Woojer Vest Edge Review - Don't

The Woojer vest edge is marketed to music lovers, but unfortunately fails to live up to the hype.
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Time (Orchestral Version) - Hans Zimmer - song.link/gb/i...
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - How to use
1:56 - Bass slam/impact
2:55 - Presence/immersion
4:18 - Frequency Response issues
5:51 - Conclusion
6:30 - Patrons
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[@dperez520]

Thanks for this. I feel like this is one of the most honest and descriptive reviews of this product as opposed to all the people just hyping it up. I was on the fence about getting it, but i think i will hold off. Appreciate it.

[@MillerJustinFS]

@Exo Spellbreak Since the 'cheap' model is $150, there are a lot of people who aren't just going to blow so much money to try something out.

[@josephminunni4183]

Dido

[@Milwaukee007]

You could always try it, if you don't like it send it back for a refund.

[@1Sniper6661]

@@Milwaukee007 so true... plus if they weren't that sure of their product they wouldn't guarantee a refund its a 30 day get your money back... can you imagine if the vest of this dude has a defect?! it could happen!

[@juancampos8874]

@@MillerJustinFS which model its 150

[@TrevorJones1]

I personally love this product. Playing returnal on PS5 with this on is euphoric. It also enhances VR games beyond belief. Pistol whip is insane.

[@TrevorJones1]

And my dream will be a reality soon because Returnal was announced for PC!

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

I was just about to ask about video game usage. Seems like it would be cool

[@Pasturesv]

Worst thing is it's kinda marketed by saying expensive headphones don't make a difference, but this will.

[@JW86SH]

Okay this is exactly the review I need to see! You showing how it responds using a frequency generator is perfect.

[@chrystalteal4171]

He did not adjust the setting to compliment the different music choices! This is an awful review!

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

But this is a "vibration speaker." It's not the same thing and listening to your music from speakers. You are feeling or HEARING in thru your body. The review doesn't get it at all. I'm a music theorist and Spiritualist (Roman Catholic by my up-bringing), and I am buying this to look deeper in to my perfect pitch because I already see the notes and color-shapes. So I want to see what this mode of "hearing" will reveal to me as a drone and meditate to specific frequencies. Especially those tuned to A432 Scientific Tuning, and A444, the Shcuman Resonance frequency. This review does not understand the meaning or implication of the technology itself. Therefore he "advises" others not to buy it. What an ass. (Incientally, here is work on these and other music topics on my uTube channel). - kzbin.info/door/QzAv4E_kMLQLpK9vzQYg8Q

[@Super-id7bq]

I got one recently and I really like it. I had to split out the audio for the vest and run it through a high pass though just to tighten it up but it's made a massive difference for my headphones experience. If you're into DnB there's an album called Wardance from Drumsound and Bassline Smith and they use a bass transducer vest (the SubPac) with headphones. The low end is insanely powerful and tight. Feels incredible with one of these.

[@TryitWa]

How was the gaming experience like have you played a fps game and can feel directionally where the gunshots come from

[@Super-id7bq]

@@TryitWa The gaming experience is great so long as you pay a few dollars for the dolby access app in Windows. Then yeah, you'll definitely feel the directionality. I mostly play space games (Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous etc) and it's so insanely immersive. You feel the "thunk" of your countermeasures being deployed, you feel the landing gear raising and lowering, the engines starting up, your afterburner, the weapons firing etc. And explosions are crazy. I was in a fight where I killed a ship right in front of me and I felt the massive hit of the explosion on my right hand side as I flew past when it popped. Movies are something else as well, particularly newer movies where the a lot of mix engineers make much better use of the LFE track for surround or Atmos. Watching Godzilla vs Kong with it was loads of fun! It's actually opened my eyes to using the sub more for feeling in the club too. Like adding haptics to tracks to add a whole other dimension to them.

[@mysapho]

I understood the vest was more for gaming than music. There is a belt thing I saw that is more for music. Have you tried that out?

[@chrystalteal4171]

@@mysapho my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 and headphones everywhere and likes it. They will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@Nana-kq4ld]

@@Super-id7bq HOLY SHIT SUPER I HAVE FOUND U MY BROTHER! Sorry got excited. I play star citizen as well and was gonna buy this just for that! Gonna try ur suggestions

[@michaelquinones8663]

I love this vest feels amazing when playing video games and watching movies especially horror movies or action. Probably not so great with music but that's not what I got the vest for. Would recommend when it comes to games or movies.

[@midnightmix2692]

This would probably be great for sim racing tbh, feeling the rumble of an engine would be pretty immersive!

[@sainsay]

if you have more than 400eu sitting around to spend on this to enhance your immersion then you probably are also running a fixed frame direct drive setup of some kind and that usually means some form of bucket seat. seeing the flat backside of this product I expect it to be very uncomfortable sadly.

[@RathOX]

Its not, better to grab the underseat rumble boxes - sim racer

[@DevReaper]

@@sainsay Agreed, some kind of butt kicker setup (or equivalent) would be a lot better, plus you'd get a bit of buzz through the wheel if it's fixed to the rig.

[@eskamobob8662]

Its not great. Seperate stransducers (even just for a rolling chair) generaly are way better

[@kyoyeou5899]

@@sainsay Have you seen the stuff Sim racers can get up too, they definitely have 400€ for that xD

[@davidbrown7243]

I have the newest Woojer Vest 3 and it is a absolute beast on FPS games.

