Finding the perfect headset and soundcard for gaming!

Engram said:
Hmmm.. it still sounds like it wasn't properly configured. Or perhaps the effect doesn't work for everyone?

With my setup I can position sounds around me despite only using stereo headphones. The effect is not as strong as using speakers, but there's definitely a difference between between "in front" and "behind".
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It was setup correctly. Home theatre in BF3, headphone in the creative panel and windows left un-touched with 5.1. Unfortunately it didn't help, it sounded just like my 5.1 setup when I match the front and rear speakers, a pseudo surround sound. The change to the 5.1 headphones was basically getting what I have with the 5.1 speakers but without annoying the other half. So it was the only way forward for me. I was using the stereo headphones a lot and it was just annoying when I could hear something and kept having to spin around just to try and spot it. Now I can pin point it perfectly, all I changed was the creative control panel setting back to 5.1 as it takes a feed from each channel.
 
Oh, that's strange. I suppose the strength of the effect must vary depending on the person (and their ears!)
 
If you want something cheapish.....

Pair of Sony MDR-XD200 Headphones

Asus Xonar DG 5.1 sound card with built in headphone amp.

I use the above and play a lot of FPS, especially Black ops 2 and the directional is great. It actually makes me jump sometimes...lol
 
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