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tanker27 wrote:All those 5.1 and 7.1 headphones are nothing but gimmicks. Buy a good set of cans and you'll be more than happy. My suggestion 1: Sennheiser HD-280 Pro which is a closed system or 2: Grado SR80i which is an open system.
ChronoReverse wrote:I like my Corsair HS1. It's just a closed stereo headset (with the mic) but it's comfortable.
If you're the type the fake surround using HRTF works for, then there's a 7.1 function too (I respond well so it positions for me). But the primary attraction is comfort, the noise canceling mic and USB connector.
http://www.corsair.com/pc-computer-audio/gaming-headsets/gaming-audio-series-hs1-usb-gaming-headset.html
rogthewookiee wrote:I love my HD 280s, but i'm not sure that i'd recommend them for games. Unless you really really need closed headphones. The sound is incredible, but I just can't take wearing something that heavy and stifling for hours of gaming! They are great for when my house mates go to sleep and i'm stilling playing.
gorillagarrett wrote:ChronoReverse wrote:I've never tried 7.1 surround.Been using cheap Stereo headsets.. But if virtual 7.1 works fine and the directional sound is right along with good sound quality, then that's all i need to hear.If you're the type the fake surround using HRTF works for, then there's a 7.1 function too (I respond well so it positions for me).
l33t-g4m3r wrote:gorillagarrett wrote:ChronoReverse wrote:I've never tried 7.1 surround.Been using cheap Stereo headsets.. But if virtual 7.1 works fine and the directional sound is right along with good sound quality, then that's all i need to hear.If you're the type the fake surround using HRTF works for, then there's a 7.1 function too (I respond well so it positions for me).
"Virtual 7.1" is a fraud, as is all 7.1 headsets. The purpose is to emulate a specific soundstage, but it is completely unnecessary. 3d stereo should sound like you are directly in the game's environment, not emulating the soundstage of 7.1 in a room that you are playing a game in. TLDR: Virtual 7.1 is basically breaking the 4th wall. I consider a physical 7.1 headset to be fake as well, because it works on the same principles of virtual 7.1, and therefore you don't get true stereo imaging. Then again, you need proper stereo support from the game and your soundcard for normal headphones to work right, and poor support is probably half the reason these "7.1" abominations have popped up.
tanker27 wrote:QFT.All those 5.1 and 7.1 headphones are nothing but gimmicks.
How's the directional sound quality and what's ur sound card?
Skullzer wrote:I have the steelseries 7h and they're really comfortable, have a retractable mic, and came with a USB sound card. I don't use the virtual 7.1 options though. And I received them as a gift, I'm not sure if I would have paid for them just for the "7.1" though. The only thing that I can compare them to is a 10 year old set of Sony headphones that were falling apart, so of course the 7h's are much better!
Skullzer wrote:I have the steelseries 7h and they're really comfortable, have a retractable mic, and came with a USB sound card. I don't use the virtual 7.1 options though. And I received them as a gift, I'm not sure if I would have paid for them just for the "7.1" though. The only thing that I can compare them to is a 10 year old set of Sony headphones that were falling apart, so of course the 7h's are much better!
gorillagarrett wrote:i can confirm that virtual surround sound works.
WarBastard wrote:I do notice a difference when I switch from stereo to surround. Just my 2cents lads.