Is the surround sound real or virtual?
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Headphones only have two speakers that fit over the ears, so it is virtual surround sound. To achieve true surround sound in a device that sits on your head, for example to get 5.1, you would need to have five speakers on a headband, situated around your head, as well as a subwoofer for that extra kick, which could be balanced on top of your head.Seriously, though. Real surround sound requires multiple speakers. Anything that tries to trick the human auditory system into thinking there are more sound sources than there actually are, which headphones do by reproducing "surround" sound through two speakers, is virtual. Headphones only have two speakers that fit over the ears, so it is virtual surround sound. To achieve true surround sound in a device that sits on your head, for example to get 5.1, you would need to have five speakers on a headband, situated around your head, as well as a subwoofer for that extra kick, which could be balanced on top of your head.Seriously, though. Real surround sound requires multiple speakers. Anything that tries to trick the human auditory system into thinking there are more sound sources than there actually are, which headphones do by reproducing... » Read More Headphones only have two speakers that fit over the ears, so it is virtual surround sound. To achieve true surround sound in a device that sits on your head, for example to get 5.1, you would need to have five speakers on a headband, situated around your head, as well as a subwoofer for that extra kick, which could be balanced on top of your head.Seriously, though. Real surround sound requires multiple speakers. Anything that tries to trick the human auditory system into thinking there are more sound sources than there actually are, which headphones do by reproducing "surround" sound through two speakers, is virtual. « Show Less
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It's hard to tell. I honestly think that most headset "surround" sound is a crock anyway but this one just seems to give it a spacious feel? It's hard to explain, it's like an echo but I've grown to prefer it.
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Beats me. They are all in the sound bar behind the fabric. Frankly I wouldn't waste my money on this thing again. If you want good sound find some money (okay I know that isn't always easy to do) and go get a real surround sound system.
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Yes thr surround sound is controlled on the black box you plug into your ps4 or ps3
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The sound system runs through the TV, so any peripherals will have surround sound. Just make sure you have enough HDMI ports
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When you hook up a pair of headphones to it will you get the simulated surround sound effect?
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I don't think so. I can tell you that the sounds are very realistic and do not sound "looped" at all.
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The physical headset itself uses 2 speakers like a regular stereo headset. However, installing the included driver/software sets up a virtual surround-sound device on your PC. So when the device is connected, both games and the Windows sound system see it as a 7.1 audio device. The headphones are a pretty good build quality, so I'd recommend them anyway, and the surround sound is fairly nice. It's at least on par with most other "virtual surround" hardware/software I've used. My recommendation is to go on youtube and play any some of the virtual surround clips while wearing whatever headphones you already have. If the surround effect impresses you, then you'll like the Vengence Headset. If it leaves you wanting, then you are likely to be disappointed in most surround sound headphones. Even legit surround headphones with multiple speakers in each earpiece do are not as good as a traditional multi-speaker room setup. Alternatively, if you like the virtual surround and already have a quality set of headphones, you can purchase the "Razer Surround" application which turns regular headphones into a virtual surround pair. You can check it out and get a demo here: https://www.razerzone.com/surround#product_overview
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Do you want better music sound or surround sound? I'd base my decision on that
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Yes it is, you just need to make a couple adjustments in the system audio settings and you are good to go!!
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I haven't experienced that phenomenon yet but I will be on the lookout for it game day. I am not too thrilled with the sound though. I have hooked up to the surround sound but the noise affects are much louder than the dialogue. Over all I love the picture and I think I made a solid purchase.
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As stated by the other responses, the sound is typical of TV's with built in speakers. No problems with the sound, but if you want surround or theater quality you'll have to add something for that. Ours is not used as our primary TV, so the speakers and sound are perfectly good.
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It Is most likely the setting on your surround sound receiver. Try them all , for instance the volume seems higher on theater setting for mine.
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If you have your DVD player hooked up to the tv then you are set to go. Whether you watch just tv or view the DVD you have sound coming through the headset. At least that is the way ours is set up.
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We ran WOW on the computer and the sound in fact came out of the monitor so it seems to support two channel embedded sound at least. I have no way of testing it beyond that.
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Not sure. I'm using optical through my surround sound system and its phenomenal.
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totally different sound. more of a surround feel but not a true surround. highly recommend
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Do some googling on "Virtual Audio Cable" I know there is a way to set VAC as your default device, and then have that application route audio to multiple other outputs. It can cause slight delays in the audio though... :| Blame Microsoft for not implementing simultaneous multiple audio output channels?