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