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Wireless Stereo Headset - Playstation 3
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- 7.1 virtual surround sound enables you to hear the enemy before they see you
- Easily access headset Volume and Mic Mute controls. Retractable microphone for use only when you need it
- Crystal clear conversations to strategize with teammates. Stay informed with exclusive on-screen headset status updates
- Built-in rechargeable battery delivers seven hours usage on a single charge. Enjoy your Wireless Stereo Headset on your PC or Mac
- Enjoy hi-fidelity sound while watching your favorite movie. Breathable oversized earpads allow for hours of comfortable gameplay
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| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
|---|---|
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable, Retractable |
| Item Weight | 21.96 Ounces |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is Autographed | No |
| ASIN | B0053OLY9O |
| Release date | September 6, 2011 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Pricing | The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price. |
| Product Dimensions | 7.32 x 3.74 x 7.76 inches; 1.37 Pounds |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Item model number | 98085 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.37 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Date First Available | May 27, 2011 |
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Experience The Ultimate Audio Advantage with the official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset. Hear the enemy before they see you with 7.1 digital surround sound. Mobilize your squad during intense multiplayer gaming using the highest quality voice chat. Maintain the edge by staying informed with on-screen headset status updates. Get fast access to key buttons like microphone mute and volume control with a simple tap or slide of the finger on the headset. And enjoy hours of in-the-zone comfort with oversized earpads. The official Wireless Stereo Headset for the PS3 system is your new deadliest weapon.
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Sound Quality:
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This is a set of decent drivers. I'd say it sounds just like the Sony MDR-V600 but slightly less clear and tight as the MDR-V6. It's a very good, clean sound with good range and good bass response. It's not luxurious though. You audiophiles know what I mean.
Stereo vs Virtual 7.1: Okay, yes, the 7.1 is NOT AT ALL like having a real 7.1 sound system. Forget that it's called 7.1. Just call it Virtual Surround Sound. It's really just a stereo expander and it remixes all the audio channels into a much wider and dynamic range. In Stereo, everything will feel really close together and in your head, but in Virtual 7.1, all the channels feel like they're spread out and distinct with the center channel standing out clearly and cleanly. It's very impressive. Don't get caught up in verifying if it's 7.1 or not, it makes a big difference in the experience.
One important thing to note is that the audio for these headsets is controlled by each game individually. If you think there's not much bass in these headsets, try another game. I played some games where there's too much bass and others with too little. You don't really get a choice, it's all mixed on the PS3 side and sent over digitally. Here are my thoughts on some games:
Uncharted 2: Very, very good sound. Tons of positional audio and ambient sounds like birds, water, and weather. Sounds excellent and has good bass.
Resistance 1: Works well but nothing spectacular. Feels very immersive but positional audio is not that good in this older game. Bass is decent.
GT5: Actually disappointed in this one. You really just hear your own car and that's it. Hard to notice any other sounds. However, the music get's an isolated channel making it stand out better. I like this. Gah, too much bass from the engines.
Shadow of the Colossus HD: Hrmmm, not that impressed with this one. There is some positional audio but it wasn't as good as I had hoped. There really isn't much positional audio to hear in this game. Intense bass in weird places, none in others.
Call of Duty: Black Ops: Actually, this game has pretty good sound overall. I only played single player but the sound was very cinematic and engaging. The positional audio was okay but it's difficult to tell what's going on when a hundred people are firing at the same time. Bass was very, very good.
PC Use: Works great in Windows 7. You can even tweak settings and enhancements like bass boost in the control panel. No driver installation either. Can play sound through multiple devices (headset and speakers for instance). Microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.
Mac Use: Works great as well but no audio settings, no adjustments.
**Hissing Sound**
I read in a few reviews that they could hear a hissing sound when there is no audio playing. I can confirm this. It's very quiet though. The weird part is that it's completely independent of the volume and mixer settings. It never gets louder or quieter; it's always at the same level. Investigating it more, I found that the microphone is always on and the hissing is likely coming from ambient noise being picked up and amplified. To test this, turn on your headset and rub the microphone hole with your finger. You'll hear the scraping amplified right into your ear.
