Do you use desktop speakers or headset for gaming?

W1zzard · Jun 13, 2012, 01:14 PM

Do you use desktop speakers or headset during most of your gaming sessions?

Why is one superior than the other?

pantherx12 · Jun 13, 2012, 01:20 PM

I use a set of floor standing speakers and an old Hifi amp from the 70s : ]

Why? Explosions feel explosion-y

Phusius · Jun 13, 2012, 01:24 PM

I use audiophile headphones because they sound amazing. See system specs for my audio. Tried 7.1 surround headsets, and they were just junk compared to audiophile Audio Technica/Sennheiser headphones.

claylomax · Jun 13, 2012, 01:26 PM

Always desktop, never headphones; if the missus walks in the room to tell me that dinner's ready and I'm gaming with headphones I could have a heart attack.

btarunr · Jun 13, 2012, 01:26 PM

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entropy13 · Jun 13, 2012, 01:27 PM

Desktop speakers.

puma99dk| · Jun 13, 2012, 01:28 PM

i am using my Creative Aurvana Live! headphones plugged into my Asus Xonar Essence STX ^^

Robert-The-Rambler · Jun 13, 2012, 01:35 PM

Most of the time I use 2 bookshelf speakers and a powered subwoofer for the added impact arcade experience and at night I always use my Sennheiser HD 595s for the immersive ultra loud late night gaming experience. Lately I've moved away from using the full 5.1 home theater setup.

I prefer the actual speakers and sub because deep bass is hard to get in headphones while maintaining clarity.

Phusius · Jun 13, 2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claylomax

Always desktop, never headphones; if the missus walks in the room to tell me that dinner's ready and I'm gaming with headphones I could have a heart attack.

My audiophile headphones sound better than any desktop speakers, and they are open-air so people can still hear what your hearing and you can hear your wife walking in just fine.

Jizzler · Jun 13, 2012, 01:41 PM

In the past I rarely used headsets but recently found a pair that are easy on the ears. Now it's about 60/40 speakers/headset.

- MMO Raids

- Stealthy FPS or any other game were hearing nuance sounds matter.

- At night when you don't want your kids waking up to the death throes of your victims.

INSTG8R · Jun 13, 2012, 01:43 PM

5.1 speakers at all times.

Widjaja · Jun 13, 2012, 01:44 PM

I prefer the headset for better accuracy of my surroundings in certain games which need it.

I use basic Sennheiser HD202s plugged into a Sony amp which is connected to my Infrasonic Quartet Pro Audio sound card.

Jstn7477 · Jun 13, 2012, 01:49 PM

Headset: All of the minute sounds I can hear would get lost with speakers. Plus, I hate having people such as my parents eavesdrop on me and listening to who I'm talking with or what I'm listening to.

Cheap Creative Fatal1ty headset on onboard Realtek chipset. I'm a pseudo-audiophile I guess, as I can really notice quality differences but a "decent" pair of headphones, onboard sound and a decent audio source are sufficient for my needs.

Crap Daddy · Jun 13, 2012, 01:53 PM

Xonar D1 analog out to a Denon amp and two Sony bookshelf speakers. Still an old stereo guy myself. For music also use Sennheiser HD518 open cans. Desktop is mostly garbage and I hate subwoofers.

AhokZYashA · Jun 13, 2012, 01:59 PM

I use a Sennheiser HD600 for almost all games I play,

Lionheart · Jun 13, 2012, 02:04 PM

I use some good quality Logitech 2.1 speakers

Z2300 2.1 I love em

Would like to buy a high quality headset eventually, I'm after an all in one headset that supports PS3, Xbox360 and PC

can anyone recommend me something like that

Spaceman Spiff · Jun 13, 2012, 02:09 PM

I'm with phusius. A proper headphone setup can shake your gibbletts as well as a speakers can, plus its hard to beat the accuracy of headphones without very expensive speakers/amp. Most of my gaming is at night though and I don't want to disturb those around me. All th headsets with integrated mics sound like garbage to me, though I may just be biased. I've said it before and ill say it again, now that I have a proper audio setup, ill never go back to onboard/headset/poopy sounding things. Ill sacrifice graphics cards before I give up my audio.

