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post #1531 of 5170
2/3/11 at 2:56pm
i notice a difference (albeit not huge) on my LCD (47", 1080p)....

but i'm with SAL.... VGA is either the best, or near identical to HDMI, both of which look slightly better than component.
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post #1532 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by coyote_5 View Post

Stepping away from Viper's issue, do you notice a significant issue between component and HDMI for vid quality? I'm on a 50" 720p so I wonder if it wouldn't matter much to me anyway...

I can't tell. I switched them alot also. But my eyes might not be as finally tuned. But you are asking about both hdmi and componet over 720p? I see a difference on 720p and 1080p on movies. But my xbox is set to 720p via componet cuz that didn't prove any different to me.
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post #1533 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:09pm
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Maybe this isn't the answer he wants to hear, but is there any benefit to running HDMI to the receiver vs running component and optical? I've always heard there is no resolution gain from HDMI.

The 2310 has component input so you can run the component video and optical audio to the receiver and then optical out to the mix amp. Problem solved unless there is some mysterious need to use HDMI only...

Well, I prefer less cables, but the main issue is I'd have to buy a 20ft optical and extensions for the component, because my 360 is that far from my receiver. I have a 20ft HDMI cable from monoprice connecting it right now.

Could somebody please explain to me how the hell FOUR major sites can be sold out of this goddamn headset all at once!?!?
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post #1534 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:17pm
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Could somebody please explain to me how the hell FOUR major sites can be sold out of this goddamn headset all at once!?!?

what headset? is razordog sold out?
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post #1535 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:22pm
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what headset? is razordog sold out?

The crazy $250 Sennheiser one.
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post #1536 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:33pm
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The crazy $250 Sennheiser one.

well i pm'd you info of where to find it for much cheaper, as far as i know he's not sold out.... or is he?
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post #1537 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:39pm
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That never stops being funny lmao!!
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post #1538 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by Viper187 View Post

Well, I prefer less cables, but the main issue is I'd have to buy a 20ft optical and extensions for the component, because my 360 is that far from my receiver. I have a 20ft HDMI cable from monoprice connecting it right now.

Could somebody please explain to me how the hell FOUR major sites can be sold out of this goddamn headset all at once!?!?

Yeah guess I thought you had the xbox close like alot of ppl. Why not try that mod and use an optical to the Xbox?? Or is that not possible??
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post #1539 of 5170
2/3/11 at 3:42pm
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Originally Posted by ATB View Post

As I understand it, it has to do with the Tx unit powering off and cutting off the optical out passthrough, which is a problem if you want to run it into your receiver. Having said that, you might be able to trade it in with Astro if this were a problem.


I'm debating doing this myself, I don't need the optical passthrough with my current setup but if I moved the 5.8 mixamp to the projector room I'd need it, that receiver doesn't accept hdmi.

Did reaper ever get his TX unit back to confirm it has been 'fixed'? I'm not going to contact Astro until someone confirms they have changed it.

Formula and I talked about this...I don't understand why Astro can't just release a firmware update via USB to turn this feature off if you want to. I mean it's gotta be flash ROM with the operating instructions in the TX unit. Why would you possibly have to change the hardware to tell the TX unit not to turn itself off after 30 minutes if no RX unit is detected?
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post #1540 of 5170
2/3/11 at 4:09pm
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The only other thing you will need is an optical cable to connect your xbox 360 to the mixamp. If you don't already have one on hand, you can get one cheap on monoprice.com.

My Mixamp 5.8 came with a basic optical cable.
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post #1541 of 5170
2/3/11 at 4:33pm
Just got a response from Astro....for anyone with a 2010 Mixamp 5.8 wireless who wants the new TX...

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If you already have the MixAmp 5.8, and would like to have the TX unit exchanged for one with the fix to the optical pass-through issue, we can do so. If you are looking to get the 2011 version of the headset, you can either wait for the upgrade kits to come out:

http://www.astrogaming.com/products/...1-Upgrade-Kit/

Or, if you are still within the 15 day return period, you can return the headset and place an order for the 2011 version.

In the event that we do need to ship you any replacements or begin the warranty process, we will need you to confirm a few pieces of information as we do not have this email address associated with a purchase through any of the ASTRO Gaming websites. We will need your order and/or invoice numbers from the email confirmation you received at the time of your online purchase in order to assist you. If you purchased the headset at an event or through another online retailer, please reference that event/website with your receipt or order number. We will also need to know if there have been any changes to your shipping address since your original purchase.



Corey Adams
ASTRO Gaming
Customer Relations
http://www.astrogaming.com
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post #1542 of 5170
2/3/11 at 4:52pm
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well i pm'd you info of where to find it for much cheaper, as far as i know he's not sold out.... or is he?

I'll take that info if you still have it nerd.
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post #1543 of 5170
2/3/11 at 5:00pm
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Originally Posted by jammybastard View Post

Just got a response from Astro....for anyone with a 2010 Mixamp 5.8 wireless who wants the new TX...

