5.1 Headset and speakers

Blackstar_solar · 31 Jan 2006 at 16:20

Hi,

I currently have a soundblaster live value and 4.1 creative speaker set up with a microsoft game voice so that I can switch to headphones sometimes and not wake up my housemates.

I'm now wanting up upgrade a little but here is what i'm after, 5.1 speakers (I'll just buy a new sub/amp and a single speaker - best idea yes/no?) AND have 5.1 headphones as well, and, most importantly, be able to switch between the two without having to change cables around...a single switch would be preferable.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[edit]just realised that my mobo has 8.1 onboard so i might not have to buy a new soundcard

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Blackstar_solar · 31 Jan 2006 at 18:05

So a whole new speaker system you recon?
How about the dual speakers and headphones problem?

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 09:38

Defiled said:
The Medusa 5.1 headphones connect in-line with the normal analogue cables that go to your amp, so to use the headphones, you just switch your amp off and put the headphones on. Simple as that.

That sounds like it could be the answer I've been looking for. I've also noticed that there is a USB version...could that be an easier set up...speakers into speaker outs and headphones into USB?

If I did go for the non-usb version would I be able to use my current 4.1 speakers and the 5.1 headset?

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 09:55

Hmmm sounds like a plan...only wish I'd got them last week when they were on offer

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 11:18

Just wondering, with this medusa if you have this set up
Sound card -> Medusa headphone amp box -> speaker amplifier & headphones
Is the functionality that if the amp box is off the speakers are used, and if on the headphones? Or is which output to use determined some other way?

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 13:29

Ah perfect, that sounds excellent, my current set up means that I have to switch between one or the other.

Am I also correct in assuming that you can have 2 sets of head phones plugged into the medusa amp at the same time? or do the headphones need both for the left and right?

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 13:44

Hmm ok, well hopefully by the time this set of headphones goes bust (I just ordered them) I'll still be able to buy another set...or something even better.

One question though...any idea why I'd want to connect 2 sets of headphones both with working mic and 5.1?

Blackstar_solar · 14 Feb 2006 at 14:35

Defiled said:
You play some kind of voip enabled multiplayer game where two people can play on one machine? God knows!

sounds like crazy talk to me!

Blackstar_solar · 17 Feb 2006 at 12:34

So they can be U834 13337 and talk to each other over skype whilst in the same room!!!!!!!1111111oneoneoneone

Blackstar_solar · 17 Feb 2006 at 12:35

Defiled said:
They even come in a velvet lined box with a ribbon tied around them!

Didn't think that was actually true until mine arrived yesterday!! rofl