- Oct 19, 2000
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I'm setting up a smaller home theater in a spare bedroom for gaming and blu-ray movies, and since the walls in my house are somewhat thin, I'll be doing most watching with headphones. Because of this, I'm willing to spend (what is to me) a considerable amount for a nicer set. A few questions if you guys do not mind:
1. Do I need to look for a receiver that will pass through 5.1 to the headphone jack specifically, or do they all do this natively?
2. Should I look for anything specifically when shopping for surround headphones? I'm thinking some headphones have drivers for each speaker in the 5.1 setup, others have virtualization techniques, is that right?
3. What options are there to get a pair that work with the PS3? The PS3 only does bluetooth or USB as far as I know, but I want a pair of headphones with a regular jack. Do any headphones have bluetooth built in?
As far as a recommendation, here are some things I care and don't care about:
- My budget is liquid, but I'm thinking something in the $100-$200 range.
- I'd like to have a set with a microphone that can be used with the XBOX 360 and possibly the PS3. I also wouldn't mind if the microphone is removable, but that's not a must, just a plus.
- I don't need noise-canceling, so it's not neccessary.
- I obviously want great surround, it has to be considered damned good.
- I don't have to have to the best bass in the business, but I don't want the worst either.
I appreciate answers and suggestions, thanks!
1. Do I need to look for a receiver that will pass through 5.1 to the headphone jack specifically, or do they all do this natively?
2. Should I look for anything specifically when shopping for surround headphones? I'm thinking some headphones have drivers for each speaker in the 5.1 setup, others have virtualization techniques, is that right?
3. What options are there to get a pair that work with the PS3? The PS3 only does bluetooth or USB as far as I know, but I want a pair of headphones with a regular jack. Do any headphones have bluetooth built in?
As far as a recommendation, here are some things I care and don't care about:
- My budget is liquid, but I'm thinking something in the $100-$200 range.
- I'd like to have a set with a microphone that can be used with the XBOX 360 and possibly the PS3. I also wouldn't mind if the microphone is removable, but that's not a must, just a plus.
- I don't need noise-canceling, so it's not neccessary.
- I obviously want great surround, it has to be considered damned good.
- I don't have to have to the best bass in the business, but I don't want the worst either.
I appreciate answers and suggestions, thanks!