Must it be 5.1? Steelseries 5H USB are 7.1 and cost like $80. Been using those for a while and they sound amazing.
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Keep in mind there are different types of 5.1 headset. Most use a software virtualisation technology (e.g. the Logitech 9xx series). Others use multiple speakers. The multi-speaker ones don't need special software to work, the virtualisation ones do. I had MAJOR issues getting the Logitech headphones to work properly because the software wouldn't work (wouldn't enable 3D).
Also for that price they are likely to suck. I would honestly recommend just some decent headphones.
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maybe not great ... but ok.
And he specifically asked for 5.1 surround
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I use the Plantronics GameCom 780 and I absolutely love it. I had some Turtle Beach x11s before these and the GameCom 780 absolutely blows them away. You can usually find the Plantronics GameCom 780 on sale on Amazon for $55-$60, they retail for $80.
Also the GameCom 780 is 7.1 Dolby surround. Link to amazon page
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How does this connect to your computer? I've never bought headphones with a mic before, do they have a line for mic and a line for headphones, or is it all through usb?
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Which is not necessarily a good thing - you can't use it with portable media players. I got the gamecom 780 sometime ago as well, and while I can't really judge it based on sound quality, having never owned other surround headphones before, it is pretty uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
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I will agree with you there and should probably mention that. I could wear my old Turtle Beach x11s forever and they would always be comfy. My GameCom 780s however don't have as much room for my ears and squeeze my head a little tighter. They've loosened up with time, but sitting at my computer I do have to take them off after a few hours because they grow uncomfortable.
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Do they make headphones with more than 2 speakers? o_O (5.1 when referring to a sound system means how many speakers it supports, left, right, center, left rear, right rear and the .1 is a sub woofer)
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