texasnightowl
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In short, the question is...buy headphones to use through my AVR receiver that does "simulated surround" aka Dolby Headphone aka Silent Cinema *OR* buy some other combo (processor/headphones/set) that connects directly to the PS3 (via digital optical). (The add on question is can a device/processor that connects via digital alternately be connected to the AVR so it would work with other components in addition to the PS3?)
Now here is the really long version with more detail, etc.
Finally...suggestions on specific items? Budget needs to be under $200 for sure and under $150 is better.
Now here is the really long version with more detail, etc.
I need to use something so that I can play without being bothered by the TV in the next room and/or so that I don't bother the folks in the next room.
My setup has everything running through my AV Receiver (an older Yamaha RX-V1800) via HDMI. This includes the PS3, a Wii (via component), an HD-DVD player, and at some point next year will include a PS4. In my current "game" room there's only about 9 ft from the AVR/PS3 to my chair...so wired is good but I'm open to wireless also. Also, I don't need a mic...haven't played games or online so far where they are needed.
So the most straightforward option seems to be to plug in a set of "standard" headphones to the "Phones" jack on the front panel of the AVR. My AVR has "Silent Cinema" which seems to be similar to Dolby Headphone? ie. attempts to apply processing to simulate surround sound? Supposedly "Silent Cinema" activates automatically ... while listening to Cinema DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs. Sure enough, I plugged in a borrowed pair of headphones and "Silent Cinema" activated (or at least showed it on the front panel).
The pros of this are...it would work no matter what device I am using...PS3, Wii, or DVD. But is this the best option...will it give the best sound from the PS3 in a headphone scenario?
The other option seems to be a headset or other headphone/amp combination that plugs directly into the PS3 (via digital optical?). Would such an option give better sound than going through the Yamaha AVR? Of course the downside is that this would only work on the PS3 and I'd have to decide if I really need a headphone solution for the other usage scenarios (wii, etc.).
Or, is it possible to use one of these same solutions via the digital optical out on the AVR as well?
My setup has everything running through my AV Receiver (an older Yamaha RX-V1800) via HDMI. This includes the PS3, a Wii (via component), an HD-DVD player, and at some point next year will include a PS4. In my current "game" room there's only about 9 ft from the AVR/PS3 to my chair...so wired is good but I'm open to wireless also. Also, I don't need a mic...haven't played games or online so far where they are needed.
So the most straightforward option seems to be to plug in a set of "standard" headphones to the "Phones" jack on the front panel of the AVR. My AVR has "Silent Cinema" which seems to be similar to Dolby Headphone? ie. attempts to apply processing to simulate surround sound? Supposedly "Silent Cinema" activates automatically ... while listening to Cinema DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs. Sure enough, I plugged in a borrowed pair of headphones and "Silent Cinema" activated (or at least showed it on the front panel).
The pros of this are...it would work no matter what device I am using...PS3, Wii, or DVD. But is this the best option...will it give the best sound from the PS3 in a headphone scenario?
The other option seems to be a headset or other headphone/amp combination that plugs directly into the PS3 (via digital optical?). Would such an option give better sound than going through the Yamaha AVR? Of course the downside is that this would only work on the PS3 and I'd have to decide if I really need a headphone solution for the other usage scenarios (wii, etc.).
Or, is it possible to use one of these same solutions via the digital optical out on the AVR as well?
Finally...suggestions on specific items? Budget needs to be under $200 for sure and under $150 is better.
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