Is this better or worse than the Realtek High Definition Audio sound card? I have a $120 7.1 Surround Sound Logitech headset.
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That really depends. The newer Realtek chips are pretty good, the ALC1150 in particular. The ALC888 is also pretty decent. Virtually any other Realtek codec, on the other hand, won't sound as good as this.Bear in mind if you're using a surround headset that plugs in over USB, those decode audio in software on the PC, bypassing any sound card you may have connected. You'll only benefit from this card if you're plugging into the analog inputs on the card, as you would with something like Razer's Tiamat 7.1.
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Much better, there is no comparison between the two, the Asus Xonar is better even than a Sound Blaster
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one more point. i didnt see any hdmi port on the logitech. only optical port. for you to get true hd sound from the ps3 hdmi is better! the ps3 outputs HD sound via lcpm which is only through hdmi. I think the sony is better for your needs. you will need to buy another hdmi cable though
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I have had this sound card installed for a while now. I am still amazed at the sound quality and have yet to really find a problem with it. This is a high quality all purpose card. It can support any headset currently on the market I can imagine.
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I love my MMX300 everyone says that I'm clear and loud when I'm using them. The mic is really high end for a headset plus sound is amazing specially if you pair them with a ASUS PCI-Express x1 Sound Card XONAR ESSENCE STX/90-YAA0C0-0UAN00Z :D
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I definitely like it for pc gaming and i like it, but if you already have a mic i would try that out and see if it works well with your setup and it sounds nice before you go and buy another one. I would always rather have this over a headset though.
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Padding sensitivity - Alpha = 100dB/mW vs. sigma = 105dB/mW Drivers - Alpha = 40mm vs. sigma = 50mm FullSpectrum Freq. Resp. - Alpha = 80Hz ~ 14kHz vs. sigma 100Hz ~ 18kHz Their website has more details than amazon. There is a slight difference in sound definition. At this price range it really doesn't matter. If you plan on spending more say up to 130+ there will be noticeable differences in sound quality and whether it will be stereo surround vs. 5.1, 7.1, etc My personal .02 - I upgraded soon after buying these as the adapter would overheat and cause the sound to drop when I used them on my pc. I would look at the Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound as they're a bit more, but you won't be disappointed in the improved quality you're getting, and they're wireless... just my .02 and its a very noticeable improvement.
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Better audio, higher price. Take a look at SoundBlaster Roar. You will not regret spending a few minutes on it.
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I 100% always recommend a sound card. Some people do some people don't, it's becoming more popular to say the sound chip on mainboards are so good an add on sound card isn't necessary; I say sound cards are essential. To use this headset look for a sound card that has 5.1 surround 3.5 mm ports, it doesn't have stereo 3.5 mm jacks, or coax, or optical it's only compatible with 5.1 3.5 mm ports. Almost all late mainboards have that built into the mainboard to start.SignedCaleb Anderson
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If you want to take the astro mix amp + pc headset route, i'd recommend the Senn pc360. That seems to be agreed on as the best combo for quality surround sound. Pricey though. Honestly, save money and get the u320's. You'll be happy with the sound.
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i personally think this guy's sound really good!! the "surround sound" on the G430 is just the external sound card, the "adapter to convert from 3.5 to USB" and some software tweaks so if you want a headset that can be used on PS3 buy the 430 but if is just for pc then you better buy this one.
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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
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This is going to be totally unhelpful, but every fiber of my being compels me to warn you that Creative Tactic headphones are garbage. The best wireless (and surround to boot) headset I've ever used is the Logitech G930. The sound quality is bar none, and they're pretty cheap now.
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The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
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Buy external speakers, the sound on this thing is atrocious. Logitech Z623's are nice and pretty cheap
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The onboard sound will work with that headset yes, but in almost every situation I'd recommend using a third party PCI-E card for sound if quality is your concern.
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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.
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Newegg is ignoring the release date and selling them. There are 5 reviews up there if you wish to read them. I bought a pair and I'm pretty happy with them but the 7.1 drivers aren't available yet (probably the reason for the delay). They just install as USB Stereo headset at the moment. Bluetooth sounds pretty good on my phone (but still bluetooth). The PS3 ones cut out a lot over bluetooth attached to my Surface but these ones are better (although I still use the USB because it's better than bluetooth).