The X4 and these approach 5.1 surround differently. These (along with Tritton) put multiple drivers in the headset. The TB X4 (and Astro A40's) use DOLBY HEADPHONE to create 5.1 surround through stereo speakers. I have the Astro's and they are great. Sound placement is very accurate for both games and movies... it truly reproduces surround sound on a pair of headphones. Never tried the Trittons so can't give a comparison. Most reviews that I've read trying both lean towards DOLBY HEADPHONE over multiple drivers, but it's a mixed bag, so in the end you would have to decide what sounds best to you.
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The X4 and these approach 5.1 surround differently. These (along with Tritton) put multiple drivers in the headset. The TB X4 (and Astro A40's) use DOLBY HEADPHONE to create 5.1 surround through stereo speakers. I have the Astro's and they are great. Sound placement is very accurate for both games and movies... it truly reproduces surround sound on a pair of headphones. Never tried the Trittons so can't give a comparison.
Most reviews that I've read trying both lean towards DOLBY HEADPHONE over multiple drivers, but it's a mixed bag, so in the end you would have to decide what sounds best to you.