i plan on using these for gaming, how is the directional sound?
71336
For stereo headphones they do pretty well. They are semi-open which helps. Virtual surround sound definitely helps. I have used these along with virtual surround on my Asus Xonar DX and it worked as good as you can expect from straight stereo headphones.
71337
Probably the best. I've played a number of horror games with these, which as any qualified gamer would know, requires a really great pair of headphones. These are no exception and perform OUTSTANDINGLY.
71338
There isn't... These are not gaming headphones, they sound wonderful, and produce a rich sound stage - but aren't directional. You should look at 5.1, or 7.1 headphones that contain multiple drivers and some sort of DAC to power them.
1366053
I bought these as an all-purpose set of headphones, but I use them 80% for gaming and 20% for music/TV/etc. I mostly play multiplayer, also. In my opinion, they sound stunning in games. I can hear sounds in these that I can't with other headphones (mostly ones that cost less than $100).In AC4 multiplayer for example, there are sounds that give you indications about your pursuers and targets that are clearer with these than others.Surround would be nice but I'd have to pay a lot more to get it. As far as the mic goes, for $10 you can buy a cheap headphone/mic adapter and a mic to go with these (can also spend more on better quality ones, though). Anyway, hope this helps. I bought these as an all-purpose set of headphones, but I use them 80% for gaming and 20% for music/TV/etc. I mostly play multiplayer, also. In my opinion, they sound stunning in games. I can hear sounds in these that I can't with other headphones (mostly ones that cost less than $100).In AC4 multiplayer for example, there are sounds that give you indications about your pursuers and targets that are clearer with these than others.Surround would be nice but I'd have to pay a lot more to get it. As far as the mic goes, for $10 you can buy a cheap headphone/mic adapter... » Read More I bought these as an all-purpose set of headphones, but I use them 80% for gaming and 20% for music/TV/etc. I mostly play multiplayer, also. In my opinion, they sound stunning in games. I can hear sounds in these that I can't with other headphones (mostly ones that cost less than $100).In AC4 multiplayer for example, there are sounds that give you indications about your pursuers and targets that are clearer with these than others.Surround would be nice but I'd have to pay a lot more to get it. As far as the mic goes, for $10 you can buy a cheap headphone/mic adapter and a mic to go with these (can also spend more on better quality ones, though). Anyway, hope this helps. « Show Less
676881
Don't know about gaming, have listened for hours, no fatigue, Klipsch horn tweeters are a bit bright but I personally favor the crisp clean tone, I hear after several months use they tend to mellow a bit. Plenty of bass but then I do use a 12" sub with these.
2118909
Anything with sound is really a matter of personal preference but I think these would be great for movies and music. The tone is very neutral so voice dialog in movies and tv shows should be clear and easy to hear. Music sounds great because no frequency range seems to be boosted more than any other so it sounds very natural. For gaming they should also do fine. Personally I have one of Sennheisers dedicated gaming headsets (PC350 and PC360) but mostly because of the built in mic.
1990718
Sound is good. I still find myself swatting at imaginary flys that some games have around. Mic takes a bit of setting up but once sorted its silent when you are. One thing to note is that this head set can have issues with different usb ports. Don't remember weather it was the 2.0 or 3.0 it doesn't like. Either way.if it is sounding funny swap it to the other
270673
Unfortunately, i have not had the chance to play games with them since i use them for my office. However, they sound very good when playing music from my Jango account. The bass is very good for this system that i have to turn it down on the sub.
665817
The Sound Blaster Z drives them pretty well. If you are gaming I suggest also getting the AntLion Modmic for these guys.
2123019
I really like mine for those types of games as they allow you to hear things that at times your speakers do not. They are very clear. Be aware that this headset does not work with xbox one console as it comes in the box.
2284162
That's not true on mine atleast. I think mine are on the top in front of the screen behind the keyboard and they are loud. When playing video games my friends ask me to turn it down and the sound quality is excellent, though by the sound I would say no bass or built in woofer. If you want the full spectrum sound like someone else said you may want speakers, but for everyday use it's fine. I have noticed no difference in tabletop versus lap, etc.
1679772
That really depends on your taste. The speakers give off a great mid rage, descent highs... Not much for lows though. I have a sub and the system sounds awesome.
828294
The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
471502
We set ours up from the beginning in the vertical and they have been a big improvement over not having a sound bar. Never having tried them horizontally, we can't give you accurate information on the comparison. Sorry.
849747
I play PS4 (Destiny and Advanced Warefare) on it and it seems great to me. I would recommend getting some type of speakers or head set because the sound on the TV is terrible though.
676879
I have these speakers connected to an Onkyo receiver and CD player and a vintage turntable. No problems whatsoever! The sound quality is obviously dependent on the music source. I find that they have a nice bass "punch" at low to mid-level volume. I'm not one to really blast music as I live in close proximity to neighbors. I don't have any experience using these speakers with games.
707172
They are awesome for gaming, been using mine for about 6 months now and loving them. As far as an amp, I've never used an external one, but I use a soundblaster ZXR and they sound phenominal.
2156991
Yes Sir, the headphones work great and the spatial characteristics are awesome; the sound moves from one side to the other seamlessly. They do not have the bass characteristics of shelf speakers, but the overall sound quality is great. I usually listen to music on a volume level of 6 or 7, as the full range of 15 hurts my ears. I have a small amount of hearing loss as I am 57, and lost some hearing working in the manufacturing industry. I believe if you purchase these, you will enjoy the quality of the sound and the build quality too. Sincerely, Brian L. Braun
1753891
Well these cans can handle just about anything. The cups seal in sound v well so you don't have to worry about bothering others. But like most hdphones, this is 2.0 stereo. If you play FPS games then I would actually suggest you look online for some razers because I heard that they've somehow managed to simulate surround sound on their hdphones with a driver update. So basically you can hear which direction someone is trying to creep up on you ;) Sorry i don't know the exact details.