ERazer · Jun 13, 2012, 02:18 PM

headset

i have a little one dont wanna wake him up on my late night gaming

BigMack70 · Jun 13, 2012, 02:20 PM

Most of the time use my Razer Chimaera 5.1 headphones, but also have a Logitech z906 hooked up that I use occasionally for gaming (primary use of that is as my home theater audio).

brandonwh64 · Jun 13, 2012, 02:21 PM

I have to have a headset and this stems from playing WAY TO MUCH counterstrike back in the day! footsteps were key to knowing how close and enemy was.

Wrigleyvillain · Jun 13, 2012, 02:23 PM

Headset. Mainly for the benefit of others around.

Bow · Jun 13, 2012, 02:26 PM

Headset if the wife and kids are around. Speakers if they are not.

phanbuey · Jun 13, 2012, 02:32 PM

Wireless logitech headset... love it.

BumbleBee · Jun 13, 2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lionheart

I use some good quality Logitech 2.1 speakers

Z2300 2.1 I love em

Would like to buy a high quality headset eventually, I'm after an all in one headset that supports PS3, Xbox360 and PC

can anyone recommend me something like that

Turtle Beach

you will need a toslink splitter.

_JP_ · Jun 13, 2012, 02:35 PM

Headset.
Mainly because I don't like to be disturbed by other noises and don't want be rude to others by forcing them to listen to what I'm listening.
Also, I usually chat while gaming.
But I used to resort to speakers only.

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Jun 13, 2012, 01:14 PM	#1
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:26 PM	#4
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:41 PM	#10
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:43 PM	#11
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:44 PM	#12
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:49 PM	#13
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:53 PM	#14
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Jun 13, 2012, 02:04 PM	#16
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Jun 13, 2012, 02:09 PM	#17
Spaceman Spiff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 410 (0.18/day) Thanks: 188 Thanked 88 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	I'm with phusius. A proper headphone setup can shake your gibbletts as well as a speakers can, plus its hard to beat the accuracy of headphones without very expensive speakers/amp. Most of my gaming is at night though and I don't want to disturb those around me. All th headsets with integrated mics sound like garbage to me, though I may just be biased. I've said it before and ill say it again, now that I have a proper audio setup, ill never go back to onboard/headset/poopy sounding things. Ill sacrifice graphics cards before I give up my audio. __________________

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Jun 13, 2012, 02:18 PM	#18
ERazer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,421 (1.07/day) Thanks: 334 Thanked 500 Times in 337 Posts System Specs	headset i have a little one dont wanna wake him up on my late night gaming __________________ Gaming Rig: i7 2600k \| ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Intel Z68 \| 8gb Corsair Dominator GT \| ASUS ENGTX580 DCII \| Intel 510 series 120gb \| Corsair 650d Daily Rig: i7 860 \| GA-P55A-UD6 \| 8gb Corsair Dominator III \| HD5770 \| x2 250gb WD RE4 Raid0 \| Haf932 Modded *Server: i3 540 \| GA-H55N-USB3 \| 4gb Corsair XMS DDR3 \| x4 500gb WD Blue \| lian li pc-q08b \| My HeatWare \| My For Sale \| SteamID \|

System Name:	Resurrection
Processor:	i7 2600k 4.6ghz
Motherboard:	ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Intel Z68
Cooling:	EK Supreme HF, EK Bay Spin Reservoir, Bitspower Compression Fittings, MCP 350, Fesser Tubing
Memory:	8 gig Corsair Dominator GT III 1866 (CAS 9)
Video Card:	asus 580 direct cu II
Hard Disk:	Intel 510 series 120gb
Optical Drive:	Steam FTW!!! who needs Cd's
CRT/LCD Model:	ViewSonic 24 LCD HD VX2439wm
Case:	650D
Sound Card:	on board X-Fi
PSU:	Corsair Memory AX850
Software:	Window 7 x64 Pro
Benchmarks:	X Armor u9bl Mechanical Keyboard "Cherry MX Brown" and SteelSeries Ikari Gaming Mouse