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[KAL2006]

So with PS5 taunting 3D Audio I think I need to invest in a headset. However I have had a bad experience with their old Gold headsets. The plastic material simple gets old and peels off. I assume this new one will be using the same type of material. I prefer cotton material, not only do they probably last longer but feel more comfortable.

So are any normal stereo headphones or headsets good enough to experience 3D audio?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Any normal headset should work with 3D audio.

Looking for a good set comes down to price you're willing to spend.

When my wife isnt in the room I prefer open back headphones their sound stage can not be beat.

For a very nice starter pair of open backs I would suggest the Phillips SHP9500.

If you do not want sound leaking a pretty nice closed back are the HyperX Alphas.

 

[hyperbertha]

You'll be better off buying a top grade camera. Cerny will need high quality pics of those ears come winter.

 

[SleepDoctor]

So with PS5 taunting 3D Audio I think I need to invest in a headset. However I have had a bad experience with their old Gold headsets. The plastic material simple gets old and peels off. I assume this new one will be using the same type of material. I prefer cotton material, not only do they probably last longer but feel more comfortable.

So are any normal stereo headphones or headsets good enough to experience 3D audio?

Silver headset was trash but my Platinum has been working great over 2 or 3 years now. Not sure if it supports 3d audio tho.

 

[truth411]

Audio technica M50x are still the best headphones for the price, out performs headphones that cost 3x more. Also M50x are usually on sale. Stay away from anything Beats headphones if you care about audio or price.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Even TV speakers benefit from the Tempest tech, they say, so any old headphones will too.

I do hope they support all bluetooth headsets this time, would be a very annoying omission if not, I have too many audio products to justify another PS only one.

 

[Rikkori]

The #1 way headphones break is through the cord, especially the connection going into the headset directly. That's why I recommend to look at sets which have proper replaceable cables. Ones that have great audio quality, are super comfortable & are easily repairable are the Sennheiser HD 599.

 

[Investor9872]

Silver headset was trash but my Platinum has been working great over 2 or 3 years now. Not sure if it supports 3d audio tho.

It should, brother. 3D audio was made to work with all 2-channel headphones. It's just an audio profile developed by Sony for the PS5.

 

[Kuranghi]

AFAIK its to do with frequency response than anything else, thats what makes headsets compatible with the new 3D audio. I don't know if there is a list of specs that the headset must meet yet though.

 

[KAL2006]

Silver headset was trash but my Platinum has been working great over 2 or 3 years now. Not sure if it supports 3d audio tho.

Is the platinum made from the same plastic. The plastic flakes off on my Gold. I assume cotton material is the best.

 

[KAL2006]

Yeah sound isn't a issue for me. If open back headphones are better then I'd rather go for those. The 3D Pulse simply tempted me as it's more official with its branding but if I can something cheaper but better quality I guess I would look elsewhere instead of Sony's official headset especially after the bad experience I have had with their Gold ones.

 

[SleepDoctor]

Is the platinum made from the same plastic. The plastic flakes off on my Gold. I assume cotton material is the best.

No it's like a metallic frame. My silver snapped in half like most complaints. But this one doesn't feel cheap. Its held on a long time now.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

The "3D Audio" is just marketing talk to get you to buy a new headset and make the PS5 sound cooler

 

[Axonometri]

Even TV speakers benefit from the Tempest tech, they say, so any old headphones will too.

I do hope they support all bluetooth headsets this time, would be a very annoying omission if not, I have too many audio products to justify another PS only one.

This is not true. They said they will work on bringing the technology to speakers and home theater but for now you will need headphones to get the most out of their 3d audio.

 

[LordOfChaos]

This is not true. They said they will work on bringing the technology to speakers and home theater but for now you will need headphones to get the most out of their 3d audio.

Yes, "to get the most out of it". They said it's noticeable even on TV speakers.

 

[Investor9872]

This is not true. They said they will work on bringing the technology to speakers and home theater but for now you will need headphones to get the most out of their 3d audio.

That's not entirely correct. The technology will work on TV speakers when at launch, it just won't work as well as the headphones but will in the future.

 

[shaddam]

I'm buying a Philips SHN9500. Fuck gaymer headphones. Not sure if its a big update after my superlux hd668b, but the last of us part 2 sounded awesome. Too bad it not so comfy longterm. I have a cheap aliexpress dac it was great using that after simply plugging it to my DS4

 

[Axonometri]

That's not entirely correct. The technology will work on TV speakers when at launch, it just won't work as well as the headphones but will in the future.

Yes, sound will come out of your TV speakers... but the 3dimensional sound result will be very diminished.

 

[Shizumapower]

The "3D Audio" is just marketing talk to get you to buy a new headset and make the PS5 sound cooler

The 3D audio is already in use on PSVR and is amazing.

Any headphones will work with it though.

I am curious if the 'Pulse' will have an added effect.

 

[RoadHazard]

The entire point is that it's 3D sound via stereo headphones. So yes, any decent pair should work, and you don't need "surround headphones" (in fact, those might be a negative for this stuff, which is made for stereo audio).

 

[RoadHazard]

For anyone who has never heard or doesn't believe stereo audio can produce 3D positioned sound, listen to this with headphones (REQUIRED):

 

[itsjustJEFF]

Any normal headset should work with 3D audio.

Looking for a good set comes down to price you're willing to spend.

When my wife isnt in the room I prefer open back headphones their sound stage can not be beat.

For a very nice starter pair of open backs I would suggest the Phillips SHP9500.

If you do not want sound leaking a pretty nice closed back are the HyperX Alphas.

Whoa, I've always heard great things about open back headphones. These are only $75 are they really that good? How do they compare to other headphones you've owned and used for gaming?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Whoa, I've always heard great things about open back headphones. These are only $75 are they really that good? How do they compare to other headphones you've owned and used for gaming?

You wont find a better pair of sounding headphones for the price imo.

My go to headset is the DT 1990 Pro from Beyerdynamic but honestly those Phillips kick ass for the price.

Watch a couple of reviews on them they will impress you.

 

[Salmon Snake]

I have Platinum headset and they have virtual surround sound. Some games already have 3D sound like Uncharted 4.
I have pre-ordered the Pulse headset but do you think they will be big upgrade from the Platinum? There isn't a lot info about the Pulse headset at the moment?

 

[Krappadizzle]

Their Gold headsets suck. Bought a pair back when TLOU Remastered came out and was very disappointed. Never again.

 

[Shakka43]

The "3D Audio" is just marketing talk to get you to buy a new headset and make the PS5 sound cooler

Except for the fact that Sony themselves said it will work with any headset and even tv speakers...

 

[kingpotato]

The "3D Audio" is just marketing talk to get you to buy a new headset and make the PS5 sound cooler

Cerny spent a lot of time talking about ear canal shape if it is just a marketing ploy...