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JackWright
JackWright
Chromatic Producer II
February 12, 2018
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In an unintended fashion, how would a Sonos home theatre setup do for gaming?

Yes, I know, a Playbar isn't really intended for gaming. The best use case would be console gaming, and for an overkill option, PC gaming via optical.

If anyone has played games - most importantly, FPS games - how does a surround sound Sonos system do with enemy auditory positioning? Is it easier to hear enemies behind you? Lastly, would it give a better, more immersive experience than headphones considering the speakers are physically behind you?

Just very curious. Because if I ever buy a Playbar for my TV I might (for the bants lol) play PC games through it too.
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    Prodigy I
    February 12, 2018
    I haven't experienced much success with hearing footsteps, etc. in WWII on my PS4. Maybe it would be better if I turned everything up louder but at a casual audio level you can't hear those sounds specifically. I have a much better time hearing those noises with my Sony Gold headphones with the simulated 7.1.
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    nifoxke
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    Prodigy I
    February 12, 2018
    I haven't experienced much success with hearing footsteps, etc. in WWII on my PS4. Maybe it would be better if I turned everything up louder but at a casual audio level you can't hear those sounds specifically. I have a much better time hearing those noises with my Sony Gold headphones with the simulated 7.1.
      JackWright
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      Chromatic Producer II
      February 12, 2018
      I haven't experienced much success with hearing footsteps, etc. in WWII on my PS4. Maybe it would be better if I turned everything up louder but at a casual audio level you can't hear those sounds specifically. I have a much better time hearing those noises with my Sony Gold headphones with the simulated 7.1.

      Thanks for the reply! I always thought headphones were the ultimate way to play games. 🙂
      Sonos is latin for sound. My mind was blown when I found that out.
      nifoxke
      nifoxke
      Prodigy I
      February 13, 2018
      I haven't experienced much success with hearing footsteps, etc. in WWII on my PS4. Maybe it would be better if I turned everything up louder but at a casual audio level you can't hear those sounds specifically. I have a much better time hearing those noises with my Sony Gold headphones with the simulated 7.1.

      Thanks for the reply! I always thought headphones were the ultimate way to play games. :)

      This year is the first time using them in my many years of gaming. Well worth it! Especially when chatting with friends.
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