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Contributor: Alan Strovich, admin at Simracing Nation
For years, the Valve Index was the untouchable benchmark for VR audio. Those hovering, off-ear speakers were the gold standard—delivering a "how did they do that?" sense of space and immersion without turning your ears into sweaty hot pockets. But as the Index begins a slow descent into the past, the throne is officially up for grabs. Pimax isn't just asking for the crown; they’re taking it with the DMAS Headphones.
As an audiophile myself and a “basement producer” with close to a million plays on my music across the web prior to starting www.Grid-Geeks.com and www.simracingnation.com, one can appreciate the true sense of effort that goes into creating that perfect audio experience.
If you don’t know what DMAS stands for, it’s not Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction... It's a Dynamic Masque Audio Solution. Don’t worry, I choked on those words too. DMAS are Pimax’s flagship "off-ear" speaker system designed to give you that high-end, immersive experience. The "Dynamic Masque" part is just a fancy way of describing the modular attachment that snaps onto the headset. It’s a way to create an isolated, off-ear experience creating a 360-degree soundstage that mimics how you actually hear things in the real world. It’s insanely impressive and exactly what pushes you that extra mile into true immersion.
If you’ve been stuck with the stock SMAS (Standard Modular Audio Strap), you know the pain. It’s quite thin, tinny, and sounds like a smartphone speaker trapped in a soda can. The DMAS should probably be the main out of the box solution to match the price tag of these ultra premium headsets already since it kills that boxy resonance and delivers the kind of presence a high-end headset actually demands. It sounds like the Dream Air integrated audio solution is a massive step in the right direction out of the box already. *round of applause*
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Editor's Note: If you can’t fathom spending that extra money, you can always utilize Voicemeter and tweak the audio on the stock SMAS headphones to give it some more balance in areas it’s lacking. This has been a tried and true method not many people know. |
Now back to what makes DMAS so special
BMR Tech. No that’s not short for your rich uncle’s favorite car “Bimmer”.
Oh great.. More letters I don’t understand?! Hold up, I’ve got you covered there. Most headphones rely on "pistonic" drivers that pump back and forth like a car engine. They’re fine, but they struggle with high-frequency distortion. The DMAS ditches the old school for Balanced Mode Radiators (BMRs).
Instead of just pumping frequencies, these 40mm sound drivers vibrate in a complex, hybrid fashion. The result:
● Zero Break-up: You get crystal-clear mids and highs even when the volume is cranked.
● The Infinite Sweet Spot: BMRs spread sound with a wider directivity, so if your headset shifts during a dogfight, the audio doesn't degrade.
● True Spatial Magic: By hovering 10-20mm off the ear, the DMAS lets sound interact with your actual ear shape, making it much easier to pinpoint a sniper’s location or a rival’s engine. (having the audio rotate with your headset movement is also mind-blowingly impressive)
Physics Over Foam
The genius of the off-ear design isn't just acoustic—it’s ergonomic. Traditional over-ear cups are heat traps. They lead to "hot ear" syndrome during a three-hour endurance race or a heavy session of Beat Saber. The DMAS allows constant airflow, meaning no pressure buildup and no sweat. It’s high-fidelity sound that feels like it’s part of the room rather than forced into your skull providing that comfortable experience for hours on end.
The Verdict
The DMAS isn't just a shiny accessory; it’s a presence multiplier. It takes the "off-ear" philosophy of the past and refines it with high-tech BMR drivers for the next generation of high-resolution VR. If you’re ready to stop listening to your headset and start hearing your environment, this is the upgrade that bridges the gap between seeing a world and actually inhabiting it.
Support Alan, use code SRN for 2% off on Pimax Crystal Light or Crystal Super