[@Daster7771]

Totally different experience! Love mine and you can feel a wide range of vibrations. Everyone that tried said it was awesome and adding a new level to the listening experience.

[@JorgeGonzalez-yt8sy]

same here. i listen to EDM with my vest and it's the best experience ever. This reviewer doesn't mention how high he turned up the bass level on the vest, or the volume level of the vest, or if his input to the vest is turned up to 100% as the instructions state.

[@dougcampbell3593]

Thank you so much ... I would have been very disappointed in this had I gone through the motions and actually purchased one ... my years told me it just sounds to good to be true and as you've more than adequately demonstrated here with your excellent review, it is! Cheers, mate ✌️💗🤘😎🍻🤙

[@ampstudios]

I have the SubPac, seated version and I have to say it is the best experience I have had. There is also a wearable version. It definitely would be the tactile feel you are expecting and would probably enjoy a lot more than this. Frequency range is really wide, and you can adjust the intensity on it to your liking. I have one of their first versions, they are in the process of releasing a new one this year early next year. I am a music producer and I been using this in my setup since mid 2000's and it allows me to make music, mix it and master it accurately, and that music is on all streaming platforms now and doing fairly well. At the same time, I do finish the final work on my studio monitors, as I also have a sub-woofer in the chain that being said, it is great to watch movies at night and play those games where you would want to feel the action. It was definitely worth it for me for my type of usage.

[@MsElementProds]

Is the subpac frequency responce acurate?

[@lelluc]

Didn't a company in the 90's try this but with videogames? seems like history keeps repeating itself...

[@rickmartin2458]

I agree completely, look at all the movies coming out. I do think it matter where we are technologically. Like people tried to make VR in the 80's and it was embarrassing and then in the 2000's they tried again and here we are. I'm hoping the next iteration will produce something amazing. But I am getting tired of watching the same type of movies

[@patty-ow9ul]

I've just managed to get this ,freaking gutted about what you've said ,every vid I've watched is like there heads are gonna explode,i do respect your honesty,hopefully i manage to get what i can out of it ,im actually crying into my shredded wheat

[@GoldenSound]

I'm sorry to hear that :( Luckily they have a 30 day money back guarantee so if you find similar issues to me you can return it for a refund

[@TheWorldTeacher]

@@GoldenSound, YOUR Aussie accent is rather, um...fake. :D

[@mitchellleightonable]

WhT did you think?

[@cosmicabyss7358]

@@TheWorldTeacher Shut up child troll

[@TacticallyCasualGamer]

I did not see or hear mention of the 2 modes- “Focus” and “Broad”, which has an effect on the frequency response…

[@sjg3277]

I agree. The music experience was the worst and I am trying to return this now. I love music too much to deal with the delay and lack of refinement for the pricetag of $500.

[@Jennifer-wq5uv]

So very helpful! Did you try out the Woojer strap too? I'm curious if it was any better (I imagine the issues with "punchiness" were still there, but I assume it would be more comfortable to wear).

[@Healthy_123]

Even one year later.. here I am receiving your honesty. Thank you for being thorough and honest.. we need more people like you in the world 🌎 🌍

[@magnificentreality100]

Did you use "Focus Mode" on the vest? because it solves almost all the issues your bringing up. its in Broad Mode by default, focus mode uses the bottom two , middle two, and top two with separate frequencies, lower + deeper. Also helps to EQ it with Voicemeeter or something of the like, thats what I do, dont get me wrong, out of the box I was not impressed, but focus mode and fiddling changed that. totally worth it second hand if you can find one cheap. Its by no means meant for true audiophiles or musicians though.. But it honestly sounds like you had the device in Broad mode

[@southsideman4891]

Sounds interesting

[@cosmicabyss7358]

At the expense of the base which is what he wanted and whats advertised the most by far.

[@zaphyrwalker7016]

I still had this thing on my mind. Never did any legit research but I liked the idea of feeling something not just in your head when using any headfi setup. Haven't watched the video yet so am curious what all the marketing hype is about.

[@Daster7771]

It's awesome and everyone that I tried it with said the same. Maybe it's not to the quality of a hi-fi fan? Hehe

[@taraking654]

Bought two, one by mistake. But best mistake ever. My son and I both would be fighting over it consistently. Great for his gaming and great for me getting that extra kick of adrenaline from the base of music that helps keep me going when is I struggle with multiple sclerosis. I think it’s good for keeping muscles active. Thank you. And yes I love it with my oculus quest2 VR For those insane roller coasters

[@vaerenbergh]

My girl just got it, i tried it on GT7, had to change the audio in game a bit, when in the cockpit you get a better feeming of the speed, still gonna try it on some more games, it is more of a gamer add on then music enhancement

[@212days]

It's an interesting idea. "It feels detached from the music" is the statement that makes it turn into uninteresting. After just watching a KZbin commercial about how great it is I was hoping you were going to say "This thing is nothing short of Phenomenal! It will definitely make a change for the better in your music listening experience!" Thank you for this review. You saved me some cash and some wasted time and attention that would come with buying it... It sounds like something that someone would purchase and then no longer bother using it a week or two after the novelty of it wore off.

[@chrystalteal4171]

DON'T LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO, YOU NEED TO ADJUST IT‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@Thehiddenfactz]

I disagree. I just bought one and its awsome!! Playing in VR is the best and music feels like you are in a concert!!

