New Headset

**Tyy** · 02-14-11, 11:27 PM

I'm going to be getting a new headset the Steelseries 5H v2

only question i got is there an advantage of using the USB version over the 2 cord (input, output) version? j/w the usb one is $15 more.

**WileECyte** · 02-14-11, 11:50 PM

The USB one doesn't use your sound card. If you have something other than onboard sound you'll be wasting it by getting the USB version.

**Tyy** · 02-14-11, 11:55 PM

oh so you it uses it's own sound driver, does that mean if i buy that version I'll need to download update drivers and such?

**HeavyG** · 02-15-11, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Tyy

oh so you it uses it's own sound driver, does that mean if i buy that version I'll need to download update drivers and such?

That is a possibility. Of course, that depends on if SteelSeries actually puts out updated drivers. Honestly though, I have had my Logitech G35 USB headset for over a year and I don't think I have ever had to update the drivers. I just plug it in and it works! Hopefully SteelSeries is the same.

Back in the day, SteelSeries headsets were the choice for pro gamers. Now there are many options available, but you will likely be happy with them. I like USB headsets for the convenience. I plug it in and just switch between my playback audio devices if I want to switch between my headset and speakers. There is nothing worse than having to reach behind your machine and unplug stuff to change the audio device.

**DancingCorpse** · 02-15-11, 10:07 AM

With USB it will mean that the Processor instead of the Sound device will be processing sound.

**Tyy** · 02-15-11, 10:37 PM

If I do end up buying the steelseries 5H v2 I'll probably get the usb version. Do you know what setting I should use in counter strike source? I think the options are 2 speakers, headset, 5.1, 7.1, and maybe one other. SO which should I use?

Also, with that headset I won't have to mess with any settings in windows or the software will I to get the most out of it?