How does USB headphones and a headset work?

[malccy]

hi

shall try and explain my question a bit better.
I currently have a pair of Audioengines 2+ speakers going into my pc via usb and was thinking of getting a pair of headphones but am unsure how to set it up, how to switch between the two and even what pair of headphones to buy under £80?

I'm using an Asus ROG B360-F motherboard if that helps.

Many thanks

 

[malccy]

Thanks all.

So, I can just plugs the headphones into the 'line-out' and 'mic' and then just switch over to it? Will this not cause that 'interference' noise?

Any good gaming all-rounder headphones upto £80 that anyone can suggest?

 

[malccy]

is it a line out/earphone combo port? as line outs generally are not amplified

I'm using the audioengine 2+ speakers via usb - I don't know enough about gaming headsets to know whether they work through usb or the line-out/mic only.

 

[malccy]

Thanks Marsman

I think ideally i'd like to continue using my speakers via usb as that from what i've read is the best sound quality and to use a gaming headset via the front case line out/mic inputs.

Are wireless gaming headsets any good and would that make it more difficult to switch between the headset and my speakers?

 

[malccy]

I also have the A2+ speakers and just got a new headphone this week, both connected via usb and like what Timber said on 2nd post you can switch between devices by left click on volume icon on system tray.

Thats really good to know - may I ask what headphones you bought and how you rate them?

 

[malccy]

Creative sxfi air c, I think it is okay, won't say it is superb but it is more comfortable then my old wireless Logitech.

What do you need the headphone for? Gaming?

Yeah, mainly for late at night as have neighbours above and below me.