Why do pro gamers use two pairs of headphones?

Question

Why do they use two pairs of headphones? If I didn't knew how professional they are, I would say it's cheating (someone could tell what the opponent is doing by watching the big screen). But obviously during such prestigious tournaments the reason must be different. Are they listening to coach or referee perhaps?

Asked by ClarityForce

Answer

It's in order to block out noise from the surrounding environment, to prevent the players from hearing the commentary or tell-tale cues from the crowd. The GSL and other big tournaments can get very loud at peak attendance so measures need to be taken accordingly.

The actual game sound is broadcast through the large pair of headphones. Then, to block out external noises, white noise is fed into the white pair of earbuds inside the player's ear. This way, the player can only hear the game sounds.

So in that sense, this isn't actually about the player cheating, but rather about preventing them from doing so using the crowd/commentary.

Answered by Mana

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