[@jtfike]

I appreciate that you didn’t just do call of duty like everyone else. As I get the impression this was just made for shooter games and nothing else

[@Swifty142]

are you planning to review the Subpac X1 also? This was super informative

[@martijnbos9873]

THIS. I would be super interested in that. I used to have the basslet. Basically a watch sized subwoofer on your wrist. To me that was extremely accurate and a total game changer for listening to music. Have been looking into other haptic tech since but not found a replacement yet. Subpack seems like a good pick though

[@Super-id7bq]

I ordered the new Subpac over a year ago and they still don't have a release date in sight. My buddy has the old one (it's what got me so obsessed with getting one myself) and it's a really awesome product but unfortunately way too uncomfortable. I got tired of waiting and got the Woojer in the end and it's been great. With a little EQ it feels more or less the same experience as the subpac but I also have the transducers on the front. I generally just lean back against it though and only really use it as a vest when playing VR. The coolest thing I've done with it recently was watch Godzilla vs Kong. Man what an experience!

[@champion1859]

@@martijnbos9873 what about droplabs ep 01? Haptic feedback for your shoes

[@kthekode6732]

This is an alright review if one only wants to consider the Woojer vest’s technical capability in sound frequency playback as someone isolates different wavelengths on a computer to test it’s capability that way. But I’m not real sure how that’s conducive for the actual applications this vest shines at…as creating a sensation of pulse and vibration to enhance sound is more it’s specialty, not actually emitting sound. It’s something you have to experience yourself when the vest is set up properly with it’s sound input correct..and trying to explain it really doesn’t do it any justice. So apologies to this reviewer, but I cannot agree with this review of the Woojer vest at all, as my experience is completely different and I would recommend one to anyone in a heartbeat. Especially to those that desire a step forward in video game or movie immersion. I won’t exaggerate and say that it’s “next level crazy like you can’t believe” or anything over the top like that.. It is however, a pretty incredible experience to wear one and have it enhance a person’s audio-visual entertainment in my opinion. The haptic vest is, in actuality, a fairly simple concept that includes several small speakers built into it that specialize in a sort of pulse-type vibration that adds sensation to sound. To keep expectations realistic, it’s important to understand that it’s not some crazy device that adds complex sensations to the body..but rather that it adds a sort of depth and dimension to the sounds in your favorite entertainment that will leave you missing it when you aren’t wearing it, and looking forward to wearing it at the next opportunity that you get to. At least that’s my experience with it. I also found that, despite the differing experience in this review, if the right settings are used and the Woojer vest is used with proper input volume levels, using it with music is pretty amazing too. This review makes it seem like the vest is dull and similar to a distorting subwoofer or speaker with no crisp or defining pulses.. This has not been my experience at all. Again, if the Woojer vest is set up correctly (and it has to be set up correctly to work well) the base notes are crisp and hit fairly hard and focused when using any sort of sound input, including listening to music. And when playing video games, watching movies or experiencing VR, it adds a level of high quality immersion that one would find difficult to replace with anything else. There are two modes in which you can select what dominant frequencies you prefer the vest’s haptics to focus on. The two “modes” are Focus and Broad. I’m wondering if there was a chance the vest was on the “Focus” mode for this review. The two modes are not talked about at all here and I find that there is a significant difference between the two. You can select either one by holding in the vest’s volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds. And depending on which mode is used for which application, it can really mean a world of difference in how the vest performs with any specific type of sound input. Weather it be for VR & video games, music, cinema/movies, etc. It is also important to have the input volume that’s connected to the vest, at max, or as close to it as possible without causing the vest to distort. There can be a fine line here and a person perhaps has to tweak volume input settings to find that sweet spot. The instructions that come with the vest emphasize this. Personally, I would recommend a Woojer vest to anyone that’s even remotely interested in a boost to audio immersion. I bought mine on sale on the Woojer website which added to the satisfaction of my purchase. I would recommend trying to find a sale in which to buy one as well because I’ll be the first to admit that they are a little on the pricey side for what you are getting. And that’s not to say that the vest is cheaply made or “not worth it” or anything like that. Only that, for the full price of the vest, it costs more than many high quality sets of headphones do and you’re buying an “enhancer” for audio, not something that actually plays a full spectrum of audio. That being said, it is an amazing piece of equipment to enhance the immersion in a person’s favorite audio related activities/entertainment. Again, I don’t mean to beat the same drum over and over, but I believe it is paramount that the Woojer vest is set up properly and that the appropriate mode is used for the appropriately desired audio input. I really do enjoy mine and hope that there aren’t too many that were completely turned off of the idea of purchasing a Woojer by this review because the opinions and “facts” reflected here are nothing like the experience I’ve had with my Woojer vest so far. I would buy one again in a heart beat. Again, if you’re thinking of buying one, watch for the company to offer them on sale, as I’m sure it’ll leave you that much more satisfied with your purchase. Or, if nothing more, perhaps getting a deal on one will help purchase the accessory kit (which comes with an extended 3.5mm audio cable/headphone cord to help with mobility, and a washable cover for your vest) which is a smart purchase to protect and enhance your new toy in my opinion. And that’s my two cents on the Woojer! I hope it helps some that are considering the idea of buying one, to at least try one out that’s set up and working proper before discarding the idea of having one completely.👍🏻

[@Neo.Picard]

