Long gone are the days when Virtual reality was an unimaginable thing, day by day it is becoming more popular among tech fanatics, and the release of the VR headsets a couple of years ago sealed it. It’s not just a dream anymore.
Especially with the announcement of Metaverse from Facebook, it is everywhere now on the news, somehow I feel like that is what pushed you to find out about the best headphones for HTC Vive.
As for the HTC Vive vr headset, it is a fully immersive virtual reality headset, a device that has the processing power to run you through virtual reality.
Based on my gaming experience and knowledge plus a few hours of research I came up with a list, of what I think are the best headphones for HTC Vive.
After the introduction of the headphones, you will find some important factors you need to consider when buying headsets for VR.
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Our Top 5 Best Headphones For HTC Vive:
5. Stealth 350VR Amplified Virtual Reality Gaming Headset
Turtle Beach is a popular mid-range brand in the vr gaming headset industry, its good reputation is no surprise. They always find a way to come up with new styles tailored to different aspects of the gaming field.
Their Stealth 350 VR is one of the cases and a perfect example of what Turtle Beach is capable of. A pair of headphones that are specifically designed for immersion into the VR, I mean even the name itself implies it, they are literally made for VR only, the design, the removable microphone everything.
Turtle Beach never shies away from bold designs, they always please the gaming audience and most of their headphones scream “Gaming”. But with the Stealth 350VR is a different case they come in a more mature look.
They sport a pure matte black finish that is sleek and very lightweight, with smooth, memory foam ear cushions that ensure a comfortable fit. Something that I really liked was the headband has a gap in the middle, so the strap of the VR headset can pass through, without pressing/hurting your head.
Its detachable microphone promises to eliminate any unwanted background noise in the VR, meaning you won’t ruin your friend’s experience by making them hear your moving noises.
As for the sound quality, Its 50mm drivers will deliver crisp highs and splendid lows, there’s also the bass boost feature that will help you dive even deeper into the VR world. It has a great audio quality overall which can be used in any situation.
Battery Life is something that you won’t have to worry about for at least 30 hours, Yes it is capable of lasting 30 hours on a single charge.
4. ASTRO Gaming A50
If you are a hybrid gamer who pretty much game on any platform you must be aware of Astro, Astro brought Astro Gaming back in 2006 and since then their headphones have been elbowing through the crowds of competitors to stand out among the best.
Their flagship was a fan favorite back in 2016, and the new version is trying to follow the same route of success as its brother.
Design-wise A50 is a bit discreet in style, you can pick it in either black or black – one “black” is billed for Xbox, and it has gold accents while the other one is for PS and has silver accents. Each earpad sports a generous amount of memory foam that is covered with breathable fabric, matched by the padding of the headband. Its materials are a mix of aluminum and durable matte black plastic. All these results in a lightweight super-comfortable fit that will accompany you through hours of gaming.
What earned Astro a spot on the list, would be its sounding features and capabilities.
ASTRO Audio V2 provides a precise and smooth frequency spectrum for a detailed and true-to-life sound that gives a competitive edge. It also supports 7.1 Dolby surround sound, meaning that it makes the VR experience, even more, real and better.
As for the sound quality overall, they sure sound good, it provides crisp highs, controlled mids and the bass is deep and rich – for the price, the audio quality is something that we all should expect.
What separates A50 from its brother would be its base station. It is a black plastic trapezoid that acts as a 2.4Ghz wireless dongle, sound card, and charging station. A50 is capable of lasting 15 hours and once you are done for the day, just whack the headsets back in the charging station.
3. Bose QuietComfort 45
Let’s spice things up a bit with a full Active Noise Cancellation pair of headphones, since VR benefits a lot from noise isolation, I decided to list something out of the gaming field that will still work wonders, after all, it is Bose.
QuietComfort 45 is the latest from the well-known lineup of Bose that started it all with the ANC. It promises to cut the outside world and keep the sounds win. Currently the only pair of over ear headphones that are competing for head to head with Sony WH-1000XM4 in the ANC aspect.
Before I start with their design id like to let you guys know that the reason I picked them over the Wh-1000XM4, or Bose 700 was due to their build and comfort, I feel like the QuietComfort 45 has better comfort for gaming than the above-mentioned ones, that’s what you would expect from something that has “comfort” in their name.
Anyway, You can pick the Quitecomfort 45 in Triple black and white smoke colors. Weighing only 0.97 lbs, they look/feel really premium and are quite lightweight. The ear cups can tilt/swivel to reward us with easy storage and portability.
The cast-metal hinges are strong and sturdy, and while the whole plastic matte finish makes them look good and luxurious, they don’t compromise on comfortability. You can wear them for hours and you won’t notice it, thanks to the smooth leather that cushion the ear cups. There’s also plenty of room for your ears to breathe, meaning they won’t get pressed up against your head. You can notice the quality of the ear cups as soon as you wear them.
As for the ANC (Active Noise Cancelling), it’s pretty much a synonym for Bose. It does a wonderful job of picking the external noise and isolating it. People tend to overlook its sound quality, due to being focused on the ANC. Bose and Sony definitely have the best audio quality when it comes to wireless over ear headphones.
This is a VR gaming headset that is made to listen to music, plus its Bose – sounding good is taken for granted. They offer warm and balanced sound with great clarity and detailed highlights. Don’t doubt them when you immerse yourself in the VR.
