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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:01 AM Post #17,986 of 48,562
LPCM only carries stereo, select Dolby Digital Live (DDL) or something to get surround. PL II is fake surround up-sampled from stereo. Can't believe everything you read on the web, eh? Try changing that LPCM to DDL or see if you get more options once you select PCM (some compression needed to fit 5.1 channels through optical).


mad lust envy said:
So I got my PS4 live streaming on twitch.

http://www.twitch.tv/madlustenvy

BTW, my name on screen is Sin_Crimson, not MLE.
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Ps4 looks nice. Funny thing though, the graphics on my iPhone 5S look just as good! When I'm streaming :wink:
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:03 AM Post #17,987 of 48,562
PS4 settings:

Primary Output Port : DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Audio format (Priority): Bitstream (Dolby)

LPCM = 2 channel stereo, never choose this for virtual surround devices.

That's how to get external devices like the Mixamp to work properly. Just tested Killzone (although horribly, lol), and the surround cues were excellent off the MA900/Mixamp.

Yeah Evs, the stream was pretty good quality, from what I could see. Better than when I briefly owned the Hauppauge DVR BS.

The PS Vita remote Play worked very well too. Not good for shooters, but Contrast and Resogun played very well. Very good streaming quality too.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM Post #17,988 of 48,562
mad lust envy said:
PS4 settings:

Primary Output Port : DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Audio format (Priority): Bitstream (Dolby)

LPCM = 2 channel stereo, never choose this for virtual surround devices.

That's how to get external devices like the Mixamp to work properly. Just tested Killzone (although horribly, lol), and the surround cues were excellent off the MA900/Mixamp.

Yeah Evs, the stream was pretty good quality, from what I could see. Better than when I briefly owned the Hauppauge DVR BS.

The PS Vita remote Play worked very well too. Not good for shooters, but Contrast and Resogun played very well. Very good streaming quality too.
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I am waiting to see which consoles the best..then getting the best one!
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM Post #17,989 of 48,562
mad lust envy said:
PS4 settings:

Primary Output Port : DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Audio format (Priority): Bitstream (Dolby)

LPCM = 2 channel stereo, never choose this for virtual surround devices.

That's how to get external devices like the Mixamp to work properly. Just tested Killzone (although horribly, lol), and the surround cues were excellent off the MA900/Mixamp.

Yeah Evs, the stream was pretty good quality, from what I could see. Better than when I briefly owned the Hauppauge DVR BS.

The PS Vita remote Play worked very well too. Not good for shooters, but Contrast and Resogun played very well. Very good streaming quality too.
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evshrug said:
LPCM only carries stereo, select Dolby Digital Live (DDL) or something to get surround. PL II is fake surround up-sampled from stereo. Can't believe everything you read on the web, eh? Try changing that LPCM to DDL or see if you get more options once you select PCM (some compression needed to fit 5.1 channels through optical).
Ps4 looks nice. Funny thing though, the graphics on my iPhone 5S look just as good! When I'm streaming
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I have it set on Optical and Bitstream (dolby) but what is throwing me off is that netflix is only giving me the stereo selection option and not the DD 5.1+. On the PS3 I could toggle between the two using these same settings. Should I just be ignoring this in netflix? Are any of you guys able to reproduce that on your sets? Hopefully I'm making some sense.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM Post #17,990 of 48,562
I don't use netflix, so I can't say. In either case, even on Amazon Instant Video app, I don't think I was getting Dolby Headphone. I think it was stereo. Don't quote me on that though.

Right now, nothing seems to be working quite right. The Amazon Instant Video app was taking an eternity to load a video, and when it did, it was horrible quality. I ended up just going back to my ps3 for my video stuff.

BLURAY playback will have Dolby Digital/Headphone. Like the ps3, gotta go to the options while watching a bluray, and change the audio to Bitstream Mix. Thatvwas a relief, though fkr some reason it sounds a bit distorted and boomy. I have to double check later.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 8:49 PM Post #17,991 of 48,562
Anybody having the issue with their PS4 where audio leaks/echoes out of HDMI even after Optical out is selected?
 
Also, very noob question but I'm trying to figure out how to hook my external mic and voice chat working with my Astro Mixamp 2013 and PS4. My mixamp's USB is connected to my laptop, optical in from PS4. Where should I plug in the external mic and what options do I need to select from PS4 so the mixamp is able to differentiate between audio and chat streams?
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 9:11 PM Post #17,992 of 48,562
params7 said:
  Anybody having the issue with their PS4 where audio leaks/echoes out of HDMI even after Optical out is selected?
 