At first I couldn't figure out what this was all about. The manual mentions nothing about this and I couldn't find a way to turn it off. After going through the device settings in PS3 however, I found that there is an anti-echo feature used to prevent the microphone from picking up your own voice on the TV. It's my theory that this feature is the cause of the hissing. What I can't figure out though is why you can hear the microphone input in the headset. Everyone complains that there is no mic monitoring, yet clearly it is doing it at some level. Is this some kind of noise canceling technique? Who knows?
Regardless, the hissing is very quiet and doesn't bother me in the slightest. Actually, "hissing" isn't the right word. It sounds like wind or a river. It's a lower pitch than a "hiss".
Comfort:
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Average comfort. It's nothing to complain about. Some minor pressure points and typical fatigue after extended use. Both sides slide up and down to size. Large ear cups envelope your ears and drivers are set at an angle so nothing presses against the ear. Nothing to complain about as far as comfort goes. They're quite light as well.
Build Quality:
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It's plastic and, well, It's probably as sturdy as the MDR-V600 headphones. My V600s have lasted 11 years so far. Nothing to complain about here. I don't plan on dropping them or anything. The telescoping microphone is "flimsy" but, again, I don't plan on dropping my earphones right on the extended mic. It's not really "flimsy" in the sense that it'll break easily, more just that it's very loosely fit together. Doesn't bother me.
Usability:
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Very, very easy to use and intuitive. I read some reviews where someone had to take off their headset to adjust the volume and mixer sliders. I don't understand that at all. They also said it was difficult to adjust the sliders. I don't know what the issue was, but I find it very easy to use. Take this scenario for instance: The sound comes on too loud and you clutch your headphones on either side, thumbs pointing behind you. Well, right where your left thumb rests on the headset is where the volume slider is. I find it very intuitive and instinctive to reach for my headset to rip them off, but instead quickly adjust the slider down.
To turn the headset off and on you simply press the outside panel on the left side for 1 second and it only takes 2 seconds to connect to the USB dongle. To mute, you click the same panel. To check the battery you click the panel 3 times quickly; the microphone light will blink to indicate its charge level. To switch between Stereo and Virtual 7.1, you hold down a small button for a couple seconds on top of the left-side panel.
It's all very easy to use. Heck, you just charge the headphones with a regular USB cable. Some people complain about the USB dongle being big. It really makes no difference to me. Some people complain about interference. Yes, if you have a lot of 2.4GHz wireless devices they can cause each other to drop off. I use 5GHz networking so there have been 0 problems for me. I can get 30ft away from mine easily before I start losing packets.
Final Thoughts:
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If I'm going to review a $100 wireless headset, I'm going to do so within that range. I'm not going to compare it to the best headphones in history and give it 1 star because it doesn't stack up. These have $60-80 sound quality and the rest you're paying for the wireless and other technologies in it. This thing gets 5 stars easily. It's the best wireless headset I've ever used. The battery life is amazing and the ease of use between PS3, PC, and Mac is so appreciated. It just works.
I struggled at first to determine what I thought about the product. What I ultimately concluded was that for convenience and ease of use alone, this is a worthwhile product that is close to the correct price point. I locked in when the preorder price was $65 here on amazon, so I am definitely satisfied with the value. $100 may have been close to the high point, but I still think it is a decent value for what you get here. Here is the breakdown:
- The virtual surround is not going to blow you away. Like others have pointed out, it makes the low end sound a little thin, and some realism is lost in the process. I have a difficult time determining which I prefer, stereo or virtual surround. For sports games, I prefer stereo. For shooters, virtual surround does offer a little bit of directional recognition, so it is useful, but again, nothing impressive.
- I am a borderline audiophile. I have spent upwards of $500 on headphones before, and have considered the purchase completely worth it for the fidelity provided. My current favorite is the Shure SE 535: [...]