I wish I had seen this review BEFORE I purchased my Woojer Vest. I got mine for Christmas 2021 to be used on my PS5 with PSVR (gen. 2) system. I keep thinking that maybe I just haven’t found the right game yet, but so far, I’ve been underwhelmed by everything I’ve tried, including Beat Sabres. So yes, it rumbles in the background, but it just feels like speaker vibrations, and they don’t feel synchronized to the music, but rather, they just seem to be rumbling in the background. I still haven’t tried it in a shooter game, so maybe there’s still hope there. Also, I tried connecting them with a Bluetooth dongle in order to remove the audio wire, which initially worked, but the second I turn on my VR headset, the PS5 takes over and disables the dongle, so I’m forced to use the audio wire. Needless to say, I’ve got a few choice words to share with Santa next year when I see him in the mall again :) NOTE: It’s been 3+ months since I wrote this comment, and I now see things slightly differently; please see my update 3 entries below. Thanks.

[@dignes3446]

Checkout Ironman VR

[@chrystalteal4171]

Have you tried adjusting the settings? One setting does not work with everything! Just like you can't just crank up a subwoofer and amp in a car and leave it because it will just rattle and no actual music is heard! I know this from personal experience when riding in other people's cars.

[@Neo.Picard]

@@chrystalteal4171 Well, it’s 3 + months now, and I’ve been using my vest almost daily. So, yes, I’ve made all the adjustment as described by the manufacturer, including using it in both modes that you can toggle between. Bottom line, my opinion is somewhat different now: - They still don’t provide the experience that I was expecting, BUT, I’ve grown to like them more & more over time. I was expecting a more specific, direct feeling, such as sensing someone touching me or having a bullet hit me. That’s just not how they work. It’s very much as I said above; it’s just a feeling of deep rumbling like that of the base from a speaker. They work REALLY well when a VR game has a heartbeat sound because the base beats in your chest at the same speed. And, they’re good at amplifying the ambiance of the situation. I guess I really noticed the difference when one day, about 1 or 2 months after using it daily, when I was in a rush, so I didn’t bother using my vest that day… wow, I noticed a big difference - a whole dimension to my VR experience was missing. - So, I’m now happy with my vest, now that I’ve accepted it for what it is. It’s just not the “blow your mind” experience as portrayed in the commercials.

[@WhatDoYouBuying]

No movie experience? Do you use the vest ONLY for VR?

[@Neo.Picard]

@@WhatDoYouBuying Correct, I haven’t used it to watch movies yet; at this point, I exclusively use it for PlayStation VR games.

[@snmdair]

It looks like a LazerTag vest from the 90s where it would vibrate when you got hit.

[@nuyorker562]

I'm specifically interested in the Gaming aspect of this device. Any reviews centering on that? Otherwise a very concise, professional, and informative review. Thank you. Sub.

[@ImGerald]

that's what I want it for, gaming. I don't care to use it for music.

[@nuyorker562]

Yeh, not getting the greatest reviews for music, but the gaming part of it seems to be doing well.

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@Larenz2022]

For gaming it's super. I have played warzone, horrorgames like resident evil and race games. Only thing I hate about it after a couple of hours it gets warm that's it. So 8 out of 10 for gaming 😀

[@colinc5823]

I LOVE my Woojer vest for games and Bass music. It is not for everything and definitely not rock or regular music. But for bass and feeling explosiions there is no better ( aside from Subpac which is impossible to get last I checked)

[@shakenbake2k479]

I like my polk 12"

[@donkeypunch7491]

I laughed when i read the “Don’t” literally answered my question without watching the video

[@TheBrownMAFIA]

Thanks I'm thinking of getting it for gaming not for music. I personally don't think it was made for music but for gaming to feel the explosion etc from the game

[@Paul-mu9ng]

I'm glad I found your video. I'm a rock Drummer and I was thinking it might be good to buy one of these to wear in concert. The main application is to actually come out front as lead vocalist.

[@ghostlover951]

Thank you for the review I was really ready to buy this today..but wanted a real review not just from their videos with people saying it's a dope experience.. you just saved me a alot of money

[@naturalstate8539]

Bro.. you get a 30 day trail why wouldn't you try it then if you don't like it return. How possibly can any item have 100 percent positive ratio ??? I'm going order and not let a few bad reviews determine my decision.

[@mitchellleightonable]

@@naturalstate8539 what did you think?

[@naturalstate8539]

@@mitchellleightonable I just got it yesterday. This dude is straight up lying. I'm so glad I didn't listen to this video. You have to calibrate the vest rightl! I have oculus 2 as well and it was definitely the missing key! The few hrs I spent with the vest I highly suggest you reconsider.

[@burgurs]

@@naturalstate8539 would it be worth it just to use on COD?

[@naturalstate8539]

@@burgurs Y e s ! I play Cod totally different experience

[@tituslafrombois1164]

I've been seeing ads on YT for this thing for months, it's always just a public demo where they put the suit on someone without telling them what it is or what it does and recording their surprised initial reaction, like that translates to "this is a good product." No, it's a surprising product, at best.

[@Super-id7bq]

It's actually pretty decent. Just literally feels like you have a massive sub in front of you. When I first got it I kept taking my headphones off at night time to check how it sounded because I was convinced I must have been waking the neighbours :D Just silence though.

[@soldier09r]

Very interesting concept!! Thank you!

