Using VR headset with separated headphones - Pimax Crystal

[Youtch]

Dear VR community,

 

Is any of you using VR headset with separated headphones, Bluetooth or other?

Are you happy with the outcome?

Any lagging between image and sound?

 

I am considering buying a Pimax Crystal, but I don t feel good about spending an additional 100 buck for the DMAS ear phone, as a sound upgrade.

 

While I understand that it is convenient to have display and sound in one unique device, I am not convinced by the current audio solution from Pimax.

 

I am coming from a HP Reverb G2 which has a similar solution for audio, but that I found quite fragile, always needing to adjust it correctly over the ear, need to adjust faulty connection and lack of bass.

 

This is why I am not assessing to separate both and have the headset for display and separate headphone for the sound.

 

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

 

y.

 

 

[DBCOOPER011]

11 hours ago, Youtch said:

Dear VR community,

 

Is any of you using VR headset with separated headphones, Bluetooth or other?

Are you happy with the outcome?

Any lagging between image and sound?

 

I am considering buying a Pimax Crystal, but I don t feel good about spending an additional 100 buck for the DMAS ear phone, as a sound upgrade.

 

While I understand that it is convenient to have display and sound in one unique device, I am not convinced by the current audio solution from Pimax.

 

I am coming from a HP Reverb G2 which has a similar solution for audio, but that I found quite fragile, always needing to adjust it correctly over the ear, need to adjust faulty connection and lack of bass.

 

This is why I am not assessing to separate both and have the headset for display and separate headphone for the sound.

 

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

 

y.

 

 

 

I'm using the Crystal with a Vmoda Crossfade headphone, using Equalizer APO with a 2.5mm headphone cable straight into the Crystal. I use the low latency mode for the sound in Pimax Play and it sounds really good to me and don't notice any distortion. I also didn't buy the DMAS since I prefer headphones and considered it a waste of money. I also took off the G2 stock earphones and used headphones instead. Be advised that not all headphones are a good fit. My Steel Series Arctis headphones didn't extend enough to get a really good fit over my ears...

 

Also, you can use the USB-C ports from the Crystal to your headset as well. I hear that lowers latency some but I didnt need it...

Edited February 8, 2024 by DBCOOPER011

[Youtch]

Thanks for your answer.

 

In this case you just remove the headphone from the Pimax and that sit?

Or you need to cover it with something instead?

 

I am thinking of the new headstrap that seems to use the headphone points to attach.

 

Would Bluetooth headphone bring too much latency for VR?

 

Many thanks again

[DBCOOPER011]

3 hours ago, Youtch said:

Thanks for your answer.

 

In this case you just remove the headphone from the Pimax and that sit?

Or you need to cover it with something instead?

 

I am thinking of the new headstrap that seems to use the headphone points to attach.

 

Would Bluetooth headphone bring too much latency for VR?

 

Many thanks again

 

Yes, I just removed the old headphones and the apache strap I use pretty much covers the old headphone connector area. I briefly tried bluetooth and it worked fine if I recall correctly. I havent noticed any audio delay on mine at all..

[C6_Werner_VR]

I use the Sony inzone buds with my Aero, less than 30ms of latency and a weight of 6.5 grams , the best!.