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Equalizer APO with the HeSuVi plugin (free): This free and open-source tool aims to imitate the surround effect of Dolby, DTS, Sonic, Razer, CMSS-3D, and plenty of other implementations. It can, however, be a bit complex to set up, depending on your hardware. Freely positional "audio objects" including sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X would definitely help to current state. It's a wireless gaming headset with a USB transmitter, designed for use with PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4/5 (there's a Penrose X version with an Xbox-friendly transmitter, if you game on Microsoft consoles). It has Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a 3.5mm wired connection option. Who It's For

The Xbox Wireless Headset is exactly what it says on the box: a wireless headset for the Xbox. It uses the same wireless connection Xbox Wireless Controllers use to pair with an Xbox One or Series S/X console without a separate transmitter, while keeping lower-latency and higher-quality sound than what Bluetooth allows. It has Bluetooth as well (also like the Xbox Wireless Controller), so you can also use it with any phone or PC if you don't mind compromising on audio.Creative sure started demanding license fees from other sound card makers for later than EAX 2, but don't believe they demanded license from game developers. The microphone is the real star here. It's superbly clear and offers a great end result. You shouldn't struggle to be heard on Discord or in chat in-game, and you won't be that player with the muffled and scratchy microphone no one wants to play with. While the mic's design isn't quite bang-on how I'd like it, it's both convenient and sounds great. That really puts the HS55 in contention at this price. Why settle for just one type of surround sound? The JBL Quantum One may be pricey, but it has a lot to offer in the sound department, including JBL's QuantumSPHERE 360 technology as well as DTS Headphone X: v2.0 surround sound. The latter is a high-quality digital surround sound that can make your game worlds and movies feel that much more engrossing. QuantumSPHERE 360 is a bit more involved, and actually takes into account the position of your head, so you can turn your head in the real life and all the sounds around you will shift to maintain their relative position. Many gaming headsets and sound cards come with a “virtual surround” feature, which aims to provide a more accurate sense of space to your gaming audio. If you’re on the fence about whether the feature is worthwhile, though, there are virtual surround apps that will add the feature to your current headphones, for free or a small price. That impressive battery life is, of course, a best-case scenario. A lot of that has to do with the volume you're running the headset at, and volume is probably my only real complaint. It's absolutely loud enough but I can listen to it at full volume and still be fairly comfortable.

Compatibility: PS5, PC, Xbox | Connectivity: 3.5mm | Drivers: high-fidelity 28-ohm drivers | Battery Life: N/A | Weight: 290g If problem was flaws in DirectSound, like Microsoft's stinky excuse claims, then why didn't Microsoft dictate new better HW sound processing API for Windows? As an added benefit, the sound card enables audio tweaks through Razer Synapse that aren't available on headsets connected only through a 3.5mm cable. It enables many headphone and microphone audio tweaks, so you can get the best sound in both directions. That said, the V2 sounds excellent out of the box. Who It's ForThe SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is simply one of the most powerful and feature-filled wired gaming headsets available. It feels luxurious, sounds excellent, and its PC software has strong spatial audio and many granular adjustments for anyone who wants to dive into them. It also works with every major game console (you must choose between PlayStation and Xbox versions, though; there's no model that works with both) along with PCs, and can even connect to two devices over USB-C at once. It's also one of the few gaming headsets that supports High-Res Audio, so if you're an audiophile who uses a top-tier streaming music platform, you can fully enjoy the tunes. This headset/mic combination doesn't disappoint on either spec, delivering amazing sound quality and recording that'll see your desktop mic gathering dust. The headsets on this list are chosen from the dozens the PC Gamer hardware team and myself have tested. Between us we've got decades of experience of the best and worst audio gear ever made.The top headsets offer the best sound for gamers at each end of the budget spectrum. Quality drivers ensure you get the best audio, and we're against gaming headphones that overdo low frequencies, as it provides terrible bass response in most cases. The best gaming headsets offer more balance drivers that require minimal tweaking on your end, and you won't need to spend hundreds of dollars. Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X (2.0) are two specially branded types of surround sound you'll also likely encounter. They both essentially do the same thing of adding positional audio for effects for objects like say a plane flying over or a bomb falling from the sky above you. Freely posiotionable "audio objects" including sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X would definitely help to current state.

They are software solutions. Added to other current solutions like Wave NX or Razer's software surround.

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The line between gaming headsets and headphones has blurred significantly in recent years. There are still distinct differences between the peripherals that make one better for gaming and the other ideal for listening to audio. We discuss those below.