Need help compare: Cloud 2 vs Cloud Core + Razer Surround Pro

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diego007

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Hi guys,

I want to buy a headset but I'm stuck over this choice. I looked through the net and found out that cloud is the best bang for my buck atm. I play bf4, cod and csgo so I really want surround sound. I've been using surround speaker set up for this but I've been having complaint about the noise so I need to get a headset soon.

I have a razer mouse already so I got the surround pro for free. I wanted to take advantage of this freebie by getting a Cloud Core and use them together for 7.1 effect but I'm concerned that the surround quality may not be as good as Cloud 2's built in 7.1 (I know both are virtual surround).

So in short: what is the surround quality difference between cloud 2 and cloud core + razer surround. If there is, is it a huge gap? Is it noticeable? Should I get the cloud 2? The price difference is quite hefty. But if it's a huge difference in sound quality I may as well get the cloud 2. I need your advice.

Thanks a lot
 
Solution
You can start with something like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/830692-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR4650_ATR4650_Omnidirectional_Condenser_Computer.html if you really need to save money. At $7 it won't break the bank, though won't set audio quality records either. Should be a good starter.

For now, your motherboard should be fine ( some gigabyte gaming models do have interference issues though, most likely a power/emi thing on the board itself, but it's rare to see that issue), and eventually when you get enough for a decent sound card/external DAC then you can upgrade. Plenty of resources out there for all sorts of cards at all price ranges, though most decent ones will start in the 50~100 range.

Software wise, don't use anything...


Think of it this way:
Those headphones will last you a decade (two if you replace the pads at some point), and in the same time you would probably have to buy three kingston products, so the cost evens out but quality is much better.