Tritton AX360 5.1 Headphones

[ether.real]

Anyone have any thoughts on these?

Please do not flame this thread with "all 5.1 headphones suck" unless you know about this model specifically.

My friend reviewed them here:

http://www.cluboverclocker.com/revie...X360/index.htm

Thinking about trying these head-to-head with the Medusa 5.1's.

[BigO]

I would like to hear what others have to say as well because those look pretty slick. I wouldn't mind getting a set like that if they really worked well.

[joshalabama]

The optical connection is def. a plus. I had a pair of 5.1 headphones and they are pretty good and the rumble was great the cord was just too long and eventually they became a hassle...But whatever suits you. I love headphone listening.

[BigO]

These look appealing to me because i do end up using my headphones alot as to not bother my fiance while i get my bf2 on. Having some nice headphones can go along way if you actually use them alot.

[rashid204]

I won't bother with 5.1 headphone bashing. For that price, you can pick up some nice Sennheiser 555 or 595. Even the ATH-A900 is a good choice.

edit - the manufacturer does not even provide info on frequency response, THD, impedance, etc. It's a good rule not to trust companies that don't give such basic info

[ether.real]

None of those are 5.1, so I dont really want to see them in this thread. I already have satisfactory headphones for music. I want 5.1's strictly for gaming, where positional accuracy becomes more important than pure sound quality (though it is still important).

[Sneil]

Does 5.1 really provide that much better quality for gaming?

[ether.real]

Going from 5.1 to 2.0 is like cutting off all your fingers.

[Sneil]

I meant for headphones. If you mean the same then point taken. From the places I've looked 5.1 headphones are very cheap compared to stereo headphones so I thought maybe the quality isnt so good for 5.1.

[ether.real]

well, that is the problem. 5.1 headphones so far have sucked. i have a set, the positioning is very helpful, however the sound quality is terrible. I dont normally play with headphones except at LANs, and decent 5.1 headphones for the LANs is what I am looking for.

[onewecallgod]

Although I have never heard this specific 5.1 headphone (or any 5.1 headphone for that matter), I'd like to comment on the validity of such a multidriver theory on a headphone. The spec sheet states the following:
Center Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Front Speaker - 2x 40mm Driver
Rear Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Subwoofer - 2x 30mm Driver
So that's four drivers squished in such a small space. These aren't minutely small either, 30mm and 40mm are fairly standard size speaker for any headphone. I would suggest you at least try an audiophile quality stereo headphone before making such a judgement. I have read a-many reviews stating that AKG K501's soundstaging is one of the best you can get, regardless of number of drivers.

[avgazn91]

i have a cheap 20 buck Sony one that is surround sound.
it works sooooo well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826159224
not sure if it is 5.1 but it is circumarual
27 bucks with shipping included.

and yes a 5.1 to 2.0 is like cutting fingers off if not worse.
if you play games like CS:S, omg. you could basically play with eyes closed just off of sound if you have a 5.1 or 7.1.
but 2.0, to me, you might as well go no sound

[ether.real]

Circumaural is NOT surround sound. Those headphones are 2 channel only.

[Sh0ebox21]

Originally Posted by onewecallgod

Although I have never heard this specific 5.1 headphone (or any 5.1 headphone for that matter), I'd like to comment on the validity of such a multidriver theory on a headphone. The spec sheet states the following:
Center Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Front Speaker - 2x 40mm Driver
Rear Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Subwoofer - 2x 30mm Driver
So that's four drivers squished in such a small space. These aren't minutely small either, 30mm and 40mm are fairly standard size speaker for any headphone. I would suggest you at least try an audiophile quality stereo headphone before making such a judgement. I have read a-many reviews stating that AKG K501's soundstaging is one of the best you can get, regardless of number of drivers.

QFT (10char)

[ether.real]

Originally Posted by onewecallgod

Although I have never heard this specific 5.1 headphone (or any 5.1 headphone for that matter), I'd like to comment on the validity of such a multidriver theory on a headphone. The spec sheet states the following:
Center Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Front Speaker - 2x 40mm Driver
Rear Speaker - 2x 30mm Driver
Subwoofer - 2x 30mm Driver
So that's four drivers squished in such a small space. These aren't minutely small either, 30mm and 40mm are fairly standard size speaker for any headphone. I would suggest you at least try an audiophile quality stereo headphone before making such a judgement. I have read a-many reviews stating that AKG K501's soundstaging is one of the best you can get, regardless of number of drivers.

Ya ya ya, I have heard this ad nauseum. Does this mean that it is impossible to make a decent 5.1 headphone? No. It will be done some day. That is why I specifically asked DO NOT POST UNLESS IT IS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR HEADPHONE.

[onewecallgod]

That's like coming here and asking, "What's the best 486 CPU/mobo combo for gaming," when there's C2D and such. You're asking for a recommendation of flawed theory, and denying all advice pointing you the right direction. Why even post to begin with? I'll never understand some people.

[Sh0ebox21]

honestly i've heard that there ARE some pretty good quality 5.1 headphones, but the thing is... they're pricey. pricey to the point where there's really no advantage in paying as much as you would pay for them, because at that price point, you would be able to purchase some VERY nice audiophile-quality headphones that really trump it in any means of SQ or positioning.

[ether.real]

Originally Posted by onewecallgod

That's like coming here and asking, "What's the best 486 CPU/mobo combo for gaming," when there's C2D and such. You're asking for a recommendation of flawed theory, and denying all advice pointing you the right direction. Why even post to begin with? I'll never understand some people.

You remind me of those guys that insist LCDs will never overtake CRTs....

[Sh0ebox21]

hey ether.real, check out this thread on Head-Fi... my (as well as many others') source for audio knowledge. I do understand that you are really looking to find a good pair of 5.1 headphones, but let me just say that unless you are ready to fork out about $400+, then you won't find anything that will even be good enough to grace the presence of a good 2 channel headphone. virtually all 5.1 cans use cheap-o drivers that really sound terrible and do a DECENT job of producing the 5.1 effect. you honestly don't need a 5.1 can to get good soundstaging. if you've ever listened to any binaural recordings on a nice pair of cans, you would be able to understand what i'm getting at here. higher end 2 channel cans have absolutely no trouble reproducing a 3d soundstage... and i know many of my friends, including i, have never had any trouble with positioning when playing games with our headphones.

this is only one among MANY threads on Head-Fi discussing 5.1 cans and how it's hard to recommend them over any 2 channel gear that's floating around the market.

BUT, if you are willing to fork out the dough, then i've seen a few recommendations on the Pioneer SE-DIR800C ($399 MSRP). But if you're not ready to fork out that kinda cash, i highly recommend you just invest in some 2 channel headphones, such as the Audio-Technica ATH-A900 or Beyerdynamics DT770/80... you won't be disappointed in their ability to produce 3d audio.

Without further adieu, here is the link: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...&highlight=5.1

[ether.real]

I guess I didnt get the point across in the original post. I have read the arguments over and over why 5.1 headphones will always suck. Just because 5.1 headphones sucked in 2004, or even yesterday, does not mean that they will suck tomorrow. So why point me to a thread from 2004?

So, has anyone listened to these? Can you definitively say that they suck? Ya, I didnt think so. So unless you have, please respect my original post and keep your old fashioned thinking to yourself.