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February 18th, 2010, 12:05
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If you're of the persuasion that likes to get their DTS surround sound (http://www.engadget.com/tag/surroundsound/) from a pair of headphones (and we ain't), the kids at Hanwa Japan have just the thing for you. The X-Tube is a USB dongle that contains a vacuum tube-shaped headphone jack that glows blue when in use. When combined with its Windows-only software and compatible headgear (both included) this bad boy promises DTS Surround Sensation (DTS' surround sound effect from 2 speakers), and looks really cool to boot. See for yourself after the break. On sale now in Japan for $45.Continue reading Hanwa Japan's tube-powered USB dongle promises DTS audio on-the-go (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/hanwas-tube-powered-usb-dongle-promises-dts-audio-on-the-go/)
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