Bionik Mantis Attachable VR Headphones: Compatible with PlayStation VR, Adjustable Design, Connects Directly to PSVR, Hi-Fi Sound, Sleek Design, Easy Installation

I like the PSVR, but I also love cleaning up after usage. Meaning, I don't ever leave my HMU out. So every time I want to play I have to plug in the two cables for the HMU, connect headphones, put on the headset, put on the headphones, and spend a lot of time redjusting both until they feel comfortable. Done playing? Great, now I have to take off the headphones, put them and it's cable away, put away the HMU. It just becomes enough of a hassle that, subconsciously I stopped playing PSVR games as much as I used to. Didn't stop buying new games...but just never took the time to play them.Well these headphones helped change that, and made the effort to break out the PSVR experience just one step easier, and better!After trying my friend's Valve Index HMU, one thing I really liked was the speakers that hang down (off-ear headphones), so I went looking for something I could add to my PSVR and not have to have either 1) Over the ear hadphones (always a small nuisance to get on and off over the HMU) 2) the supplied ear buds as those aren't really sanitary to share with others, and, frankly uncomfortable.First off: These will never sound better than over the ear headphones. They let surrounding sound in. BUT, they still sound better (to me) than ear buds, thanks to their larger sized driver. They can push a lot of volume, and will help you still feel immersive. But if your kids or significant other (or pets) need you for something? They can actually talk to you, and you'll hear them, rather than them suddenly tapping you and scaring you half to death at the sneaky ninja-attack that just took place. I actually consider this a plus for me. Do they have a lot of bass? No, they do not, but the audio quality is still really clear, and, again, doesn't break immersion.They are comfortable. I have a friend that is absolutely opposed to on-ear headphones. I don't blame him, it feels like someone is constantly pressing on your ears. I share his sentiment, but until him, I never thought about on-ear headphones and why I tend to avoid them. Unlike the Valve Index's off-hear headphones, these do TOUCH your ears. When I showed him these, he was immediately turned off on the idea of them knowing that they will touch your ears. I can report, that unlike on-ear headphones, they do not PRESS against your hears. And, upon reflection, I'd say that's really the big issue with on-ear headphones: the constant pressure against your ears. Probably a big no-no for people who's ears stick out some. These sit very comfortably against your ears.The material they are made from is a faux rubber. Very soft. I can see these being an issue in the future, though, in regards to their longevity. Seems like the same type of material that cracks easily with age and just rips apart quickly. We'll see, though.Cabling, though, is somewhat of an issue, though I wouldn't blame these headphones, necessarily. They're made for both V1 & V2 PSVR headsets. I have a V2, so I bundled the excess cabling together with and using a velcro strap, bound it to the PSVR cable, so I only have to feel the weight of one cable. I then pushed the cable into the groove between the back plastic and padding on the bottom side, and used a little electrical tape to secure it. Not pretty (not hideous, though). It is the bottom side, and no one will see it. I left a little slack on each side for both headphones, so they could be adjusted by the wearer. Securing the cable to the back made it so it didn't dangle down the bottom, and made it MUCH easier to get the headset on and off easily, without having to makes sure the cable was in the right spot.THE WORST THING about these headphones is that, without taking them off, I can no longer use the awesome portable headset case I own. So I bought a stand, and will probably make a dust cover to keep the thing protected. OH WELL, small penance to having a better headset experience.I'd highly recommend other PSVR users to get these, when they're in stock. They should have been standard, in my opinion, and we'll see, I suppose, what the new PSVR (that's rumored to be out near PS5's launch) will do for standard audio options.

The Bionik Mantis Attachable VR Headphones, specifically designed for the PlayStation VR2, have provided me with an exceptional and immersive audio experience that stands head and shoulders above the competition.Comfort is another area where the Bionik Mantis headphones excel. They've been designed with long gaming sessions in mind, providing a level of comfort that is second to none. The headphones are lightweight and have a perfect balance that ensures they don't become a burden even after hours of use. The adjustable clips ensure a secure fit for any head size, and the soft padding on the earpieces feels luxurious, reducing any pressure or discomfort.The fact that these headphones are attachable and integrate seamlessly with the Playstation VR2 headset is another plus. This feature not only makes the entire setup more comfortable but also reduces the hassle of dealing with separate wires or additional equipment. This streamlined approach to VR gaming is something I've been longing for, and Bionik has delivered it flawlessly.

I bought this for extended sessions in psvr. I normally use my Sony platinum set but after long sessions (10 hours or so, i mean long when I say long lol) I get a headache from the pressure of over the ear headphones that have to go over the headset adding to the pressure of the headset itself. I thought these might be more comfortable since they wouldn’t add to that pressure any. So far so good. They just rest gently on the ears and I feel no pressure from them whatsoever so they should do nicely. The sound isn’t as good as the plats but it isn’t terrible by any means and is definitely decent. I’m not an audiophile so these will work just fine for me for most gaming purposes. I think I’ll save the plats for when I want extreme immersion but will use these for everything else because they are way more comfortable for sure and that was why I got them. The only thing I don’t like about them is the cord length. It’s too short. It’s probably fine if you have the newer headset though where you plug into the headset itself but I have the v1 with the jack and controls on the cord and not the headset and the cord for this headphones set isn’t quite as long (almost but just barely shorter) as the length of cord from the jack to the headset and it causes some awkward tension there. It makes the cord seem heavier and feel like it’s going to come unplugged and pulls against myself, makes it feel like I can’t turn my head as much. So I’ll probably have to still use the plats for games that need me to be very active with but that’s fine. The main game I play for extended sessions and reason I bought these was for werewolves within and I sit down for that game anyway and don’t move around much so for my purposes it doesn’t matter much but figured I’d mention it so others can bear it in mind. If you have the newer v2 headset though you should be fine. This is definitely a great concept and is way more convenient and comfortable than both over the head and in the ear type sound. I recommend. Just bear in mind the length of the cord. It’s pretty short. I wish it included an extension for those with the original headsets. But either way it’s still a great product.