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In the event that we do need to ship you any replacements or begin the warranty process, we will need you to confirm a few pieces of information as we do not have this email address associated with a purchase through any of the ASTRO Gaming websites.


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post #1544 of 5170
2/3/11 at 5:31pm
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Why not just get one off ebay?

Because I want a NEW one, made by MS or monoprice. Nobody sells the MS ones. I ordered that used one for now, since it was only like $5 total. Annoys me that guy's idea of "expedited" shipping is first class though. I want bloody priority mail.
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post #1545 of 5170
2/3/11 at 6:29pm
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Because I want a NEW one, made by MS or monoprice. Nobody sells the MS ones. I ordered that used one for now, since it was only like $5 total. Annoys me that guy's idea of "expedited" shipping is first class though. I want bloody priority mail.

According to the listing, that IS a genuine microsoft adapter.
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post #1546 of 5170
2/3/11 at 6:34pm
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Originally Posted by chicolom View Post

According to the listing, that IS a genuine microsoft adapter.

Yeah, but used.
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post #1547 of 5170
2/3/11 at 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by Viper187 View Post

Because I want a NEW one, made by MS or monoprice. Nobody sells the MS ones. I ordered that used one for now, since it was only like $5 total. Annoys me that guy's idea of "expedited" shipping is first class though. I want bloody priority mail.

I have the MS one and dont need it..

*edit* never mind..
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post #1548 of 5170
2/4/11 at 8:53am
Bah. Now I gotta make sure that order at audioheadstore.com gets canceled. I emailed last night and I'm still waiting for a response. I tried the 800 number and they want you to leave a message. What kind of **** is that? For a Sennheiser authorized dealer, they seem like *******s. Anyone got experience with the place? If I don't hear anything by Monday, I'll probably just call my credit card company and block the charge.
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post #1549 of 5170
2/4/11 at 11:28am
Please excuse the noob questions, but this is a ridiculously long thread:

1. What the heck is a mixamp for?
2. Do you need a mixamp with the sennheiser pc360 headset?
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post #1550 of 5170
2/4/11 at 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by kev0ut View Post

Please excuse the noob questions, but this is a ridiculously long thread:

1. What the heck is a mixamp for?
2. Do you need a mixamp with the sennheiser pc360 headset?

Did you read the first post? Admittedly, I haven't read it for a long time but I'd think this information would be in there.
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post #1551 of 5170
2/4/11 at 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by kev0ut View Post

Please excuse the noob questions, but this is a ridiculously long thread:

1. What the heck is a mixamp for?
2. Do you need a mixamp with the sennheiser pc360 headset?

Apparently, you need the Mixamp if you want the pc360 to work with consoles like Xbox360.
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post #1552 of 5170
2/4/11 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by bbexperience View Post

Did you read the first post? Admittedly, I haven't read it for a long time but I'd think this information would be in there.

There are a lot of reviews of headsets in the first post, but nothing about mixamps or what they are for. As far as I can tell they are just to balance the game audio with voice audio, which seems a bit ridiculous for a $100 piece of equipment.
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post #1553 of 5170
2/4/11 at 1:17pm
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Originally Posted by Viper187 View Post

Apparently, you need the Mixamp if you want the pc360 to work with consoles like Xbox360.

Reading the reviews on amazon, it seems like there are people who plug it right into their 360 and it works.
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post #1554 of 5170
2/4/11 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by kev0ut View Post

There are a lot of reviews of headsets in the first post, but nothing about mixamps or what they are for. As far as I can tell they are just to balance the game audio with voice audio, which seems a bit ridiculous for a $100 piece of equipment.

It is a Dolby Headphone processor, input switcher, and mic/voice audio mixer. You run digital audio to it and it decodes using Dolby Headphone to regular stereo headphones, which most agree are a LOT better than those "surround" headphones with multiple drivers built into the cans. You can also daisy chain multiple ones together for private voice chat in a LAN party, which some of the pro gamers rely on...
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post #1555 of 5170
2/4/11 at 6:47pm
Thread Starter 
Just read the first post, guys. The info is THERE.
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post #1556 of 5170
2/4/11 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by Shin CZ View Post

Just read the first post, guys. The info is THERE.

That post is epic. You should link to it in your sig to remind ppl.
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post #1557 of 5170
2/4/11 at 7:20pm
Thread Starter 
Yeah, I don't know why I haven't done it yet. Thanks. XD
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post #1558 of 5170
2/6/11 at 9:47am
Dumb question - read the first post -

Not sure if I can hookup the TB HPX to the Tritton Ax720 decoder or only the Astro Mixamp?

It appears they use similar 9 pin connectors....

Please advise -
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post #1559 of 5170
2/6/11 at 9:57am
I've decided to sell my PC 360 headset and keep my K702 mic mod set up. If you are interested PM me.
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post #1560 of 5170
2/6/11 at 10:13am
Thread Starter 
ATB:



But seriously, it all depends on what you want. No mistake that the K702 is definitely superior to the PC360 on pretty much all counts, except the lack of permanent mic and volume control, which is just pure convenience anyway. You probably would have chosen the HD598 over the PC360 too.
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