Polk Audio Xbox N1 Surroundbar and 133t gaming headphones
"The average age of a gamer is 35," according to the Polk Audio rep I spoke with. "We're not making products for 13-year-olds." And we'll give it to the company, the two new devices it's showing off at E3 this week aren't half bad looking. Granted, they're not as slick as some of the higher end products the audio company has shown off in the past, but as far as gaming-centric devices go, they're not too shabby. According to the company, Microsoft approached it specifically to create peripherals for the Xbox, leading Polk to give the world the 133t Gaming Headphones and N1 Surroundbar.
The 133ts eschew the standard external gaming mic for a little nub that juts out from one ear. To mute it, you just click it back up inside the cup. The headphones also feature a mixer that plugs directly into the controller to help eliminate cords and lets you adjust sound settings on the fly. The Surroundbar, meanwhile, was designed specifically with the Xbox in mind, featuring four modes: Racer, FPS, Music and Cinema, so you can switch between gaming and standard media consumption. The Soundbar is set for a fall release, with the 133t coming some time in Q4. More info in a press release after the break.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/polk-audio/
