The audio market for gaming is always an interesting one, gamers often split on this issue into a few parts based on the camp. In the PC realm gamers can often favor their onboard audio solution over add-in boards simply because of cost issues in upgrading from a built in solution to something $79 or higher for a true difference in audio clarity on their limited audio platform. In the other camp there are those that strive to find the perfect solution for their gaming experience that run with $149 audio cards and are seeking out the most for their money. In this realm Turtle Beach is able to come into the game with their audio solutions.

Enter the Ear Force HPA a continued PC development product which produces 5.1 sound based on a unique driver set using 3 channels and a subwoofer built into each ear for extra punch in the tracks for a more authentic low frequency response feel. The latest tweak to this setup comes in the form of the Turtle Beach Roadie which has also been released as a USB device providing 5.1 / 7.1 surround sound to gamers with some added benefits such as lower noise for mobile use which helps eliminate common problems in laptop audio. As a combined unit gaming gets a solid boost just as music and multimedia take a healthy promotion as well.

Outside of the HPA series Turtle Beach is proud to be a huge player in the market now for Xbox based audio products such as the Ear Force X2 which uses a wireless design with high sensitivity mic to provide players with a very intense experience in their gaming environments. Combine this with high response stereo drivers, multi-device usage, noise reduction, high comfort large surrounds for the ears to help seal away the interference and more the Ear Force X2's are quite a powerful setup. Those that are less inclined to chase a wireless solution though might be more interested in the coming wired model the X1 using the same technology but coming in at a lower price point compared to the X2 product.