New VIVE Headstsap

RoyMi6 · 22 Jun 2017 at 20:59

danoliver1 said:
Just ordered one from htc does anyone know if they come with the new foam as standard now?

Don't know! Let us know what you find out!

danoliver1 · 22 Jun 2017 at 22:59

RoyMi6 said:
Don't know! Let us know what you find out!

Ok I will be the guinea pig.

hyperseven · 23 Jun 2017 at 01:53

danoliver1 said:
Ok I will be the guinea pig.

How would you know?

Like I said, mine is fine, so it could have just been a bad batch? But arranged another, it cost me nowt so rude not to.

RoyMi6 · 23 Jun 2017 at 08:25

hyperseven said:
How would you know?

Like I said, mine is fine, so it could have just been a bad batch? But arranged another, it cost me nowt so rude not to.

True - the vive reddit seems to be where large numbers are confirming/denying it originally so was going to keep an eye out there as well.

hyperseven · 23 Jun 2017 at 15:56

New foam came today in a huge box via UPS.

Only requested it Tuesday.

danoliver1 · 23 Jun 2017 at 18:19

Got mine today used it for 5 minutes rubbed the foam at the back of the strap and it left black powdery residue on my finger, so will ask HTC for some new foam. The good news is that the strap itself is very comfortable it takes the pressure off your face. Not sure it's worth £99 though £50-£60 would be more like it.

hyperseven · 23 Jun 2017 at 19:16

danoliver1 said:
Got mine today used it for 5 minutes rubbed the foam at the back of the strap and it left black powdery residue on my finger, so will ask HTC for some new foam. The good news is that the strap itself is very comfortable it takes the pressure off your face. Not sure it's worth £99 though £50-£60 would be more like it.

Easy as pie fella.

-take a pic of the serial on your Vives box.
-download a copy or scan/snap of your invoice for the deluxe audio strap.
-go to live chat: https://www.vive.com/uk/support/contactus/

Tell them you need a replacement foam and upload those two documents.

Confirm your address.

A few days later you should have your new foam, its only velcroed on, a doddle to replace.

HAz · 23 Jun 2017 at 23:58

hyperseven said:
Had mine over a week from a shop in Bolton.

Foam fine on mine but getting a replacement sent since they are free, only took 5mins via HTC chat to arrange.

Yes, yes it is. No fiddling with ear/headphones either.

Thanks good to know

HAz · 23 Jun 2017 at 23:58

Rasseru said:
is it a lot easier to adjust and put on vs the older one?

yes easy to adjust but you do that the once for yourself then thats it.

danoliver1 · 24 Jun 2017 at 00:51

Yes a lot easier and having the headphones attached is genius no more fumbling around wondering which ones right or left, and there pretty good quality too.

Rasseru · 24 Jun 2017 at 08:59

HAz said:
yes easy to adjust but you do that the once for yourself then thats it.

My housemate literally can't get the normal vive to fit on his head. He's either extremely incompetent or has a funny shaped head, I can't work it out.

Has it got stops that you can set it to? So I am 2 stops in and he is 3 stops in or whatever

hyperseven · 24 Jun 2017 at 15:54

Rasseru said:
My housemate literally can't get the normal vive to fit on his head. He's either extremely incompetent or has a funny shaped head, I can't work it out.

Has it got stops that you can set it to? So I am 2 stops in and he is 3 stops in or whatever

It has a ratchet wheel for tightness on the back so doesn't have stops as such and a velcro strap on to to adjust the pressure between the cheekbones/forehead.

chef-borjan · 13 Jul 2017 at 21:25

In stock right now on the HTC store, just ordered one for myself!

redrevis · 14 Jul 2017 at 23:23

Got one for my birthday today. So much comfier than the original strap. Really like the convenience of the built in headphones too. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

kration · 15 Jul 2017 at 02:06

What is the mic like though?

GBRusty · 15 Jul 2017 at 06:46

The mic doesn't change, that's still on the headset itself (and still, in my opinion, useless)

redrevis · 15 Jul 2017 at 11:59

kration said:
What is the mic like though?

Like GBRusty said, the mic is built into the Vive HMD so still the same and it is pretty poor tbh. I did make a DIY pop filter for it with a bit of sock and electrical tape, which does help a bit.
Personally, prior to the DAS, I've been using my gaming headset with mic built into that as the quality is like night and day. This does mean you need an extra USB cable going into the HMD though to make it work. Now I've got the DAS I'm going to use a Lav mic, as I need the extra quality for making videos.

chef-borjan · 18 Jul 2017 at 10:31

Okay so after having the DAS for an evening I think it is definitely an improvement, but I still feel a bit of pressure on the front of my face and I would have hoped it translated literally around to the back or more evenly so its like a hat. I need to check my top strap length though, its the only adjustable bit that could make a difference.

I would still recommend it though! So quick to take on and off, and overall comfort is improved.

ArmitageShanks · 18 Jul 2017 at 14:04

There is still pressure the front (there has to be, otherwise it would flop around), but it's more of an even pressure compared to the old strap, and not as much of it. Much much better IMO.

My only complaint would be the cable running to the side - it's become even more of an annoyance than before. I keep wondering what that is touching me on my shoulder. It also ends up considerably more twisted than the previous arrangement. Wireless...where are you??

hyperseven · 18 Jul 2017 at 14:55

ArmitageShanks said:
There is still pressure the front (there has to be, otherwise it would flop around), but it's more of an even pressure compared to the old strap, and not as much of it. Much much better IMO.

My only complaint would be the cable running to the side - it's become even more of an annoyance than before. I keep wondering what that is touching me on my shoulder. It also ends up considerably more twisted than the previous arrangement. Wireless...where are you??

Why are you not using the Velcro tie to centre it?

Looking to replace the Velcro with some sort of 3d printed guide, but never used a cad package before, maybe some Polymorph to shape one by hand.