Fits nicely in the washing basket, Glad to see it survived the move 😊

At 6:50 when you said "it wasn't a deal breaker..." I thought you were gonna follow that up with "...it's not like I'm going to have to leave her"

@beedykh2235

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

Good job T.I. you are really coming into your own. It's cool watching you grow as a KZreader and a reviewer. Can't wait to watch where you go a year from now. A force to be reckoned with.

@emarskineel

5 жыл бұрын

one year later... *OOF*

Such a great review! You cover everything and are super easy to listen to. Thanks, I will be buying this.

Hahaha, haven't watched your clips for a while, getting back now and the laundry basket is still around. LOVE IT. Thanks for the clip!

Fantastic review! Been looking forward to getting one of these since it was announced :D

Great video, really a perfect review mate! :)

Thanks for the review! Ordered mine now :)

Awesome review! Think I will be picking one of these up eventually!

Really good review. Exactly what I wanted to hear, I want to know the build quality and the quality of use. I feel like most reviewers ignore how a product will hold up over time. They obsess over how cool it is when it’s new but I want to know if it’s built to last

what surprises me the most is you have 14k subs and you are a billion times better than most of reviewers.. i subbed and shared

BestVR youtuber, Once VR gets more common in consumer market i will see your channel getting way WAY bigger! Keep the quality content going brother

@logicaldemon4764

5 жыл бұрын

Viking Vrede You forget vive will probably get cheaper

@namegoeshere197

2 жыл бұрын

This didn't age well

Great work! Keep it up!

Great review, clicked on this ready to blow it off straight away but you pretty much sold me on it.

Nice review geezer!

I just got mine today ... the audio suprised me at how good it actually is and the strap is light years ahead of the old system. Even without the audio I'd pay the same price all over again just for the comfort in my opinion !! I'm super happy with my purcahse !! ( the foam has been fixed and it now comes with a different foam padding )

Great review! - Thank you! - Very useful :)

solid review! thanks!

Finally got this one in on Vives last sale and I might have a strange head but it's made a WORLD of difference comfort wise. I was constantly messing with the velcro trying to get comfortable with the first headstrap and the Deluxe one just fits, I can feel it griping the back of my head perfectly and it feels good. If it feels a little tight during gameplay I turn it one or two clicks and it relieves pressure, I love this thing. Audio is good too ;)

Great review!!!

Love the mixed reality behind you.

Awesome, thank you for your review.

10/10 would visit/recomend this channel for info on HTC vive again.

Awesome thanks for that tutorial I wasn't sure to buy that or not since the strap on vive is a bit uncomfortable but that audio strap looks more comfortable for when I play games

Essential for Vive businesses I’d say! Thanks brother.

many years later!! i still use my delux Strap! still amazing piece !

Nice video :) We use it for game development and when you put it up and down a lot, it does get damaged. It does feel better and you can put it on easily, but we had to repair it a lot. Besides, we have troubles due to the bad quality of the headphones especially if you like audio based games.

you missed something very important. does the new strap keep the vive from moving on you face when you turned your head or when looking down 90% or more . on the old strap, because of it was elastic and the vive is a bit heavy, it would slightly shift position on your face when turning your head side do side, plus when looking down 90% or more, the vive would become loose and move on your face.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

Verified this does not have the same issue, at least not to the same extent. You can eventually lean your head over enough to make it happen but I was basically nearly doing a flip at that point :P Side to side is not an issue.

@Alucard9692010

7 жыл бұрын

TribalInstincts cool to hear.... i'll buy it then.... and one day i'll have enough money to buy the head set as well

@Alucard9692010

7 жыл бұрын

TribalInstincts hope they come out with a htc vive bundle with the new stap

@DJHeroMasta

7 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@HybridEnergy

7 жыл бұрын

" i'll buy it then.... and one day i'll have enough money to buy the head set as well" LMFAO!

I used to have neck pain after playing a while with my HTC vive. Not anymore thanks to this strap. After some weeks of having it, I forgot what it feels to have the Htc Vive on, the new strap it´s TOTALLY worth it!!

Great video, buddy :-)

Thanks for this video! Heading to the US in a few weeks; wondering if it'll be in stores by then so I could buy one to take home?

@larock0wns

7 жыл бұрын

Only hope is if the Microsoft Store or Microcenter carry it. I don't think it's likely though.