I would say that high end headphones have spoiled me to the point that I could never consider this sony product as exceptional sounding. It is not. I can't really listen to this product at high volumes without getting ear fatigue very quickly and noticing the sound signature short comings. I prefer to listen at a very low volume (~25%) because it still provides a degree of immersion that I was not able to achieve at night, or even during the day, if I didn't want to be blasting the home theatre. Which brings me to my next point:
- For pure convenience and reliability, this purchase was worth it. If I want to watch a movie with headphones on, I will be using my shures, no doubt. If I am going to sit down to a long session of an epic single player game, I will probably plug in the shures (I use a 25 ft headphone extension cable to reach the couch BTW). But if I'm gaming online, or just playing a quick game of Fifa or NBA 2K11, or any other casual session of gaming or online browsing, I am definitely not going to put myself through the inconvenience of tethering myself with cables from my ears to the receiver. It's just not practical. And that is where this headset will earn its value in spades. It's so easy to just pick the headset up, turn it on, and get a fairly immersive gaming experience. To be honest, since receiving the headset in the mail last friday, and a weekend of gaming, I have not had the desire to use anything except this wireless headset. It's so nice to not have anyone in the house even know I'm there, whereas before I would be getting constant requests to turn the sound down.
- Comfort is a huge plus. These are among the most comfortable headphones I've ever placed on my noggin. The leather used is plush and of suprising quality. I'm impressed. They are lightweight and just barely noticeable. Another valuable aspect of this product that makes me happy I ordered them.
- Being able to use this wirelessly with my laptop is also a plus. Plug the dongle into the usb, press play, and listen to some tunes. I won't be doing this much, since the shures are already so minimalist. But it's nice knowing I can.
- The ability to have crystal clear chatting is the icing on the cake. Can't do that with the shures. I had not used voice chat since the original Xbox days, and I forgot how fun it can be when gaming with friends. It's like they are right there with you.
So, even for audiophiles, I would say this is a product to consider. However, there is that 10% segment of audiophiles that constantly get upgrade-itis, and only want the highest end product out there. If this is you, you already know that you should be seeking out a better headset.
For me however, I'd much rather save the extra money for a worthwhile audio upgrade that isn't specifically tied to gaming or a computer. Why spend an extra few hundred dollars or so on a gaming headset when that money could be used more effectively to upgrade some other area of your audiophile life. Unless you game an unhealthy amount, the money can be better spent elsewhere.
*****Update (9/13/11): I just wanted to mention something that I am noticing about the negative reviews. Some people are complaining of static. I have absolutely none. In fact, you would think the headphones were off completely during loading screens it is so quiet. The people complaining of that are experiencing interference with some other device, probably a wireless router near their ps3. There may be other devices that create interference. I have experienced none whatsoever. I use a powerline adapter to get internet to the ps3 from the computer on another floor rather than a wireless router, so it is not an issue for me.
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*****Update (9/21/11): I just wanted to say I now prefer the virtual surround exclusively when gaming. Maybe I just had to get used to the sound. It's still not very convincing, but the sound stage is wider and more realistic than the stereo, even on games that don't require much directional recognition of sound.
I hope this review helps customers to better evaluate whether this is the right headset for them. Feel free to leave comments or questions and I'll do my best to provide more information.
Top reviews from other countries
- Headset mit gutem Klang, mindestens surround
- kein Rauschen wie es bei einigen Funkkopfhörern der Fall ist, da bin ich empfindlich
- Kabellos
- einfache Handhabung, bezüglich Anschluss und Bedienung
- Bequem auch bei längerem tragen
- auch als Kopfhörer am PC nutzbar
- bezahlbar
Daher machte ich mich auf die Suche dieses Headset irgendwo im Einzelhandel zu erstehen, Fehlanzeige (Mediamarkt, Saturn, GameStop), sogar Sony Deutschland machte mir keine Hoffnung das es noch dieses Jahr nach Deutschland kommen würde. Also habe ich es hier bei Amazon bei AcmeGames bestellt. Innerhalb einer Woche war es da, endlich........
Also ausgepackt angesehen und WOW, gutes Design, edel und hochwertig. Natürlich sofort an die PS3
angeschlossen und es wurde gleich erkannt, null problemo. Ich habe es zwei Stunden laden lassen obwohl es eigentlich schon vorgeladen war, aber soll man bei Akkus ja so machen. Endlich war es soweit, Killzone3 rein in die PS3, Headset an und ich sage euch es ist wie im Kino, ein super Sound, das muss man erleben.