Also, very noob question but I'm trying to figure out how to hook my external mic and voice chat working with my Astro Mixamp 2013 and PS4. My mixamp's USB is connected to my laptop, optical in from PS4. Where should I plug in the external mic and what options do I need to select from PS4 so the mixamp is able to differentiate between audio and chat streams?
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Dumb question.
Why can't you plug the USB into the PS4?
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 9:28 PM Post #17,993 of 48,562
I just never found a 6 feet long USB cable to connect it, lol. But will I need to connect it to PS4 to get the game/voice slider to work on the mixamp?
 
As for the external mic, I'll need to purchase a Y adapter for the external mic input to the mixamp right?
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM Post #17,994 of 48,562
params7 said:
  I just never found a 6 feet long USB cable to connect it, lol. But will I need to connect it to PS4 to get the game/voice slider to work on the mixamp?
 
As for the external mic, I'll need to purchase a Y adapter for the external mic input to the mixamp right?
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I'm pretty sure your mixamp needs to be powered by the ps4 for voice chat to work. At least that's how it works on the A40s and my PLYR1. Also what do you mean by HDMI leaking?
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 10:38 PM Post #17,995 of 48,562
params7 said:
Anybody having the issue with their PS4 where audio leaks/echoes out of HDMI even after Optical out is selected?

Also, very noob question but I'm trying to figure out how to hook my external mic and voice chat working with my Astro Mixamp 2013 and PS4. My mixamp's USB is connected to my laptop, optical in from PS4. Where should I plug in the external mic and what options do I need to select from PS4 so the mixamp is able to differentiate between audio and chat streams?
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Like the PS3, even if optical is the priority, all other audio outputs will still have PCM 2 channel audio. Just mute your tv.

The external mic can go directly to the ps4 controller. I don't know exactly how the Mixamp's usb chat works with the ps4 yet, since I didn't go that route, since my MixampIis pretty far away, and my DX mic's cable doesn't reach.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM Post #17,996 of 48,562
I currently have Klipsch S4 In-Ear Headphones. They don't seem to be all that great for gaming, but could someone rate the competitive capabilities of them out of 10? I am trying to decide if the Sony MA900s are enough better to be worth the purchase. An idea of the improvement for music would also be helpful.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:58 PM Post #17,997 of 48,562
A few questions for anyone who can assist me.
 
 
1. Does anyone have any experience with the QPAD 1339s?

http://www.corporate.qpad.se/modules/news/article.php?storyid=221
 
I've read that they are pretty much a 32 ohm DT770 with a boom mic.
 
BUT, in the review of the DT770s on the first page, it was stated that they were too bass heavy.
 
2. Could these be any different? As in "the best closed headphone for competitive use."
 
3. And on top of all that, what sort of sound card setup would be ideal to power these things if I decide to purchase?
 
 
I would greatly appreciate any help thrown my way.
 
Nov 16, 2013 at 11:59 PM Post #17,998 of 48,562
No in ear is gonna compare to over ears, especially open ones.

The 770 reviewed is the Pro 80 and 600ohm, not the 32ohm. The proplem with the 770s, is that they're inconsistent with either being bass light or bass heavy (the 80ohm is always bass heavy however).
 
Nov 17, 2013 at 12:09 AM Post #17,999 of 48,562
You can say that again. I tried my friend's modded Logitech UE900 the other day. I can not believe those retail for 400 USD.....good gawd. D:
When I was listening to them, I thought they weren't bad for $200, which is what I thought the price was. Words can't describe how disappointed I was when I heard of its price.

I'll stick with the SE215 despite its rolled-off treble and "soft" overall sound signature, or my surprisingly decent $25 Sennheiser CX-300 for earphones. >.>

Money towards full-sized headphones suddenly seem "worth it" to me after that experience.
 
Nov 17, 2013 at 12:44 AM Post #18,000 of 48,562
slog said:
  1. Does anyone have any experience with the QPAD 1339s?
http://www.corporate.qpad.se/modules/news/article.php?storyid=221
I've read that they are pretty much a 32 ohm DT770 with a boom mic.
BUT, in the review of the DT770s on the first page, it was stated that they were too bass heavy.
2. Could these be any different? As in "the best closed headphone for competitive use."
3. And on top of all that, what sort of sound card setup would be ideal to power these things if I decide to purchase?
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Currently the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z (SB1500, retail box), for $100, seems to be a good value for what your get.
The SB1500 comes with a shielding over part of the card and also comes with a microphone.
 
Does it matter if the headphones are open or closed?
 
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