Do gamers need 9.1 sound?

[ViCe]

http://gamersyndrome.com/video-games/do-gamers-need-91-sound/

Discuss.
me personally would go for headphones, since i dont have the money or space to afford this and i like to play late at night lol
these are the headphones im planning to buy
Tritton Ax Pro 5.1 surround sound headset
comes with everything to work with PC, XBOX & PS3 str8 out the box

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001N4PU4S/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A9B09ZK9BZJQ6&v=glance

Product Description
When winning matters, the AX Pro by TRITTON delivers gamers a true competitive advantage. Hear the individual audio details of a game and the location they are coming from. Providing discrete 5.1 surround sound, the AX Pro delivers a 3D audio experience like no other. 8 precision speakers have been strategically placed to provide maximum accuracy, clarity and heart thumping bass. Optimized to work seamlessly with XBOX Live and Playstation Network, the AX Pro can adjust communication volume separately from game volume. The backlit digital inline audio controller can be seen in any lighting conditions and allows the user to adjust the individual sound fields independently.The AX Pro connects to any audio source using a digital optical port or Tosslink. The AX Pro can also connect to a computer either through digital optical or analog 5.1 connectors. The external 5.1 audio controller can connect two specialized AX Pro headsets, a USB connection for voice chat for PS3 and PC, a 5.1 digital to analog converter output for connecting a powered audio system and multiple adjustments for digital sound processing. Whether you are a casual gamer, a hardcore gamer, or just watching a movie, the AX Pro provides a personal theater experience.

[Arcmanov]

Yes...that Ax Pro is meh dream headset.  The thing actually needs TWO ADAPTERS to work properly
when its hooked up to a console, but I don't think you'll find a more comprehensive audio solution in a headset.

I have the Ax 360 and it worked great, until the headset broke, but the optical converter still does
yeoman service with this baby.

[ViCe]

yea that TWO ADAPTERS is pain but if yuh doh move around yuh console much like myself then it shouldnt be too much of a problem lol

ever  check out the Astros A40 + Mixamp
very expensive imo but i hear its very good

http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/12/Audio-Systems/
the thing with this 1 is it doesnt work with ps3 str8 out d box u gotta buy an additional usb adapter for around $10US i think.

this 1 good if you do LAN Parties with ur 360 since u can chain 4 of them together.
"Combine multiple A40 MixAmps and you'll be provided a private, hands-free, full-duplex voice communication channel -- much higher-quality than VoIP systems, with zero network and system lag."

dunno if yuh cud do that with the Ax Pro.

[Arcmanov]

My GOD...I think I've found my new dream headset.

+1 bro

For it to work with the PS3 though, you'll need one of these for mic input.
I have one, and it works flawlessly.

You won't need it with the AX Pro though, because it comes with its own USB 'soundcard' for the PS3.

[ViCe]

LOL @ new dream headset
that is d one i want also but money.
if ah get d money 4 sure ah taking d a40s

[TriniXaeno]

US$250 for a headset? and that is without the extras???

alyuh mad!

That is more expensive than a Wii, almost same price as a PS3 and definitely more expensive than an ATI 4870 1GB video card.

You know how far US$250 can go in terms of gaming goodness?

* NoobGoneWild will stick with his TT$75 brand X headset and whoop alyuh mc.

[Arcmanov]

Which is why i said 'dream'.
I certainly wouldn't spend that kinda money now, on that.

I'd quicker buy a new mobo or CPU for $250 US.

Still, a man must have his dreams.

[TriniXaeno]

dream is right.

Lotto have to draw in my favour before I buy one of those. lol

[ViCe]

US$250 for a headset? and that is without the extras???

alyuh mad!

That is more expensive than a Wii, almost same price as a PS3 and definitely more expensive than an ATI 4870 1GB video card.

You know how far US$250 can go in terms of gaming goodness?

* NoobGoneWild will stick with his TT$75 brand X headset and whoop alyuh mc.

