[mindbomb]

   
 
Set it like it looks in the picture below.
 
Most people prefer the "DH2" medium setting of dolby heapdhone, myself included.  DH1 is also OK, but I would NOT recommend DH3 as it's a reverby mess.
 

That picture is mostly correct, but you shouldn't max out volume, for clipping related reasons. Dolby headphone does a lot of mixing, and whenever you mix, you are summing the volume of multiple channels, and this can go beyond the maximum volume. So you want to leave yourself some headroom. Like 50-70% volume tops.

 

[DoppenShloppen]

I just got my dx clip on mic today in the mail so that i would no longer have to wear my old headset around my neck as a mic while wearing my X2s. Sadly, the cable microphonics are so bad that it creates super loud static sounds constantly that can be heard over chat, making it essentially useless. Oh well, at least it was only 3 bucks. Back to wearing 2 headphones for now.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Max volume does not always =/= clipping, especially when Chicolom isn't using the analog out in that image, he's using the optical digital/spdif out. You can't clip the digital signal here. He's literally ensuring he's sending the full data transfer with no bit data lost. In this situation, he's sending a Dolby Headphone-laced digital signal to another dac.

Had it been the analog out, I'd agree clipping is possible, but in this instance, Chicolom is 100% correct to max volume for best results.

 

[Defender0fAloha]

What is the best headphone to run on ps4? Was looking at he400 and hd600??? And do I need an amp. I prefer an open back

 

[shuto77]

What is the best headphone to run on ps4? Was looking at he400 and hd600??? And do I need an amp. I prefer an open back

Best gaming headphone? Definitely go with a Sennheiser HD280. It will suit your needs perfectly, is open-backed, doesn't need an amp, and -- most importantly -- is extremely comfortable. 

 

[Defender0fAloha]

Also where does the sennheiser g4me one sit as far as quality in comparison on a ps4

 

[shuto77]

Also where does the sennheiser g4me one sit as far as quality in comparison on a ps4

 
Certainly below the almighty HD280.

 

[mindbomb]

Max volume does not always =/= clipping, especially when Chicolom isn't using the analog out in that image, he's using the optical digital/spdif out. You can't clip the digital signal here. He's literally ensuring he's sending the full data transfer with no bit data lost. In this situation, he's sending a Dolby Headphone-laced digital signal to another dac.

Had it been the analog out, I'd agree clipping is possible, but in this instance, Chicolom is 100% correct to max volume for best results.

No, that's the interesting thing, he can clip the digital signal because it is 24 bit integer and not floating point. There is a finite range of volumes with integer audio, and when you are combining the volumes of, for example, front left channel, side left channel, back left channel, subwoofer, and the hrtf filtered components of the right side, all into one channel (the left channel), you can easily go out of range. Lowering the volume gives you some headroom to prevent that.

 

[mikaveli06]

OK, I went with x2, boom pro, and 2015 mixamp. May get creative g5 if it gets console support.

 

[mikaveli06]

OK...I'm getting their lol. Do I want mixamp TR or 2015 pro? Only care about sound quality

Ordered the 2015. Is the TR still having issues with sound?

 

[Defender0fAloha]

OK, I went with x2, boom pro, and 2015 mixamp. May get creative g5 if it gets console support.

Is this to run on ps4?

 

[mikaveli06]

Yes ps4

 

[Defender0fAloha]

Yes ps4

I heard there was a bad batch of x2s any way to make sure you don't get a dud

 

[mikaveli06]

I heard there was a bad batch of x2s any way to make sure you don't get a dud

almost garenteed from bad batch, $155 from amazon warehouse. However if only issue is the glued pads, I'll be happy, not a deal breaker. If sound is off, I have 30day return. (Previously had x1, so I know general sound expectations)

 

[twohothardware]

I need some advice regarding using a USB Snowball Mic connected to the PS4 along with a 2014 Mixamp Pro. Will the Snowball and Mixamp work fine together both connected via USB to PS4? I'm wanting to try a different mic setup that isn't connected through the Mixamp because the Mixamp seems to noticeably degrade mic quality compared to even connecting directly to the DS4 controller.