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[[{{BuyButton|Buy On Amazon|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2GDXMC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=xinreality-20}}==General Information==The HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap]] is an [[Audio Devices|audio a virtual reality accessory]] for designed to enhance the [[HTC Vive]]user's VR experience. It replaces the original earbuds that came is compatible with the [[HMD]]SteamVR and Windows platforms.==First Impressions==The new headstrap feels very lightweight and flexible strap is designed with adjustable earphones, allowing users to enjoy 360- almost a cheap feeling degree realistic sound in handscomfort and convenience. The build quality is pretty good tho - check the images aboveinterior padding and adjustment dial provide extra comfort and a perfect fit. You The cable path can remove the headphones from the be placed at a side position for an even more immersive experience. The strap and even the cables also provides integrated earphones with great sound quality for it, so the audio part is completely modular, which is a big plus!more convenient VR experience.

==Replacement=Product Information===* ASIN: B06Y2GDXMCSo there are no instructions how to remove the original strap in the manual - just a link to the vive support page. I'm happy I found [https* Release date://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us6omgWT5rw this video] a few days ago on the Vive Tutorials YouTube Channel. You can remove the headphonesJune 6, but you will need a screw driver2017* Best Sellers Rank: http://imgur.com/a/m11pa The replacement was pretty simple and almost self-explaining. No screws#2, no stuck pieces427 in Video Games, very easy to remove through a simple click#33 in PC Virtual Reality Accessories* Product Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 9 inches; 8 Ounces* Type of item: Video Game* Item model number: 99HAMR001-system. If you feel unsure00* Manufacturer: HTC* Country of Origin: Taiwan* Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required* Date First Available: April 5, just watch the 2 minutes tutorial on YouTube.2017

{{BuyButton|Buy On Amazon|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2GDXMC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=xinreality-20}}==ComfortConsensus Review==MUCH better nowThe HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap has received generally positive reviews from users. The original Many users have praised the strap is always slipping off when you play gamesfor its comfort and convenience, where you have to look down a lot or just turn around very fast. This is very annoying, because you are losing the sharp sweetspot inside with the lens quite often adjustable earphones and you need to readjust it every few minutesinterior padding being particularly well-received. [[BelkoVR]] and [[RacketNX]] are two good examples, that expose the low The sound quality of the default strap. You need to readjust the headset every few minutes and you always notice the headset moving on your head and losing integrated earphones has also been commended, with users noting that it enhances the sharp sweetspotoverall VR experience.

Also putting the [[HMD]] on and off is always a bit of fumbling since you However, some users have to open all reported issues with the velcro bands to fit your head size. All of this is almost fixed now. You headphones not staying put, which can put the headset on within secondsbe a minor inconvenience. Just open up There have also been instances where the adjustment dial on product was not secured in the backbox upon delivery, put the whole Vive on your head and rotate the dial at the back to adjust the fit. The whole headset feels more stable and fixed on your head - I really like although this. The only one left velcro band on top issue seems to have a higher quality as well, but we will have to check this in a few months for a final conclusionbe relatively rare.

As you A few users have noted that the strap can see on my images, the 3-amplify ambient noise in-1 cable is now attached certain conditions due to a clip on the right side design of the strapheadphone enclosure. I highly recommend everyone However, this issue does not seem to use the included velcro cable tie to center the cable position interfere with gameplay and is only noticeable in the back of the strap again. Otherwise you will feel the cable constantly on your shoulder, which is very annoying while moving your armsspecific conditions.

So overall Despite these minor issues, the consensus among users is that the new headstrap HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap is tighter and more stable on your head. It doesn't slip so fast anymore, but I still noticed a slight movement while I was turning my head very fast. There is still room worthwhile investment for anyone looking to tighten it up a bit, but I'm pretty sure this will feel uncomfortable in longer sessionsenhance their VR experience. The HMD itself It is just too heavy and too bigparticularly recommended for users of the Oculus Quest 2, so we won't get a 100% satisfying solution in this generation. There is no way I will ever put a Vive on my head with many noting that it significantly improves the old headstrap - it's just crap comfort and feels like a cheap china version after you tried sound quality of the new oneheadset.

{{BuyButton|Buy On Amazon|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2GDXMC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=xinreality-20}}==Weight DistributionPros==Yes it is better, but not a total game changer. The HMD itself is pretty big and heavy and it still remains front* Adjustable earphones for 360-heavy. What's more important degree sound* Interior padding for extra comfort* Adjustment dial for me, is the fact, that the new strap is able to handle a perfect fit* Integrated earphones with great sound quality* Enhances the weight better. The whole headset sits more stable and fixed on your head. The old strap always felt very loose and cheap and I stopped playing because of this - this is fixed now. It's an improvement, but don't expect wonders.overall VR experience

{{BuyButton|Buy On Amazon|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2GDXMC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=xinreality-20}}==Headphones and Sound QualityCons==The integrated headphones are pretty balanced overall. I feel like * Headphones may not stay put* Can amplify ambient noise in certain conditions* Product may not be secured in the high-frequencies are a bit more dominant, but that's alright and doesn't stand out too much (I'm usually listening to EDM, so I prefer slightly bassy sound). Of course they can't keep up to my Sennheiser HD25, but the integrated headphones are pretty decent. I would say most casual people won't notice a difference between these and some random (neutral) headphones for 50-100 bucks. You could say they are on par with all the mid-range gaming headsets below 100 bucks - just with more neutral sound, which I personally like. I tested the integrated headphones with Elite Dangerous, Arizona Sunshine, BigScreen Beta (watching movies and trailers) and also with just playing some 320kbps music files in Windows.box upon delivery

I won't replace them, since they feel really comfortable with the new strap{{BuyButton|Buy On Amazon|url=https://www. You can perfectly adjust them with a small finger move amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2GDXMC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=xinreality- there is nothing to complain here20}}===Images===<gallery mode="packed">File:HTC_Vive_Deluxe_Audio_Strap_image1. The noise-cancelling is almost non-existent, but that's good for home-usejpgFile:HTC_Vive_Deluxe_Audio_Strap_image2. I don't like headphones with high noise-cancelling, because you start to scream around and don't understand your friends in the roomjpgFile:HTC_Vive_Deluxe_Audio_Strap_image3. We are talking about usual on-ear headphones with almost no contact pressure and you will be fine, if you don't play at very crowded placesjpgFile:HTC_Vive_Deluxe_Audio_Strap_image4.jpg</gallery>

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