What's the difference between open and closed backs and why is this better then the other headset?
1723535
The difference is that an open back has mesh or plastic with holes to allow ambient sounds and airflow. These are good for long periods of wear, or where there is a need to hear things other than sound from the headphones. Closed back are completely closed, and usually offer better sound quality and prevent sounds getting in or out. My wife complained when I would wear open back headphones because I would have it turned up enough she could hear the sound bleeding out.
1723536
Open back will allow you to hear the burglar as he is breaking into your house, providing you with adequate warning to call upon your Ameri Do Te training and implement the 100-ways-to-attack-the-groin technique. Closed back you won't hear the perp and he will sneak up behind you with piano wire, but dat bass will sound amazing.
1723537
Good and bad just different it lets more sound in but you honestly don't notice the sound quality is amazing but unlike an old headset I had someone can be beside you when not much is going on in game or movie and you can hear them last set wife could stand next to me and she thought I was ignoring her.
1089125
Yes, I wear this headset with two different pairs. One has a very thin light metal frame, and the other has rather thick rubbery ear grips. Obviously the thinner the frame the more comfortable you'll be, but you shouldn't have any issues with even a wider pair in your first hour of constant use. You can always lift the ear grips above the headphone cups so they don't pinch your head too hard. Looks a bit dorky, but feels nice.
1261089
Most everything works on the PS4. The volume controls are a bit wonky but you'll get used to them in time. The software side doesn't work to lower chat volume and there is no "your voice through speakers" feature like Turtle Beach has. If you play a lot of multiplayer like I do, you'll find a sweet spot and leave it there. As for being comfy? They are quiet comfortable. Of course if you wear glasses you'll eventually get the geek headache from it squeezing them into your domepiece. Otherwise if you wear them without a hat or glasses on, they are comfortable. I've owned headsets from every brand on the market. Turtle Beach is alright but they break easily. Astro is by far too expensive and the company attitude/customer service is vomit worthy. Tritton is just... sad. Logitech and Corsair are awesome but console compatibility is an issue. This headset is actually well built and my favorite I've owned. It has some quirks but it makes up for it in ease of setup. Other headsets require a ton of unsightly cabling.
205271
There are open and closed loop systems.I would guess it is similar to a closed loop where a portion of the output audio is fed back to the input audio to maintain a fixed level.I use the RF version with a headset and it works great,anywhere in the apartment.
644475
Open backed headphones leak more than closed back headphones. These are "closed back" and leak less. They also have relatively good form fitting ear pads that do an excellent job of blocking sound both in and out so they likely do not leak as much as a similar pair of "on-ears" that use a light foam ear pad, for instance. But if you plan to use headphones in public at higher volumes you are ultimately better off finding a pair of closed back, over the ear headphones.
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I use both the 120 and the 130 headsets. The 130 has more features and also has slightly more base. Since I have high frequency hearing loss, I prefer the 120. I am able to let my wife use the 130 while I use the 120. One of the charging /transmitters is not plugged into the audio jacks and is simply used for a charging base. We do not specifically charge either headset on one base or the other, but instead use which base happens to be closest or empty. I also know that transmitting works for either, but as stated before the 130 has more features. (which I don't use) These are the best headsets I have ever used. I have purchased three 120's and one 130 over time. I use both the 120 and the 130 headsets. The 130 has more features and also has slightly more base. Since I have high frequency hearing loss, I prefer the 120. I am able to let my wife use the 130 while I use the 120. One of the charging /transmitters is not plugged into the audio jacks and is simply used for a charging base. We do not specifically charge either headset on one base or the other, but instead use which base happens to be closest or empty. I also know that transmitting works for either, but as stated before the 130 has more features. (which I don't use) These are the best... » Read More I use both the 120 and the 130 headsets. The 130 has more features and also has slightly more base. Since I have high frequency hearing loss, I prefer the 120. I am able to let my wife use the 130 while I use the 120. One of the charging /transmitters is not plugged into the audio jacks and is simply used for a charging base. We do not specifically charge either headset on one base or the other, but instead use which base happens to be closest or empty. I also know that transmitting works for either, but as stated before the 130 has more features. (which I don't use) These are the best headsets I have ever used. I have purchased three 120's and one 130 over time. « Show Less
1410477
Just color preference. They both seal the sound into your ear canal, as a noise isolating feature.
1992507
Closed back keeps the sound of the outside world out at the sacrifice of quality because the sound cannot escape the earcups and just reverberates around. Open back allows you to hear the world around you and generally has better sound quality. In my opinion get the G4ME ONE's. The pleather pads on the zero get super hot and they take more to power to operate as well.
185403
the v2 is very exposed and it had 2 heat sinks compared to v1 has 4, so it will be hotter and the plexy will warp over time, aluminum can handle the heat and it protects all the components, will it sound the same, i would think so, its the same stuff just compacted, it matters in the headset you connect, my dt770 are 80ohms and thats a lot of draw power, while small headsets with 20ohms would draw less and cause less heat
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Leak, as in someone around you can hear? No the closed set does not leak sound. I think Aaron Burleys review in the review section sums it up. You can read more there. Concerning music he said, "Now, onto the good! Other than the lack of bass, these things sound absolutely amazing. I've never been a fan of close backed headphones, but these opened my mind. I heard things in music that I never knew existed. Things like extra background voices in the chorus of a song, reverb where I didn't know it was present" However if you want a headphone set strictly for music your probably better of looking at something different.
52688
The short answer is that they do a great job of keeping your content private. I use the Large oval earbud tips and they provide an excellent seal. One of the reasons I got a second pair of this S4i headset was for just that. She uses 2x sound machines that I swear are starting to give me tints. So I started wearing the S4i to bed. I can comfortably hear soft music and she doesn't hear a thing. I also routinely use them in my office. No one can tell if i'm in a conference call or listening to music or audio books.
896027
Unknown, I dont own that headset. Good luck in your quest to find that one person who owns both!
2222388
They are very similar in many ways. I got the PC 360 before these but sent them back because the velvet-ey feel on the earcups weren't comfortable for me at all. They both sound very similar though. Unfortunately neither of these have active noise cancellation but but having the PC 350E's on your head are far better than the PC 360 because of its closed-back design. I can without a doubt say that both of those headphones are great and the purchase just comes down to your personal preference. Good luck!
1854929
This headset doesn't have any functioning buttons. The "Y" between the two ear sets is just that - a split. Unless the version you're looking at is a latter model than mine. Mine doesn't have any functioning buttons.
234179
no difference. if you do not need PC enablement, the headset itself is a fantastic choice.
2243287
Not to seem sarcastic, but the open screw ones are open and the closed are closed?The open ones have a hole in the side and you can see the screws. The closed ones are totally closed. I am not a huge audiophile, so I can't say why you would want the open ones. I think the for majority of people, the closed ones are the way to go. Also, the "hardest" thing to using these is to make sure you don't put a lot of wire over the end, it makes it hard to screw the thing closed. Good luck!
1386357
I only have experience with the around the ear phones. I personally like them because they are more comfortable on my ears. They don't keep out the noise level as much as my cheaper ear buds, which surprised me. I do love the sound quality of the Bose headset. It is basically a preference for me because of the comfort level on my ears.