kenshingintoki
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Hey,
So Pimax have announced and due to release three products which have caught my interest:
1. Pimax 8KX
2. Pimax Artisan
3. Modular Deluxe audio strap + comfort kit
So number 3 just makes the headsets ergonomic and comfortable af. This is the main complaint of Pimax headsets.
Anyway, the Artisan at like a 400-500 dollar price of entry seems like a decent steal. Better FOV than the index, multiple refresh rate options. I'll be interested to see an FOV comparison between the two. Obviously you sacrifice the best in class audio but it seems like an option at least people can consider.
Pimax 8KX just seems to get insane reviews. By the sounds of things, its basically nearly a HP reverb like clarity over a gigantic FOV. The biggest drawback I can think of is the refresh rate at 75hz which I'm assuming will be an issue.
The distortion issue seems near enough resolved to the extent people shouldn't be worrying about it too by reviews at CES.
Quite interesting news and if these headsets gain traction, it really might force Valve's hands to release a new headset in 24 months but I personally doubt they will as they're still struggling to produce and ship out to consumers at present.
The Pimax 8KX specifically, despite its mouth watering price tag, comparing to the competition whcih offers similar specs, seems like an absolute bargain for what you get.
So Pimax have announced and due to release three products which have caught my interest:
1. Pimax 8KX
2. Pimax Artisan
3. Modular Deluxe audio strap + comfort kit
So number 3 just makes the headsets ergonomic and comfortable af. This is the main complaint of Pimax headsets.
Anyway, the Artisan at like a 400-500 dollar price of entry seems like a decent steal. Better FOV than the index, multiple refresh rate options. I'll be interested to see an FOV comparison between the two. Obviously you sacrifice the best in class audio but it seems like an option at least people can consider.
Pimax 8KX just seems to get insane reviews. By the sounds of things, its basically nearly a HP reverb like clarity over a gigantic FOV. The biggest drawback I can think of is the refresh rate at 75hz which I'm assuming will be an issue.
The distortion issue seems near enough resolved to the extent people shouldn't be worrying about it too by reviews at CES.
Quite interesting news and if these headsets gain traction, it really might force Valve's hands to release a new headset in 24 months but I personally doubt they will as they're still struggling to produce and ship out to consumers at present.
The Pimax 8KX specifically, despite its mouth watering price tag, comparing to the competition whcih offers similar specs, seems like an absolute bargain for what you get.