new speakers ??

flag4 · 11-07-07, 12:03 PM

hi hunters,

was wondering what speakers to buy to beef up the sound effects of sh3gwx.
at present i have bog standard-came-with-pc issue that sit up on the desk infront of my face - volume control on one.

would'nt mind something to fill-out the sound a bit more - i love the whoosh of the torps leaving........, any suggestions are welcome.
i'm not wealthy so i cant go high: but maybe a pair for somewhere between 50-150 pounds, spread over infinite monthly payements.........!

cheers
flag4

neves_rats · 11-07-07, 12:42 PM

I use a good set of headphones instead of speakers, I find them extremely atmoshperic and an excellent gauge of where and how far away DC's are exploding.

Peto · 11-07-07, 01:53 PM

I'm using Creative Labs 7.1 surround sound setup. Paid about 60 bucks for it as a refurb. Works Great and it's nice to hear them coming from behind or wherever. I'd have to say 5.1 does the job as well as 7.1 though.

Heffalump · 11-07-07, 02:10 PM

I've found the sound more immersive since I switched to headphones.

Iron Budokan · 11-07-07, 02:52 PM

Headphones are awesome; I like playing the game with 'em.

Stierlitz · 11-07-07, 03:35 PM

I'm using a Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system and it's great.

Capt. Shark Bait · 11-07-07, 03:58 PM

get this headphone: http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=134&code=023 been using them for a while now and the positional audio it puts out is great

Fenris_Wolf · 11-07-07, 04:03 PM

I'm using creative 5.1 (gaming edition). The surround sound is just great. I would have continued using a headphone as it gives the best immersion but it's bad for the ears if you like to have long gaming sessions.

flag4 · 11-08-07, 10:16 AM

thanks you chaps,

i had'nt considered earphones - might give them a go first, even though my patrols are long. i like the idea of the sound coming around from behind.

i was struggling the other night to listen to the hydro's and thought its about time to upgrade - i'm leaning up n over the keyboard my with ear to the speaker. this makes me laugh when i think about someone finding me in this position.
are you alright - are you stuck, do you need help ?

QUIET - QUIET, THEY'RE PINGING US !!

cheers

papa_smurf · 11-08-07, 02:59 PM

Im using the speakers I got with my PC, they work just fine for my set-up i've got.
It's also great for annoying my neighbours when I have the sound cranked up, when I play at weekends, all your hear is - ALARMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flag4 · 11-08-07, 04:42 PM

just had a thought that's got nothing to do with speakers.

would'nt it be a good idea to have an alarm clock that could wake you up with

ALAAAAAARRM !!!!

goodnight.

The Munster · 11-08-07, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flag4

thanks you chaps,

i had'nt considered earphones - might give them a go first, even though my patrols are long. i like the idea of the sound coming around from behind.

i was struggling the other night to listen to the hydro's and thought its about time to upgrade - i'm leaning up n over the keyboard my with ear to the speaker. this makes me laugh when i think about someone finding me in this position.
are you alright - are you stuck, do you need help ?

QUIET - QUIET, THEY'RE PINGING US !!

cheers

:rotfl:

The Munster · 11-08-07, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flag4

just had a thought that's got nothing to do with speakers.

would'nt it be a good idea to have an alarm clock that could wake you up with

ALAAAAAARRM !!!!

goodnight.

Not at 5 o'clock in the morning it isn't

zzzzzzzzz

TarJak · 11-08-07, 07:55 PM

Headphones are good if you don't want to disturb the neighbours but nothing beats having a reasonble surround system like Creative Labs, 5.1 or 7.1 with a good subwoofer! Makes the desk shake when I get DC'd.

flag4 · 11-09-07, 08:32 AM

creative labs

keeps popping up,

Hhmmmm ??

:hmm:

11-07-07, 12:03 PM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	new speakers ?? hi hunters, was wondering what speakers to buy to beef up the sound effects of sh3gwx. at present i have bog standard-came-with-pc issue that sit up on the desk infront of my face - volume control on one. would'nt mind something to fill-out the sound a bit more - i love the whoosh of the torps leaving........, any suggestions are welcome. i'm not wealthy so i cant go high: but maybe a pair for somewhere between 50-150 pounds, spread over infinite monthly payements.........! cheers flag4

11-07-07, 02:52 PM	#5
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Headphones are awesome; I like playing the game with 'em. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

11-07-07, 03:58 PM	#7
Capt. Shark Bait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a convergance zone Posts: 1,186 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	get this headphone: http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=134&code=023 been using them for a while now and the positional audio it puts out is great __________________ Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe Corsair Vengeance M70; ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z; FX 8350; Asus 7870; Samsung SyncMaster 2243SWX; coolmax CUG950B 950w psu; 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR3; Corsair M4 SSD 128GB, WD 1TB; x18 DVR212D; 7SP1

11-07-07, 04:03 PM	#8
Fenris_Wolf Sparky Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 155 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I'm using creative 5.1 (gaming edition). The surround sound is just great. I would have continued using a headphone as it gives the best immersion but it's bad for the ears if you like to have long gaming sessions. __________________ NO HOOCHIE WOOCHIE - NO LIFE!

11-08-07, 02:59 PM	#10
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Im using the speakers I got with my PC, they work just fine for my set-up i've got. It's also great for annoying my neighbours when I have the sound cranked up, when I play at weekends, all your hear is - ALARMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

11-07-07, 12:42 PM	#2
neves_rats Seaman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 40 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a good set of headphones instead of speakers, I find them extremely atmoshperic and an excellent gauge of where and how far away DC's are exploding.

11-07-07, 01:53 PM	#3
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'm using Creative Labs 7.1 surround sound setup. Paid about 60 bucks for it as a refurb. Works Great and it's nice to hear them coming from behind or wherever. I'd have to say 5.1 does the job as well as 7.1 though.

11-07-07, 02:10 PM	#4
Heffalump A-ganger Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 77 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've found the sound more immersive since I switched to headphones.

11-07-07, 03:35 PM	#6
Stierlitz Loader Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lurking at PD... Posts: 86 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I'm using a Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system and it's great.

11-08-07, 10:16 AM	#9
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	thanks you chaps, i had'nt considered earphones - might give them a go first, even though my patrols are long. i like the idea of the sound coming around from behind. i was struggling the other night to listen to the hydro's and thought its about time to upgrade - i'm leaning up n over the keyboard my with ear to the speaker. this makes me laugh when i think about someone finding me in this position. are you alright - are you stuck, do you need help ? QUIET - QUIET, THEY'RE PINGING US !! cheers

11-08-07, 04:42 PM	#11
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	just had a thought that's got nothing to do with speakers. would'nt it be a good idea to have an alarm clock that could wake you up with ALAAAAAARRM !!!! goodnight.

11-08-07, 07:55 PM	#14
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Headphones are good if you don't want to disturb the neighbours but nothing beats having a reasonble surround system like Creative Labs, 5.1 or 7.1 with a good subwoofer! Makes the desk shake when I get DC'd.

11-09-07, 08:32 AM	#15
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	creative labs keeps popping up, Hhmmmm ?? :hmm: