Should I pay a little extra for G430 surround sound? Is actually worth the extra few bucks in terms of the technology difference?
519873
Its not worth it in my opinion they work very well with the sound and the mic is so good
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
519875
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.
1160092
I have not hear the difference with surround on and off yet. It sound pretty well with movies, I connected the bar to my PS3 and stream Netflix movies and is really good. I used to have a full home theater system and this is a good replacement.
2276817
USB, if you are doing FPS games and need to locate the direction of noise, shots, airplanes overhead etc.; this headset is not the one you should buy. Logitech makes a better headset for that purpose and has better surround sound. I own both brands and you should read the reviews on Logitech top models.
202239
You would hear sounds that you couldn't before I choose this based on what I do most of time on my computer I already have surround sound and I use my Turtle beach X42 on this both are on optical, I used to use onboard sound for years until a friend of mine bought a card similar to this and I was shocked at how much I was missing!. If you do a lot of gaming and or movies and the like have surround headphones or speakers or plan on in the future this would be a smart upgrade.
654185
Nope there's no point in paying 60 bucks on a 7.1 soundcard in tandem, unless you also want to have a surround speaker setup. You are correct John, all audio is processed by the G930's soundcard including the simulated 7.1. While using the headset all other audio hardware in your system will be ignored.
1476166
No it is not, I have been installing sound equipment for over 5 years now and wireless surround sounds are convenient. But your clarity and frequency are never going to amount to what a true surround sound brings to your living room. For the price this system is excellent. But I do recommend buying a larger subwoofer if you are going to use it for living room or main cinema.
88264
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
1910095
I would say so. The surround sound is definitely not as good as a headphone or a system but it's decent. What you hear also depends on the quality of your music and I say I am enjoying mine so far.
1032072
Do not notice any difference with the audio output. Using generic headphones, I am quite happy with the audio output. Using the built-in speakers of my speakers of my HP 2010i monitor, I am very happy with the sound. Not bass heavy at all.
1472998
The surround sound is good, I use it playing Battlefield 4 and I can tell where everything is coming from. *disclaimer * I am no audiophile :-)
212453
Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound. Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really... » Read More Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound. « Show Less
145385
Not much difference at all. the G510 has a little more control over the color of the lights for the keys, and conrtol over the sound system including mute. In my opinion either board you select you will have as good ad there is on the market. ps Logitech didn't pay me a nickle for this testimony and I mean every word of it!
477236
You ask for a subjective but my guess is that you would not hear a significant difference given the sound reproduction limitations of the soundbar. I own this AT soundbar and love it for what it is. Just about the perfect bedroom system where you can't, or don't want to, live with speakers everywhere. Newer tvs auto-detect the HDMI source. You do have to manually select the soundbar audio source, probably on the remote. The soundbar display shows the sources as S1, S2 etc so you have to remember which is which. This can be cumbersome I suppose but everyone here knows S1 is PS4, yada. So... HDMI sources to tv, audio sources via light pipe to soundbar. Select HDMI souce on tv and audio source on the soundbar remote. If you want to hear and enjoy the fancy decoding you should buy a great receiver and great 7.1 speakers. This AT soundbar is not a mini-7.1 system, it is a fat and usable 3.1 near 5.1 system.
1609486
I am no audiophile,but My 60LG7400 and my Grandson's 47LG4700 sound pretty good. It's No Bose, but at the present I see no reason to put one in. If you're capable of doing the install yourself, I'd recommend a wait & see approach like I used. I may decide to put an AV amp in someday, but that would be more for true surround and features like adding more inputs than sound quality (3 HDMIs don't really meet my 'needs')
237108
you can go with one but with buying the adapter it's pretty cheap so it's worth the investment there is a little bit of a change but I can't really tell I don't have expert ears but like I said for the cost of the adapter go for your invest in some nice speakers anyhow I love my surround sound setup
781664
I just got the Emotiva XPA-5 to drive M70 fronts, CS2 center, and M60 surrounds. The difference over my Onkyo TX-NR808 is quite amazing! If you're on a budget the XPA-5 is a good choice. If you have a lot more to spend I'd look at Adcom, Sunfire, and Parasound equipment. I haven't listened to them but from what I've read you won't be let down. I still think the Emotiva XPA-5 is one of the most underrated products on the market. For the money, it's an excellent option. 5 year warranty gives peace of mind.
848644
I just got the Emotiva XPA-5 to drive M70 fronts, CS2 center, and M60 surrounds. The difference over my Onkyo TX-NR808 is quite amazing! If you're on a budget the XPA-5 is a good choice. If you have a lot more to spend I'd look at Adcom, Sunfire, and Parasound equipment. I haven't listened to them but from what I've read you won't be let down.I still think the Emotiva XPA-5 is one of the most underrated products on the market. For the money, it's an excellent option. 5 year warranty gives peace of mind.