HeadPhones

Spriggan43 · 10-22-2006, 04:31 AM

K i have the zalman 5.1 headsets with mic...
And the back speaker is starting to get that sound like... there is a dodgy wire in there... so I will try and repair them..

But i wont to know if i can not fix them my self... and i am forced to get new headphones... what is the bets set off 5.1 headphones.. ??

What better then the zalman 5.1..???

**TheMatt** · 10-22-2006, 11:45 AM

What is your budget? These would be some good choices:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836502004
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...532863&CatId=0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...212550&CatId=0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...868715&CatId=0

Spriggan43 · 10-22-2006, 03:24 PM

Like I don’t know much about headphones or sound... like i know they headphones go on my head... But I am not sure in what I should be looking at...

Like I need them for really intense game play...So I can hear my enemy trying to flank me... Hear be for see kind off thing...

I have an audugy4

**TheMatt** · 10-24-2006, 07:26 PM

I look at the third or fourth choice, since those actually have 5.1 input rather than just a single stereo 3.5 mm plug.

After looking at the specs, the fourth one would be my choice. The speakers are spaced farther apart. It also got better reviews.

What you are looking for is a large frequency range, so it will make lower and higher sounds. Other than that, there is not much else to keep it simple.

okay player · 10-27-2006, 06:39 PM

I've recently gotten into the headphone scene and discovered it is a huge and expensive hobby. There really is a lot to it and a lot of enjoyment that can come from it, as well as thousands of sets to choose from, with several highend models well over $1000.

I'm registered over at head-fi.org. The community there is simply enormous and their collective knowledge is used daily to help recommend headphones to prospective buyers. The general consensus over there is that headphones claiming to have "surround sound" or 5.1 support really aren't anything to write home about.

If you're looking for a set with a built in mic, then obviously your selection drastically decreases and generally speaking, unfortunately so does the quality of audio. Headphones from Sennheiser, AKG, Audio Technica, and Beyerdynamic are all recognized as good, solid brands. Unfortunately, a lot of headphones require a fair amount of power to drive them, often to the point where you will need a dedicated headphone amp to really have them sound they way they should.

Personally, I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A500's. They're closed, extremely comfortable and lightweight for their size, and on Head-Fi are regarded as one of the best budget-gaming headphones, and generally a great all around phone for movies and music as well. They really don't benefit from an amplifier, so they're a good entry-level phone. They come in at $100, but unfortunately are only sold in Japan. You can order them (and many other high-end headphones) from audiocubes.com

If you really have a passion for music and audio gear, some entry-level headphones are a necessity. If you're only going to be using them infrequently and not for extended periods of time, there may not be much point in spending $100 on a pair of cans.

Josheh · 10-31-2006, 01:00 AM

lol u do not need alot of power for sennhisers.
i kno a fair few ppl that have them and u dont need extra power, they run them straight from the pc and get great sound quality and loudness if needed.

Spriggan43 · 11-01-2006, 05:46 PM

every one do not get a set off razer headsets ever..that are bad news they kill your ears..and are way over priced..

i got a pair .. now i am $200 out of pocket.. :S
next time i am getting a pair of sennhiers

Spriggan43 · 11-01-2006, 06:12 PM

so if any one tries to sell you razer headsets .. Just stab them in the hart on the spot, for suggesting such a crime against humanity... trust me it will work better in the long run to spend 5-10 years in jail then to have a pair off $200 crap head sets off pain..

Kittay · 11-11-2006, 07:09 AM

Hey there..

What would be a good type of heaphone for a music-obsessed person? I don't really care much for gaming or movies, but wouldn't you be able to hear the same sounds as any other heaphone while occupying yourself with those too?
But yeah, mainly for music.
Reading 'okay player's post made me realise there may be a whole lot of different attributes to different headphones. I always thought that they were all the same, really. Now I'm interested!
Thanks.

joeking · 07-06-2007, 07:06 AM

I was looking into turtle beach surround soud head phones what do you think?

