Right now, I the number of game specific DTS surround sound presets is not long ('Tomb Raider,' 'GTA V,' and 'Call of Duty are some examples), but I expect that will grow over the next year.
The headset ships with a full array of DTS Headphone: X surround sound modes, but more can be loaded via the Windows app. Pulling the headband with one hand is like to give the ears a bit of a tug not good for the ears or for the ear cups. With that in mind, it is extra important to use two hands when donning and removing the Elite 800. That extra bit of quiet achieved with the form factor is a difference maker. Well, when putting on the Elite 800 and going solo, the torrent of stale game audio seems to have leveled up. lines verbatim without having any idea what they mean on account of having blocked them out for so long. The going joke when playing 'Destiny' is that the game is so repetitive that players can quote the Ghost's, Speaker, Vanguards, etc. This is the kind of the surround sound that enthusiasts hunt for, the kind that makes old soundscapes sound new and alive. But it's in the quiet solitary experience, when no other player is chirping from within the headset that the excellent audio reproduction can best be appreciated. This isn't to say that the headset can't handle going online, far from it. For anyone looking for a headset just to watch movies or play games without any chat component, the Elite 800s are a godsend. As such, the surround sound playback gets a quieter ear cavity to work with. Those plush ear cups envelop the ear in a way that maximizes audio reproduction. Normally, when reviewing headsets, I leave the form factor for the latter part of the review, but for the Elite 800 it's a big part of the sound.
When it comes to making the most of the DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound, what makes the set one to beat on top of its solid set of drivers is one rather old technique, passive noise cancellation. One of the biggest features that Turtle Beach trumpets with the Elite 800 is the Active Noise Cancellation, which I will cover further down. The Elite 800 takes the 500P's excellent DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound playback and goes to another level. What I quickly discovered about the Elite 800 is that in spite of being a stable mate of the 500P, the Elite 800 can boast of more than additional features and ancillary upgrades. It is inevitable though, for users to expect more from the Elite 800 in this one area, and not just in all areas aside from audio playback. I don't really object to this out right, after all the 500P sounds excellent. You see, I suspect that much of the tech, including the 50mm drivers and the incorporation of DTS Headphone:X 7.1, is shared between the 500P and Elite 800. Even with all of the fancy features, could the Elite 800 be that much better than the Stealth 500P in its primary application, surround playback of PS4 games? And yet, immediately prior to reviewing the Elite 800, I had some big concerns. I mean, just look at that sleek bit of kit, with its premium curves, defined but too pronounced logos, and its own special charging bay that while doubling as the receiver, sits like an elegant sheath. With so many features on board, along with other capabilities, (like the unadvertised Xbox One support), Elite 800 promises a lot, but is it worth the price of admission?Įver since the Elite 800 was announced, it has looked like a winner.
The headset even includes special "Elite Membership," which comes with a handful interesting benefits, most notably an extended warranty. The headset also sports Bluetooth, a premium wireless rechargeable form factor, a charging stand/cradle, downloading DTS presets, Android integration via an app, 3.5mm analog device support, invisible mics, swappable speaker plates and more. The Elite 800 is packed with features and is clearly meant to house all of the company's latest innovations and current tech, not the least of which is Active Noise Cancellation. With the new PS4 focused Turtle Beach Elite 800, the company has put forth a new flagship product. The company has recently embraced DTS Headphone:X 7.1 as a means to deliver headset surround sound, and the feature is offered in several Turtle Beach headsets. Turtle Beach is both a leader in the headset market and on the cutting edge when it comes to the both the PS4 and Xbox One.
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