Topic: Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones (Read 337 times)

Foe-hammer · « **on:** March 03, 2006, 02:51:00 AM »

Well i've been looking into a good and reasonably priced pair of dolby 5.1 headphones ($150, or under), and this is what i've came up with:

1) The best ones i've found under $100 are the Creative Labs HQ2300D Dolby 5.1 Headphones. The only problem is they are not available in the US, but only in the UK. I've tried getting them from amazon.co.uk and other UK based sites, but they will not ship to the US.

2) Another one is the Thrustmaster T510 Dolby 5.1 headphones. These can be purchased for about $125, but the actual headphones are cheap.

3) Third is the LTB AC-3 dolby 5.1 Headphones. These give good sound like the Thrustmaster, but the actual headphones are also cheaply made.

4) Another is the Turtle Beach Ear Force AXT surround sound headphones . This is an awesome set of headphones that has quality made headphones, and xblive mic built in. The only problem is it does not come with a dolby decoder, and thereby does not support dolby 5.1 true surround sound, but just "enhanced stereo". Blah, so close! They were planning on make a DXT set that had everything of the AXT, but with a dolby decoder, but nothing never came about of it.

Anyone else with information on other dolby 5.1 headphones is much appreciated.

Storm28 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2006, 09:11:00 AM »

I saw the discussion in the other thread and started looking myself. I went ahead and ordered the Thrustmaster from Walmart. I'll let you know how they are. They may actually arrive today.

Ign reviewed this and gave a good rating. They said its not perfect but works really well. An review on Amazon also said the sound was great - they complained about what I considered minor things.

In the end, I went with this one because I could get it from Walmart. If it sucks, it makes for easy returns. I'll try to post a review later next week once I get some time. I'll get initial impressions up ASAP.

Here's the link to the Ign review.

From the review:

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Conclusion
The (big breath) Thrustmaster T510 Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder + Dolby Headphone (whew) is an excellent product with a few big flaws that may be deal breakers for some. Those flaws are avoidable though, and the system sounds so good that we can't help but give it high marks. The simulated but entirely realistic sounding surround mix is so good it hurts. Honestly, truly, once you hear what it can sound like, you'll never be content with a standard stereo mix again.

maxlifo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:04:00 AM »

Yo, I got the Creative ones. They're OK, comfortable to wear and sound alright for the price (not tried any others though). They've helped with Call Of Duty 2

Only problem is I keep forgetting to take the batteries out or turn it off when I've finished a session. I'm going through batteries like nobodys business. You'd have thought they'd have put some kind of auto-off feature on em.

I'm in the UK BTW...

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2006, 01:41:00 PM »

QUOTE(maxlifo @ Mar 3 2006, 09:35 AM)

Yo, I got the Creative ones. They're OK, comfortable to wear and sound alright for the price (not tried any others though). They've helped with Call Of Duty 2

Only problem is I keep forgetting to take the batteries out or turn it off when I've finished a session. I'm going through batteries like nobodys business. You'd have thought they'd have put some kind of auto-off feature on em.
I'm in the UK BTW...

The unit is corded, not wireless, right?

Can you not just keep it plugged in and not worry about having to recharge the batteries?

Can it recharge the batteries for you?

maxlifo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2006, 03:14:00 PM »

Hey man,

I just replied to your PM but for anyone else who might be interested, it takes 2 X AA batteries and it doesn't charge itself or come with (or facilitate) a wall wart. You have a switch on the side for power. If you forget and leave it on overnight it's bye bye batteries

Hope that helps.

Storm28 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:12:00 PM »

The Thrustmaster came today. I love it so far.

The sound is great. I haven't invested in surround sound system because of my current room setup and the fact I'll be moving in the near future. This is best I've heard my games ever. The surround sound effects are great.

Headphones are comfortable. The volume control is a bit sensitive. I thought I had a defective unit first because the sound kept going off when I adjusted the volume. Finally I realized it was just turned down all the way. The dial itself is unusual. But I'm already used to it so its not a problem.

Battery life sucks with the reachargeables they give you. But you can keep the power cord plugged in while you play and I have a outlet close by so again, not a problem for me.

