LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread

[Benny-x]

   
Doubtful, when I raised a ticket they were estimating more like November and only October in the most optimistic scenario. Nothing about their history inspires optimism for me!

Agreed.
 

 
December, or even January is a far safer bet. 

Agreed.
 

  There is a new (brief) update on IGG;
 
"Dear Backers,
 
Just want you to know, we complete all the PCB board tests with your Geek Out V2+  and we are quite happy about the results. In next few days, Gavin will send the actually pictures of new Geek Out V2+ chassis. If every QC goes well, we will go full speed for chassis production and start shipping.
Stay tuned.
 
Larry"

Shocked :-o
 
Very great news, then. Now let's get these out and then into the classifieds for me to pick up
 
I'm not a V2+ pre-orderer, so I didn't get that update in my Pulse/general production schedule update from today. Whoever does get some new shots of the updated chassis please make sure to post them in here ASAP. 

 

[NZtechfreak]

Not a backer either, would likewise appreciate to see those shots.

That's my personal rule with LH Labs - buy when there is an actual product. To be honest, I'm finding the wait on this one frustrating enough even here on the sidelines, and that's without even having any money staked on this!

 

[zachchen1996]

Not a backer either, would likewise appreciate to see those shots.

That's my personal rule with LH Labs - buy when there is an actual product. To be honest, I'm finding the wait on this one frustrating enough even here on the sidelines, and that's without even having any money staked on this!

 
Same here, can't wait to hear this thing!

 

[NZtechfreak]

Ah. Update to their product page, 'purchased now will ship in late November', previously said October. Perhaps not as much cause for excitement as hoped.

 

[plakat]

Hilarious story...

 

[satsurfer]

a bit off-topic, but I could buy a V2+ Prototype with 3D printed case (Beginning of May 2015) for 150 US$. Don't know I get warranty on it. Does this prototype is much different from the production model? Would you pay less or is price justified? I got a pic of the model and it states 'PROTOTYPE EP2' date and number ** of **
 
Thanks for your answer.

 

[mscott58]

  a bit off-topic, but I could buy a V2+ Prototype with 3D printed case (Beginning of May 2015) for 150 US$. Don't know I get warranty on it. Does this prototype is much different from the production model? Would you pay less or is price justified? I got a pic of the model and it states 'PROTOTYPE EP2' date and number ** of **
 
Thanks for your answer.

Base model V2+ or Infinity?
 
Also can you post the picture?
 
Cheers

 

[cmclnd]

I'm interested in finding a setup for my PS4. I've been using Turtle Beach Stealth 400's for the past 8 months. The extender broke back in March and I had to do a warranty claim on the product. The same thing happened again yesterday with the replacement set. I'm done with this company. 
 
I've been looking around online, and I've found a headset I'm interested in. I'm not sure what the rules are here on linking to products in threads dedicated to specific products, but the product is called Superlux HD668B and it's around $40 on Amazon.
 
I play a lot of Call of Duty, and want a quality rig. I used to use a SoundBlaster X-Fi 5.1 Pro with a set of AKG K702's back when I was a PC gamer, but when I switched to console, I sold the setup as PS4 didn't support it and I wasn't aware of workarounds at the time.
 
I was considering getting the FiiO e17k to run from the rear optical out port of my Sony Playstation 4, then plugging the Superlux's into the 3.5mm out on the amp. I stumbled upon this thread, and I'm wondering if maybe this is a better choice? How far out are we looking for development? I can stick with my 400s for a while, even though I hate them. I just want to get a setup I can use for the next 3-5 years until the next gen console is released.

 

[RedJohn456]

  I'm interested in finding a setup for my PS4. I've been using Turtle Beach Stealth 400's for the past 8 months. The extender broke back in March and I had to do a warranty claim on the product. The same thing happened again yesterday with the replacement set. I'm done with this company. 
 
