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    5.1/7.1 etc...virtual vs actual... sound card or onboard...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ryujin, Aug 16, 2008.

  1. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    heyas all....
    i have been looking onto headphones/headsets for a laptop.
    i have seen several that offer virtual surround and they seem kewls and all, but will the virtual override actual surround (while watching a DVD/BluRay)?
    i would prefer a headset (so i can use with Vent while gaming) that has the ability to produce surround sound.
    i also am wondering if a soundcard would be required or not...

    i hope this makes sense....as i am a bit lost myself in explaining it... :D

    thx all in advance...
     
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  2. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    Virtual surround, or 5.1/7.1 headphones are a joke IMO. A regular set of headphones with a good sound stage will do better in the surround area, and they will sound better. Go to head-fi.org and look around.
     
    Syndrome, Aug 16, 2008
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  3. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    checkout Sennheiser PC350...one of the best gaming headsets with a great soundstage.

    but if u want for movies & music also then checkout Sennheiser HD555.

    forget Virtual surround...its only a sound effect...soon u grow tired of it
     
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  4. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i was looking at the PC350 before...
    how do you think those would fare for movies and music? not that it would not be fun to have two headsets/phones, but i prefer just one...lol
    and at least the 350 has the mic.

    thx nocturnal and syndrom.

    now - would the onboard sound ok, or should i invest in a pci card?
     
    ryujin, Aug 16, 2008
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