Hello all,
I suppose it was about a year ago now I had asked about which headset I should get. It's about that time again, as my current set (a Turtle Beach Earforce HPA2) has begun to sound a bit funky. It is an analog true 5.1 set connected to my onboard audio. So I have a few questions for the community.
I want to get a new setup for gaming. My primary concern is getting the most precise directional audio possible. Quality is important, but not as much as directional.
I have been looking at USB headsets, sound cards, stereo headsets that are supposed to provide virtual surround (either 7.1 or 3D). No matter where I look there seem to be conflicting opinions, "Surround is a gimmick" "With 3D you can tell perfectly where something is" etc. My most played game is Left 4 Dead 2. I also have a Logitech Z5500 speaker setup (5.1 speaker system).
So what do you guys recommended?
Sound Card with virtual 5.1/7.1?
Sound Card with true 5.1?
Sound Card with 3D?
USB with virtual 5.1/7.1?
USB with true 5.1/7.1?
If you have a recommendation for a specific type of setup, can you recommend a specific headset/sound card?
I have been looking at Logitech G35, Logitech G930, Creative Tactic 3D Sigma, Asus Xonar, Creative X-Fi, etc. (Price range of $150-250 total please).
Thanks in advance, I greatly appreciate suggestions as I have never been much in the audio market.
I suppose it was about a year ago now I had asked about which headset I should get. It's about that time again, as my current set (a Turtle Beach Earforce HPA2) has begun to sound a bit funky. It is an analog true 5.1 set connected to my onboard audio. So I have a few questions for the community.
I want to get a new setup for gaming. My primary concern is getting the most precise directional audio possible. Quality is important, but not as much as directional.
I have been looking at USB headsets, sound cards, stereo headsets that are supposed to provide virtual surround (either 7.1 or 3D). No matter where I look there seem to be conflicting opinions, "Surround is a gimmick" "With 3D you can tell perfectly where something is" etc. My most played game is Left 4 Dead 2. I also have a Logitech Z5500 speaker setup (5.1 speaker system).
So what do you guys recommended?
Sound Card with virtual 5.1/7.1?
Sound Card with true 5.1?
Sound Card with 3D?
USB with virtual 5.1/7.1?
USB with true 5.1/7.1?
If you have a recommendation for a specific type of setup, can you recommend a specific headset/sound card?
I have been looking at Logitech G35, Logitech G930, Creative Tactic 3D Sigma, Asus Xonar, Creative X-Fi, etc. (Price range of $150-250 total please).
Thanks in advance, I greatly appreciate suggestions as I have never been much in the audio market.