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1- What kind of drive do You want? a home-made analog, or pulse/direction?
- For SoundStepper suggested analog drive (current controller), the BEST (by far) is the 'True SJ588' but is possible to use any device;
- For pulse/direction drive (commercial or home-built) is better to use an pure analog audio device ('HY554', 'Fake SJ588' or some 'B-class-output', many based on CM-108 or CM-109 chipsets), but is possible to use any device;
- See more about amplifier classes and PWM here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier
http://www.bcae1.com/ampclass.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation
2- How to recognize the correct device before buy?
If Dualsense had usb c audio pass through, it would be easier to use an amp that could drive any headphones and you’d also be able to split to the 3.5 input on the controller for mic support. Amps usually don’t play nice with mics or have pass through for 4 pole.Otherwise a usb c dac connected to the system itself shouldn’t offer anything.
- Only for 'SJ-588' or other 'D-class' amplifiers, without output capacitors and with minimum 4V output voltage swing. OBS: Sets of resistors to be (proportionally) matched are colored in diagram. Resistor values differs from other diagrams because they was optimized for 'SJ-588' device specific output values. Used Symbols: Diagram.
- USB 2.0 5.1 Surround sound card 1)100% brand new and high quality 2)USB bus-powered mode,no external power required 3)No driver required for Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP/Server.
- Ask the seller for the Windows device name, and for photos of device board, outside of plastic cover.
- If the windows device name is only an uppercase 'USB AUDIO', this is a 'True SJ588' (based on chip TP6911 from Tenx, a 'D-Class-output' PWM device), good for analog drives;
- Any devices with another names (like 'Generic USB audio device' for example) will be 'HY554', 'Fake SJ588' or some 'B-class-output', many based on CM-108 or CM-109 chipsets, good for pulse/direction drives;
- By photos, is difficult to recognize the 'True SJ588' from fake ones, but we have some hints, mainly the output capacitors, the TP-6911 chipset, the 'SJ588' name on board, the many small components on the back side, and the un-grounded common output.
- Three different models of 'True SJ588' (click on photos to open large in new window):
And this is a True SJ588 sold as HY554:
IMPORTANT: Do not rely on photos or names, always ask to seller for internal photos and the windows device name! - Fakes SJ588 (click on photos to open large in new window):
The external case of an 'Fake SJ588' is identical to original, but internally we can see some differences:
- Many small resistors and capacitors in front, none in the back;
- One single LED in the middle (the true has 2 leds, one left one right).But this may vary.
- In the back, we can see the 'common' terminal wired to ground (the true sj588 does not connect common output terminal to ground!)
- Without output capacitors > it produces DC from Left/Right to common outputs. Left/Right are always at 2.3V and common=GND=0V;
- These fake device uses a CM-109 chipset, is a 'B-Class' audio device, like 'HY554' in SoundStepper main page. - HY554-like devices (You can see the OUTPUT CAPACITORS):
- On second and fourth images they are obvious, on the first image they are the large 'cubes' between the output jacks '100 6V'.
- The first one have a large number of backside components, like True SJ588! - And this is a CM-109-based device, but the common output is at reference voltage, is a True SJ588 equivalent for analog drives!!
- Yes, the major difference between True and Fake SJ588 for analog drives is the reference voltage! The true do have a reference on common output, the fake haven't. And the analog drive is much better when having a reference voltage.
- It fits perfectly to analog amplifier like SJ588, is even better because not need twice low-pass filter (input stage).
- The only change is replace the four 47K resistors (from this page) to 33K ones, because the voltage swing (3V) is smaller than True-SJ588 (5V).
- It was bought here, but I recommend doesn't look for these specific device, this is a 'lucky buy' of a Fake-SJ588.
3- With device on hands, how to ensure which device type it is?
- Plug the device on computer. If the windows device name is only an uppercase 'USB AUDIO', this is a 'True SJ588' (based on chip TP6911 from Tenx, a 'D-Class-output' PWM device), good for analog drives;
- Any devices with another names (like 'Generic USB audio device' for example) will be 'HY554', 'Fake SJ588' or some 'B-class-output', many based on CM-108 or CM-109 chipsets, good for pulse/direction drives;
- Before any test, first properly configure your computer's audio, as described at 'Audio devices configuration' section of main page;
- Start SoundStepper, choose 'Change Configurations' in initial window, choose the correct device at 'Audio devices and motors' and enter the TEST window:
- Set the volume at 100%, analog drive method. Use 'Audio Test', and test both channels once at a time, and check with a headphone if it works!
