The Goat
New Head-Fier
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My old set of headphones finally broke and I'm looking to purchase something better. However, when I search for headphones with 7.1 surround sound all I can find are colorful gaming headsets with built in mics.
I'm looking for a solution with a total cost of less than $75, primarily for gaming and watching movies on a computer, but I don't need or particularly want a built in mic. I'd love to follow the buying guides on this site, but I don't see any mentions of surround sound.
The integrated sound card for my computer says that it supports stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround sound... but does this mean that any headphones can be made to virtualize 7.1, or do I specifically need 7.1 compatible headphones? Thank you for any guidance. I'm aware of USB DACs and internal dedicated sound cards, and I see USB 7.1 DACS available on amazon for less than $10. But I'm still unsure if that's all I need..
I'm looking for a solution with a total cost of less than $75, primarily for gaming and watching movies on a computer, but I don't need or particularly want a built in mic. I'd love to follow the buying guides on this site, but I don't see any mentions of surround sound.
The integrated sound card for my computer says that it supports stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround sound... but does this mean that any headphones can be made to virtualize 7.1, or do I specifically need 7.1 compatible headphones? Thank you for any guidance. I'm aware of USB DACs and internal dedicated sound cards, and I see USB 7.1 DACS available on amazon for less than $10. But I'm still unsure if that's all I need..
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