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Originally Posted by Codex

My view is if you want quality sounds and listen to other things than games with your headset then go for stereo, but for gaming and picking up positional audio 5.1 headsets, even with poorer sound quality are way better.

That is precisely what we're talking about here.

5.1/7.1 headsets are good only for gaming, while stereo headphones beat them with sound quality on all levels, every time. And with good sound cards you can get 3D sound emulation which will match the best what 5.1/7.1 headsets can offer. It all comes down what you're using them for.

It all comes down to what are you using them for and what is you personal preference.