Ear Force DSS 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Processor

Ear Force DSS 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound ProcessorProduct Features   Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound processor Works with any stereo headset or headphones Headphone amplifier with variable bass boost Digital optical and analog stereo inputs Works with XBOX 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac

Product Details Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S. ASIN: B003O0KICS Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches ; 8.3 ounces Media: Accessory Release Date: June 22, 2010 Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews) Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,386 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Adapters #4 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Adapters #5 in Video Games > Mac Games > Hardware  Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price?

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Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS - 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Processor


Overview

The Ear Force DSS works with any set of stereo headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets (X31, X11, XLC, Z1, Z2, and PX21).

The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound and the analog input can also be used to upgrade analog stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source.

With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional hidden channels called Dolby EX.


Dolby 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Technology Click here to enlarge
Dolby 5.1 | 7.1 Channel Surround Sound

The DSS uses immersive Dolby Digital Surround Sound technology to greatly enhance your multimedia experience. Video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

With stereo audio sources, the Ear Force DSS Dolby Pro Logic IIx takes over. Using an advanced matrixing technology, the DSS creates an incredibly realistic virtual surround sound environment with greatly improved directionality over standard stereo audio.


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Bass Boost Effect

The Ear Force DSS has a variable Bass Boost feature, which enhances deep-bass effects and makes the audio even more dynamic. This is similar to adding a subwoofer to a home theater system where extra bass introduces additional depth to the overall sound. The Ear Force DSS Bass boost effect will allow you to hear deep audio cues that would otherwise be difficult to hear, resulting in a valuable advantage over your competition.

Multiple Input Options

Convenient digital and analog audio inputs make the Ear Force DSS versatile enough to connect to virtually any gaming or audio set up.

Powered by USB

The Ear Force DSS front panel pass-through connects to other USB devices for power or data transfer, reducing the number of USB ports needed in your gaming or audio set up. To use a wall outlet, an optional USB-to-AC power adapter is available from TurtleBeach.com so the device can be used with a Blu-Ray or DVD player.


The Ear Force DSS is also a full function headphone amplifier. Click here to enlarge
S/PDIF-to-Analog Converter

In Bypass mode, the Ear Force DSS becomes an audio converter that accepts a digital optical input and outputs a decoded analog signal. This allows you to connect a digital source such as a game console or Blu-ray/DVD player to other devices such as a home theater receiver via standard stereo analog audio connections.

Product Description

The Ear Force DSS 7.1 channel Dolby surround sound processor transforms any stereo headset into full, immersive surround sound for playing Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or PC games and watching movies with Blu-ray or DVD players. It works with any set of stereo headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets (X31, X11, XLC, Z1, Z2 and PX21). The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound and the analog input can also be used to upgrade analog stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source.With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional “hidden” channels called Dolby EX.