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[Biablo]

Hello

I am looking for a 5.1 Headphones as well, i have been looking for a few days on the net and reading Reviews, i was thinking at the start to go for the AX360 from Trintron, but since i am a quality lover, i want to go for the SE-DIR800C or SE-DIR2000C, Anyone know whats the diffreance between the models, becuase they are 150$ apart in price, and thats allot.

Another question is How is the creative 2300D compared to the SE-DIR Series?

[bingggo]

I have tried the AXT referred to above - not bad, but very hissy at very low volumes, and I understand it is only a simulated surround sound field through the multiple speakers (unless it is actually decoding the Dolby Stereo Surround (ie. Prologic) that the Xbox 360 puts out? if that's what the dashboard means by 'Dolby Stereo').

I wonder why Dolby Headphone isn't more popular - I've only read of a few DVDs being released with a Dolby Headphone soundtrack, and despite talk of the format for consoles it doesn't seem to have eventuated.

I can't find the HQ-2300d or the Thrustmaster T510 available in the US, UK or Australia (where it was only released last year but now disappeared)! And no alternatives apart from either uber-crappy or uber-expensive options - and if the Creative and Thrustmaster is Dolby Certified that's all I need. Any supplier tips?

BTW links like this suggest Dolby Headphone is better than 5.1 headphones with multiple speakers: http://www.behardware.com/articles/497-8/5...ative-test.html

So, I am keen to try out the Dolby Headphone format if I can find an option that's available, and shippable to Australia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Regards,
Bruce

This post has been edited by bingggo: Oct 17 2007, 03:18 AM

[Foe-hammer]

That link provided some good info on 5.1 headphones.  

So make sure that the headphones you get support DD (DTS is also a plus for movies), and Dolby Headphone tech.  The ones that just have the multiple speakers in the headphones do not work so well, of which do not support Dolby Headphone tech.

With that said, the two best current options are the Pioneers and the Creatives.  But it sounds like the creatives are not available anymore.

I just wish someone would make a DD, Dolby Headphone tech wireless headphones with xbl mic attached.  

There's another good pair of DD 5.1 headphones, called: Tritton: AX360.  They have xbl mic attached to them.  The only real problem is they do not support Dolby Headphone tech.  But a lot of review say they work very well.  I'm very temped to buy them to test them out.  I love my wireless Pioneers, but it is rather cumbersome hanging the 360 mic around my neck to use on xbl.

This post has been edited by Foe-hammer: Oct 20 2007, 09:56 AM

[xboxhaxorz]

i have some cheapies from a local store 30$ but they work wonderfully, so i would imagine anything more expensive esp name brand would just blow you away

since stereo is so easy to produce, try to get some with a deep bass which mine have but no thumping power

[Foe-hammer]

QUOTE(xboxhaxorz @ Nov 7 2007, 03:33 PM)

i have some cheapies from a local store 30$ but they work wonderfully, so i would imagine anything more expensive esp name brand would just blow you away

since stereo is so easy to produce, try to get some with a deep bass which mine have but no thumping power

This thread is about 5.1 headphones, not any regular stereo headphones.

[Foe-hammer]

UPDATE...

JVC SUDH1 DD, DTS Dolby Headphone Receiver

(IMG:http://www.compsource.com/MSCS_IMAGES/HD/LARGE/SUDH1.JPG)

These are pretty much the same thing as the Creative Portable receiver.  They are portable, only power source is 2 AA batteries and no power cord input - which sucks.  But adding a power source to the batter inputs via a variable power adapter is a very easy mod that i did with my creative portable receiver.  They are also relatively cheap at around $90.  They comes with no headphones, but that is really no problem, considering the headphones that come with 5.1 dolby headphone receivers are generally garbage.  The cool thing about these receiver that have the 'Dolby Headphone Technology', is any regular two speaker headphones will work.  So do yourself a favor and get a pair of good wired headphones, along with a portable amp, and you'll have one kick ass 5.1 sounding headphone system!

Also my wireless Pioneer 800c headphones just broke for no reason.  I was just removing them from my head when the left can just broke off at the connection point right above where it rotates.  Upon further inspection, after taking them apart, the can is only held together by a very small 'U' shaped piece of plastic.  That is what broke on me.  Very cheap.  Truth be told, while the pioneer wireless headphones were adequate, they suck to a good pair of wired headphones.  

I'd recommend the Beyerdynamic DT-770/80 headphones for the best sounding experience for games and movies for under $500.  A beautiful set of headphones that has great sound quality with the most bass in any headphones.  They are extremely robust/durable with steel can connections.  And they are THE most comfortable headphones to wear with pillow like muffs for the cans.  Great for long gaming seasons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) These headphones are priced very reasonably at $200.  I'll write a full review on them when get mine in.

(IMG:http://www.imuso.co.uk/images/Product/ST00046.jpg)

This post has been edited by Foe-hammer: Dec 2 2007, 06:20 PM

[Heet]

I just found something that I want for Christmas.  I could play at night without bothering anyone LOL.


Very cool.

[Foe-hammer]

I just found another contender for 5.1 headphone gaming.

http://www.astrogaming.com/equipment/index/ct/3/id/3

These seem to be the best all around gaming 5.1 headphones.  They support Dolby Headphone Tech, and come with a very reliable/usable mic.  They are also made by the people who desinged/made the xbox360 (not sure if that is such a good thing - RROD... lol!)

Plus:

+ Dolby Headphone Technology for 5.1 surround sound
+ Very functional xbox live mic that seems to work much better then the Trittons.
+ Amplified more then norm
+ Made by the people who designed/made the xbox360
+ Made by the people who design/make Alienware computers
+ Made particularly for MLG pro players

Minus:

- No DTS support for watching movies


Questions:

- Quality of wired headphones compared to quality $200 wired headphones?

This post has been edited by Foe-hammer: Dec 3 2007, 11:27 AM

[signal-to-noise-ratio]

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Dec 3 2007, 05:06 AM)

I just found another contender for 5.1 headphone gaming.

http://www.astrogami...index/ct/3/id/3

These seem to be the best all around gaming 5.1 headphones.  They support Dolby Headphone Tech, and come with a very reliable/usable mic.  They are also made by the people who desinged/made the xbox360 (not sure if that is such a good thing - RROD... lol!)

Plus:

+ Dolby Headphone Technology for 5.1 surround sound
+ Very functional xbox live mic that seems to work much better then the Trittons.
+ Amplified more then norm
+ Made by the people who designed/made the xbox360
+ Made by the people who design/make Alienware computers
+ Made particularly for MLG pro players

Minus:

- No DTS support for watching movies
Questions:

- Quality of wired headphones compared to quality $200 wired headphones?

Can I use wireless senheisers with the amp like you can with ddts-30?

Nevermind found answer. Now just have to decide between x41 and the a40.

[bslygh]

The jvc can be found on eBay for relatively cheap.  I picked mine up for under 50 new.  Sound good with my senn 580's.  Not as good as my 5.1 but a Lot more late night friendly