12thgear
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Yes there are some multi-driver models out there. They're quite large and have 3 drivers per side firing directly at, in front of, and behind the ear. This gives a better 360 degree positional effect than a conventional two driver headphone setup.
However, the ones I've tried have been focused on gaming. You get superior positional audio, but the sound quality is strictly average. And that's average by typical consumer standards, not audiophile.
Originally Posted by roosta /img/forum/go_quote.gif explain to me how you can have 5.1 or 7.1 headphones. 4 drivers in 1 ear, 3 in the other? big one strapped to the back of your head? think about it. how can you fit 3 drivers in a single ear cup? 3 tiny drivers? great sound resolution and range they will give you. |
Yes there are some multi-driver models out there. They're quite large and have 3 drivers per side firing directly at, in front of, and behind the ear. This gives a better 360 degree positional effect than a conventional two driver headphone setup.
However, the ones I've tried have been focused on gaming. You get superior positional audio, but the sound quality is strictly average. And that's average by typical consumer standards, not audiophile.