The best wireless headphones for VR and interactive toys
Good audio finishes a VR session. Here is what to look for in headphones for VR with an interactive toy.
Audio is the part of a VR session people most often neglect. Good headphones finish the immersion. Here is what to look for when you are also using an interactive toy.
What matters
- Low latency. The sound has to stay in sync with the VR video. A high-latency wireless connection makes audio drift behind the picture, which breaks immersion fast.
- Comfort under a headset strap. Headphones have to coexist with a VR headset's straps. On-ear or open designs often sit better than bulky over-ear cups.
- Isolation. Some isolation from the room deepens immersion, though full noise cancelling is a matter of taste.
Wireless or wired
Wireless keeps cables out of the way while you move, which suits VR, as long as the connection is low-latency. Wired avoids latency entirely but adds a cable to manage. Many headsets also have decent built-in audio, which is the simplest option of all.
A note on the toy
The toy itself makes no sound demands. This is purely about your own audio comfort during a VR session. The toy is driven by ToyControl regardless of what you are listening on.
Bottom line
Prioritise low latency and comfort under the strap. If your headset's built-in audio is good enough, you may not need separate headphones at all. See The best toys to pair with VR porn.
Disclosure
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