Sony hat da ein spitzen Teil rausgebracht, genau das was mir zum zocken gefehlt hatte. Und das Beste ich kann es auch beim Arbeiten am PC anschließen und Musik hören (Windows7, XP), Internettelefonie soll auch gehen, habe ich aber nicht probiert, brauche ich nicht.
Was soll ich sagen?? freue mich total, meine Erwartungen wurden übertroffen und ich werde es nachher noch fleissig nutzen, zocken in spitzen Audioqualität ohne jemanden zu stören ;)
!!! Aber Achtung: Wenn die PS3 über das WLAN im Netz ist kann es zu unschönen Störungen im Headset kommen, ich habe deswegen die PS3 via Kabel angeschlossen (LAN) und alles ist supi ;-) !!!
07.10.2015
Hier mal eine Beurteilung nach 4 Jahren. Bin mit dem HS immer noch mega zufrieden, Akkulaufzeit hat sich nur geringfügig verringert. Das einzige Manko ist, dass sich diese Kunstlederbeschichtung von den Ohrpolstern abgelöst hat. Ich hatte ständig schwarze "Krümel" an der Wange und am Ohr. Es ist wirklich sehr schade das dieses Top HS aus dem Programm raus ist. Wenn ich es irgendwo noch zu einem vernünftigen Preis finde, werde ich es sofort kaufen. Übrigens es ist auch PS4 Kompatibel ;) Also Sony Leute, bringt das HS wieder ins Programm.... Bitte (Ich weiß das es nicht passieren wird, aber wollte es mal gesagt haben)
Die Installation ist kinderleicht. Firmware 3.70 oder höher installiert, USB-Stick in die PS3, Headset einschalten und los geht's.
Das PS3 Sony Wireless-Headset
Es ist einfach gehalten. Das Mikro ist ausziehbar und mit einem kleinen LED-Lämpchen versehen, dass den Benutzer über den Status informiert (Blinkt bei Betrieb, etc.).
Dazu sind 2 Regler vorhanden einer für Lautstärke und einer für die Lautstärkenverhältnis von Ingame Sound und Chat. Zudem ist ein grosser Mute-Knopf und einen kleinen Knopf um den Virtual Surroundsound ein und aus zu schalten vorhanden. Jede Änderung am Headset wird am TV Gerät angezeigt, vergleichbar mit der Statusliste vom Controller.
Ist das Headset erst mal eingeschaltet, läuft der ganze Sound automatisch nur noch über das PS3 Sony Wirless-Headset. Die Tonqualität ist hervorragend. Der 7.1 Surroundsound hört man gut! Im Vergleich zum Ingame Sound den man über Boxen hört werden Töne hörbar, die man sonst selten wie nie hört! Der Chat ist glasklar verständlich. Man wird ohne lästiges Echo (kommt bei anderen Headsets öfters vor) und andere Nebengeräusche sehr gut verstanden. An einem Regler kann das Verhältnis zwischen Ingame Sound und Sprachchat eingestellt werden (Chat lauter, Ingame Sound weniger laut) am anderen Regler wird die Lautstärke geregelt. Dies klappt nach kurzer Zeit sehr gut und man hat sehr schnell seine ideale, persönliche Einstellung gefunden. Der Bass ist minim überpowered, dafür rummst es schön heftig bei Shootergames. Sich selber hört man durch die gute Isolierung der Ohrmuschel nicht, was anfangs zu Verwirrung führen kann, jedoch nach 1-2 Partien vergessen ist.
Preis/Leistungungsverhältins
Das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis ist Top (hab es im martplace von amazon gekauft bei: UKGameSource für 105 mit 3euro versand ). Für alle Shooter Liebhaber die Online unterwegs sind oder für alle Gamer die den restlichen Haushalt nicht mit dem Gamesound stören wollen aber dennoch satten Sound in den Ohren haben möchten, für diesen ist das PS3 Sony Wireless-Headset ein absolutes muss.
