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[ancelotti]

Object based 3d audio is already built into Windows. Sony Tempest is just another brand name for HRTF. You can use Windows Sonic for Headphones for free, or pay to use DTS/Dolby if you want their profiles, which use the same API but are tuned a little differently. You can plug in a pair of headphones and compare them right now: - that's all it takes, no special software or anything.

It's crazy how much mileage Sony is
getting off something that is pretty old and baked into Xbox and PC for almost 3 years.

 

[Tarin02543]

I currently use high end AKG headphones with an Asus soundcard in my PC.

What would be the best way of connecting these headphones to my ps5? Are there headphone amplifiers that passthrough hdmi?

 

[Polelock]

I use both. Due to kids its hard to play as loud as a want some times especially when my ps4 pro sound like a jetengine in some games.

I use ps4 gold headset and I like them but i will buy the new ones to ps5 for better 3d audio. Playing with headset is really Nice even if the surround system feels awesome with the bass at higher volumes.

I changed the thermal paste and pads on mine, I never ever hear it. Ghost of Tsushima barely had the fan running

 

[amigastar]

I choose my Hifiman HE-500
Although i have a Marantz Amplifier.

 

[T-Cake]

I have an entire media room with 7.2 surround sound dedicated completely to gaming - so that.

Can I come round for tea?

 

[THE DUCK]

A decent sound system over some dogshit headphones any day.

Anyone taking that position hasn't tried a good set of headphones with proper positional audio. It can be better, and we are talking further enhancements here with hardware and software. Remember, we only have 2 ears.....

 

[Sebastian Suola]

Good headhones cost $200-300, good audio system is $10k+ and lack of neighbours. I dreamed of an audio system once, but when I discovered how expensive headphones sound I stopped bothering.

Nah you can get a decent 5.1 surround setup for $3000. Also the neighbours thing is a myth. A good setup sounds pretty good at lower volumes as well. Also you could just buy a decent pair of stereo speakers for under $1000 and get most of the benefits, then buy more later if you need.

 

[Sander Cohen]

TV speakers?

 

[LittleBusters]

No gimmick can replace having a 5.1/7.2 or Atmos system. I don't care what Sony claims. The laws of physics still apply.

 

[HE1NZ]

Nah you can get a decent 5.1 surround setup for $3000. Also the neighbours thing is a myth. A good setup sounds pretty good at lower volumes as well. Also you could just buy a decent pair of stereo speakers for under $1000 and get most of the benefits, then buy more later if you need.

Decent is what you get for that price. $300 headphones are going to sound better. Also if you're listening at lower volumes then you don't care about dynamic range. Why do you even need a $3000 system in the first place? TV speakers sound okay at low volumes too.

 

[Vawn]

Can I come round for tea?

Aye mate. Come out to Oklahoma.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I always game with headphones. That's what I'll be doing with the PS5. I'm still on the fence with the Pulse Elites though.

 

[EverydayBeast]

TV's produce good enough sound I'm not going to market you a "sound system" or headphones.

 

[anthraticus]

Anyone taking that position hasn't tried a good set of headphones with proper positional audio. It can be better, and we are talking further enhancements here with hardware and software. Remember, we only have 2 ears.....

Headphones just get annoying to wear after a little bit.

EverydayBeast staying consistent there with some of the worst takes possible.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

No gimmick can replace having a 5.1/7.2 or Atmos system. I don't care what Sony claims. The laws of physics still apply.

If you know the laws of physics you would understand why HRTF works and why it actually can replace a system.

Well, you would have to also know biology I guess.

 

[V4skunk]

A decent sound system over some dogshit headphones any day.

Decent headphones mop the floor with all but the most expensive sound systems in sound quality.

 

[Humdinger]

I know a full surround sound setup would be better, but it's too much trouble and noise, and it sort of takes over the whole room. I've just used TV speakers for the last few years. I'm looking forward to the 3D audio through headphones. That'll be a big step up for me.

 

[Kerlurk]

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[THE DUCK]

But Sony can only go on something when the hardware supports it. 2016 for the Pro, so now is the first time in your 3 years they have a chance to release this.

I think if you read the technical side of what they are trying to do, you might realize that they are trying to improve on what is on the market currently.

 

[Elog]

Kind of strange question. A good sound system is the best but that comes at a high price plus it makes a lot of sound

You need to spend 1,000+ USD to beat good headphones and you get good headphones for significantly less than that.

