New headset

[RedToo]

Hi Les,

Will A TrackIR clip fit on either of the Audio Technica headsets you mention?

RedToo.

[Les]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Hi Les,

Will A TrackIR clip fit on either of the Audio Technica headsets you mention?

RedToo.

If this is the kind of clip you're referring to - http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/...kClip-PRO.html

Then it'll have to clip onto the two bands you see in the picture here - http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/he...56f/index.html

Going by the measurements given on the Naturalpoint site and the ones I've made on my headphones, which have the same design as the ATH-AD700's as far as I can tell, the clip will fit if the bands on the headphones are pinched together a bit, which is easy to do starting about one inch up along the bands from the earcups.

So, the answer is, I don't know, but I can't see any reason why not.

[albx]

Originally Posted by T.}{.O.R.

5.1 is on occasions better for positional sound, like when you play FPS games but nothing else. I bet most people don't even know what they are missing with headsets, when compared to a decent set of headphones.

The only headset I can recommend is MEDUSA NX 5.1, or if you have money to throw around and you don't need 5.1 go with the overpriced Sennheiser PC 360.

Since Oleg showed us how SoW will feature binaural sound, I would go with the stereo headset.

I think I'll buy a Medusa NX 5.1, I found many positive reviews, and at 50€ shipped I think it's a good price. I don't need it to listen music, just a comfortable headset, to play and enjoy the 5.1.

Alberto

[Xilon_x]

NATURAL POINT SIMULATE head movement but no t simulate body movement.

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthr...=body+movement

[RedToo]

Thanks very much for your reply Les. I may shortly be investing in some new headphones

RedToo.

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by Les

Edit- Just had a look at the first page of the thread T.}{.O.R. linked to here - http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards...-headsets.html and it seems we've come to some similar conclusions. Definitely worth a look.

I was too lazy to write all this down, seems that people don't have the time or will to read through the whole thread I linked. Glad you did it.

I am currently considering pairing up HD 595's with Zalman's clip on mic. The new HD 598's are way overpriced IMO, and the technical details are exactly the same as HD 595's. Plus, 595's come with a headphone holder.

Originally Posted by Xilon_x

NATURAL POINT SIMULATE head movement but no t simulate body movement.

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthr...=body+movement

What does this have to do with a headphone thread??

[albx]

changed again my mind after listened this with my sh@t headset

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUDTlvagjJA&fmt=18

I want a good pair of STEREO headset

P.S.
Listen it with your headset and you'll see...

[Les]

Originally Posted by T.}{.O.R.

...I am currently considering pairing up HD 595's with Zalman's clip on mic. The new HD 598's are way overpriced IMO, and the technical details are exactly the same as HD 595's. Plus, 595's come with a headphone holder...

Here's a very short but sweet description of the HD 595's from a site and forums that have a wealth of knowledge on the subject, take it as you will -

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=81

I personally wouldn't go with the Sennheisers, for various reasons of my own, but that's just me. I suspect the HD555 would actually be better in terms of price for performance, but I wouldn't get those either. The Zalman ZM-MIC1 seems alright though. I haven't really had any use for mine yet (waiting for BOB and RO2), but it sounded okay when I first tested it out.

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by Les

Here's a very short but sweet description of the HD 595's from a site and forums that have a wealth of knowledge on the subject, take it as you will -

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=81

I personally wouldn't go with the Sennheisers, for various reasons of my own, but that's just me. I suspect the HD555 would actually be better in terms of price for performance, but I wouldn't get those either. The Zalman ZM-MIC1 seems alright though. I haven't really had any use for mine yet (waiting for BOB and RO2), but it sounded okay when I first tested it out.

Thanks for that. Some people dislike how Sennheisers sound, but I don't. Few reviews (like the one you linked) stated the 'lack' of bass. Well, I have had the chance to try many headphones and currently I am using AKG K 240's (600 Ohms), semi open design. Although they do sound great, I still prefer the Sennheiser sound. Highs and mids are more important to me than the bass. What I have found out and you probably know as well - if the recording of high quality then you won't miss any bass in reproduction. This is true for both headphones and speakers.

I could mod 555's to get them close to 595's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQ8PzBrHXE

but 595's come with the headphone holder and better designed grill. And if the drivers really are the same, then 595's definitely passed tighter tolerances.

Before I decide on purchasing them 100% I will definitely try them out. There are stores that have them on display so you can listen before you buy.


HD 598's are currently priced too high and sound (from what I was able to read) very similar to the 595's. IMO this makes 595's a better value for the money, IIRC they were priced almost the same when they first came out.

[Les]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Thanks very much for your reply Les. I may shortly be investing in some new headphones

RedToo.

No worries mate, just trying to help. It's not an easy subject though, headphones. They range from being practically disposable and costing next to nothing, to being practical works of art costing thousands of dollars. And within any price range there are various acoustic and ergonomic characteristics battling it out for peoples subjective preferences.

I'm not an audiophile, but based on research and experience I've found what I prefer, in the particular range I can afford and am interested in, and that's all I can share here. As it happens though, I do share these preferences with others who have done the same or often more research themselves.

Ideally what I look for in headphones are affordability, comfort, and natural sound reproduction. And no headphone is perfect, or really can be, in these last two categories.

My bottom line though is, no hiss, no bass or treble distortion or elimination, or excessive colouring or clinical bleaching/cleaning of the sound.

At the moment, based on my limited experience, the Audio Technica ATH-AD900's are the best compromise I know of. And if I wanted to spend a bit less, I'd go with the ATH-AD700's, though I've never tried them. I say this though while really enjoying listening to some music through an old beat up modified pair of AKG K141 headphones.

I think what I'm trying to say, while not back-pedalling at all, is, if you do get the AD700's, don't blame me if you don't like them!!! You might prefer something with more or less bass, with a wider or narrower soundstage, or with some other variation of all the elements involved.