[@prabinpaudel5572]

Many people swear by raal headphone and a sub. Maybe review that. ☺

[@eskamobob8662]

I'm sure he would be down, just a matter of figuring out how to get kne

[@adamarket]

I finally found your video and it was exactly what I was looking for. The Woojer vest is VERY expensive as a luxury purchase but I'd be willing to pay the money if it really enhanced my movie and video gaming and VR experience. It's clear from your video, it would be a disappointing buy. I do think this tech is in its infancy and will be perfected over time. We'll probably see cheaper and better versions produced by larger electronic companies as time goes on - perhaps Woojer will be purchased and their tech integrated into better products.

[@michasieczko9654]

Just imagine EQig your bloody vest.

[@DrFill-ht3eh]

I honestly thought this was made specifically for video games though?

[@ChipLinck]

I bought a vest for use in video games. My number 1 complaint is that it hurts my lower back to wear this sitting on my couch. The curve of my back is not supported. I am average height at 5' 10", and it feels like it was made for a kid. The feedback in games is good. However, a bass shaker under the seat is more powerful (it's great). We got a new couch and I lost my bass shakers. My wife didn't want me to add them to the new couch. So, I got this as an alternative. It is not bad enough for me to send it back, but it gets 3 out of 5 stars.

[@allenfireyt]

I feel like I don't exactly agree with you on this but I haven't bought the product so I will keep doing research on this product so thank you for your review but I feel like I should continue looking into the vest at least for now.

[@jehriko7525]

I was worried because I got the vest for Christmas and was watching reviews about it, but even though it's not great for music I'm fortunate enough to be primarily using it for VR so great review for distinguishing those!

[@joseywales5743]

I got one for Christmas too and it’s not enjoyable for music in the slightest, but it is fun using it with my Xbox Series X. The static feedback is extremely annoying and watching some movies it was cool.

[@jehriko7525]

@@joseywales5743 I had a different experience listening to music with alot of bass in it (metal, rap, etc.) it was literally a blast

[@joseywales5743]

@@jehriko7525 I’ve only had it since Christmas so I’m def not selling it off yet. Can you give me a playlist you recommend?

[@jehriko7525]

​@@joseywales5743 oh I really don't think you'll like what I listen to lol but if you're really interested it's primarily a trap metal artist named Scarlxrd, a vaporwave artist named Haircuts for Men, and an album called Weighing Rocks by Dualation. here's the links to each but I don't have a playlist with them so sorry about that. Scarlxrd - kzbin.info Haircuts for Men - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXTWfWWDrJl2hac (the artist's music is distributed through another channel called Vapor Memory) Weighing Rocks - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbbdaJrm8lsjKc I would highly suggest you try some fps/vr fps games with the vest if you get the opportunity, the explosions and gunfire vibrations are pretty cool.

[@joseywales5743]

@@jehriko7525 Thanks man! Yeah, I was playing some FPS last night and it was awesome. I’m excited to explore this vest more. I put on Avengers Infinity War and watched the last battle scene and oh man was it intense. Highly recommend

[@kinglyatticus]

this is a great purchase if you have devices that utilize a 3.5mm jack. I bought the vest not considering that 90% of my devices are all bluetooth. I can't run the woojer vest AND play audio simultaneously via bluetooth without the use of a bluetooth receiver. Because honestly, all those wires are cumbersome. Connecting to XBOX works as it should. Hopefully you have a controller with the 3.5mm jack like I did. I turned on Burnout Revenge and the vest is awesome. I also have my Soundbar connected to the back of my xbox and I could hear the game sound and the vest respond to the sound simultaneously. 100% perfection Connecting to my PC was a hassle. I didn't have a way to split the audio so that I can actually hear it and not just feel it. I don't have any wired ear-phones (bluetooth). Love the concept, hate the limitation.

[@leonardjones1077]

Thank you so much for the review I was just getting ready to order this becouse I previously ordered the single speaker that goes around your waist and it worked well for motorcycle riding, but all of a sudden it just stopped working. The great thing about the single speaker is that it really amplifies the sound, turning a cheap pair of headphones into a very loud pair. But you are right, the bass does seem a bit off. I was hoping the best for the vest

[@mikejames1860]

Finished my setup this past summer. Tweeters lows mids and 4 subs. I just crank the volume when I wanna move the couch 😂

[@TheGoathedxxx]

Thank you for saving me from a $375 mistake or huge waste of time. I wanted to like this but had an inkling it may be not as advertised.

[@datboibiz1]

Shout out to your patreons y'all the real MVPS

[@daviddahlstrom192]

I just came across this review and found it interesting, but a bit limited. I will at least say that your milage will definitely vary with this vest, but your choice of source material and expectations will make a huge difference in your opinion of it. The thing to keep in mind is that this is not a subwoofer replacement, it is an effects vest first and foremost. It is not a subtle/musical device for the audiophile, but physical and more like a ride experience. And this is why it is best suited for very select kinds of music, blockbuster type movies, video games, and my personal favorite, VR. Can it rumble? Yup, potently. But as another reviewer suggested, you don't need to always run this thing at full. It can sometimes be better at much lower intensities so that it is more of an occasional supplement than a constant presence, but the volume/intensity controls are at your fingertips, so its easy to adjust to taste. I'll also say that for best results you must run this with the source audio at 100% volume (digital or analog line level) and must run your high quality headphones plugged into the vest (with the volume of both controlled by the vest), otherwise sync will be off and it will seem muddy. It's not clear from the review whether this was done. Anyway, if you were buying this to listen to a Hans Zimmer score, yeah, that's probably not going to be much of an enhancement (so the reviewer isn't wrong here); but if you're watching a blockbuster movie with Dolby Atmos soundtrack, or playing a VR shooter, or listening to Castellucci's Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold, you may be catching your breath afterwards.

