Brainwavz HM5 question

1. It has to do with the concept of soundstaging. It is basically how big of an area it sounds like the sound is coming from. This is important in FPSes for locating people.

2. Even on a bass-shy headphone, you'll know that something is there. Neutral is more than that.  
 

 

well. not enough people have the hm5 in the possession yet. including myself.

however, they have been compared to the fa-003. and on that note. the soundstage of the fa-003 has been compared to reputable open headphones.

so you should have not worries about that. the closed hm5 should do the job. (especially since you worry about sound leakage)

I'm stoked for this set - the problem is that since so few people have them, it's hard to say how they will work for gaming. However, there is one dude over at mp4nations forum that has tried them for some gaming, and he sais they are good. But again, since they are so new, it's hard to say at this point. And even though they look like the FA-003's, we really dont know they are the same set of cans. There could have been done something to them in the process of rebranding - if they even are rebranded. 

 

However, I've bought them and just bought the astro mixamp now. But will not be able to provide you with anything until like mid january i think. :) Anyway, since they people who have tried them praise them - im guessing they are going to be OK with gaming at the least. Maybe they even rock. So you'll have to take a chance. There are safer bets in the 139$ price range though. 

I've gotten the cans and the astro mixamp now. Just had a couple of matches yesterday. I will try to write up a detailed review after a longer time with the cans, since the soundstage is new and this is my first detailed look at a decent pair of headphones im not sure yet. But even though i just yesterday head what posiotioning and a open soundstage means, i will say HM5's have both. Anyway, they seem to be decent for gaming. I will continue to test more, please let me know if there are anything in special you want me to try. Im only playing MW3 at the moment, and the sound in that game is not that good. 

I can't believe, even though I was one of the first who knew of the HM5s, I'm still waiting for them while many of you have already got them.

That's only for the previleged people in the US. It's never a fair comparison, even when the package comes from Hong Kong or Singapore to the US instead of from somewhere in the US. I was one of the first few who pre-ordered them from mp4nation. Not really complaining, just a bit too much seeing so many people get theirs first. People in Oz get everything last...

I've used my HM5 for Skyrim and they fared really well. I enjoyed using them for gaming, they have a spacious sound despite being closed. The bass is near perfect as a non-basshead.

LOL I am in Canada and my pre-order is also still in limbo. I have not seen an update on the shipping status since the 22nd. Sing post and Canada Post both just show them in transit even though are sent airmail. Guess it is the season to wait...

Kingpin, im guessing its the postal services of our local countries thats beeing slow. It was the same from me, out of Singapore the 22nd. But i feel you man! It's the worst the period you're in now. Checking the tracking a couple of times a day. Reading on the net. The wait is the worst. (Until you actually get it, then its the best). Hang in there! :)