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    5.1 Headset.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ayle, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    I'm currently looking for a new headset to replace my sennheiser pc151 that I gave to my brother.
    I'm currently hesitating between the regular steel series siberia headset or a turtle beach 5.1 set... Problem is I've never tried any 5.1 headset so I don't know how good the effects are. Any input?
     
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  2. bikerboy94

    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    it would have to be simulated 5.1 surround so its hard to say without listening to them.
     
    bikerboy94, Aug 11, 2008
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  3. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    5.1 headsets are gimick IMO. Those are just marketing tactics. If you want some headphones that have the best 'surround sound' then go to headfi.org and search sound stage. Whatever they suggest has the best sound stage in your budget will probably have the best 'surround sound'. As for headsets though, If I bought any right now then I'd get the Ultrasone HFI-780.
     
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  4. Ayle

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    I'm not spending more than $100...
     
    Ayle, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. The_Musician

    The_Musician Notebook Consultant

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    The Razer Barracuda headphones (not the sound card) are really great. they are a little bulky, but i think well worth it.
     
    The_Musician, Aug 11, 2008
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