SteelSeries 5xB Setup & Usage:
Setting up the 5xB headset was very simple. Just put the in -line RCA jacks on the back of your tv, plug in the USB connector to the Xbox and then the spectrum audio mixer into the controller. It was just that easy. The audio mixer has a volume for the mic and for the in-game sounds so you can easily adjust the volume levels on the fly. There is also a mic on/off switch for when you just don’t feel like talking. On the back of the spectrum audio mixer there is an on/off switch for the “Live Mix” feature of the headset as well.
While using the Spectrum 5xB headset I really enjoyed the quality of sound it delivered. It was clear and precise with deep rich sound. It was also very easy to adjust the volume levels of the mic and game volume. The headset is also incredibly comfortable.
I gamed with it for about 6 hours straight and could barely even notice it around my ears. However I did find that the 5xB didn’t offer as much noise cancellation as I would have liked.
The “Live Mix “feature works by balancing the sound between the mic and game volumes whenever it detects speech. For me personally, I didn’t notice a big difference between having the “Live Mix” on or off.
SteelSeries Spectrum 5xB Overview:
SteelSeries really took time to come up with a strong launch to their 360 line. The 5xB is very comfortable and ready for hours of gaming. It is extremely well built and durable which is perfect for traveling to LAN events. To top it all off, it is reasonably priced and can be picked up for around $85. 
Pros
- Comfortable
- Excellent Sound quality
Cons
- Not Wireless
- Only Stereo Sound