Great review video, I have one worry about the deluxe audio strap. Other youtubers have been having issues with the connector system of the new strap to the HMD. KZreadr Bumble broke his HMD, and youtubers Cas and Chary also experienced the connector falling apart. Did you hear of more cases of failure?

Thanks for the vid. This set of headphones provides 3D Audio, right? In terms of that, how would you comment on it? Did the sound seem to come from different directions? Or, are these just a good pair of headphones?

Thanks for the review! Slightly off topic, which VR cover do you use on your Vive?

Thanks for making this review. I was sceptical if should I get the strap or not. But I think I'll get them :)

great review, very helpful. Have you tried it with the HTC Vive Wireless Adapter, and if so, do you recommend the 2 as a pair? or does the original strap work better with the Wireless?

Thank you for the feedback on sizing and fit for kids! -Looks like i'll need to wait for my Kid's heads to fatten up a little, dangit.

I'm excited as a hobbiest developer for the useful strap. Im gonna miss my MDR-7506's for VR though.

the audio is REALLY GOOD! and it is very comfortable. so glad i got it

Happy to know the headphones are better than they appear. I bought the vive audio strap bundle and the audio strap arrived before the vive, and I was horrified at how flimsy and cheap the headphones felt. But, if what you said is true about the headphones, I'll be good with them. Worst comes to worst I just hook my current set up with them.

2023 now. I've had mine for about 2 years now and absolutely love it! A million times worth the 100 bucks still

This is aside from the review(whichw as great and informative btws, thank you!), I've seen videos of what looks like a VR spectating mode for other people playing. Are you using a software for that or how do you accomplish that?

Hi, nice review :) But what I wanted to ask is: how do you make those videos where your family looks to be inside the VR experience? Do you know any tutorial about that? Thanks!

you can change the base settings for the headphones in the windows audio settings when the vive is connected.

Awesome measurement, do you have a tape measure that has a mark that says "his head"? Because I have no idea how big thats supposed to be.

Thanks for the review. The left speaker on the Vive ear bud died.

What mic will you be using now? As I think you normally used the built in mic with your TB headset.

Awesome review, btw how can I get one of those new cables?

Thanks for the review, one thing, you mentioned that it pinched your ears a little. Even the standard strap sometimes ends up uncomfortable on the ears. Was this a big issue, and how comfortable was it after "tucking" your ears in?

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

The ear tuck in this is perfectly comfortable as the straps padding goes all the way around. The old strap was just barely right to keep it from digging into my ear.

SO I would like to ask, one year later : still happy about it ? Did the "flimsy" parts hold up ?

I think it's well worth it. The built in audio alone does it for me. Way easier to adjust. Take on off quickly.

Hey just found your channel, love your reviews very informative, uve been thinking about buying this head strap......hows it still holding out? You have another sub, see you in the Oasis!

Cool video! How did you get the gamepay footage of the kids in the games?

@francisbui7206

6 жыл бұрын

Superlate, but just keying the gameplay over kids in a green screen

Thanks for the review. I was thinking about getting one. I was wondering if headphone were ok.

Nearly a year later... how do you feel about this strap today? Any changes for better or worse?

I thought about getting this for parties where a lot of people are using it and constantly taking it on and off. A few of my friends slept over at my house, and we ended up playing Gorn all night, but because of the massive inconvenience, we ended up not using headphones at all, because it was one extra thing to put on / take off. So I'd say if you're going to have people taking turns all the time, it would definitely be worth it.

real men open boxes with swords :D

I have tears of joy in my eyeballs from ol' LB!!

Hurrah the washing basket has returned.

My only issues with the DAS is it doesn't act as a halo strap so there is still pressure on the face (although not as imbalanced), it does increase the weight a bit noticably so if you're turning your head a lot you will feel it, and the speakers aren't snug enough against my ears to generate good bass.

Good on you, thanks for doing the video. 'Very useful. (I'm looking round for the best headset, and if I go Vive, I may well get the Deluxe Audio Strap. Bruce Thomson in New Zealand.

T. I. what face pad are you using? It looks shiny like mine but it looks a lot flatter than mine.

hahaha, I love the manuals flip-and-toss.

the laundry basket needs to be placed somewhere in every video.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

That was sooo much easier in my old apartment. So many creative locations :P

@zork2001

7 жыл бұрын

LOL, Need to be tricky about it like you did in this video, 2 second clip setting your vive controllers on it, all of a sudden popping up behind your head when you are talking to the camera , that kind of thing.

my biggest issue with the current vive strap is when looking down the headset slides up my face and then everything is blurry. does this strap stop that from happening?