Ps. TOP Versand von england nach BW in 4 tagen
Vielen DANK (@_@)
Produktbeschreibung
* FAQ 7.1 virtual Surround Sound
* On-Screen Status
* 7h Akkulaufzeit
* Gamesound und Chat separat regulierbar (Verhältnis/Lautstärke)
Lieferumfang
* Headset
* USB-Stick mit kurzer Bedienungsanleitung (Kein USB-Kabel zum Aufladen)
-Manufactured by Sony, so you know they have quality and reliability.
-Battery life is decent. You can get through an average day's gaming on a single charge with little difficulty.
-The mic quality is good (if not too good, see below)
-They do look quite nice.
-The 3D stereo feature takes a little getting used to, but now that I have become used to it, listening to regular 2CH sound feels....odd.
Negatives:
-PS3 use only (EDIT: they also work with the PS4 in all the ways that matter but they're not in system supported in that there is no voice modulation or model specific audio settings like there is for other PS4 exclusive units) You can't use them on a PC unless using hacked/unofficial software.
-As an adult, I find this headset to be a little tight. They would likely stay on during a hurricane and or raucous headbanging session. They are so tight that in fact after a hour or so, my skull actually hurts and forget wearing glasses while using them unless you want permanent indents from them in your skull.
-Like other reviews have stated, the BASS is almost non-existent at first, though this improves with use (maybe 5-10%) as the various parts break in. Even still, for a headset that is SO large, I'm surprised by the lack of overall "fullness" of the sound. I've read somewhere this is likely due to the compression required for Bluetooth transmission and not really due to the quality of the headset itself.
-My last gripe would be that as far as I can see, there is no real way to turn off the mic. (EDIT: There is a way. A quick press of the power button mutes the mic.)
Final thoughts:
Would I buy them again? For now I say yes depending on how long they last, and even then, only if on sale. Manufactured by Sony or not, the amount I paid for headphones that will ONLY work with a PS3 unit is too damn high.
1. Komfort
2. Klang
3. Design
Zum Glück habe ich noch mit dem Kauf von gewissen "Schildkröten" Headsets gewartet, denn dieses Schmuckstück hat alle meine Erwartungen übertroffen!!!
1. Der Tragekomfort ist super, auch nach mehreren Stunden Benutzung gibt es kein Drücken o.ä. auf den Ohren!
2. Zum Sound kann ich nur sagen, ich habe bisher Games über meine High-End Soundbar, in Verbidung mit dem Sony PS3 Blue Tooth Headset gespielt. Hat eigentlich auch vollkommen ausgereicht. Eigentlich! JETZT, wo ich den Vergleich habe, kann ich nur sagen: Was dieses Headset leistet, ist unglaublich. Der Sound ist sauber und nicht verzerrend, auch auch voller Lautstärke. Voices von anderen Spielern (Black Ops) sind glasklar und der Raumklang ist der Hammer. Ich kann genau verfolgen, woher die Umgebungsgeräusche kommen und höre wirklich jede Kleinigkeit. Schritte, etc sind genau zuzuordnen und das ist ein enormer Vorteil! Gerade bei Ego-Shootern. Sobald ich meinen Spieler um 180 Grad in die andere Richtung laufen lasse, merke ich wie die Umgebungsgeräusche (z.B. ein Helikopter links von mir), vom linken zum rechten Ohr wandern. Das ist Genial!
3. Das Design ist hervorragend und passt perfekt zu meinem Home-Cinema System. Die Verarbeitung ist für diese Preisklasse hochwertig!
FEATURES:
Das Headset wird sofort beim einschalten vom System erkannt und kann eingesetzt werden.
Die Headset-Mute Taste ist gut und leicht erreichbar am linken Ohr.
Virtual Dolby kann ich mit einem Tastendruck ein und ausschalten. Zwei weitere Schiebehebel regulieren die Lautstärke und den Voice/Gamesound.
Der Akku ist bisher nach ca 7 Stunden Spielzeit noch nie aufgeladen worden.
UPDATE:
Das Headset hält nun nach ca 4 Wochen Gebrauch, ca 6-7 Stunden bis es völlig entleert ist. Ich bin zufrieden wie am ersten Tag und kann mein FAZIT nur wiederholen!
FAZIT: Ganz klare Kaufempfehlung in allen Punkten!!





