[@jtfike]

He did say if you wanted to watch a blockbuster movie, it might be better suited for that…

[@RambleStorm]

It would probably be easyer and cheaper and a way better experience to just get a bass shaker or 2 straped to your chair , an inexpensive amp and run the signal from your pc dsp adjusted(you probably need at least a low-pass filter)

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

FALSE CLAIMS! - I appreciate the review, and that's fine if, for example, you are not satisfied that the newer Woojer doesn't give you as good of a bodily bass sensation, but you are comparing two ENTIRELY different things. Just because you are not "feeling it" doesn't meat that this is hpye. This is new technology, and a different way to "hear" music. We are experiencing a "vibration speaker" pressed against our flesh-an-bone. You are feeling, almost HEARING the sound thru your body. The reviewer doesn't get it at all. I'm a music theorist and Spiritualist (Roman Catholic by my up-bringing), and I am buying this haptic-system to look deeper in to my perfect pitch because I already see the notes and color-shapes. I want to see what this mode of "hearing" will reveal to me as a drone and meditate to specific frequencies. Especially those tuned to A432 Scientific Tuning, and A444, the Shcuman Resonance frequency. This review does not understand the meaning or implication of the technology itself. Therefore he "advises" others not to buy it. What an ass. (Incientally, here is my uTube channel explaning this and such other audiotry topics). - kzbin.info/door/QzAv4E_kMLQLpK9vzQYg8Q

[@ladetus]

I hope the new version is actually better. It’s a spicy price for the gadget

[@DerekIwasiuk]

i like mine but I mostly used it for video games, sim racing

[@the-trustees]

I've never seen a monitor like that! Could you give me the manufacturer and model PLEASE?!? IT looks AWESOME!

[@nondelusional]

👉🏾 www.woojer.com/products/vest ✌🏾

[@cosmicabyss7358]

Go check out Samsungs new curved monitor that things looks awesome

[@Chitown388]

Love your way of testing. If the woojer is a no-go, which product would you recommend?

[@fccgrnp2968]

06:29

[@jaimeperry7326]

I had hoped that this review might discuss it's use for gaming as I'm more interested in that use case ... never seemed like a good idea for general music listening

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@KaiserjiM23]

thanks for saving our money... so many videos in youtube saying that this vest will give you awesome experience... I changed my mind :)

[@HARDCORECLASSIC]

the vest is more for vr if you want for music its the strap or you can use both

[@jessicachavez5562]

Thx for keeping me from making a mistake!

[@yomo68]

I have 7.2 sound system from Cerwin Vega and can feel anything from any multimedia (whole house shakes) so I will try this vest out for a more in depth exprience hopefully not getting a heart attack lol

[@KellyNeddo]

Thank you for this review. It doesn’t sound like it’s very functional for comfort at all which is what I wanted to know. I had asked the company several times if this would be a good match for somebody that is vision impaired or hearing impaired etc. and they never got back to me so I’m doing my own research and I guess that’s not in their favor….. because I don’t want one anymore

[@AdamHurley]

Very helpful review. It felt honest and objective, rather than an assassination of it. Was considering buying it, but will steer clear. I’d be interested if the manufacturer got in touch about the issues you raised?

[@Von_107]

You didn't talk about Focus mode or Broad mode that makes the experience feel different with the music..thats probably why you didn't feel the vibration change with the music..you have to change the modes

[@GamerDan89]

I really would like to see you testing the feelbelt for a comparison. For me I feel exactly what you was wanting fir this vest.

[@brucebade7160]

Thought this kind of missed the point. If someone could have a subwoofer, then getting the Woojer vest wouldn’t be of interest anyway. A subwoofer creates issues when living in close proximity to others. The Woojer vest offers an alternative for those unable to be blasting a subwoofer. Much of the same reason we use headphones, to have a portable alternative that doesn’t disturb others. Although I will concede that we can get the high end audio from headphones that can simulate a room full of high end speakers. And while not a perfect solution, I would find it hard to believe that a vest could replace a full body experience that we would get get from a good subwoofer anyway. But I at least agree that this isn’t a ideal option for music listening. I personally use it for gaming and vr and it adds a whole new level of immersion that I didn’t experience before.

[@tizio2332]

Is it good for movies?

[@brucebade7160]

@@tizio2332 , I’m sure it would be although I personally haven’t used it for that. But it would be perfect for movies that have explosions, gun shots, loud motors, something like Jurassic Park with large dinosaurs approaching would be an ideal use for this and still not annoy anyone else in the vicinity.

[@tizio2332]

@@brucebade7160 thanks dude, I'll probably buy one. Im just concerned cause there a tons of bad experiences with the product or the customer service

[@brucebade7160]

@@tizio2332 , I personally haven’t had any bad experience but I haven’t had any reason to contact their customer service so I can’t speak on that.

[@tizio2332]

@@brucebade7160 understood, thanks for your time :)

[@shield400]

There are much better options out there than the Woojer and their customer service is nonexistent. Do yourself a favor and avoid this company.

