Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:03 pmNow this topic may have already been covered elsewhere, but here's a question. Do you give enough thought to your sound system?? I didn't really think about it; a couple of reasonable stereo speakers, a headset for ATC & VATSIM traffic, some half decent sound sets for the aircraft and she'll be right.
But . . .having recently upgraded to a MB with 5.1 Surround Sound outlets and a Logitech 5.1 system for under $100 at Dick Smith's at present and I thought - Why Not?
What a difference! Damn it, we spend so much money on buying other peripherals to try and achieve "total immersion" in our simming and suddenly I have discovered a real gem. Ground shaking ground roll, fantastic surround sound noises that move beautifully with the pan view, great internal/external sounds, totally different and believable flap sounds and landing gear that almost felt like it was physically moving out of the bays under my seat.
Well worth the $99 investment if you have the three, 5.1 capable, sound outlets on your Mother Board.
But . . .having recently upgraded to a MB with 5.1 Surround Sound outlets and a Logitech 5.1 system for under $100 at Dick Smith's at present and I thought - Why Not?
What a difference! Damn it, we spend so much money on buying other peripherals to try and achieve "total immersion" in our simming and suddenly I have discovered a real gem. Ground shaking ground roll, fantastic surround sound noises that move beautifully with the pan view, great internal/external sounds, totally different and believable flap sounds and landing gear that almost felt like it was physically moving out of the bays under my seat.
Well worth the $99 investment if you have the three, 5.1 capable, sound outlets on your Mother Board.
Ideal for FSX , good were to turn it down during a Multiplay and still have some sound feedback , i use comm,s on another PC , damn great choice .