Is this headset the 7.1 surround headset?
1967282
Yes, but very unhappy with headset. It was poorly constructed. Broke in middle and warranty was not honored. Complete waste of money and costs too much for such cheap material
2167445
The soundcard is built in. You just install the software to utilize the 7.1 sound.
1238442
Here's a possibility: USB Multi-Channel Sound Converter With 5.1 7.1 Surround I haven't tried it yet but there are many positive comments
281660
I recommend calling the seller to get the correct version. I ordered the wrong one at first and hand to exchange. There are a bunch of compatibility details about headsets that don't make it into the description.
1109631
As long as your source includes a 5.1 audio stream and your headset is capable of reproducing 5.1 content then your golden. But consider that most headsets use software to simulate the surround effect using only 2 channels, other use multiple drivers for each ear to produce a surround experience. In the end it's really about which headset will trick your ears into thinking they're actually surrounded by 5 speakers and a subwoofer (5+1 = 5.1) in a big room the best. A lot will depend on the headset and your ears. TheWirecutter.com has some good reviews as well as this article from Tom's Hardware ( http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/surround-sound-headset-benchmark,3125.html )
1178471
Yes I believe allows 7.1 and I have the same headphones and it works really well. I hope this helps
1076841
Use the optic cable and it will play what it says on the website! I just looked at my headsets to see if 7.1 was the max. Couldn't see it so research at www.turtlebeach.com/px5 I still use mine and it has been years!
1584355
Absolutely. You'll want to select the Stereo or Direct surround modes so that the audio sounds correct.
1960803
I'm going to guess that it comes from creative marketing. Most likely they are referring to the fact that the audio outputs can be connected to a surround sound to achieve 5.1.
896530
I don't even use the dongle. I really think the 7.1 is ineffective when playing an online game and you actually have to know where enemies are. I'm sure it sounds great for adventure games and things of that nature such as Assassins Creed or any of the like. But when gaming on PC with Counter Strike and the 7.1 enabled, I found it way too difficult to pinpoint an enemies location as the 7. emulation blended all the surround together and made it harder to figure out where they are.
1956821
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.
898877
Idk that one it has regular audio cables that plug into a USB adapter that makes it surround sound compatible if that helps.
1109629
Yes it will support both 7.1 and 5.1. I use both types of head sets on mine and they work just fine.
1583231
eBay or Amazon. This headset is not all that anyway. Not surround sound and the speakers are only so so. I would invest in a true surround sound headset to hear footstep and vehicle direction better.
1676594
Well its 7.1 surround sound but it works on 5 I suggest being able to support that at least
519874
Actually. I heard that since the surround sound is actually software so it actually makes it echo. You are better of getting the g230 just because i know you would be happy with the headset
1506565
Yes it is, however these headsets we HORRIBLE! I returned both of them. I would advise not purchasing them.