@Daviscow

7 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know that. I got the same issue.

@protowalker

7 жыл бұрын

RiGoRmOrTiSUK I would assume it does, since it keeps the headset rigidly on your face. But I don't have one, so I'd take that with a grain of salt

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue and it is diminished by a lot. I have to nearly go upside down to reproduce. Headshapes will factor in to this though so I can't say this will be the same for everyone but I do expect it will at least be better.

@Twiggy163

7 жыл бұрын

RiGoRmOrTiSUK I had the same problem but extending the top strap and then fasten the side straps solved it for me. I'm not going to spend $100 on this. 50 to 60, sure. But not $100.

@marcoarcadesuperplays

6 жыл бұрын

This is not a problem, it depends how you wear it. You have to adjust the strap on the upper side and fit the headset matching your nose with the space of your nose. This problem can be fixed without this deluxe audiostrap

As an owner of both a vive and a rift I would have liked to know how close it is to the rift strap (if you have any possibility to compare them). The new delux audio strap does share some similarities.

@TribalInstincts Did you try different thicknesses of padding/foam? wich one is more comfortable for you? I'm thinking of getting the 6mm but this might be too thin because the deluxe audio strap makes it more tighter.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

This doesn't make the pressure on your face tighter actually. It does a better job of distributing weight so it actually frees up some of the pressure on the face. I use the 6mm myself quite comfortably.

“Is the Deluxe Audio Strap worth it?” Short answer: Yes Long answer: Of course it is

can't wait for the cordless review. when does that bad boy come out?

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

I WISH I KNEW! Can't wait for that!

How do you do the filming of her and viewing the game from the same perspective at the same time? is there alot of post work with matching the tracking ?

Any idea when they'll go on sale for the public? Still no way of buying or pre-ordering.

Can the headphones be removed? And do you have any experience with the Koss Porta Pro headphones? It’s what I’m using right now and I think they are great. I’ve only tried 2 “gaming headphones” before, but neither of them was better or even comparable to the Porta Pro. That’s why I’m wondering if you have tried those and could compare the audio quality.

what is the footage with the kids from? oh nvm i thought it was like an official vive video it looked so much fun for the kids.

Maybe I just missed it, but did you also test it with glasses? I don't like the original strap but I am worried, that the audio deluxe strap makes it harder to put on wearing glasses.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

This doesn't really change anything there to be honest. The HMD itself is still in the same position. I suppose it could be slightly easier now though since it is much easier to adjust the strap end with one hand? I wouldn't use that as a buying factor though as the difference will be negligible imo.

A bit off topic, but I just got my vive yesterday. What games were your children playing?

I love the audio headstrap. It fits nicely, and the sound is ok. Not the best but setup is fast and easy.

Thanks for the review! Few quick questions, if you don't mind. I still have the old ribbon style 3 in 1 cable. Is that an issue with this add-on? Also, the original Vive strap is very loose on my kids' heads with the velcro on it's tightest setting. Does this fit easier on smaller heads without sliding down the face? Finally, the old strap is immensely painful to the top of my ears after an hour or so of play, especially if the strap goes in the area above my ears (like glasses), and is uncomfortable and unstable if I just overlap my ears. Is this an improvement in that regard? Thanks! For comparison, the PSVR fits me better but is not comfortable to me. The Oculus (CV) is the most comfortable for me. The Oculus DK2 was less comfortable than the Vive for me, but was more stable and moved around less on my head. The DK1, I can't remember but I think was about the same on me as the DK2. Every random Google Cardboard device I've used are very uncomfortable and the Gear VR is about like the DK1 and DK2 for me.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

Not at all. It fits through the side clamp just as well.

Hi , just got my vive yesterday and already love it, ok I have a huge head size 9 cowboy hat, yah its big, will this thing fit a big head?

YES, i love this device whenever i was play and switching with my friends and switching the straps were a pain in the ass love not having to wear my headphones also!

I was able to get this from Gamestop for $49.99 because they put the wrong tag on it. It is a HUGE improvement in Comfort and ease of use. I tend to play the Vive with my family and friends taking turns trying to beat each others high scores. With the old strap and Headphone combo switching players was a cumbersome and frustrating task because we all have very different size heads. The Deluxe Audio Strap makes switching between players much faster and easier. The audio quality is far better than I expected it to be and the Earpieces adjust to sit very comfortably on the ear. Highly recomended.

