![]() ![]() At $170, this follow-up to the original Kave 5.1 isn’t priced into the stratosphere (given the hardware in the box), but is it worth the price? The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Gaming Headset, released last month, goes with the “true” surround sound approach, combining six total drivers to offer a 5.1 surround sound solution aimed squarely at the PC gaming crowd. ![]() Several drivers in each earcup, each with a specific task, all tied together with a sound card - either the sound hardware on (or attached to) your motherboard, or an external sound card solution. The second approach, which involves multiple audio drivers per ear, is still a popular route to go. Many stereo gaming headsets offer some sort of virtual surround support, albeit on a software level, while others pair the 2.1 headphone hardware with some sort of Dolby-certified sound card (see: ASTRO’s A40 solution). There are two ways to approach surround sound in gaming headsets: Virtual, or go for the real deal.
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