How to utilize the full surround sound?

aceekaJr

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Looking to buy razer kraken 7.1 chroma headset.

Was wondering does it provide the full surround sound experience I would require for professional gaming (csgo especially), and if not, what would I require for me to utilize the full surround sound? I currently have an asus h97-pro mobo and I use an, I think altec lansing 5.1 surround system, and I'm just used to plugging my headphones into the small remote that is connected to the main sub woofer. I think I said everything correctly because this is way out of my line of knowledge.

Also sorry for the grammar errors as I am not a native speaker :p
 

sizzling

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No headset can reproduce full 7.1 or any surround sound, the only way to get proper surround sound is with a proper speaker setup. The simulated surround sound of headphones is fairly lame Imo, a good quality stereo headset usually offers a better experience with more audio definition but then I'm very fussy about audio.
 

Cons29

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honestly (and it depends also on the user) i don't think going from 5.1 to 7.1 will help much.
if it was speakers with proper positioning, maybe.

those that i know that are good fps players just use 2 channels
 

aceekaJr

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yes but the main thing is that I mainly used headphones while playing because my friends hear a lot of background noise when I'm on speakers, I was just wondering if there are any special requirements to use the headphones or is it just plug and use, and another question, should I plug them im my mobo, or the front side of the pc, or the little remote For the 5.1 system which is plugged in the mobo?

Thanks ahead
 

Cons29

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hold on, this is a usb headset right?
if so, then plug it anywhere there a usb. installing the driver is advisable, although it should work without one (not sure if it will work as 7.1).
yeah, if you use a mic, then your friends will hear them.
i used to have 5.1, now im using a headphone, and a separate mic