CMSS-3D vs. setting headphones to surround sound

[Smartazz]

I have Sennheiser HD595's connected to a Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty sound card. If I'm watching a movie on my computer or playing a game, am I better off setting the X-Fi settings to surround sound(even though I'm using headphones), or should I use the built in CMSS-3D feature? Thanks in advance.

 

[Ghouler]

I use setting called "CMSS-3D Headphone" for games and movies. Turn this off for music.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Smartazz
I have Sennheiser HD595's connected to a Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty sound card. If I'm watching a movie on my computer or playing a game, am I better off setting the X-Fi settings to surround sound(even though I'm using headphones), or should I use the built in CMSS-3D feature? Thanks in advance.

You would use CMSS-3D. Surround sound would send 5 channels out...and you would only hear 2 of those

 

[Smartazz]

Alright thanks for the advice. Why shouldn't I use CMSS-3D for music though?

 

[ryema22]

Because 99% of music is inherently recorded in stereo. Some people may like artifically adding the surround effect, but you're just messing with the original signal.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: ryema22
Because 99% of music is inherently recorded in stereo. Some people may like artifically adding the surround effect, but you're just messing with the original signal.

Are there certain songs that would benefit being put in CMSS-3D, such as live songs?

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: ryema22
Because 99% of music is inherently recorded in stereo. Some people may like artifically adding the surround effect, but you're just messing with the original signal.

Are there certain songs that would benefit being put in CMSS-3D, such as live songs?

Up to you. CMSS-3D may increase the sense of spatial depth...which you may or may not like.