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  Posted by Matt Smitherz on October 30, 2009 at 10:15 am

  I know is not the ideal solution, but does anybody has any recommendation for decent 5.1 headphones to monitor 5.1 surround?

  Joe Parker replied 16 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  Matthew Campagna

  October 30, 2009 at 9:55 pm

  Just so you know, they don’t really exist.
  Anyone selling you 5.1 headphones is really selling you a phase cancellation network that fakes the sound.
  Those kinds of headphones are not reliable for mixing surround sound.
  If you are doing any serious mixing, you need a real 5.1 setup.
  If you have limited funds, you can get close with a properly set up, home surround sound system.
  If you can afford it, your best choice is a recording studio that is set up to mix 5.1.
  Good luck.
  MC
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  Rob Franks

  November 1, 2009 at 10:39 am

  Absolutely agree.
  I do a lot of 5.1 work and the mixing/gain adjustments can be quite the challenge some times. The ONLY way to do it properly is with a true surround system and speakers (in the proper location) for monitors.

  Headphones (of any kind) are totally useless for 5.1 work.
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  Joe Parker

  November 5, 2009 at 4:26 am

  I like my Turtle Beach 5.1 headphones. https://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx

  But I can see how mixing with headphones could result in some really odd results when played back in a room with speakers.

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