7.1 Headphones

[Arwanell]

I'm curious, are 7.1 headphones really like 7.1 speakers?

because they are hell of a lot cheaper than a 7.1 setup

 

for example Logitech G430

[Guest Kloaked]

Some people swear by them. I think it's a bunch of hoopla.

[ZetZet]

No.

[MegaDave91]

If you want a surround headset then get virtual surround, not a headset with 7 individual drivers.

[Arwanell]

If you want a surround headset then get virtual surround, not a headset with 7 individual drivers.

yes, that's what i'm looking at

[Xenift]

yes, that's what i'm looking at

Just so you know, i hate 7.1 Audio.

 

It just makes the audio so bad.

[Arwanell]

Just so you know, i hate 7.1 Audio.

 

It just makes the audio so bad.

just headphones or speakers also?

[DannyRyu]

apparently quality stereo sounds Miles better.

[Morgan MLGman]

I'm using Logitech G35 headset with 7.1 and I can tell you that it's much better than when you turn the 7.1 option off. They sound better than my flatmates HyperX Clouds so yeah. I love the headset, the only flaw is that it's fragile and needs to be handled carefully.

[Xenift]

just headphones or speakers also?

Never tried the speakers.

[spwath]

Never tried the speakers.

.speakers Are fine for 7.1 as it is real, and actually 7.1

[Xenift]

.speakers Are fine for 7.1 as it is real, and actually 7.1

I believe so, but cinema 7.1 speakers are terrible

[spwath]

I believe so, but cinema 7.1 speakers are terrible

What are cinema 7.1 speakers?

[Xenift]

What are cinema 7.1 speakers?

Those speaker systems you find in a movie theater.

[sobe]

Simulated surround sound in headsets/headphones is exactly that, simulated, or as some may say, fake. You have 2 ears and headphones generally provide a driver per ear, key component being 2. Now, 7.1 sound takes advantage of a room as well as being away from your ears to simulate all directions, something headphones cannot provide.

 

If someone says they "prefer" the 7.1 over the stereo audio on their headphone or headset, they simply have no idea what quality audio is and are probably used to gaming brands instead of actual quality audio product.

[Guest]

Let's not forget the thread: 7.1 Headphones?

 

To summarize: no, 7.1 headphones are not "like speakers".