I didn't know it made it a single cord coming out the back. does the single chord tangle less, is it just as long? great video by the way

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

The cord is separate from the strap. You can buy it separately(amzn.to/2scbtjw) however I only just got it this week. I can't tell you if it is better or worse yet. Length is the same though.

@jordanking1303

7 жыл бұрын

TribalInstincts thanks for the info!

My biggest concern is the audio as my current headphones go from 15hz-24khz, are stereo, and in testing provide good 3d audio. Turtle Beach headphones are overpriced for their quality so if that is only best reference point for audio than that is not saying much. Also my headphones were only just over $50 but were designed for the music industry so are much better even at that price than any gaming headsets out there, but of course they don't have an attached microphone. Also because they are studio headphones the cable is about 10' long so no issue using them with walking around in VR. Some Velcro zip ties around all of the cables and I basically have one thick cable coming off of my head. It would be nice to see a slightly cheaper version without the headphones and just the better strap. I would say however, if you plan on getting the TPCAST as well then this is a must so you are completely wireless, assuming the TPCAST will work with the Deluxe Audio Strap.

Very good video, you mentioned that 'if you were intending to remove the headphones, then it might not be worth it' are you confirming that you can remove those earphones by design? Thanks

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

Correct. Instructions are in the printed manual

@TheRealGomatego

7 жыл бұрын

:) thats great to know. Thanks so much for the reply :) great videos

how does this compare to the Index audio? I currently have an Index and plan on using this strap in conjuncture with a Pimax 8k

Try some Shure SE205 headphones, dude. Nicely priced, unbelievable sound quality, separation and imaging, weigh so little you forget you're wearing them, are 90% noise cancelling, and you can use them for any application, ie walking in town, etc. Also, they're buds, but then have, roughly, 2 inches of moldable cable so you can wrap it around your ear so they never fall out (I use them for skateboarding and they never even come loose). The sound quality on these is ok if you think Beats are good. Can I ask what you've replaced the foam with on your headset? Peace.

@johnberkow2456

2 жыл бұрын

These are better than beats. They are not priced the same as beats. That would feel horrible on a vr headset. And yes you would know your wearing them because it would collide with the material and make loud noises. Bad idea.

One of the biggest complaints about the Vive has always been balance. It's been too front heavy. Does this offset the front heavy aspect?

How did you already get it?? I can't even pre-order yet :/

@ge2719

7 жыл бұрын

vive marketing freebies probably.

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

I got it thanks to everyone that likes/comments/subscribes/shares my videos :P (Vive marketing freebie as Graeme Evans said. But really... without you guys they would have no reason to send it over. So THANKS! :D)

I understand that it does more than just add headphones, but is it really better than just using Bluetooth headphones?

I recently discovered plastic welding with a soldering iron. Now when I break something that's made of plastic it gives me an excuse to melt stuff. The result is always better than glue, but messier. And it's strangely satisfying..

would there be any concerns about somebody's hair getting called inside of the springs?

i buyed it, its fucking awesome, everyone with a vive needs it. well worth the money, also buy a leather cushioning form vrcovers

What face foam are you using in this video for the VR headset?

did you try the deluxe audio strap with different covers like the VR cover 6mm and the standard cover?

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

I was using the 6mm. The standard HTC foam pads deteriorated long ago XD

For, comfort end adjustment wise yet. 100%. If the speakers are no better than the quest 2’s. If anything my quest 2’s speakers are louder.

I'll really consider buying this because I hate the original strap thing. I always have difficulties putting it on, and after putting it again and again a few straps are broken :) how old is your son? Mine is 5 years old and I wonder if he can use the vive with this stuff. Also look at old vive, the cables are on the top so you can scratch it as far as you want :)

I think you did not say if this holds the vive better on your head? like does it support more from the back of your head so when you look straight down, it holds it in place better than with the velcro straps? because that is one thing that is not so good with the original strap. When I look down, if the vive is not very tightly put on it does not quite stay in place. Is this better in that?

@TribalInstincts

7 жыл бұрын

It does or sure. The "Head hug" I mentioned helps with that ;)

Is there a microphone on the headset or do i need to buy one?

I recommend a noise cancelling headphones. You'll feel more immersed in VR.

HAHAHAHAHAH, i have to sub now. Watching that little man have that BIG vr sword was the best thing ever.v

That's what I needed. Sound quality makes them worth the bucks. Oh...And your kids can probably hear you. ;)