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[Gxgear]

For those of you recommending traditional headphones, how do you hook them up to the PS4 for wireless play?

Headphone/mic splitter

 

[Waikis]

WTF is an OLED transmitter?

The transmitter / base has oled display unit.
That wireless headphone is actually one of the better ones compared to other gaming headphones. I've got one myself.

 

[CrazyIvan1978]

The transmitter / base has oled display unit.
That wireless headphone is actually one of the better ones compared to other gaming headphones. I've got one myself.

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[molnizzle]

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Probably for perfect blacks to blend in to the base.

I've been reading up on that one, it can actually have both Bluetooth and optical/3.5mm playing at once, so you could do true wireless voice chat on Switch (as long as your phone is in your pocket or something). I might buy one just for that...

 

[Waikis]

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Less power. The base can be powered by through usb only, no need for power adapter.

Plus monochrome oled arent that expensive i would think.

 

[bedlamite]

The Siberia's OLED panel probably isn't something worth bragging about, but it most likely doesn't add very much to the overall cost of the headset so whatever.

 

[digitalrelic]

WTF is an OLED transmitter?

It's a transmitter with an OLED display.

 

[LogicStep]

So I'm looking at the AD900X and FiiO E10k and a ModMic 5. That should work great right? Anyone use the E10k?

 

[TheWrathOfSean]

If you were using a pulse elite, depending on where the snap happened, you might be able to secure it with some cheap black zip ties. I did this on mine and they're still going strong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h7qCI1gXl8

 

[Spukc]

Apple airpods

 

[RedlineRonin]

WTF is an OLED transmitter?

Transmits organic light-emitting diodes directly to your sound holes.

 

[Renekton]

So I'm looking at the AD900X and FiiO E10k and a ModMic 5. That should work great right? Anyone use the E10k?

Yup it's a good DAC for the low price. A clear upgrade over regular motherboard audio.

 

[guitarguy316]

i only play xbox/ps4. i run all my stuff into my avr then to tv. my avr is denon x3300w. is using the headphone out from the AVR enough power? should i have something else feeding the headphones?

edit - have AT M50x

 

[Arulan]

i only play xbox/ps4. i run all my stuff into my avr then to tv. my avr is denon x3300w. is using the headphone out from the AVR enough power? should i have something else feeding the headphones?

edit - have AT M50x

You're fine. Those headphones are very easy to drive.

 

[DeathbyCheerios]

Step 1 is to ignore every single gamer-branded headset you see.

Step 2 is to get the best open-backed headphone you can afford from a brand such as Sennheiser, AKG, Beyerdynamic, Phillips, etc.

Step 3 is to get an amp if needed to drive the above.

Step 4 is to get a stand alone mic, either desktop or modular that can attach to the headphones.


If you want to be able to use them with the DS4 you can get an adapter on amazon that splits the single 3.5mm jack into dedicated ports for the headphones and a separate mic

How would a standalone mic work with say, a PS4 or Xbox One controller? Also, any recommendations?

 

[LogicStep]

Yup it's a good DAC for the low price. A clear upgrade over regular motherboard audio.

Good, I'll most likely go with this combo.

I just found the Sennheiser GSX 1000. Is this thing a gimmick or is it actually worth the money?

link

 

[Parmadillo Marshmallow]

Headphone/mic splitter

That's not wireless.

 

[FoxT]

That's not wireless.

The controller is wireless and has all the connections for audio in/output. So the linked cable solves the problem just fine.

 

[ZOONAMI]

These are $80 and are still pretty much the standard for studio recording. Very balanced sound. If you want something with extra bass these aren't for you, but they are excellent.

Sony Mdr-7506 on Amazon $80.

 

[Parmadillo Marshmallow]

The controller is wireless and has all the connections for audio in/output. So the linked cable solves the problem just fine.

The sound from the controller is ass and kills any benefit of high end headphones. I should have stated my original question more clearly:

"For those of you recommending traditional headphones, how do you hook them up wirelessly to the PS4 without plugging into the controller?"

 

[2002whitegt]

Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset $119.99

Can't beat this if you want to buy a HEADSET

I've had mine for around 3 weeks and love them. Much more comfortable than the Astros A50's they replaced. They also sound great with the Sennheiser gsx 1000. Perfect for gaming and the mic is much better than the Astro's mic.

 

[guitarguy316]

You're fine. Those headphones are very easy to drive.

thanks, i may mess around with the equalizer on my 3300 to see if i can get them sounding even better. it is just stereo output though.

 

[Lazlo]

These are $80 and are still pretty much the standard for studio recording. Very balanced sound. If you want something with extra bass these aren't for you, but they are excellent.

Sony Mdr-7506 on Amazon $80.

Yup, use these myself. Same pair going on 15 years now

 

[SamNW]

I recently bought a pair of ATH-M40x headphones (per TheWireCutter's recommendation) and I'm how best to use them with my PS4.

I've been plugging them into my DualShock 4, but I know that's definitely not the best way to get the most out of them. I'm essentially wondering if anyone has a concise explanation of how to get the most out of my headphones, sound-wise, when playing on PS4.

Thanks!