New Monitor and Headphones for use with G1s

Hey everyone. I have a few questions regarding accessories.

- My laptop (Asus G1s) has an HDMI port and a VGA port. Can it support dual monitors? and how? like 1 VGA, 1 HDMI? or is there a way to split the HDMI so both monitors connect via the single HDMI port?

- If my laptop does support dual monitors... would it be better to get say one 22" widescreen or two 19" 4:3?

- Apparently the speakers on the laptop are pretty ****ty, so I'm thinkin about some headphones and/or speakers. If I opt for headphones...would it be better to get a headset (for Ventrillo) or nice headphones and a stand alone mic? Or should I just get speakers? Most of my gaming will probably be in my dorm, not on the go.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Prem...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1180661693&sr=8-1

are is a very nice headset, i find it very comfortable.

 

Well, I can't say anything about the monitor situation yet, but with my new G1S I plan on using my old Icemat Siberias.

I've tried a couple Logitech and Plantronics headsets in the past, but none of them were as comfortable as the Icemats. Once they settle in, they're light as air. The sound quality is very good - they're a gaming headset, so there is an emphasis on being able to hear everything crystal clear. The only headphones I've ever worn that sounded better were audiophile headsets from Bose. The headset also has separate microphone which is a little clip on its own cable, and it can take a while to figure out how you want to wear it. Usually, I would clip it onto the headphones cable and it wasn't a problem, but you could also clip it onto your t-shirt.

 

There are gaming headphones and gaming headphones I'm not talking mic in one job - you can get quality headphones and have a standalone mic, or....

How much money do you have? For gaming, particularly FPS, it is all about bass and soundstage. By that I mean being able to detect which direction a sound has come from - believe me being able to hear an enemy before you can see them is a great advantage

The problem is that desktop mics mean you cannot hear your voice as well and you can get background noise. Not joking, but the best compromise is have a mic headset around your neck and then have proper headphones on your head

I've heard some talk about this though

Also fun reading here and here. Perhaps Audio-Technica A700 or A900, Beyer DT770 or DT880

 

Let me just say I absolutely love my Audio Technica A900s especially for gaming. But your ears can definately get hot after awhile. I'd recommend either the Audio Techncia A900s or A500s(better bass than the A900s I hear but not as refined as the A900s, if you can tell the difference), Sennheiser HD555s, or Beyerdynamic DT770/80ohms. The other versions of the DT770s will need an amp to power them. For gaming those 3 are pretty much the standard with the Audio Technicas and Beyerdynamic vying for the top spot. But with some sound tweaks, you will hear alot no matter the headset/headphone.

@LFC Do you mean the Audio Technicas?

 

Hmm yes, I will edit. You go into auto post mode y'know Sleep deprivation should not be ignored!

 

I certainly understand that. I'm on a 48hr marathon to study for Finals and listening to my Audio Technicas while doing so. I should add one thing and that is if you buy the Audio Technicas, get them from audiocubes or bluetin so you can order better pads.The stock ones feel foamy/spongy and disintegrate easily. I believe both sell pads for the higher end ATs which are made of better and much more comfortable velour or leather. The AD series pads are velour or you can order the W5000 ones which are leather. I believe both fit, for sure the ADs fit because they have been confirmed on headfi. I'm unsure of the W5000s though although one person has confirmed it.

One last note: The Audio technicas are large. Each cup(whatever the housing for the driver is called) is about 4 and a quarter inches in diameter.