- Use 'Direct Current Test', and With a multimeter, measure the Left, Right and Common output voltages when changinging channels 1 and 2 (once at a time) from (0) to (-) and to (+). Always use the USB ground for reference. Take note of values;
- If the LEFT and RIGHT channels are always at 0V, the device have output capacitors. Bypass it!
- If the COMMON output is 0V, this is a HY554-like device. Use with pulse/direction drive or build a analog drive for HY554. Alternative: At your own risk, Instead of using potentiometers to find the 'center' voltage, you can find in the reference voltage at pin 31 (LOBS output) of CM108 and apply it to pins 10 and 12 of CA324, without potentiometers. But I did not tested it, You must experiment.
- With both channels at (0), check if Left, Right and Common are all at the same voltage (not zero volt!). Check if the COMMON output does not vary the voltage when sliding controls from (-) to (+). If yes and yes, it's a TRUE-SJ588 or equivalent, good for analog drives;
- Calculate the LEFT and RIGHT channels voltage swing, when sliding controls from (-) to (+). If the voltage swing is > 4.5V, it's a TRUE-SJ588, build the analog drive as described. If the voltage swing is less than 4V, replace the four 47K resistors (from this page) to 33K ones.
It should come as no surprise that the PlayStation 5 is impossible to find a week after its launch. It was nearly impossible to even pre-order the thing, and new gaming consoles are almost always scarce when they first get released. More surprising is that Sony’s Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, which is designed specifically for the PS5 and is our top pick as the best PS5 gaming headset, is currently sold out.
What makes the Pulse 3D headset special, aside from the fact that they look really cool, is that they are specifically tuned to take full advantage of the PS5’s 3D spatial audio, which is dubbed Tempest 3D AudioTech. All early reviews have indicated that these cans live up to the hype, and given Sony’s history of making excellent headphones, these have become a popular item.
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So much so that they’re sold out from official retailers such as Best Buy and GameStop.
© Provided by SPY sony pulse 3d ps5 wireless gaming headsetThere are resellers who have the Pulse 3D headset in stock, such as third-party listings on Amazon, eBay and Walmart. However, you shouldn’t buy it. Or to be more specific, you shouldn’t buy them right this moment.
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The problem is those resellers are price gouging, and that means the headphones are going for twice as much as their $99 MSRP. This is not great.
It’s not uncommon for price gouging to happen when a new console launches, but it is a little surprising to see it trickle down to the official accessories. At their normal $99 price point, these are an extremely worthy purchase, especially since consoles can be a little finicky when it comes to compatibility with wireless headsets.
But still, you should hold off on these if you can wait, or consider an alternative PS5 headset if you really want a compatible headset right now. Here’s why.
These Won’t Be Out of Stock Forever
While these may be hard to get right now, not everyone who buys a console is going to buy the wireless headset as well, so we expect that these will be back in stock from proper retailers such as Amazon, GameStop and Target sooner than later, at which point you can buy them for $99.
As of Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., price gougers were selling the Pulse 3D headset for as much as $250 on Amazon. They’re slightly cheaper on eBay, with prices starting at about $160, but we don’t recommend rewarding price gougers.
© Provided by SPYBuy: PULSE 3D Wireless Headset $220.00PS5’s 3D Audio Works With (Literally) Any Other Pair of Headphones
If you were planning to buy a gaming headset for someone as a gift, or really just want a pair right now, you don’t have to buy the Pulse 3D. Yes, they will probably have more immersive 3D audio than other headsets because they’re designed around the Tempest 3D AudioTech of the PS5, but 3D audio still works with any wireless or wired pair of headphones. That’s because all of the 3D audio processing and encoding is handled by the console itself, and then sent out as a universal audio source.
That means your favorite headsets from Turtle Beach, Razer and SteelSeries will still provide 3D audio on the PlayStation 5. You just need to make sure they connect wirelessly via a USB dongle or through a wired audio jack.
If you’re interested in similarly priced alternatives with all the same features, we recommended the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 in our recent roundup of the best PS5 headsets. Like the Pulse 3D, it’s wireless, gives you the same 3D audio experience and even has the same color scheme as the PS5. These may not look quite as slick as the Pulse 3D headphones, but Turtle Beach has made killer gaming headsets for years, so you won’t be losing anything on the quality side.
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Don’t Feed the Price Gougers
While resellers certainly have the right to sell products for however much they want, we don’t have to like it…especially when price gougers create artificial shortages by buying up large quantities of the available supply and driving up the price (which is likely the case with the Pulse 3D headphones).
© Provided by SPY PS5 Pulse 3D headset price gougingIf people don’t give in to the price gougers, especially with products that don’t have a limited production run, there will be no incentive for them to continue with this annoying behavior in the future.