Ear Force HPA 5.1
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Pretty sweet. Do they really work?
I have no idea.. haven't seen any reviews anywhere yet. They don't ship until around the 16th according to Gizmodo.
I'm a headphone guy.. I use my headphones all the time. I have a pretty decent set with mic, but not as good as my Kenwoods (without a mic). But I'd love to have a 'surround sound' headset that actually works decently and provides a good mic.
I'm not an 'audiophile' by any means. Once the audio quality reaches a certain point, I really don't hear any difference. Maybe it's because I don't have a 'trained' ear. With video, I'm more picky... but with audio, as long as its clear and crisp with decent bass range, I'm happy. (High end audio equipment salesmen just let out a collective cry in agony. :kiss: )
My gaming rig currently has a 4.1 setup, but unfortunately the rear speaker bit the dust long ago. I'd love to ditch it for a set of 5.1 'phones--at that price, I'm going to be very tempted indeed.
I see you need to have a 5.1 supported sound card. I was hoping they did all this with a simple USB connector.
You just bought a brand new Alienware PC.. If it didn't come with a 5.1 supported card you better call the NJ State Police to be on the look out for it!Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Bribo
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I am running with on board sound for now. I only have a simple 3 speaker set up (no surround) so I didn't see much point in getting a $200 sound card. If/when I make the jump to 5.1 then I'll consider it.Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Hylander
5.1 is built into the mobo anyhow, I believe.
The usb emulates the 5.1 into the headphones. They were demoing this product on 'The Screen Savers' over two years ago. They said back then it would take some time before they finished it. Looks like it's done!
rock on!
It were the Panasonic's they showed on TSS, and they were released in Japan well before they were released here.Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]StitchJones
By the way, if you were a fan of TSS (Now "Attack of the Show" - GAY! HATE HATE HATE G4), Leo, Patrick Norton, Kevin Rose, and Robert Herron are doing weekly Podcasts that was originally called ROTSS (Revenge of the Screen Savers) - but of course they couldn't legally use that name so now it's TWIT (This week in Tech) .
www.thisweekintech.com or TWIT.TV
Funny looking USB connector. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]StitchJones
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LOL - I'm telling you.. this is what happens when you put your feet behind your head!!Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Bribo
Those are multi-USB mini connecters. what are you blind. Maybe you need to put your feet behind your head.Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Bribo
LEO Lives!!!!!! YES!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Hylander
So I've done my research for my next set of mic/headset combo and decided to go with a Medusa. Since it's a German product and pretty much only distributed in the EU/UK it took some searching to find a decent price to get it shipped over to the US. Fortunately the linked after hours had setup a subsidiary specifically to sell to the US. Couldn't argue with the 2 year in country warranty, along with the power adaptor.
Review 1 and 2
With that headset you'd qualify for air traffic control too :lol2: that things a monster.