Headset and Sound card

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Never really been bothered with flashy sound cards. Well not for the last 10 years but thinking of purchasing SteelSeries H Wireless Headset and I know that I only ever had the motherboard sound until now.

Question is.... Do i now need to upgrade my sound card?
Assumed yes but read that this may not be the case. My MB has nothing fancy on it and defo not 7.1.

Also, anyone know where you can get a SteelSeries H Wireless Headset sub £200?

Thanks
 
many routes to go down , you can get a 7.1 usb headsets or a good soundcard and a pair of headphones like the Hyperx cloud , its all about personnal choice , a lot of gamers use the virtual 7.1 usb headsets which are very good , i have had a Gamecom 788 pair of headsets and they were brilliant ! not real 7.1 but for games and films top class sound :)
 
Your better off with a sound card and a good pair of stereo headphones and a clip on mic. You get much better audio quality for your money.
 
Woden said:
Your better off with a sound card and a good pair of stereo headphones and a clip on mic. You get much better audio quality for your money.
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This.

HyperX Cloud's and something like the Xonar DGX is an excellent budget setup :) Gaming headsets are, in general, utter trash - the HyperXs are one of very few exceptions. Anything labelled 5.1 or 7.1 should be avoided with a barge pole.
 
this is right usb has a built in soundcard or software you download like the gamecom 788 headsets , but the best sound is a good pair of headphones with a jack plug and a good soundcard like the Asus Xonar D1 or DS or DGX depending on if you have a PCI-E or PCI slot available .Hyperx cloud do a version with a jack plug and both with a usb soundcard added in the 2 model , but as has been said the 5.1 and 7.1 usb headsets are just virtual sound and not real surround sound :)
 
Cookeh said:
This.

HyperX Cloud's and something like the Xonar DGX is an excellent budget setup :) Gaming headsets are, in general, utter trash - the HyperXs are one of very few exceptions. Anything labelled 5.1 or 7.1 should be avoided with a barge pole.
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Don't want to hijack the thread, but just curious, do you know much about the Asus Strix DSP? That seems to be similar price to the HyperXCloud II. I notice it on Preorder on the site so became curious (course, my primary concern is a mic that cancels voices of others in the room rather than actual audio quality)
 
HYper X generally is better than the Strix not had any bad reports about the strix though.
 
TwsT said:
HYper X generally is better than the Strix not had any bad reports about the strix though.
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Ok, looks like Hyper is still in the running. When I was looking at the Strix Pro I was definitely in favour of Hyper, but the Strix DSP with the control box had intrigued me
 
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset for PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile - Black @ £44.59 inc VAT

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Let your opponents take the blows while you game without pain. HyperX® Cloud cradles your head in a super-soft padded headband, memory foam ear cushions and leatherette-padded cups so that even your late game will be comfortable. It’s affordable, so there’s no pain in the price either. Pro-gaming optimised, HyperX Cloud is Hi-Fi capable and delivers intense audio with crystal-clear low, mid and high tones plus enhanced bass reproduction so that you can lose yourself while you win. Plus you’ll look sharp while playing, thanks to the unique HyperX design.</p>
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Features:
- Hi-Fi capable 53mm drivers for supreme audio quality
- 15 - 25.000 Hz frequency response
- Detachable microphone (quick and easy to plug/unplug for music-only purposes)
- Solid aluminum construction for durability and stability
- Super-soft padded leather headband with memory foam on cups for maximum comfort
- Closed cup for enhanced bass reproduction and passive noise cancellation
- Compatible with desktop, notebooks, mobile phones, PlayStation 4 and aeroplane adaptors</p>
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Specifications:<br>
Headphones<br>
- Frequency response: 15 - 25.000 Hz<br>
- Transducer type: Dynamic, Closed Ø 53mm Driver<br>
- SPL Sound pressure level: 98 ±3 dB<br>
- Connection: mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)</p><br />
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Microphone<br>
- Transducer type: Condenser (back electret)<br>
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid<br>
- Frequency response: 100 - 12.000 Hz<br>
- Connection: mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)</p><br />

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Only £44.59 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
I have to agree with some of the posts above. I've got one of those "gaming" headsets and they are pants. Most annoyingly I have to configure mine differently for different games.
 
Having seen some vids on the Hyper and also a vid on the Strix DSP, I think I am definitely favoring the Strix. The mic has a more natural sound compared to the Hyper and the noise cancellation definitely seems to be far superior (The Hyper was not even able to cancel the noise of the keyboard).

Any idea when it will be in stock? Just says Pre Order atm
 
The HyperX is great value. You get a good sounding headphone with loads of accessories. At work I'm always recommending them to customers.
 
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