However, the big change is the microphone, which is a separate cable solution that plugs into the same socket as the regular headphone cables. So, if you're going to be sitting in front of your computer playing Bioshock 2 for a few hours, you plug in the headset cable.

These are Sennheiser headphones; they are expected to be made of quality components, and provide quality audio. Sennheiser is generally known for those two things.These cans are a major exception to the norm. A lot has changed in the world of headphones and headsets for PC gaming. Creative Labs' new Fatal1ty series sound cards have a new feature called X-fi CMSS-3D, which turns your old pair of headphones into a fully 3D surround sound system. It is time to get rid of that old pair of headphones and upgrade to the Astro A40 Audio System which includes the A40 Headset and A40 MixAmp. ASTRO Gaming is a premium accessory manufacturer with a risk-free trial for all of our products, and unparalleled customer service.

There is a handful of gaming headsets in the market which claim to offer virtual 5.1 surround sound capability, but does it really measure up to a dedicated speaker solution? Psyko attempts to do so with their 5.1 PC Gaming Headset which places all five speakers right above your head, while a pair of subwoofers will channel sound to your ears directly. Powerful built-in Sound Blaster X-Fi technology with EAX support gives you unrivaled 3D positional surround sound so effective you can hear the stealthy tread of your enemies advancing softly towards you clearly. Combined with VoiceFX to disguise your voice and Silencer technology to suppress background noise, the headset is the clear audio weapon of choice for the demanding gamer at the top of his game.

In addition, the intensity of the vibrations also vary according to the sound. This actually improves audio localization by strengthening the audio cues with vibratory cues. Members of our community may attach files to a post in accordance with the User Agreement. FatWallet is not responsible for the content, accuracy, completeness or validity of any information contained in any attached file.

Even though I am not used to this low price-point audio gear, I still found myself liking the HS1 overall . I can wear these for hours on end and I sometimes even forget I have them on. I love the fact that if something is behind me on my left or right side, it plays it "in the back" on that particular side It's hard to describe, but it's awesome! To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site,

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As well, if a user has very rigid ears or a very narrow head, it might be wise to steer clear of this product as it will likely not be a comfortable experience. Unfortunately, i did not realize that utter poor quality of the headset provided with the Xbox 360 - even after being in stores for four years, the headset quality didn't move upward but stayed at mediocre level. Frankly, it's one of the worst headsets known to man. In recent years, an industrial standard has developed, setting the impedance of headphones at 50 or 600 ohms. Sennheiser headphones are manufactured according to this standard, thus practically ruling out connection problems.