped upon my poor Nord soul, I decided to give this headset three stars, mainly due to the quality of the sound and the mic. If you have a head that is of a different size, or even if you just enjoy having a constant, nagging pain on the top of your head, you might love this headset. I, however, feel the unquenchable desire to take a blacksmith's hammer to this thing, turn it into a pile of dust, and order something a bit more comfortable!

I've had this headset for a couple months now, and it's been working great. The microphone picks up my voice extremely well, the sound quality is phenomenal, the volume is easy to adjust, and it's very comfortable. Turtle Beach never fails.

Have been using for a year now. Looks and feels new. Use it for gaming, listening to music, watching videos. Honestly have no issues, especially considering the price

Bonne qualité a bon prix,parfait pour un enfant

Das jabrl ist ca 1 Meter lang...das Mikrofon ist ok, qualität und Sound stimmen ..alles in allem kann man nicht meckern für den preis

Da ich meinem Sohn gerne zu Weihnachten ein Headset schenken wollte habe ich mich auf die Suche nach einem günstigen + guten Headset gemacht. Geblendet durch die vielen sehr guten Rezensionen habe ich das "Beexcellent Gaming Headset" gekauft. Als dieses angekommen ist, habe ich es gleich ausgepackt und getestet. Optisch macht es zwar was her, aber es zählen ja bekanntlich die inneren Werte: "Beexcellent Gaming Headset": - Klang sehr dumpf, keine Höhen vorhanden - Ohrpolster recht schmal, Ohr liegt auf - 2. Kabel für Beleuchtung fixiert (lästig) und nicht abnehmbar ~ Basslastig ~ Mikrofon ~ Beleuchtung unnötiges Gimmick + sieht gut aus + langes stoffummanteltes Kabel + wirkt stabil + Lautstärke wenn direkt an PS4 Controller angeschlossen + Mikrofon lässt sich umklappen Also das Wichtigste (zumindest für mich) - der Klang war eher schlecht. Gut, habe ich mir gedacht. - Um den Preis kannst du vermutlich nichts anderes erwarten. Dann habe ich weiter recherchiert und bin auf das "Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50X" gestoßen. Da ich sonst von den teureren Geräten von Turtle Beach meist Gutes gehört habe, habe ich es mit geringer Erwartungshaltung gleich bestellt. Angekommen, ausgepackt und im direkten Vergleich mit dem Beexcellent: "Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50X": - wirkt nicht sehr stabil - kurzes Kabel ~ Bass ok ~ Mikrofon + geringes Gewicht + angenehmes Tragegefühl + Mikrofon abnehmbar + Ohren haben gut IM Ohrpolster platz (habe relativ große Ohren) + Klang ist für den Preis wirklich sehr gut, auch wenn nicht sonderlich spektakulär Für mich waren das im Vergleich klangtechnisch Welten, auch wenn das Beexcellent mehr Bass hat und man es lauter drehen kann. Ich habe mich mit guten Gewissen für das Turtle Beach entschieden. Es ist meiner Meinung nach für den Preis, ein sehr gutes Headset! Bin schon gespannt, was mein Sohn dazu meint. Frohe Weihnachten! :)

Great sound works fine