PS3 headphones

[Wij]

Can u use USB phones on PS3 ?

If not what do you use ?

[Yaka]

still using a the usb logitech socom headset i got for ps2. i dislike the the ganky looking bluetooth stuff out atm shame no makes in ear one like they have in 24

[soze]

I want this one

Looks like USB does work

[Deebs]

You can use any USB headphone and mic set, personally I am about to buy the sennheiser one, cant remember the model but it comes with a usb soundcard into which you can plug the headphones (they are 3.5 mil jacks).

Think it is the PC 156 USB or the PC 166 USB I want.

[Wij]

I connected my old Logitech USB headphones but only the mic works. I presume the PS3 is just using it for voice chat, not main game sounds. I can't find an option to use hedphones for main sound in the PS3 menu.

Help0r !!

[Yaka]

i am not sure they are meant to give you in game sounds, mine dont its all voice chat only far as i am aware so the mgs4 head set will be the same

[Wij]

D'oh. I want to play games by headphones so I don't wake Matthew

[soze]

Originally Posted by Wij

D'oh. I want to play games by headphones so I don't wake Matthew

I found this not sure if its practical for you but seems like a work round.

This headset has 2 seperate cables with 3.5mm plugs for the Mic and Headset Speakers. It also comes with a 3.5mm to USB adapter for use with the PS3. I connect the MIC 3.5mm plug into the USB Adapter (and that Adapter) into the PS3. I then go to the Settings and set the Output for the Mic to 'Default' from 'Logitech Headset' so that the all the sounds will come out the TV/Receiver. I them plug the other 3.5mm cable for the Headset speakers into the TV headset jack.



I setup this configuration because I have kids and can only play late at night due to work schedule. I hope this helps. If not post back and I will try to help describe the process better.



I have seen where some people have used a Plantronics Headset - you just have to make sure it has 2 seperate 3.5mm plugs and a USB adapter. Another solution out there is a $150 surround sound headset with mic that uses the Optical Out on the PS3.

[Wij]

My USB headphones are direct USB. No adaptors to/from jacks.

Failing that can anyone recommend a headset that accepts optical input or standard red/white leads ?

[Yaka]

i would point you the ace JVC SU-DH1 JVC's SU-DH1 brings surround sound to any headphones, almost - Engadget

turns regular head cans into 5.1 head cans. i used to use it with my hd600 but since sold em and use em with my grados sr80s only thing is make sure you import from japan as they will have power supply socket. uk/usa ones are batteries only and drians em fast

[Yaka]

forgot to mention an even cheaper way i uised to use before i got the jvc adaptor. buy or build a cmoy headphone amp the ps3 will output sound over phonos if you have component or another ps3 cable that has phono out puts (red/white) stick a phono to 3.5 adaptor and plug into the cmoy and enjoy.

Micro Cmoy headphone amp - Opamp2227 - Amplifier on eBay, also Other, Headphones, Headsets, A V Accessories Cables, Consumer Electronics (end time 23-Jul-08 00:05:14 BST)