[@metalfacemartinez]

What are the better options?

[@OkiMiku]

I heard the SUBPAC covers a much wider range of frequencies, wonder if that's the product we're all looking for.

[@vanyll9601]

@GoldenSound Did you use focused mode or broad mode on the vest? This is pure sub-bass mode, with a frequency response of up to 100hz. Are the frequency response issues still there? I guess if you didn't have sub-bass mode it's because you were on an old firmware. The frequency response thing also seems something that might be addressable with a firmware update. I am asking because I don't want to wait for the new subpac but really need something to help me with preparing music for dj sets and I thought it may also help with producing and mixing sub bass. I was sold on it but if the frequency curve is like that I don't really want one.

[@chrystalteal4171]

I don't think this reviewer adjusted any of the settings. I don't even think he read through the directions. Just like with an amp and subwoofer in a car, you need to make adjustments or you are only going to vibrate and not hear any actual music. There was no mention of even trying to change any settings. This was a horrible review.

[@cosmicabyss7358]

I highlu doubt this guy doesn't know about simple settings dude lol

[@cosmicabyss7358]

@@chrystalteal4171 Its a vibrating vest not a high end speaker numb nuts lol

[@sloth0708]

Alternate video title: British man wants to be punched harder

[@wyldeminded]

TL;DR - you're using it wrong. You're using the device in "Broad Mode." Set it to "Focused Mode" (build-in crossover) by holding the left/right arrows together for a few seconds until the device reports back "Focused Mode." (This needs done on each power-on). Then set your source volume to just below where the headphones distort, then raise your bass/headphone volume, and you'll see what the hype is about. FULL WRITE-UP: NOOOOOOOOOO. Like I tell everyone who isn't BLOWN...AWAY....by this (including the guy who sold me mine), you.....are.....using.....it.....wrong. It DOES play low end bass (lower than my $500/500watt 12" AudioMobile 2412 D4 subwoofers), and it is AWESOME for EVERYTHING. Music, movies, gaming, anything involving a sound experience. The reason you're not feeling low-end bass is because you need to set it to FOCUSED MODE (unfortunately on each power-on), by holding the left/right arrows together for a few seconds, until the device reports back "Focused Mode." And THEN you will feel punchy, gut-mashing bass below 200Hz. Otherwise yes, you're right, all you'll feel is rumbly, disconnected, 200Hz+ mid-bass. That's called "broad mode." I'm a music freak, and own all Woojer products, so it breaks my heart when people misjudge these products and steer people away. You're right, the DAC is a bit cumbersome to use (maybe that's remedied in their v3 release this year (2022), and the line-in gives much better bass response than bluetooth connections. Always recharge it after using for a long session, make sure to match your input signals correctly with the device volume (this is very important, or you risk feeling underwhelmed), and you will have the time of your life with this thing. Raise your source volume to just before the headphones start distorting, then raise the bass/volume on the device. I've shown this to probably a dozen people by now, and the only people who didn't LOVE it were 2 introverts, who were put-off by feeling like they were on display. My mother, who once told me to turn down Sarah McClachlan (because it was too loud, lol), literally cried tears of joy and told me to turn this up as loud as it could go (which is LOOOUUD) when I played live recordings of songs from her youth. My cousin doubled over in hysterical laughter when I played Cher live for her. I've used this (on bluetooth to my friend's TV playing a PS4 fighting game), and it was insane how much you're THERE. I work from home, and have repeatedly worn this all day for ~8 hours. The vest could be considered a little stiff, but it's WELL worth it. The v3 release is thinner, but I haven't received mine yet to compare. The biggest complaint I (had) was the transducers rattling when the bass is high enough, but funny enough, last night (12/1/2022) I learned that if the chest straps are pulled down tight enough, the rattling drastically reduces, if not completely. I've learned (for me, anyway) that the best fit isn't what the instructions say. I first do the belly strap, then pull the horizontal chest strap as tight as it gets, and THEN pull the vertical straps very tight. The hype is real, people. Unfortunately MANY people use these products wrong, and are disappointed. If you still own this, you owe it to yourself to give it another go. Also (here I go...that's how passionate I am about people having a good experience with this/music), PLEASE try to use the highest quality content that you can. If you're playing a compressed 128 kbps mp3 through this, you risk losing punchy bass right from the start, and FORGET about any kind of headphone quality. One of my favorite demo tracks is "FKA twigs - Give Up." Use this thing right, and you'll never complain about it again. Have a great day. 🙂

[@M.TTT.]

thank you for this info! I have the v1 belt, but am trying to buy a used Edge vest for cheap and I'd have no idea about this since it probably won't come with a manual and Woojer virtually took all info about it off their site.

[@M.TTT.]

and you're right about wearing it a certain way, the v1 belt has to be just right and there's way more punch, but it becomes sort of a pain to keep it there being it has a front/back transducer. I could add some grippy/rubbery tape or something to it though.

[@TheSkepticSkwerl]

I've never heard one person ever say I need to buy one.

[@aceofspades6667]

Would love for golden sound to review the raal sr1a for a speaker like hp presentation. I hear people will even use a sub out to enhance the listening experience.

[@nickantonides8015]

You will always have a better experience with analog. Whether it's a normal voice speaker or a subwoofer, they all just run on the basic principle of power in the sense that the sound coming out is basically just electricity waves and will sound better if it is hooked directly to the source of the power whether it's a radio, phone, etc. Also I just noticed that unlike a typical subwoofer, these devices don't separate the signal into low vs. mid/high like a subwoofer.

