Which speakers? And will they do what I want (in gaming)?

Jon Boy · 04-24-2008, 02:08 AM

Ok pretty much I'm looking to get a 5.1 system for my computer. Looking on the rear of my computer I have like 6 audio input thingies of all different colours. From reading that stickied thread. I am assuming this is 7.1 as apparently some speakers share cables or something like that. If not its still enough holes for 5.1 lol.

Well I want these for one sole purpose and I am assuming its possible. On COD4 I am fed up of hearing footsteps in my stereo speakers and they sound as if they are coming from the wrong direction. I turn to it then get stabbed in the back.

On a 5.1 system will I be able to tell which direction they are coming from? Also this is confusing me it seems on the videos advertising the speakers. Only 1 lead comes from the sub into the PC, if this is the case I cant see how such a signal could be sent.

Is what I'm asking for even possible?

And whats the difference between these two (excluding power output). Is the £98 one worth the extra £50?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133295
and
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120414

Tuffie · 04-24-2008, 02:30 AM

If the reason your getting new sound is because your sound is no good for gaming you should get a quality pair of headphones.

I'm not saying sennheiser's but yeah, headphones are for gaming lol.

Tuffie.

Jon Boy · 04-24-2008, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRT

If the reason your getting new sound is because your sound is no good for gaming you should get a quality pair of headphones.

I'm not saying sennheiser's but yeah, headphones are for gaming lol.

Tuffie.

I have a decent pair of headphones I want speakers lol. And surround sound headphones are a waste of money as no one else gets to hear.

Tuffie · 04-24-2008, 03:32 AM

I just meant that most gamers lol at people who game with speakahs.

Tuffie.

Jon Boy · 04-24-2008, 04:02 AM

Ohh God Dammit .... I just bought some surround sound headphones (you have a bad influence on me). If thats not enough I got a keyboard as well lol.

JlCollins005 · 04-24-2008, 06:49 AM

i game with headphones easier to hear footsteps and stuff, but u gotta have the surround sound for jammin out to music

MosIncredible · 04-24-2008, 01:36 PM

The fact that Logitech has become a standard for computer audio is hilarious. If real audio companies made half an effort to make PC speakers, Logitech would lose it's PC audio consumers.

Candy · 04-25-2008, 04:56 AM

Yeah Logitech definitely have a great range. It just depends on how much u got to spend.

shenry · 04-25-2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Boy

Looking on the rear of my computer I have like 6 audio input thingies of all different colours. From reading that stickied thread. I am assuming this is 7.1 as apparently some speakers share cables or something like that. If not its still enough holes for 5.1 lol.

You only need four "audio input thinge's" for 7.1 surround sound. You have 2 speakers on each channel. The other two would be for Line in and Mic.

If I were you I would get the X-540's. Unless you are really into sound or don't like the look of them. Plus you save some money to buy something else you want.

EDIT: Just saw you bought some headphones. Oh well.

jamesy · 04-25-2008, 01:45 PM

If you have the money for the G51 get them. They are worth it. The X-540's are good too, but they are just X-530's with a remote (looks like a pretty poor quality remote too).

04-24-2008, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 709	Which speakers? And will they do what I want (in gaming)? Ok pretty much I'm looking to get a 5.1 system for my computer. Looking on the rear of my computer I have like 6 audio input thingies of all different colours. From reading that stickied thread. I am assuming this is 7.1 as apparently some speakers share cables or something like that. If not its still enough holes for 5.1 lol. Well I want these for one sole purpose and I am assuming its possible. On COD4 I am fed up of hearing footsteps in my stereo speakers and they sound as if they are coming from the wrong direction. I turn to it then get stabbed in the back. On a 5.1 system will I be able to tell which direction they are coming from? Also this is confusing me it seems on the videos advertising the speakers. Only 1 lead comes from the sub into the PC, if this is the case I cant see how such a signal could be sent. Is what I'm asking for even possible? And whats the difference between these two (excluding power output). Is the £98 one worth the extra £50? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133295 and http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120414 __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

04-24-2008, 04:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jon Boy Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 709	Ohh God Dammit .... I just bought some surround sound headphones (you have a bad influence on me). If thats not enough I got a keyboard as well lol. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W G0 Stepping Western Digital Caviar 320GB S300 16MB OCZ 4GB DDR2 800MHz DUAL CHANNEL GeForce 8800GTS 320MB "XT" ED OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP "3D Mark 03 - 31164" -- "3D Mark 05 - 14127" -- "3D Mark 06 - 10393"

04-24-2008, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
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MosIncredible Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 194	The fact that Logitech has become a standard for computer audio is hilarious. If real audio companies made half an effort to make PC speakers, Logitech would lose it's PC audio consumers. __________________ CPU: Q6600 @ 3.4GHz [425x8] 1.248v load \| E8400 HSF: Zalman 9700 (replacing soon) MB: DFI DK P35-T2RS GPU: XFX 8800GTS (G92) 512MB @ 800/1970/1100 RAM: 2GB OCZ Reaper (PC2 6400) 850 4-4-4-12 HDD: WD 500GB 16MB Case: Antec 900 PSU: OCZ 700W Monitor: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06 Score: 16137 (XP) with above clocks

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Candy Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Age: 17 Posts: 337	Yeah Logitech definitely have a great range. It just depends on how much u got to spend. __________________ PSU:550w Mobo:Gibabyte GA-P35-DS3 CPU:C2D E6750 HDD:Seagate 250GB SATA2 RAM:2GB DDR2 800mhz GPU:ATi HD3850 256mb Monitor:Asus 19" VW193T Speakers:Logitech x-210

04-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
jamesy Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Age: 16 Posts: 32	If you have the money for the G51 get them. They are worth it. The X-540's are good too, but they are just X-530's with a remote (looks like a pretty poor quality remote too). __________________ Acer Aspire SA80 2GB DDR-400 RAM Intel Celeron D 346 3.06GHz Processor w/ Zalman CNPS9700 ATi Radeon 9600 XT 256mb @582MHz 160GB Seagate Barracuda HDD Logitech G15 v2 keyboard Logitech X-530 speakers w/ Creative Sound Blaster 7.1 Acer 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor

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