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HD 555's: What Settings to Use In Games?

CobaltRed

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Hi folks, I bought a pair of Senn HD 555's after being recommended by this board, mostly for music but also for gaming. I am thrilled with them; they have made my music collection come alive again! My question is what I should use for audio settings in games (Headphones, Dolby Surround, 5.1, 7.1 etc) to get the best directional audio. I don't have a soundcard; I'm using Onboard Audio from the P5q Pro (Realtek). I'm not really hardcore about my gaming so I don't plan on buying an Xfi at the moment. This board has been really helpful before, hopefully you guys can give me some useful advice now.

Mike
 
if you can set them up for headphones then headpohones it shall be.

no point using anything other than that as that is all they are capable of.