[@alexkizer639]

Digital will eventually catch up and surpass. Eventually, haha.

[@mmacore1000]

This one it’s for gaming they have vest Woojer for music

[@kingjongun7295]

weird rumble brrrrr

[@MillerJustinFS]

Have you tried the strap version at all? I'm wondering if the strap is more comfortable than the vest. I imagine it still probably has issues in use, but it seems like some of that could be fixed with software alterations.

[@photicsonar]

Top Review!

[@Miknunley3]

I got it for gaming and love it. That's what the vest is more made for. If you're into music get the much cheaper strap edge, it works better for that.

[@kermitthefrog2332]

Why is he using it with music? What is he supposed to feel?

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest.

[@dericflairmultiverse4952]

thanks for the honest review! thoughts on the SUB PAC or bhaptics tactsuit

[@calvinbrown1165]

Hi and thank you so much for this video. I was just going to buy a woojer vest today. So I could use it at work and home for music and gaming. I guess I could just use it for my Oculus Quest. But nothing was ever mention about how it works with pc games. I play FFXI a lot. could you do a video showing how it works with games like this Please. Thank you

[@jonnyd8399]

I know this was from 1 year ago, are there any updates or changes in the tech? Do you have another wearable transducer suggestion that wont break the bank? The strap is currently $99 for refurbished condition. Actually, I can solder and sew, what is the desired frequency range, make I can make my own.... if you were to make your own, what transducer would you purchase, or just find a small Subwoofer?

[@Free.Haircuts]

Great review but I was planning to use mine mostly for gaming instead of music

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@DeepFriedLettuce]

I'm glad I've watched this. My nephew thought this vest was for VR gaming.

[@JustinH95]

It very well can be.

[@DeepFriedLettuce]

@@JustinH95 The written reviews by customers suggest it isn't a great experience for that application.

[@zerosolidus]

I have been waiting for someone to do an honest, technical review of this vest as I had my eye on it and your review just proved to me that I should pass. Thank you!

[@HoboVibingToMusic]

Oh it's a vest... I thought it was some, military, ballistic armor carried with mag holders. I've forgotten the name. Sorry v:

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

platecarrier? describes it fairly well

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@xpoe1234]

What about game play ? The reason I was actually looking in to this for but…… very nice detailed review 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@ittybitbobo7657]

Thats funny there are endless videos saying how great this vest is and then there is this guy . Remember that grain of salt

[@marcpoletti9511]

I think this was designed for games, that is where you would want to have an elevated experience, gun shot, explosions. I personally am not interested in using for music. But thanks for the review,, I'll wait till they are super cheap to try.

[@Vinyl-Movement]

Thank you!

[@davidelmquist8670]

You didn't play Bleed w Meshugga!

[@bnplaza]

interesting concept, I ride a motorcycle and i could possibly see myself trying this vest out but it seems it needs improvement, so i'll stick with my bluetooth helmet speakers for now. Thanks for the review.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

The only thing you should be wearing on your back in an airbag.

[@CycleShmeen]

Why would you put a 700$ speaker on your chest lmao. Should be listening to the road around you

[@shadowtactics1940]

So basically, It’s still rather new technology & needs time for other companies/or itself to improve. As well as game developers to create specific features within their games for this technology (like ps5’s haptic feedback)

[@Gsquared360]

I would love to hear about the gaming experience if you've tried that

[@chrystalteal4171]

my teenage boys have the belt and my husband has the vest. Woojer has changed their entire gaming and music experience! My husband can feel the heartbeat from the game Metro. At one point he took the vest off to see if his heart was actually pounding and said it is an incredible experience! My oldest son walks around with his MP3 player and headphones everywhere and likes it. The woojer sets will not react much with a game like Minecraft but it is so cool watching their reactions while they team play Fortnite. Watching their expressions and reactions when something blows up behind them is insane. I plan on borrowing one so I can see how Dead by Daylight is like with a Woojer! (Not looking forward to being put on the hook and feeling the bass in my back as the hook rips through my back and chest, might really creep me out but I am super stoked!) These were Easter presents for my kids and an anniversary present for my husband. I bought refurbished because they were cheaper and still guaranteed! $99 for the belts and $299 for the vest. Ordered 4/5/22 and arrived 4/10/22

[@Gsquared360]

@@chrystalteal4171 wow thank you for all the information

[@kensummers7757]

Pretty much. I bought one through the Indiegogo program last year. Tried it with both music and Gaming. Really feeble. Basically I paid £400+ for a small speaker in an ill fitting jacket. Would have been MUCH better off sitting on a large sub woofer!

[@Farpun]

Have you ever looked into the Subpac?

[@goldthwaithigginsondorr2005]

Thank you very much, REAL review instead of shills presentations.

[@predatron4197]

Translation: "Thank you for shitting on a product I dont like. All the other people who disagree with me and like this product are stupid. Nobody can have a different opinion that doesn't match mine."

[@CrashPCcz]

Yeah, no. These rumbly bass shaker phones gave me the idea and feeling, and no way it is worthy substitute for tactile response of some serious drivers.

[@ikeephraims7756]

How does this compare to SubPac M2 ... Have you heard about it ?

[@babyyodaguy1378]

do you feel like heat if ur in a hot place or is it just for beat saber?