s3r
New Head-Fier
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Recently I got back into action gaming (FEAR, COD2, etc) at LANs, and I'm finding sound is very important (I forgot how much so!).
Right now I'm on a Chaintech AV710, which I love for the stereo audio, but it has no support for game features. So, I'm considering getting the bottom-end X-Fi for the EAX support and, more important, the virtual headphone surround, which I hear is very good.
I'm wondering if it's worth spending ~$100 to get the X-Fi. Also, will the stereo audio quality for music be much of a downgrade from my AV710?
Presently I'm gaming with my MisterX MINT->HD-280 Pro, although there may be a DT770 or A900 in my future, if this gaming keeps up.
Thanks.
Right now I'm on a Chaintech AV710, which I love for the stereo audio, but it has no support for game features. So, I'm considering getting the bottom-end X-Fi for the EAX support and, more important, the virtual headphone surround, which I hear is very good.
I'm wondering if it's worth spending ~$100 to get the X-Fi. Also, will the stereo audio quality for music be much of a downgrade from my AV710?
Presently I'm gaming with my MisterX MINT->HD-280 Pro, although there may be a DT770 or A900 in my future, if this gaming keeps up.
Thanks.