Headphones built in 5.1

Krustis · 05-30-2007, 04:29 AM

Hi there, my pc has mobo audio at the moment wich supports 5.1. However i have bought some headphones that apparently have a built in 5.1 chip or something like that, they connect via a USB. If i was to purchase a new sound card for my computer to go into a pci slot, could i still use my headphones but use my new sound card to provide the audio? Or would their built in sound chip become the primary sound hardware when i plug them in? Thanks very much if you can help me here anybody.

advancedgeek · 05-30-2007, 06:27 AM

Is your headphone powered by an USB then plugged into the audio jack? I have never seen any headphones or speakers that get audio signal from the USB port.

Chris_PC · 05-30-2007, 07:13 AM

They Just have a Built in Sound card.
But In all honesty, I dont really think 5.1 headphones are that good...

Crysalis · 05-30-2007, 03:50 PM

the headphones, when plugged in, become the primary device. Windows can only use one sound device at a time (unfortunately). So, if you're using your headphones 100% of the time, getting a soundcard won't do you squat.

Krustis · 05-31-2007, 03:58 AM

Fantastic response thanks ppl, i guess il use them until i get my new build, then il get a setof em that use a jax and mic plug intstead. Cheers very muhc

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05-30-2007, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Krustis Newb Techie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 46	Headphones built in 5.1 Hi there, my pc has mobo audio at the moment wich supports 5.1. However i have bought some headphones that apparently have a built in 5.1 chip or something like that, they connect via a USB. If i was to purchase a new sound card for my computer to go into a pci slot, could i still use my headphones but use my new sound card to provide the audio? Or would their built in sound chip become the primary sound hardware when i plug them in? Thanks very much if you can help me here anybody. __________________ Curt

05-30-2007, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
advancedgeek Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 522	Re: Headphones built in 5.1 Is your headphone powered by an USB then plugged into the audio jack? I have never seen any headphones or speakers that get audio signal from the USB port.

05-30-2007, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris_PC True Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 240	Re: Headphones built in 5.1 They Just have a Built in Sound card. But In all honesty, I dont really think 5.1 headphones are that good... __________________ $\"Signature\"$

05-30-2007, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crysalis Audio Engineer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,301	Re: Headphones built in 5.1 the headphones, when plugged in, become the primary device. Windows can only use one sound device at a time (unfortunately). So, if you're using your headphones 100% of the time, getting a soundcard won't do you squat. __________________

05-31-2007, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Krustis Newb Techie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 46	Re: Headphones built in 5.1 Fantastic response thanks ppl, i guess il use them until i get my new build, then il get a setof em that use a jax and mic plug intstead. Cheers very muhc . __________________ Curt

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