i have read multiple today that have said it sounds noticeably better than Pulse.
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Xbox Wireless Headset reviews
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i have read multiple today that have said it sounds noticeably better than Pulse.
Tested on Windows 10 without Atmos enabled, which explains why I missed it. Welp. I was still trying to show how a non-optimized audio experience would work with different headphones.
Couldn't tell you which reviews they were specifically, but I know at least two of them took some swipes at the Pulse headset and said these were markedly better.
I haven't tested the MS headset yet (picking it up tomorrow), but the SteelSeries 7x should similar in audio quality to the Hyper X Cloud while being wireless (and compatible with all platforms). The Audeze Penrose X is another option, but is more expensive and has issues with comfort for some.
Thanks and yeah I understood what you was comparing between those two games. It doesn't sound like the separation is great which is a shame with the big push both console manufacturers have made for virtual surround on headphones. Having said that XWH might be a decent compromise for me to simply to cut the cord.
I just got my SX a couple weeks ago. Sat night was the first time I tried plugging my headphones into the controller to get the game audio that way and it sounded awful. I will try to buy these as soon as I can find them to see if they're better.
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Dutch peeps. Mediamarkt has it again.
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The arc technica review mentions that the razer kaira pro are better, anyone has impressions about that headset?
Is there a comprehensive list of games which support Spatial Sound API on Windows?
And possibly games that are supported but not on the OS level (CS:GO, Squad).
And possibly games that are supported but not on the OS level (CS:GO, Squad).
Xbox BR already tweeted about it on Feb 16th, but no release date announcement so far.
Cheers, just ordered it. Wondering if I do indeed get it tomorrow.Dutch peeps. Mediamarkt has it again.
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Any impressions on the monitoring? Can you adjust the volume of your own voice well? It's always very irritatating to me when I can only hear myself muffled.
Edit: also, how does the mic choose which channel to use if I'm connected via Xbox and my phone?
Edit: also, how does the mic choose which channel to use if I'm connected via Xbox and my phone?
You can adjust the mic monitoring level in the app.
It outputs to both.
I know it's a harsh criticism for an official Xbox headset but I really wish it worked with PS5. I can't justify having a set per console, even if these are tempting to me.
I'm so angry with how Astro mixamps and headsets perform with next-gen machines.
I'm so angry with how Astro mixamps and headsets perform with next-gen machines.
yep theres no good 3rd party headsets right now if you want full functionality. I'm surprised we still haven't seen current gen refreshes yet but i guess with partial forward compatibility, they're dragging their feet
I have the arctis pros and they dont fully work on the ps5 either
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I literally pre-ordered this when it was announced, and though I knew it wasn't likely to be compatible with other systems, it took me til earlier today to go, "What are you doing?" and cancel my pre-order.
It seems great for its price, but I do plan to get a PS5 eventually, and I can't justify having a headset I'll inevitably have to replace anyway. Still, I'll miss some of the features here.
If it holds up and you don't consider yourself an audiophile, then its a steal.
Personally, I've always struggled with having wireless headsets crap out on me within a year.
I do own two over-ear headphones, wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I'm curious about the benefits in terms of spatial audio that come from a gaming headset. Seems like this might offer a good experience.
If anyone knows of any reviewers that really centre on the spatial in game audio performance I'd be interested to see/read their thoughts.
Spatial audio only requires stereo headphones, nothing else. Its been around on the Xbox platform for many years now in the form of Dolby Atmos and a little more recently; DTS:X. If you google for some reviews there's some from 2017 in regards to Atmos on Xbox and the Atmos/DTS:X app for Xbox have free trails so you can try them with whatever headphones you like.
Because it's not a new feature for Xbox (unlike the PS5 where it is a new thing) there won't be much focus on it.
This one doesn't do location-based audio (i.e., the directionality of the audio won't change when you turn your head). And all the other stuff is done on the console via software, so you'll get that experience by plugging in your own headphones.
(Unless I'm not understanding what you're talking about.)
I see, so just to clarify, these aren't really going to perform better in any way for gaming than the pair of Bose headphones I've already got?
Nice was waiting for these, the mic doesn't sound that great. I'll grab a 7x or stealth 700 gen 2 instead.
Not really. I don't know what headphone model you have but I'm going to assume they are wired and don't have a built-in mic?
There will be some advantages using a headset like this in regards to: Mic monitoring built-in, able to adjust volume and chat/game sound balance & mute on the headset itself, being fully wireless and auto-mute of the mic when you're not talking.
I would expect your Bose headphones to have better audio quality so unless you want some of the convenience features I'd stick with what you have.
The Arctis 7x works pretty well on both Xbox and PS (and Switch, PC). Audeze Penrose X is another option but a little more expensive.
is there chat mix on the ps5 with the arctis 7p on the headset itself? My Arctis pro's dial doesnt work with ps5, it did with ps4.
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No, that doesn't work. Sony does not allow any third-party headsets to control the chat mix natively, which is a disappointing, but I don't see it changing.
yes. feature wise it's exactly the same as the one x controller.
I currently use a pair or Arctis 3 Bluetooth via the 3.5mm jack
Picking up a pair to perhaps replace my Arctis 7x's. Too many connection issues with the set.
Love my Arctis 7x and haven't had any issues with it, plus it works with everything. This looks nice for the price but not interested in one headphone for each system
I currently have a pair of Fidelio X1 I use with my series X.
They are great headphones and when I used them amped to listen to music they are superb.
On the Xbox, they sound good, but I find the amplification provided by the controller jack a bit lacking.
Since the series X doesn't have an optical out port, using something like a Soundblaster G6 to power the headphones is a no go.
But anyway, How would these compare?
what would deliver better sound? The X1 powered by the controller, or the Xbox Wireless Headset powered by their own built in amplification?
They are great headphones and when I used them amped to listen to music they are superb.
On the Xbox, they sound good, but I find the amplification provided by the controller jack a bit lacking.
Since the series X doesn't have an optical out port, using something like a Soundblaster G6 to power the headphones is a no go.
But anyway, How would these compare?
what would deliver better sound? The X1 powered by the controller, or the Xbox Wireless Headset powered by their own built in amplification?
Even accounting for the lackluster 3.5mm controller port, your X1's