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Surround sound gaming headsets are nothing new, and the feature sets often look very similar. Support for multiple platforms is the norm, along with Dolby Digital and DTS support to get an authentic multi-channel experience - without the need for several speakers to be placed around the room.The new Katana HD from Tritton stands out from the crowd as the first gaming headset we've encountered that supports uncompressed surround sound via HDMI. This allows for the playback of the highest quality audio streams from games and Blu-ray movies, whereas other gaming headsets are limited to compressed digital audio via optical.
Boasting DTX Headphone X technology, the Katana HD features two 50mm drivers, but uses proprietary software to simulate 7.1 surround sound in a 3D space. Essentially, we're looking at a stereo set-up that uses clever algorithms to simulate the placement of various audio channels without the need for separate drivers. It's a common solution that usually delivers a faithful impression of multi-channel audio and the Katana HD makes use of a DTS-designed implementation.
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