I've been looking around online, and I've found a headset I'm interested in. I'm not sure what the rules are here on linking to products in threads dedicated to specific products, but the product is called Superlux HD668B and it's around $40 on Amazon.
 
I play a lot of Call of Duty, and want a quality rig. I used to use a SoundBlaster X-Fi 5.1 Pro with a set of AKG K702's back when I was a PC gamer, but when I switched to console, I sold the setup as PS4 didn't support it and I wasn't aware of workarounds at the time.
 
I was considering getting the FiiO e17k to run from the rear optical out port of my Sony Playstation 4, then plugging the Superlux's into the 3.5mm out on the amp. I stumbled upon this thread, and I'm wondering if maybe this is a better choice? 

Fido E17K doesnt have optical input. Furthermore, the E10k actually works with the PS4 via the front USB port. So does the E17. No joke! PS4 is compatible with a bunch of USB dacs. But I am not sure if all are compatible.
 
The V2/V2+ don't have toslink/optical input, but may work with the PS4 via the front USB port. 

 

[NZtechfreak]

I expect this sounds a lot better than the E17K though, at least if my experience of the E17 is anything to go by.

 

[RedJohn456]

I expect this sounds a lot better than the E17K though, at least if my experience of the E17 is anything to go by.

Yeah V2 smokes my E17, but the EQ options and optical input are quite useful

 

[cmclnd]

 
Fido E17K doesnt have optical input. Furthermore, the E10k actually works with the PS4 via the front USB port. So does the E17. No joke! PS4 is compatible with a bunch of USB dacs. But I am not sure if all are compatible.
 
The V2/V2+ don't have toslink/optical input, but may work with the PS4 via the front USB port. 

That's pretty interesting.
 
Well, my issue is one USB port will be for my microphone. Absolutely essential. I'm active in one of the best clans on PS4 and it's required I have a mic. The other USB port is for my controller. I really wish the PS4 had more than two USB ports, but unfortunately it just isn't feasible for me to use the USB port for a DAC/AMP without dealing with constantly switching things out. Do any of the FiiO's have optical? I thought this one did. 
 
Okay, so apparently the original E17 model does have an optical port. The E17K doesn't, however. Will this be all I need to get my headset working for the PS4? Is this a combination amp and dac? Or do I need to get an amp separately? Is the V2 sufficient, or do I also need to get an amp?

 

[bozoskeletonz]

a bit off-topic, but I could buy a V2+ Prototype with 3D printed case (Beginning of May 2015) for 150 US$. Don't know I get warranty on it. Does this prototype is much different from the production model? Would you pay less or is price justified? I got a pic of the model and it states 'PROTOTYPE EP2' date and number ** of **

Thanks for your answer.

Here's a good answer: I'll buy it if you don't want it
Seems like a good deal

 

[RedJohn456]

  That's pretty interesting.
 
Well, my issue is one USB port will be for my microphone. Absolutely essential. I'm active in one of the best clans on PS4 and it's required I have a mic. The other USB port is for my controller. I really wish the PS4 had more than two USB ports, but unfortunately it just isn't feasible for me to use the USB port for a DAC/AMP without dealing with constantly switching things out. Do any of the FiiO's have optical? I thought this one did. 
 
Okay, so apparently the original E17 model does have an optical port. The E17K doesn't, however. Will this be all I need to get my headset working for the PS4? Is this a combination amp and dac? Or do I need to get an amp separately? Is the V2 sufficient, or do I also need to get an amp?

No idea how microphones would work when using an external amp and such. Easiest way is to use something like a v-moda boom pro Mic attached to your headset of choice and plugged into the controller.
 
And yes the V2 is MORE than enough, depending on the headphone you're trying to drive. So I guess you don't use your controller wireless but plugged in all the time? If you still use wireless, you can just charge it off a wall adapter if needed. 

 

[cmclnd]

The microphone I'm getting works when plugged into a USB port on the PS4.
 
Does the V2 have optical in? If so, that might be the route I go. I have a thread in the introduction forum for newbies here like me.