Worth the dosh?
ConclusionIn summary; there are a few things we’d change about the AX Pro. We’ve been using wireless headsets for our Xbox 360 and PS3 for sometime, so switching back to a headset where you need to plug in a power cord feels a little restrictive. We’d also put the volume control on our headset because it’s easier to access without having to take your eyes from the screen. However, in defense of Mad Catz, it’s fair to say that you do need this inline volume control because it hosts extra functionality. We’d also integrate the mic rather than having it clip into the headset; though that is a personal preference.
Set-up is quite fiddly and there are a lot of cables to manage, but it is worth the effort once you get it all set-up. Despite its size, this is a comfortable headset to wear for long periods of play. The ability to control game and voice volume independently also serves to make team-based gaming a more team-focused experience no longer affected by noisy explosions and gun-fire. The decoder box is also a real innovation that elevates your sound experience to a new level by allowing you to fine-tune your speakers to suit what you’re playing and how you want to play. It’s the sound, however, that elevates the AX Pro above all of the gaming headsets we’ve used before. With an RRP of £149, the TRITTON AX Pro is a relatively expensive headset, but as soon as you put them over your ears and fire them up they really do feel like good value for money.
The Good
Solid build, looks impressive.Delivers high quality sound and chat
Decoder offers an unprecedented amount of control over your sound
The Bad
Lengthy set-upCable management needed to tuck away all the wires
It’s not wireless
HEXUS Rating
Tritton AX Pro Dolby Digital Precision Gaming Headset
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