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    Speed Link Medusa 5.1 Surround sound Headset.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Skawtish, Apr 17, 2007.

  1. Skawtish

    Skawtish Notebook Consultant

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    These are arriving at my door tomorow.
    I was just wondering if anyone else has them?
    A couple of my friends swear by them and say they wouldn't use anything else when it comes to gaming.
    All the reviews i've read have said great things about them.
    and they only cost £42.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Speed-Link-...9?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1176829176&sr=8-1

    I was just wondering if anyone else here has them and if the surround sound really makes that much difference?
     
    Skawtish, Apr 17, 2007
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  2. Lt.Glare

    Lt.Glare Notebook Evangelist

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    Try looking for reviews on 5.1 surround headphones in general. Some people say that 5.1 headphones are marketing hogwash, citing that the human ear cannot determine where a sound comes from when the source is so close to the ear. In my opinion, good quality headphones ( www.headphone.com), and 3d sound virtualization from a good sound card (the audigy 2 ZS for example) are better than surround headphones, though more expensive all in all.

    Just my $.02
     
    Lt.Glare, Apr 18, 2007
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