10-22-2006, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spriggan43 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 289 OS: win xp 64bit	HeadPhones K i have the zalman 5.1 headsets with mic... And the back speaker is starting to get that sound like... there is a dodgy wire in there... so I will try and repair them.. But i wont to know if i can not fix them my self... and i am forced to get new headphones... what is the bets set off 5.1 headphones.. ?? What better then the zalman 5.1..??? __________________ Years ago I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down…

10-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	What is your budget? These would be some good choices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836502004 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...532863&CatId=0 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...212550&CatId=0 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...868715&CatId=0 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides Last edited by TheMatt; 10-22-2006 at 11:50 AM.

10-22-2006, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spriggan43 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 289 OS: win xp 64bit	Like I don’t know much about headphones or sound... like i know they headphones go on my head... But I am not sure in what I should be looking at... Like I need them for really intense game play...So I can hear my enemy trying to flank me... Hear be for see kind off thing... I have an audugy4 __________________ Years ago I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down…

10-24-2006, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I look at the third or fourth choice, since those actually have 5.1 input rather than just a single stereo 3.5 mm plug. After looking at the specs, the fourth one would be my choice. The speakers are spaced farther apart. It also got better reviews. What you are looking for is a large frequency range, so it will make lower and higher sounds. Other than that, there is not much else to keep it simple. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

11-01-2006, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spriggan43 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 289 OS: win xp 64bit	every one do not get a set off razer headsets ever..that are bad news they kill your ears..and are way over priced.. i got a pair .. now i am $200 out of pocket.. :S next time i am getting a pair of sennhiers __________________ Years ago I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down…

10-27-2006, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
okay player Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 207 OS: Vista Home Premium	I've recently gotten into the headphone scene and discovered it is a huge and expensive hobby. There really is a lot to it and a lot of enjoyment that can come from it, as well as thousands of sets to choose from, with several highend models well over $1000. I'm registered over at head-fi.org. The community there is simply enormous and their collective knowledge is used daily to help recommend headphones to prospective buyers. The general consensus over there is that headphones claiming to have "surround sound" or 5.1 support really aren't anything to write home about. If you're looking for a set with a built in mic, then obviously your selection drastically decreases and generally speaking, unfortunately so does the quality of audio. Headphones from Sennheiser, AKG, Audio Technica, and Beyerdynamic are all recognized as good, solid brands. Unfortunately, a lot of headphones require a fair amount of power to drive them, often to the point where you will need a dedicated headphone amp to really have them sound they way they should. Personally, I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A500's. They're closed, extremely comfortable and lightweight for their size, and on Head-Fi are regarded as one of the best budget-gaming headphones, and generally a great all around phone for movies and music as well. They really don't benefit from an amplifier, so they're a good entry-level phone. They come in at $100, but unfortunately are only sold in Japan. You can order them (and many other high-end headphones) from audiocubes.com If you really have a passion for music and audio gear, some entry-level headphones are a necessity. If you're only going to be using them infrequently and not for extended periods of time, there may not be much point in spending $100 on a pair of cans.

10-31-2006, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Josheh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Geelong Posts: 7 OS: XP	lol u do not need alot of power for sennhisers. i kno a fair few ppl that have them and u dont need extra power, they run them straight from the pc and get great sound quality and loudness if needed.

11-01-2006, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spriggan43 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 289 OS: win xp 64bit	so if any one tries to sell you razer headsets .. Just stab them in the hart on the spot, for suggesting such a crime against humanity... trust me it will work better in the long run to spend 5-10 years in jail then to have a pair off $200 crap head sets off pain.. __________________ Years ago I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down…

11-11-2006, 07:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kittay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 75 OS: WinMe/WinXP	Hey there.. What would be a good type of heaphone for a music-obsessed person? I don't really care much for gaming or movies, but wouldn't you be able to hear the same sounds as any other heaphone while occupying yourself with those too? But yeah, mainly for music. Reading 'okay player's post made me realise there may be a whole lot of different attributes to different headphones. I always thought that they were all the same, really. Now I'm interested! Thanks.

07-06-2007, 07:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
joeking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 OS: XP	Re: HeadPhones I was looking into turtle beach surround soud head phones what do you think?