Gaming headset or 5.1 surround sound speakers

kingjamie

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Want new speakers for gaming but dunno if i should go a Gaming headset or 5.1 surround sound speakers?
I was thinking a headset would be better for the mic, but if i got speakers it would be better for music and films.


But i need a mic
 

samraptor

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u cant use a mic and surround sound system at the same time without disturbing the people you are playing with so i would really recommend the headset.
 

kingjamie

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do know any good headsets? willing to spend around £200
 

kingjamie

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do know any good headsets? willing to spend around £200
 

audioranger

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a good pair of headphones can be just as effective for music and movies as an actual speaker system, if not more so. if your budget is around £200, I'd look at the sennheiser pc360s, or if you wanna go a little higher then definitely beyerdynamic mmx 300's.

i'd always take a high-end pair of headphones over a high-end speaker setup, mainly bc i hate feeling like i need to keep it below a certain volume. i'll listen as loudly as i like! :na: