Pretty freaking cool. I know in the past that composer Akira Yamaoka has recommended that players enjoy Silent Hill with headphones, but I don’t think he really had this in mind. Wouldn’t be awesome to get the best of both worlds though with headphones AND 5.1 surround sound? The AX Pro Gaming Headset looks like it’s your answer… and it even comes equipped with a detachable microphone for Xbox Live! and PSN.
I’m just wondering at this point if I can use these things on the go to mix and master my music. Maybe Dale will yell at me because you’re never supposed to mix and master using headphones. The headset will set you back $169.00, so I imagine they should sound great
Do you enjoy your games with blaring 5.1 surround sound speakers, or do you prefer the more intimate experience provided with headphones? Does the AX Pro Gaming Headset sound like it’s something you’re interested in?
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They’re…beautiful.
What these are is a gimmick. All you are getting for your money is six cheap speakers instead of the two good ones.
Home theater speakers and headphones work inherently differently, you simply don’t need anything more than stereo on a headphone to get full surround sound. I almost fell for this too, but I did a bit of research and am glad I didn’t get suckered.
In the end I got the Audio Technica ATH-AD-700 and the surround sound in Dead Space is absolutely spot on. I’d recommend looking into decent stereo speakers with good ‘sound stage’ if you want a good surround sound experience.
I’d love for Audio Technica to send us a pair of the ATH-AD-700s to try out. It’d be fun to compare and contrast the quality of sound, and then provide to you a detailed review. Sound aside, these monitors look rather stylish. Until we can give the pros and cons, it’d be hard for us, or anyone really to claim that they were “suckered.”
I got to try ATH-AD-700s and I must say I really want them. I wouldn’t be quick to judge the ax pro gaming headset though. Maybe because they’d make me look like I’m in Mass Effect, but I’d love to try them out.
I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THEM OUT! They look amazing!