Reptoholic Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Headphones. One reason is it cancels out noises and another is, I use a laptop so the audio and the volume control makes it sound better.makes it seem more real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albin1997536 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 i preffer my headphones otherwise my dad would be like "wtf" when he hear me watching anime :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord0Link Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 it depends I use my Logitech Z-5500 (5.1 soundsystem) when im watching/doing stuff and play less intens/casual game's where audio isnt a big deal.and when I'm playing games where sound is king in terms of situation awareness I'll use my Roccat Kave (True 5.1 Headphones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanders Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I prefer speakers most of the time when there's no one around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark4yoyo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I use my headphones most of the time, because my speakers are kinda crappy, and buying speakers with the same quality as my headphones would be very expensive, and I don't really have the place for a 5.1 system where my computer is.The only time I use speakers, is when I'm on the ps3 which is hooked up to a 1080p projector and a 7.1 system, watching anime or playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae314 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 My speakers are Harman Kardon SoundSticks III. My headphones are Sennheiser HD518s. I honestly can't tell the difference sometimes. Once I didn't plug my headphones in well and so the sound kept coming from the speakers, and it took me like 30 minutes to notice x_x. I use headphones when I need to be quiet, but because it takes extra effort to set up, I default to speakers which don't require anything be plugged in or put on my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFlower Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 My speakers are Harman Kardon SoundSticks III. My headphones are Sennheiser HD518s. I honestly can't tell the difference sometimes. Once I didn't plug my headphones in well and so the sound kept coming from the speakers, and it took me like 30 minutes to notice x_x. I use headphones when I need to be quiet, but because it takes extra effort to set up, I default to speakers which don't require anything be plugged in or put on my head.Get a soundcard~ Problem solved. Switching between speakers and headphones is no longer a pain in the arse, and I can leave everything plugged in. Then again, judging from your setup, and your comments about headphones sounding the same as said setup, I guess you aren't an audiophile that would benefit from a dedicated soundcard >_> My setup stems from an Asus Xonar Essence STX soundcard to an Audioengine S8 sub, which then goes to a pair of M-Audio AV40's. A decent 2.1 setup, perfect for desktop gaming/music/movie watching. For late night listening, I have a pair of Sennheiser HD650's (amped by the soundcard, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae314 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yes, not an audiophile. I notice small differences only if I'm listening closely, and most of the time I have 85% of my attention on visual (gaming). I chose my stuff on the fringes of high-end equipment because it was a nice price point and gave me nice sound quality without breaking into audiophile territory where I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) *edited Edited August 7, 2013 by rand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaaa Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Headphones when there are people around, speakers when house is empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wzrd Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Gotta go with speakers, assuming they are high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae314 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Get a soundcard~ Problem solved. Switching between speakers and headphones is no longer a pain in the arse Can you substantiate your claim a bit for me because I use front panel audio ports for the headphones even though I know I shouldn't because it's just so darn annoying to switch the speaker/heaphone plug in the back of my computer. I looked into buying 3.5mm switch, but I couldn't find any x_x. Evidently nobody has 2 audio devices they want to switch between anymore. If I really can switch the outputs at will (preferably with some kind of physical key) I would really consider getting a cheap entry level sound card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFlower Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 That is the options I have to switch between. The front panel connectors connect directly to the soundcard, so I can disable HD-Audio completely. The 'Headphones' option you see is an AUX port on the soundcard, while the 2 speakers are the RCA ports (left and right channels, could do virtual 7.1 if you wanted or purchase the Xonar ST with the optional H6 PCB). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark4yoyo Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 You should be able to chose the sound output with windows, you don't need a seperate soundcard for that (imo with the quality of integrated soundcards in mobos, it's not really worth it anymore). Just go in the sound options and make the output you wish the default one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFlower Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 You should be able to chose the sound output with windows, you don't need a seperate soundcard for that (imo with the quality of integrated soundcards in mobos, it's not really worth it anymore). Just go in the sound options and make the output you wish the default one.You're right. Soundcards are really aimed at either the audiophile or the rich with nothing better to spend their money on. On-board sound, while the quality is less than what a new soundcard produces, would be perfectly acceptable to 95% of the PC users out there. Soundcards do offer other features besides higher quality sound (arguably 64x 'better', but it varies from person to person). They come with a nice software interface (Windows only!), which has a few features that would require several programs to achieve the same result. Some even have built-in headphone amps, which is great for people with high-end headphones. Granted, these advantages mean nothing without decent speakers. There isn't much point in getting a soundcard when all you have is a cheap set of Logitechs. High end sound is expensive, and is normally only reserved for the audiophiles and the rich~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae314 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 The point is not to switch output to the front panel, the point is to circumnavigate the front panel audio and get stuff directly from the card audio on one or the other device to avoid noise since the front panel cables are't exactly the best shielded things I'd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacecreepkitan Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not gonna lie, I do love my headset for gaming ( Plantronics Gamecom 780 ) but I prefer my Logitech 5.1 surround setup as headphones give me a headache after a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
†Mute point Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I prefer my speakers because my headphones have a short cord, and they make me stay right there if I want to keep listening.... And I like to get up and move around! Also because HD audio sounds better than non HD audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breathless Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I've grown used to headphones now, so that's where I'll put my vote. I'm so used to it that when my sister comes in to watch shows in my room with me, we'll use the speakers but I'll still put on my headphones! .__. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooden Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Headphones over speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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