New headset

[PilotError]

Originally Posted by albx

changed again my mind after listened this with my sh@t headset

I want a good pair of STEREO headset

P.S.
Listen it with your headset and you'll see...

Just to let you know that I listened to the same thing with my Medusa 5.1 headset and still got the binaural effect.
I've got to admit I was totally blown away by the experience , and that's why I said I would probably be using the headset a LOT more when SOW is released.

So if you got a 5.1 set it should still work with binaural sound, but you would also have the benefit of 5.1 for other games or films. The best of both worlds.
Something for you to consider ?

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by PilotError

So if you got a 5.1 set it should still work with binaural sound, but you would also have the benefit of 5.1 for other games or films. The best of both worlds.
Something for you to consider ?

Let me put it this way. If the game supports binaural audio reproduction then there is no need for 5.1 headsets. But if SoW isn't the only thing that you play and positional audio is more important to you... as we all stated here - it comes down to personal preference and requirements. For general ease of use (having a mic attached) and not bothering to get the best audio quality, then go with a headset (analog, not USB). If you want the best audio reproduction and recording quality, I suggest that you read what we wrote here.

With todays soundcards that can simulate virtual 3D sound, the small 'benefits' of 5.1 headset over stereo headphones are almost non existent.

[albx]

Originally Posted by PilotError

Just to let you know that I listened to the same thing with my Medusa 5.1 headset and still got the binaural effect.
I've got to admit I was totally blown away by the experience , and that's why I said I would probably be using the headset a LOT more when SOW is released.

So if you got a 5.1 set it should still work with binaural sound, but you would also have the benefit of 5.1 for other games or films. The best of both worlds.
Something for you to consider ?

I already have a 5.1 system on my pc, so i thought to spend money for a better stereo headset, enjoy the music and everything else, and when i really need a 5.1 just unplug it and use my speakers.

[WTE_Galway]

When in doubt go for something a bit Steampunk ...

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by WTE_Galway

When in doubt go for something a bit Steampunk ...

My eyes (and ears) hurt after looking at those pictures...

[BadAim]

I have a Plantronics Gamecom headset, that cost about $40 iirc, and an ancient audigy soundcard, and the Dolby test above sounded pretty good through them, although I'll admit that their Bass response is pretty crap. They however sounded great with the binaural and holophonic demo's in the update thread, to the point where I swatted them off my head during the bee section of (I think) the last one.

I'm not a serious audiophile (I'm happy with the earbuds that came with my Sansa), so I guess I'm easy to please, but I do like nice sound, and the plantronics set is good enough for me, especially for gaming.

I'm just not sure how much 5.1 has to offer in a headset, as I hear perfect positional sound in all the shooters that I've tried so far with a standard one.

[wannabetheace]

Recently I'm thinking of buying a good headset. Then I decided to buy ComTac II tactical headset designed for airsoft . if it possible to use it with ma pc then I can use the PTT when I interact with other players just like in IL2.
Any experience on this beauty . or is it possible to use it like normal headset. I'm not sure at the moment. if it possible then it would be like two rabbit with one bullet

[albx]

well, I looked around and from reviews the best with mic seems to be the Steelseries Siberia V2, i hope i'll not hurt Thor's ears with my affermation

[Les]

Originally Posted by wannabetheace

...ComTac II tactical headset...Any experience on this beauty . or is it possible to use it like normal headset...

I only know about them what I've been able to gather from looking at their website just now, which isn't much. There isn't enough info there to be able to tell for sure whether they'd be any good for pc use or not. You'd have to ask them if there's any cabling arrangement that can allow the headsets to receive a stereo signal from a computer soundcard (with its 3.5mm in/outs) while also outputting the headset microphone's signal to the microphone input of the soundcard. It looks like the headphones and microphones themselves are capable of sending and receiving the signals, but there aren't enough tech specs to be certain of that either.

In terms of connectivity, it looks like it can be done, without the PTT unit, using dual downlead cables, if they can be made to both end with 3.5mm plugs (and can be extended, as they look a bit short). You might be able to use the PTT unit with the dual downlead setup too, if there's an adaptor to make the cable that would lead to your radio from the PTT unit end with a 3.5mm plug that can plug into your computer's microphone input instead. Looks too like it might be able to be done using one downlead cable (with an adaptor/splitter plugged on the end) if the signal coming from the game is mono not stereo and it shares the stereo downlead cable with the headset's microphone output (game in on one channel, then spread over two headphone speakers ?, microphone output on the other channel). Pricey setup though, when you add it all up, headset (w/gel earseals & cotton covers), PTT unit, radio. Could be 1k.

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by albx

I already have a 5.1 system on my pc, so i thought to spend money for a better stereo headset, enjoy the music and everything else, and when i really need a 5.1 just unplug it and use my speakers.

Which is exactly what I do.