For the first time in years I set up all my speakers.

[shortylickens]

Fallout 4 sounds weird with audio coming at all angles.
But kinda fun too.

 

[Modular]

What are your thoughts vs. a pair of good headphones?

I have never gamed with anything other than headphones at my PC, but have always wondered if having a true 5.1 setup would make any difference. For sure, it would be a heck of a lot louder to go with speakers, especially for FPS games.

 

[shortylickens]

Good headphones are nice, but in a different way.

If you've never tried surround gaming I recommend going to a Best Buy and see if they have something set up. See how you like it.

 

[shortylickens]

Fallout 4 uses that center channel way too much. its annoying.
I switched to 4.1 and we'll see if it improves.

 

[WhiteNoise]

I game in stereo 90% of the time. When I want to play games on the big screen (my home theater) I then get to play through the HT setup which is 7.2 and gaming in proper surround sound is fantastic. It adds a whole new level to the game for sure. But honestly I usually just game at my desk and 2.1 speakers or 2.0 headphones work great.

 

[MrSquished]

I wonder how that is for footsteps in FPS games. I find a high end pair of cans to be quite good at that.