Turtle Beach Stealth 520 Headphone Review
This gaming headset will give you a leveled up gaming session with your PlayStation 4.
Design and Build
The Stealth 520 wireless gaming headset is more of an upgraded version of its predecessor, the 500p. They have a similar physique, but this one has a blue accent on the ear cups. The Stealth 520 features an adjustable padded headband. It has an adjustable and large ear cups for a better hearing experience. The plush padding prevents pain on your ears over time. This headphone’s build is durable. They’ve covered it with matte plastic that’s resilient to scratches.
The right ear cup holds the volume controls. On the center of the right ear cup controls the surround sound button. The left ear cup houses the superhuman hearing option.
Sound Quality
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- 100% Wireless – Experience crystal clear, interference free game and chat audio with 100% wireless connectivity to your PS4 Pro, PS4, and PS3
- DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound (available on PS4 Pro and PS4 consoles with optical jack) DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound delivers an amazing, 3D 360 degree soundscapes with unmatched spatial accuracy
- Superhuman Hearing – Gain competitive advantage by hearing every sound around you, like enemies sneaking up on you, weapon reloads before an ambush, and distant vehicles bringing in reinforcements
- Mic Monitoring Say it…don't shout it, thanks to the ability to hear the volume of your own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at teammates and other players
- New PS4 Without Optical Jack – Some Stealth 520 features are affected or not available on the new, slimmer PS4 (2016) Visit Turtle Beach's website for firmware update details
The Turtle Beach Stealth 520 wireless gaming headset features large 50mm drivers to deliver booming and clear audio details of every game you’re playing.
This headset features a DTS Headphone X 7.1 Surround Sound that you can optionally turn on. The surround sound gives a different gaming audio experience. It makes you feel like you’re in the same room as the game.
Another great feature of the Stealth 520 is the superhuman hearing option. This gaming headset enables you to hear even the shrewdest but game-changing audio effects. This superhuman hearing option will give you extra ears for you to hear the gaming audio clearly. It’ll give you extra power to win the game.
Set Up
Setting this gaming headset is pretty simple. The Stealth 520’s transmitter is plugged into the optical out port on your PS4. Turn it on. To enable the DTS feature of this headset, just go the audio settings of your PS4 and enable Bitstream.
Microphone
The Stealth 520’s detachable microphone creates crystal-clear conversations with your teammates. It has a Mic Monitoring internal feedback system so you can hear your voice. You can monitor if your voice is too loud. The microphone plugs into the headset through a 3.5mm cable.
Battery
Slay your enemies with a battery that lasts up to 15 hours. The battery life may differ on your usage. An increased volume decreases the battery life.
HIGHLIGHTS
The headphone intensified my gaming sessions. It always gives me an excitement on playing games and helps me win against my enemies. I can hear the commands very clearly. Setting it up is easy.
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimension9.5 x 3.9 x 10 Inches
- Weight1.6 Pounds
- BatteryRechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
- Battery LifeOn use: Up to 15 hours
- CableIncluded
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- ManufacturerTurtle Beach
- OriginUSA
- Price$$$
Turtle Beach Stealth 520 Headphone
Pros
- Can connect to multiple devices
- Design for portability
- Can be set-up easily
- Very lightweight headset
- Removable microphone