5.1 Gaming Headphones?

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I have been looking for a around $200 sound card and headphone combo for my gaming system. I have decided to go with the Creative SoundBlaster Z for the sound card unless I hear a good reason not to in one of the answers. The one thing that I am stuck on is a good gaming 5.1 headset. I don't want to spend more than 120$ unless it is only a little over. I need a 3.5mm connection for my soundcard. I was also wondering whether I should have a mic included or buy a clip on mic. Any help is appreciated. :)
 
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For a sound card, just your onboard sound should do. If you insist on having a dedicated sound card, something like a Creative SoundBlaster Z would be good. In my opinion, you should try out your onboard sound first and see how it goes. You will get much more return for your investment if you spend the extra money on some good headphones rather than a sound card. As for good headphones, any stereo headphones should work. The ones I would recommend are these: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-megalodon they are specially tuned to give a great sound. If you are itching to spend some money and get 100% pure 3D sound, get a Creative SoundBlaster Z and a pair of these: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-tiamat-71 these...
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A common myth is that there is something special about 5.1 headphones. In actual fact most of them are just stereo headphones with some software virtualization to give the 5.1 effect. This means that pretty much any headphones will work. You shouldn't need a 5.1 sound card either(unless you want to use 5.1 speakers as well, those will need a 5.1 sound card. I play Assault Cube on my laptop with the on-board sound card and cheap Skullcandy Uprock headphones and can hear the 3D sound perfectly. To answer your last question, I think it would be better to get ones with a microphone built in. It is much more convenient.
 
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In my last post i said that 5.1 headphones are just software. Here is a great free program to simulate 7.1 surround sound customized to your specific hearing and headphones. It really works great. Also, great stereo headphones are Sennheisers.
 
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For a sound card, just your onboard sound should do. If you insist on having a dedicated sound card, something like a Creative SoundBlaster Z would be good. In my opinion, you should try out your onboard sound first and see how it goes. You will get much more return for your investment if you spend the extra money on some good headphones rather than a sound card. As for good headphones, any stereo headphones should work. The ones I would recommend are these: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-megalodon they are specially tuned to give a great sound. If you are itching to spend some money and get 100% pure 3D sound, get a Creative SoundBlaster Z and a pair of these: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-tiamat-71 these have 5 actual speakers in each ear and provide true 3D sound, NO virtualization, just pure 3D sound. These however, will need a dedicated sound card or else they will not work. Both of these headphones I recommended are designed specially for gamers and have built in microphones as well.
 
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Note: the Megalodon headphones actually have a built in sound card, so even if you have the worst sound card in the world, they will sound great. The disadvantage to this, is that you can only use it on a PC because it uses a USB plug.
 
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Should I buy a sound card with the razer megalodon? Would you get a benefit by using a sound card? And if I didn't get a soundcard then how good will the razer megaladon sound? Thanks for all the help:)
 
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Note: the Megalodon headphones actually have a built in sound card, so even if you have the worst sound card in the world, they will sound great. The disadvantage to this, is that you can only use it on a PC because it uses a USB plug. ???????????????????????????????????????
 
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The megalodon headphones have a USB soundcard BUILT INTO THEM so you do not need a soundcard at all to use these headphones. Regardless on whether you have a soundcard or not, these will have amazing sound and full 7.1 3D sound as they have virtualization built in. You do not even need any software to use them.
 
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