Dolby surround headphones needed

[BISHI]

Must be compatible with XBOX 360, preferably wireless, preferrably with an optical input ( from 360) or jack from non dolby headphone reciever. Desperate to find something before COD MW 2 comes out......All advice and experience welcome...

[Bonessi]

Originally Posted by BISHI

Must be compatible with XBOX 360, preferably wireless, preferrably with an optical input ( from 360) or jack from non dolby headphone reciever. Desperate to find something before COD MW 2 comes out......All advice and experience welcome...

If it's for gaming one of the best things to get is the Astro A40 mixamp and headset...

However, I'd get the Mixamp (used as much for comms as it is for ampification)

and a wired headset.

If you have to go wireless, there are not many great ones about - but the Turtle Beach x41 are wireless...

Personally, I'd go

A40 Mixamp - £99
Audio Technica Headset - £99
Mic (Zalman pencil mic) or a boom mic

Voila, you have a top notch system that gives what you need from a gaming session i.e. to be able to hear people behind you...

[BISHI]

Just bought this-
AudioCubes.com - JVC SU-DH1 Surround Headphone Adapter - SU-DH1 -

Importing them from Japan for about £65-£70 and will use them with my old senni's

[Bonessi]

Originally Posted by BISHI

Just bought this-
AudioCubes.com - JVC SU-DH1 Surround Headphone Adapter - SU-DH1 -

Importing them from Japan for about £65-£70 and will use them with my old senni's

Have you got a link to where you're getting then from please? Do these control voice comms?

[BISHI]

JUst go into ebay and type the item into the searchbar. I don't think you can do coms through it but you should be able to configure your xbox to play your mic through the main out channel. I am hoping the sound quality of this will be far superior to any gaming headset.

[Bonessi]

Originally Posted by BISHI

JUst go into ebay and type the item into the searchbar. I don't think you can do coms through it but you should be able to configure your xbox to play your mic through the main out channel. I am hoping the sound quality of this will be far superior to any gaming headset.

Hopefully you won't get stung for import tax, look forward to hear what you think of it though.

That's the reason I'm going for the mixamp with some Audio Technica headphones. Main reason for the mixamp over the jvc is the comms control .

[BISHI]

I am hoping the sound quality will be far superior on the JVCs. Not too bothered about coms as I usually play ffa.

[jamienufc]

Originally Posted by BISHI

JUst go into ebay and type the item into the searchbar. I don't think you can do coms through it but you should be able to configure your xbox to play your mic through the main out channel. I am hoping the sound quality of this will be far superior to any gaming headset.

Have you managed to test your amp and headphones yet? What do you think? Are you impressed

I just upgraded to some Audio Technica AD700s to use alongside my mixamp. I've ordered a labtech boom mic to with this setup also.

Although we're using different cans and amps, I think this approach is the way forward If you want quality sound from your gaming. Gaming headsets have little speakers in the ear and although this sounds good in theory the actual result isn't great and nowhere near as good as using an amp outputting dolby digital into a decent pair of open earphones. As for wireless gaming headsets, I honestly dont see the point. Yes you've got a little freedom, but how much do you need when playing a game or watching a movie? The fact that they suffer from interference and hiss is enough to put me off.

Anyone reading this thread should consider the astro mix amp, the JVC amp or something similar and pair it up with a good set of open earphones.

If you want an all in one solution i.e matching earphones with a boom mic attachment then I'd recommend the Astro A40s.

£199.95 from Astrogaming | Astro Gaming

The sound produced is excellent for games and movies, the headphones are really comfy, a mic is included and everything looks good.

Imo its much better to invest in something like this than waste your money on something like the Turtle Beach x41 which costs £150, is reported to suffer from no end of problems and wont give you anywhere near the result of something like the A40s.

[BISHI]

They have just been posted from Japan, I will post my thoughts on them here. I will be using an old pair of Sennis that were mafe in Germany before they shipped production out to China. Rock solid open cans with a superb sound. A far cheaper option than the mix amp or the ASTROS and I'm guessing at a superior sound quality.

[24 P]

Mr BISHI, time to get some info from you please.
What is the JVC like?
I just had my money refunded from AC as they had no stock but failed to mention this to me...
Been waiting 8 days for nothing...
Waiting for funds to clear, and I will save 30 AUD from an Ebay seller in Japan who has stock...

Look forward to your views...

[BISHI]

They are stuck at Coventry airport awaiting a 'customs inspection.' They will hopefully be here before the weekend so I'll let you know how I get on then fella !

[24 P]

Cheers matey, I have done a days research on HD dolby, talk about obsessive..
Got em for 125 AUD, about 65 quid landed, just need to wait for funds to clear..
Another toy to wait for lol..

[24 P]

I got the JVC yesterday, it is crap...
The Trirttons I have perform better..
Just another toy to gather dust now...

[jamienufc]

Originally Posted by 24 P

I got the JVC yesterday, it is crap...
The Trirttons I have perform better..
Just another toy to gather dust now...

Thats really suprising to hear, as I've only ever heard positive things about it.

What heaphones are you using with it?

What are its problems then?

Jamie

[24 P]

Used HD 25 Mk II and HD 600s through a valve/ss hybrid amp.
No matter what setting I had it on, it sounded like it was echoing..
I could not clearly convey any real 5.1 imaging, which is what the unit is supposed to emulate..
The Trittons can do this with no echo..
A bit ****** off, as I was looking forward to using the HD 600s for DH..
If the JVC is the same as the Mixamp, which I believe it is, you guys a getting torn a new 1..
Oh well,live and learn..