Analogue vrs. USB

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Ghost_X

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I will be getting a ASUS Maximus V Formula motherboard very soon and I would like to know if there is any point in utilizing the on-board soundcard.

I currently have the Logitech G35 which is USB.

What are the benefits of using a USB headset vrs. an analogue one?

If analogue headsets are so much better which one should I consider?

Thanks!
 
It probably won't make a huge difference with headsets.

I'd personally go analogue...

But I wouldn't buy a headset at all. You're far better off with proper headphones.
 
I guess there is a difference, seeing as I don't know any high end sound cards with a USB output :lol:
However on on-board audio, even the ROG boards, it probably won't make much of a difference.

Also, agreed with James @ the headphones thing
 
jamesriley94 said:
But I wouldn't buy a headset at all. You're far better off with proper headphones.
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By headset I mean headphones with a mic.

So something with virtual surround and a good quality mic.

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Feronix said:
I guess there is a difference, seeing as I don't know any high end sound cards with a USB output :lol:
However on on-board audio, even the ROG boards, it probably won't make much of a difference.
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Well from what I understand USB headphones have and internal sound card? So wouldn't using a dedicated sound card be worth it?

Also what would you recommend for an analogue gaming headphones/headset.
 
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Yeah I know...
But headphones are far better than any headset

And you can easily get a monitor attachable mic.

So you know - there's next to no difference in quality between mics for computers. The quality limits for VOIP and gaming are so bad, it doesn't matter if you buy a £5 microphone, or a £100 blueyeti or similar.
The only time the more expensive mics come in is in recording proper audio.

Also, most software can give you virtual surround.

Headsets are just very poor quality headphones with an attachable microphone, but with gaming branding which puts the price up massively. The actual cost of the headsets are next to nothing.

Which is why you're better off buying £30 headphones and a £5 mic, than you are spending in excess of £100 on a headset.
 
jamesriley94 said:
Yeah I know...
But headphones are far better than any headset

And you can easily get a monitor attachable mic.

So you know - there's next to no difference in quality between mics for computers. The quality limits for VOIP and gaming are so bad, it doesn't matter if you buy a £5 microphone, or a £100 blueyeti or similar.
The only time the more expensive mics come in is in recording proper audio.

Also, most software can give you virtual surround.

Headsets are just very poor quality headphones with an attachable microphone, but with gaming branding which puts the price up massively. The actual cost of the headsets are next to nothing.

Which is why you're better off buying £30 headphones and a £5 mic, than you are spending in excess of £100 on a headset.
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When I said headset I thought you thought I meant one of those cheap things or maybe a bluetooth headset.

What I have noticed is that mics that go on a monitor or desk usually pic up so much ambient noise they are annoying. If I tried to use a mic that was on a desk it would involve me constantly moving close to it to pick up my voice better.

What would you recommend as a headphone and mic combo in that case?
 
Depends how much of a discerning ear u have! lol

I have a AKG HSD 271 headset which for 400 pounds including cables are prob the most natural toned headset I`ve ever heard and all through onboard sound.
Good sound is all about good clean current delivery and todays boards with their amazing phasing features do produce a very precise and natural sound.
I have an auzentech sound card tht I dont really use anymore because the onboard of the gigabyte ud7 is so good. Depth and dynamics are slightly less pronounced but theres not much in it.
To answer your question the onboard would be good enough and get yourself a pair of headset to suit your needs. I still have a pair of asus`s fatality headset which are quite dynamic but not audiophile.
Offboard DACS are amazing though.....
Have i confused you enough? lol
 
Because its a lolgamer card and is overpriced, my opinion of course, I'd prefer an STX that does the same thing, but cheaper.
 
Phoebus
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-xonar-phoebus-soundcard-and-audio-control-box
£136.31

STX
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus...iophile-sound-card-optical-dolby-pro-logic-ii
£143.65

Which one cheaper?:lol:
They are 2 decent soundcards, with I think the same amps. They both very good quality. But they are made for different people, Phoebus is made for gaming so you will get a little bit more of this funky sound effects for games, and STX is made for audiophiles. I think that if you need to run something like 5.1 speakers + good headphones go for Phoebus, but if you running 2.0 speakers+ headphones go for STX.

I think that personally I go for STX as I don't want to run 5.1 anymore( its just to many cables all over the place:) ).
 
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