 

[Kerlurk]

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[Endless Fluff]

Get yourself a decent pair of headphones with a proper AMP. Some upper mid-range enthusiast grade headphones will thrash whatever your cheapo home theater system can put out.

Beyerdynamic DT1770 or Denon D7200 on an NFB 11.28 amp.

 

[kikii]

i prefer headphones since ps5 3d audio is made for gaming not watching movies oO

 

[Elog]

Get yourself a decent pair of headphones with a proper AMP. Some upper mid-range enthusiast grade headphones will thrash whatever your cheapo home theater system can put out.

Beyerdynamic DT1770 or Denon D7200 on an NFB 11.28 amp.

I run with the D7200 - love them. I love good sound so I have a good sound system as well but as both you and I mentioned, a good sound system costs real money so one cannot really compare.

 

[anthraticus]

Decent headphones mop the floor with all but the most expensive sound systems in sound quality.

No thanks. You can keep em'....just like those fucktards and their 'gaming chairs'.

 

[Compsiox]

I don't want complaints and just don't want to be bothered in general. Headphones all the way.

 

[Maxwell Jacob Friedman]

Im curious how good their own ps5 3d headphones will be, deff will look at reviews first then purchase if good

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Remember everybody to avoid tinnitus, say no to headphones!

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

Headphones are definitely nice and immersive, but nothing beats a decent to good surround sound system where you get a true surround sound experience.

 

[DonF]

I'm not sending my ear pics to cerny for nothing! good headphones all the way!
I hope the ps5 has optical output to use my DAC

 

[truth411]

A decent sound system over some dogshit headphones any day.

For the amount you pay for a decent sound system, you can pay for some really good headphones that will blow that sound system out of the water.

 

[poodaddy]

Always sound system, forever until the end of time. Can't stand having headphones on, just drives me crazy.

 

[fran.fernandez]

Kinda impressed headphones won.

gonna get the new pulse ones.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

I've got a nice little soundbar system and some PlayStation Platinums, and that's plenty good enough for me.

 

[RasAlGhoul]

5.1.2 system here. I only do headphones when gaming with friends. Then it’s wireless Hyper X Cloud Flight for the convenience.

 

[Rambone]

I will be going with the new headphones for the PS5. While I have a nice sound bar system I prefer to use my earbuds or headphones because I will typically use voice chat features. I can use chat while having my sound bar on but I prefer not to be a dickhead and let everyone in the lobby or chat have to listen to my music or gameplay when I talk or am active since I find it annoying myself. I prefer earbuds over headphones for long gaming sessions as the earbuds are more comfortable and do not mess with my hair.

The equipment I currently use with my PS4 that I enjoy quite a bit
Headphones: Philips Fidelio X2HR paired with a Creative Sound Blaster G6 dac/amp for enhanced audio quality.
Earbuds: Creative Aurvana Trio. I plug these straight into the controller since they sound magical all on their own and have a competent inline mic.

The new PS5 headphones will actually be somewhat of an upgrade. After some careful research the sound should be pretty close to my current setup but way more convenient as I do not have to use a separate dac/amp and run a cable across my room and be tethered to it by my headphone. One last comment, I find headphones and ear buds to be way more immersive than my sound bar.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Get yourself a decent pair of headphones with a proper AMP. Some upper mid-range enthusiast grade headphones will thrash whatever your cheapo home theater system can put out.

Beyerdynamic DT1770 or Denon D7200 on an NFB 11.28 amp.

A separate/receiver would work I guess (specially since the ps5 doesn't have a optical out). Unless you mean plugging your headphones to a controller but that would be crazy as the quality is crap.

 

[Tschumi]

No point not using headphones. Just like you shouldn't listen to music with earbuds if you can afford some legit 'phones.

 

[THE DUCK]

I'm not denying that. Your response should be to ancelotti, who's downplaying Sony's efforts.

Now i'm confused........

 

[Self]

Kinda impressed headphones won.

I'll give you a clue. It's way, way cheaper then the real thing.
Also it's way more convenient for most home situation.

Headphones and Stereo Setups will always be the inferior solution, but a viable solutions nevertheless.

 

[Endless Fluff]

A separate/receiver would work I guess (specially since the ps5 doesn't have a optical out). Unless you mean plugging your headphones to a controller but that would be crazy as the quality is crap.

Yes, of course, receiver or headphone amp. The amp can also be connected to the TV (I have my NFB 11.28 connected to the optical out of my TV). Receiver would be better for living rooms, as you typically don't have a remote for a headphone amp.