Sound card: Does it support 5.1 or even 7.1? I want to buy a gaming headset with 5.1 with this laptop.
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Yes it will support both 7.1 and 5.1. I use both types of head sets on mine and they work just fine.
1109630
Not real impressed, will not accept 16GB of HyperX Plug n Play 16GB (2x8GB) Kit of 2 1600MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 SODIMM Notebook Memory KHX16S9P1K2/16 the best memory out there but my 3 year old SAGER laptop did. Did not accept the new samsung 840 pro SSD I bought but my 3 year old Sager did. I think they crippled it so if you want to upgrade any component you have to buy a higher priced model. Don't waste your money on it if you ever think you might want to upgrade ANYTHING in it.
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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 )
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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 ) 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... » Read More 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 ) « Show Less
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how can you make a fair comparison between a 5.1 system and a 7.1 system? no matter how great the speakers you buy with the 607, you will still only have a 5.1 system.
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Hello, before you buy this card i just want you to know that i have this sound card last 2011, but i did not actually use it, it got an issue on drivers, i install the driver that comes with it and it didn't recognize on window xp 32bits and win 7 64bits. I email the company and they sent me a link for the driver, i downloaded the driver and it works but it is a little bit freaky, i mean that some times i got sound and then when i exit from a certain game i don't have sound on my main computer. I open my media player , no sound . I have to reboot the computer in order to have the sound back to the main computer. It seems that it change the settings for no reason...or the driver is not recognize. I didn't bother to return the card because it was cheap $39 bucks and i just want to experiment the card for other use for now. If your not planning to have a 5.1 or 7.1 sounds i recomend just buy the regular Creative sound blaster stereo.( the one with speaker out, mic in and line-in green,red and blue.) I hope this helps.
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Yes. Will definitely work with windows 7 should work with any 5.1 speaker setup.
82574
I do not believe so. It just makes all the speakers operate in a fuller 2.1 arrangement. It costs quite a bit more for an adapter to use these speakers in nonsound card 5.1.
1988431
You can run 5.1 on it and either upgrade to 7.1 later or hook speakers up to Zone 2 and use them elsewhere.
1435888
No one makes a sound card like that anymore really, I'm building a new comp and I'm looking for a built in mobo. But if you must get one read the reviews. The soundblasters don't have the 7.1 jacks for the tiamats.
2012371
No it will not, you need separate connection for a 5.1 system. You either need a high end laptop with the yellow/green/black connectors or a desktop with a sound card or built in sound card. If you have a Dell 630 your only option is to get external sound would be to go with a system that connects though USB.
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It will work with a "built-in" sound controller but you will lose a large amount of functionality and sound quality. This is a 7.1 headset that uses five 3.5mm jacks and one of them is for the microphone. I recommend that if you do have to use a "built-in" controller that it should be a controller that supports 7.1 with the appropriate ports for the five 3.5mm connectors. I used to have a ASUS M5A99X Evo R2.0 motherboard with a 7.1 onboard sound controller and when I switched to a Asus Xonar DS 7.1 sound card, I noticed a HUGE increase in sound quality. A sound card will give you a way better experience with this headset than any integrated Realtek sound controller that you will find on most motherboards. It will function as headphones with just one 3.5mm (green) connector but you want to use all the connectors for the best experience and the fullest functionality of the headset. Yes it can work with a built in soundcard. But I highly recommend getting a dedicated 7.1 PCI-e sound card.
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I have heard, from LinusTechTips on YouTube, that the ASUS Xonar sound cards are great. I have the DGX, one of the cheaper ones, and it sounds really good.
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Not really, im using the onw in my motherboaed and these headset are amazing. Just make sure you have 5.1 soundcard in your mobo.
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Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Audigy-SB1550/dp/B00EO6X7PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405118509&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+card+7.1
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If you are looking to just hear your game then you can plug in the headset and listen in 2.1 audio. As previously stated by Mbhammerbro. But that's strictly it. If you want something thats built for Xbox 360 and is a Razer product, then I would suggest the Razer Chimaera 5.1 Headset. As a forewarning, if you are specifically seeking 7.1 Surround sound, I would recommend looking into Turtle Beach as I am unaware of any 7.1 compatabile headsets developed by Razer that work with Xbox. Hope that helps!
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its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
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Yes I believe allows 7.1 and I have the same headphones and it works really well. I hope this helps
1821968
If you have a 7.1 surround sound card, then it provides an amazing sound quality. Very powerful drivers and they deliver excellent sound. Best I've ever used.
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Dear Customer, Thank you for your question regarding our HS420 HDMI Matrix. The matrix does support 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound through the optical output. Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions or need assistance. Thank you, Kinivo Product Support Email : support@kinivo.com Live chat : http://support.kinivo.com | Mon-Fri: 9AM - 5PM PST