Ive never used headphones to PC game - how do I connect them?

[Deks]

Hi all,

I'm sorry for the simple question but I am a bit behind the times.

I have always used speakers connected to my Audigy 2 zs sound card. Due to gaming into the early hours and annoying my neighbours with the sub woofer banging away I am considering buying some good hifi headphones which I think have a 3.5mm jack or similar. Could someone confirm the best way to connect them?

There are 4 connectors on the soundcard. One of them currently connects my speakers but is one of them for headphones or do I need to buy some extra hardware with a headphone socket?

Sorry if i'm being a bit thick but this is a first time for me

Cheers

deks

 

[Deks]

Brilliant, thanks for the replies. Yes the audigy ZS has the gold ones with a sticker with the colours stuck on.

Got to say these forums are brilliant as everyone is so helpfull

Cheers

Deks

 

[Deks]

I hear there are headphones that simulate 5.1 positional sound. Any idea how good these are?

I saw creative selling sound reducing headphones at £209 I dont know how good these are. I'm not made of money and struggle to pay my bills but pc gaming is my passion in life and i want the best experience possible without spending stupid money

Any recomendations?

Deks

 

[Deks]

Interesting, I'm assuming this is a new feature as I'm sure the Soundblaster Audigy card I had when I bought the headset didn't have a dedicated headphone output socket.

Thanks for the posts and for Tefal coming to my defence .

I will look into the above headsets. It looks like i've sorted out my Christmas list. I don't think I have the dedicated socket but I dont mind getting on my hands and knees plugging in the headphones when it gets late or the other half wants some piece

Deks

 

[Deks]

update

OC have the barracuda's on this week only Stock Code: SP-001-RA at £70.49

or the Fatal1ty at £27.01

Will do some research

many thanks

Deks

 

[Deks]

It is possible to connect the zs/x-fi music to front jacks but you need to make a cable.

I created a cable that takes audio and mic from my zs to a PCI blanking plate that ive mounted at the front of my Akasa Eclipse 62, its even possible to include a switch that can mute the main speakers.

all the details you need are here,
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=soundblaster&message.id=53474&view=by_date_ascending&page=3

Thats a great idea. I have the same case and it would be worth doing the same to cut down the hassle. Thinking of it I have a couple of old PC in the garage with front ports. I reckon I could utilise those.

Cheers

Deks