I absolutely love these things. I would forget I was even wearing headphones for awhile and it felt like the room was filled with the sound. I would highly recommend these.

One note: I am by no means an expert on sound quality. I could never pick up on the subtle differences between systems. So far me its great, but there's a chance someone who is a real audiophile could pick up other issues.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

the_iLLmatic_one · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2006, 12:18:00 AM »

I/O Magic Sound Assault 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones

http://www.iomagic.c...sp?ProdID=IHD51

From Website "This is true 5.1 sound quality that no other simulated headphones can compete against. "

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2006, 02:14:00 AM »

I just ordered these:

(IMG:http://dvdbcko.dvdcritiques.com/upload/news/917/File2.jpg)

Thanks to Ozy, a member here on these boards, he found me a UK site that would ship worldwide. With shipping and everything it came to 60 pounds.....roughly $105.

Thanks again, Ozy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

These were the only surround sound headphones of the bunch that supported DTS, as well.

Just in time for oblivions!

This post has been edited by Foe-hammer: Mar 5 2006, 10:16 AM

the_iLLmatic_one · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2006, 02:19:00 AM »

Foe-hammer give me that link asap!

beowulfx · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2006, 05:57:00 AM »

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Mar 5 2006, 10:21 AM)

I just ordered these:

(IMG:http://dvdbcko.dvdcritiques.com/upload/news/917/File2.jpg)

Thanks to Ozy, a member here on these boards, he found me a UK site that would ship worldwide. With shipping and everything it came to 60 pounds.....roughly $105.

Thanks again, Ozy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

These were the only surround sound headphones of the bunch that supported DTS, as well.
Just in time for oblivions!

Foe-hammer... I have the same headphone its great but you'll have to use some good batteries because they seem to draw alot of power.

offtopic I see the Kurgan in youre pic........ How cool I never met an gaming Higlander fan like me

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2006, 03:16:00 PM »

QUOTE(beowulfx @ Mar 5 2006, 06:04 AM)

Foe-hammer... I have the same headphone its great but you'll have to use some good batteries because they seem to draw alot of power.
offtopic I see the Kurgan in youre pic........ How cool I never met an gaming Higlander fan like me

Aye Connor. Tis the best movie every.

Ces2k3 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2006, 12:10:00 PM »

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Mar 5 2006, 04:21 AM)

I just ordered these:

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Thanks to Ozy, a member here on these boards, he found me a UK site that would ship worldwide. With shipping and everything it came to 60 pounds.....roughly $105.

Thanks again, Ozy

These were the only surround sound headphones of the bunch that supported DTS, as well.
Just in time for oblivions!

care to point me to that site where u got them at? i want them also but had no luck with them shipping to the us
also do you have to use batteries for it, or does it give you the options for ac.

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2006, 06:36:00 PM »

Sure....

http://www.headphone...ackingid=6|CR12

And they do not have the option of an AC adapter, just two AA batteries. I had a good recharger, so that was not a problem for me.

I also went ahead and purchased some better headphones:

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The creative ones that come with it are not bad, but not nearly as good as the ones above.

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2006, 07:33:00 PM »

I would have gotten these if i was aware of them at the time:

(IMG:http://www.avland.co.uk/pioneer/sedir800c/sedir800c.jpg)

The PIONEER SEDIR800C retail for around $350 to $400. And while they are a lot more, the headphones are much better, they are wireless, have a better reciever/decoder, and are amped.

All together i have spent:

- $108: creative 2300D
- $94: sony mdr-v700 headphones
- $60: pocket amp*

Total: $262

* For games the creative decoder carries plenty of punch, and is more then enough loud, but for many movies it is not loud enough, so an amp is required.

This post has been edited by Foe-hammer: Mar 25 2006, 03:35 AM

beowulfx · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2006, 02:42:00 PM »

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Mar 25 2006, 01:43 AM)

Sure....

http://www.headphone...ackingid=6|CR12

And they do not have the option of an AC adapter, just two AA batteries. I had a good recharger, so that was not a problem for me.

I also went ahead and purchased some better headphones:

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The creative ones that come with it are not bad, but not nearly as good as the ones above.

Does that headphone support 5.1 ?

The PIONEER SEDIR800C does look nice !

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