Zalman 5.1 Surround Sound HEADPHONES! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

JBX · 02-14-2004, 09:18 AM

I just purchased the Zalman 5.1 surround Sound Headphones from ZipZoomfly.com and plugged them in to my 5.1 sound card, Damn they are great. I can really hear directional sounds when I'm playing Call of Duty. A real edge. At $55, no tax, no shipping, I recommend them.

irateplatypus · 02-14-2004, 10:39 AM

how is the bass response? oftentimes the only way to get a decent bass with headphones is to jack up the volume to where the higher frequencies irritate the ears. i'd be interested if this set performed well in that way.

JBX · 02-15-2004, 12:58 AM

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Originally posted by irateplatypus
how is the bass response? oftentimes the only way to get a decent bass with headphones is to jack up the volume to where the higher frequencies irritate the ears. i'd be interested if this set performed well in that way.

I find them just a little weak in bass compared to a standard 5.1 set up, but certainly adequate.

KUGR · 02-15-2004, 01:13 AM

I got these at www.xoxide.com for $35 + around $6 shipping, during one of their xhour sales (every sunday from 9-10pm EST). They are very heavy, but great for games when you cant have you speakers on. If its just for music, definitely get some lighter headphones!

As for the bass, its acceptable for headphones, but really nothing compared to a nice 5.1 speaker set up.

Ustwo · 02-15-2004, 10:34 PM

I've been thinking of getting something like this. I'm playing CoD myself and everything always sounds like its comming from behind me, which is really annoying.
Thanks for the info.

Redjake · 02-16-2004, 07:17 AM

bit-tech.net reviewed them and said they were basically shit. I about bought them on X-Hour one time, but I'm glad I didn't.

JBX · 02-16-2004, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by Redjake
bit-tech.net reviewed them and said they were basically shit. I about bought them on X-Hour one time, but I'm glad I didn't.

I suggest you reconsider, I found them to be overall excellent. Check Tom's Hardware Guide. Tom's Review

Redjake · 02-16-2004, 02:07 PM

Pretty interesting. I'm not a big fan of headphones though (all that stuff makes my ears ache), but if I have to purchase a pair it will be a cheapy pair of Koss probably

Lokus · 02-17-2004, 07:26 PM

How are the headphones on your ears? Like Redjake, I prefer using speakers instead of my headphones because it hurts my ears after a while.

JBX · 02-17-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by Lokus
How are the headphones on your ears? Like Redjake, I prefer using speakers instead of my headphones because it hurts my ears after a while.

I prefer speakers too, but the family when sleeping do not. A little noticeable, but not the worst I've worn. I can play and forget they are on.

KUGR · 02-18-2004, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by Lokus
How are the headphones on your ears? Like Redjake, I prefer using speakers instead of my headphones because it hurts my ears after a while.

Be sure to adjust them to where they are completely comfortable. Because they are so heavy, your ears will get sore after a while (1hr+) if they arent on your head right.

02-14-2004, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
JBX Unfair and Imbalanced Location: Upstate, NY	Zalman 5.1 Surround Sound HEADPHONES! I just purchased the Zalman 5.1 surround Sound Headphones from ZipZoomfly.com and plugged them in to my 5.1 sound card, Damn they are great. I can really hear directional sounds when I'm playing Call of Duty. A real edge. At $55, no tax, no shipping, I recommend them. __________________ "Youth and Strength is no match for Age and Treachery"

02-14-2004, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	how is the bass response? oftentimes the only way to get a decent bass with headphones is to jack up the volume to where the higher frequencies irritate the ears. i'd be interested if this set performed well in that way. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill

02-15-2004, 01:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
KUGR Mushroom Location: West coast of michigan	I got these at www.xoxide.com for $35 + around $6 shipping, during one of their xhour sales (every sunday from 9-10pm EST). They are very heavy, but great for games when you cant have you speakers on. If its just for music, definitely get some lighter headphones! As for the bass, its acceptable for headphones, but really nothing compared to a nice 5.1 speaker set up. __________________ ------------------- Boof! -------------------

02-15-2004, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	I've been thinking of getting something like this. I'm playing CoD myself and everything always sounds like its comming from behind me, which is really annoying. Thanks for the info. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

02-16-2004, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	bit-tech.net reviewed them and said they were basically shit. I about bought them on X-Hour one time, but I'm glad I didn't. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

02-16-2004, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Pretty interesting. I'm not a big fan of headphones though (all that stuff makes my ears ache), but if I have to purchase a pair it will be a cheapy pair of Koss probably __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

02-17-2004, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lokus I can't think of a good title Location: East Bay Area, CA	How are the headphones on your ears? Like Redjake, I prefer using speakers instead of my headphones because it hurts my ears after a while. __________________ The black wind howls...