LMAO
oh gosh like ah man catch ah fit wen he see d price

lol @ TT$75 Brand X headsets

as i said IF i had the money i wud buy it
right now looking to get the Ax Pros

main reason i gettin d axpros is becuz
1. it surround sound and i dont hav a surround sound setup in my room
2. wen i playing games online (mainly shooters) i does hadda low down TV volume to hear on d blutooth which is a no no, cuz sound is very important in shooters.

dream is right.

Lotto have to draw in my favour before I buy one of those. lol

u know how looong i tryin to win da lotto stueps 

[Berzerk]

well i bought these babies as a christmas present for myself, though not as expensive, they made quite the difference in quality, to the crap headphones i used before.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Monitor-Headphones-Standard/dp/B000UVGI6O/ref=sr_1_95?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251070395&sr=1-95


Sound makes a huge difference in the gaming/music/movie experience. Never thought the difference could be so signifigant...

recently my sister seems to have permanently 'borrowed' it though...

[W1nTry]

Anyone know of a 5.1 headset that can also jack into the XBox 360 controller for voice chat on the 360? cause its a pain to use headsets if ur on a console as then I can't hear the chat....

[Redlum08]

Anyone know of a 5.1 headset that can also jack into the XBox 360 controller for voice chat on the 360? cause its a pain to use headsets if ur on a console as then I can't hear the chat....

Agokillya uses one I believe, but he has a hard time hearing in chat sometimes...confirm with him...not sure.

[Arcmanov]

Anyone know of a 5.1 headset that can also jack into the XBox 360 controller for voice chat on the 360? cause its a pain to use headsets if ur on a console as then I can't hear the chat....

I use a Turtle Beach 5.1 headset for my Xbox, but hear what, you can use a regular-azz
cellphone headset with a 2.5 mm jack.  Just make sure in your console's voice chat settings
you select 'play through both' for voice output.  You can then plug the cellphone headset into
your controller and just use the mic on it.

Found that out just by accident, and was overjoyed to find out that it WORKS.
Just get any ol cheap-azz headset, and yuh good to go.

[W1nTry]

Ahh... that's a really good happenstance arc! chakra for you!!!

Perhaps I could use my logitech headset and get a 2.5mm-mini-stereo adapter and that should solve it all?

[ViCe]

Anyone know of a 5.1 headset that can also jack into the XBox 360 controller for voice chat on the 360? cause its a pain to use headsets if ur on a console as then I can't hear the chat....

the Ax pros, a40s, ax360s i cud name off the top of my head

sum vids for the a40s and ax pros

ASTRO GAMING A40 HEADSET REVIEW- ALM1GHTY PT1


ASTRO GAMING A40 HEADSET REVIEW- ALM1GHTY PT2


Tritton AXPRO 5.1 Headphones with 8 Speakers

[Agokillya]

Anyone know of a 5.1 headset that can also jack into the XBox 360 controller for voice chat on the 360? cause its a pain to use headsets if ur on a console as then I can't hear the chat....

I use the Tritton AX360. Great Headset by the way. To solve the chat hearing problem all i did was just lower the in game volume settings in my preffered games, and then i was good to go.

[Spazosaurus]

gg TEN channels? New generation of gamers growing some extra ears or something?

[ViCe]

^ LOL
idk but i not spending money on a 9.1 surround sound system especially for gaming
Tritton coming out with 2 new headsets in september
the Ax900 and Ax720

Ax900 review
 http://gear.ign.com/articles/994/994069p1.html

[Agokillya]

I think 9.1 surround sound for gaming is overkill. A good 5.1 headset can make you a more proficient gamer. The Ax series are worth every cent.

[Redlum08]

I agree, I have my Z5500's hooked up to my 55" plasma and it works great with the TV and my gaming systems for 5.1 Surround Sound Computer Speakers. They serve their purpose which is to enhance the entertainment experience and unless you have another pair of ears, 9.1 surround sound won't be worth it....