Advice wanted for surround sound

UltraDad · 3 Apr 2008 at 09:58

Hello there

I am looking for a surround sound setup without loads of speakers due to a small room :rolleyes:

Was looking at these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-026-SL

The next question is i have a DS4 version 1.1. Will the ALC889A HD onboard audio be ok with these headphones or should i also get a creative sound card to get the full use of the headphones

Any advice on other headphones/soundcard combo would be a great help, i have about £100-110 to work with with delivery changes

Hxc · 3 Apr 2008 at 11:27

5.1 headphones are truely awful, don't even bother with them.

Margaret · 3 Apr 2008 at 11:39

They work fairly well according to reviews, but not as great as speakers would offer obviously.

Uriel · 3 Apr 2008 at 11:54

I have an older set of Medusas. They're actially pretty good, if you can set the bass crossover frequency for your sound device. They're dreadful if you can't. Check if there's an option in your drivers to do so.

The main problem I've had with mine is they pick up interference from Mobile phones and WiFi. This problem can be reduced by reducing the in-line volume controls and turning up the amp to compensate.

MikeHunt79 · 3 Apr 2008 at 12:00

Hxc said:
5.1 headphones are truely awful, don't even bother with them.

Agreed, you'd be better with normal stereo headphones.

UltraDad · 3 Apr 2008 at 14:10

Thanks a million for the advice m8s

Had another look at the sound cards may as well get the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Professional 7.1 Sound Card with Free Fatal1ty Headset unless any one can suggest a better combo