Surround sound headphones??

del.g · 06-03-2003, 09:06

I would really love to be able toappreciate Dolby Digital from my DVDs but space is definitely at a premium.

I'm sure I read something once about surround sound headphones. Can such a product be bought in this country yet or is it too early? And if you can does anybody know if they are any good?

Thans in advance.

RedEarth · 10-03-2003, 13:38

I've not heard of surround sound headphones before - there is a limit to the number of sources you can have right next to your ears - 2! However, most of the current Yamaha home cinema amps have a function called Silent Cinema which simulates the surround sound on the headphones. I haven't tried it though.

davep · 10-03-2003, 15:04

These do exist, I had the opportunity to buy a set of second hand Sony Surround headphones but I couldn't raise the money at that time (£100). I've seen an advert for a Philips set too.

Alternatively you could build your own! click here

DaveP

repeat · 11-03-2003, 07:39

I've just got a set. These are good. The brand is Sennheiser RS 65-8. The have a surround processor that simulates surround sound.

Sony makes some too. They got a real processor - so it's possible to get DTS-sound directly in your ear - but they are VERY expensive. In Denmark about 700 EURO's.

Click here

Sony

06-03-2003, 09:06	#1
del.g Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: York Posts: 686	Surround sound headphones?? I would really love to be able toappreciate Dolby Digital from my DVDs but space is definitely at a premium. I'm sure I read something once about surround sound headphones. Can such a product be bought in this country yet or is it too early? And if you can does anybody know if they are any good? Thans in advance.

10-03-2003, 13:38	#2
RedEarth Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,004	I've not heard of surround sound headphones before - there is a limit to the number of sources you can have right next to your ears - 2! However, most of the current Yamaha home cinema amps have a function called Silent Cinema which simulates the surround sound on the headphones. I haven't tried it though.

10-03-2003, 15:04	#3
davep Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 1,107	These do exist, I had the opportunity to buy a set of second hand Sony Surround headphones but I couldn't raise the money at that time (£100). I've seen an advert for a Philips set too. Alternatively you could build your own! click here DaveP

11-03-2003, 07:39	#4
repeat Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1	I've just got a set. These are good. The brand is Sennheiser RS 65-8. The have a surround processor that simulates surround sound. Sony makes some too. They got a real processor - so it's possible to get DTS-sound directly in your ear - but they are VERY expensive. In Denmark about 700 EURO's. Click here Sony

DS Forums

Surround sound headphones??