Battery life is estimated to last up to 25 hours on a single charge and a quick 15 min charge will get you 3 hours of battery life.
If you feel like 25 hours isn’t enough, you can plug them and go wired if you want.
2. Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset
Logitech is a known brand in the technology world, whether it is gaming keyboards or mouses it provides everything with quality.
A VR gaming headset is what we need right now, and Logitech exceeds there too.
Logitech has been making gaming headphones for just about as long as there have been headphones regarding gaming. With the release of their flagship, Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset they are looking forward to up the game and stomp the competition.
Logitech likes to keep things unobtrusive. While many VR gaming headsets from the competition sport an aggressive gaming design with RGB’s and accents all over them, the G Pro X’s keep things both premium and sophisticated.
The headband comes in steel that is covered in a leatherette material and the aluminum forks that hold the cups. The pads and ear cups are thick and very comfortable, it is easy to get a decent seal with them, they also come with extra velour pads that makes them great headphones for people that wear glasses.
Gaming with the G Pro X is a great experience. They are wired and will work in any platform from Ps, Nintendo, Xbox to VR headsets (Htc Vive). There’s also the surround sound system that will benefit you a lot when you dive into the VR world. Overall it has a balanced sound quality, that is made to fit into Gamers. You will hear anything such as footsteps the dialogues of NPC’s and more.
To get the best out of Pro X over ear headphones, and the majority of features you need to get Logitech’s G Hub software. There you will find pretty much everything you need.
1. HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
This list would be pointless without the Deluxe Audio Strap, right?
I mean there can’t be a better VR gaming headset to fit HTC Vive, than their own VR gaming headset, which is the HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap.
When I had the chance to see and test the HTC Vive VR headset myself, I felt that something was missing, obviously the headphone part. But after installing the audio strap I felt like HTC Vive VR headset was the ultimate, finished product – it became “Vive 2.0”. When it pairs with the audio strap, I can confidently say that it even beats its sole competitor, the Oculus Rift.
Its design offers a padded, rigid frame that fits around the user’s head, along with its adjustable built-in headphone pads. Yes, it will fit large heads perfectly fine.
It is also easy to set up, you unclip the side mounted stock head strap and pop the new ones into the place. Should take you to 3 minutes to set it up and once you are done you get 1 VR device that has everything on it, oh I almost forgot, superb comfort too.
As for the sound quality, if you compare them to Oculus Rift’s built-in headphones, the Vive audio strap is as far away as “Man do you have headphones” or “Please put your headphones On”.
That’s how good they sound, it will handle all types of frequencies without a problem.
For sure the audio strap is the “headphone” that will suit the HTC Vive VR headset the most, it offers all we need in a VR system, but the rest of the headphones that I included nearly do the same job, and at the same time are more versatile.
I think this list covers just fine all the types you will find helpful with the HTC Vive VR headset, if you prefer ANC you got the Bose, wireless, the first two options, wired the Pro X, and lastly something from Vive itself the strap.
Noise Isolation:
With VR you basically want to escape your current world, and in order to do that, you have to leave everything behind and immerse yourself in VR.
Yes including the background noises, and that’s what noise cancelation or isolation does.
It’s the process that reduces the amount of noise from the outside world. There’s passive noise canceling and active noise canceling.
Passive noise canceling works by blocking the noise in a passive, physical way, by ensuring a well and tight fit to the ear, to stop any sound interfering.
While in the other hand, Active noise canceling listens to the background noises and cancels them, basically, this is an artificial way of blocking the noise.
Most of the VR gaming headsets that I included, were made for gaming and they have a passive noise cancellation because I feel like ANC would be overkill, there’s not much noise to pick from your own room, right?
3 Important factors when buying the best headphones for HTC Vive:
Sound Quality:
As should be expected, you want it to have superb sound quality so you can identify sounds around you better and in general to have a better experience when you dive into the VR
Comfort:
You want the headphones to be as comfortable as possible, after all, you will be wearing them for hours. Try to look for a VR gaming headset that has some freedom to its ear cups, even a little bit can go a long way.
Price:
Your budget will determine both of the above, sometimes a cheap pair of headphones will cost more in the long run, or even worse a premium one will perform even worse than a budget one. So always make sure you buy the right thing take some time into reading/watch reviews before making a purchase, especially if it is a high-cost one.
F.A.Q | Frequently Asked Questions
Does The HTC Vive VR Headset Have a Headphone Jack?
Yes, it sure does, you will find the headphone jack located at the bottom of the headset.
Can You Use Wireless Headphones with Vive VR Headset?
Yes for obvious reasons, you can use wireless headphones.
What About In Ear Headphones?
I wouldn’t recommend in ear headphones when using a VR headset, mainly because they are uncomfortable. In ear headphones can’t give you the excellent sound quality that normal headphones can.
Sure, you can use in ear headphones if you insist, but going with proper headphones for your VR headset will give you more bang for your buck.
Final Words
To make your virtual reality experience even better, finding the perfect pair of headphones for your VR headset will fill that gap perfectly.
If the headphones are uncomfortable or let too much sound leak in from the outside, the whole point of the VR, the illusion it creates falls into the water, and we don’t want that right.
So if you have money to spend and spend a considerable amount of time in VR, don’t hesitate, please.
I hope my article regarding the best headphones proved to be helpful, and hopefully, you pulled something out of it.
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I’m a Sound Artist creating immersive sonic experiences. I turn everyday objects into music, turning the mundane into something marvellous!
