Headphones - Is more expensive really better?

[Domino]

Says it all

that chart is missing "makes you look a complete berk" with "Yes" in both columns...

Also, if it can't take a 5.1 input then it's not 5.1 IMHO, it's simulated. a stereo jack connection can't provide that.

[Dos_Box]

Mine does have 5.1 connectors, and USB to power it!

[pcstru]

Also, if it can't take a 5.1 input then it's not 5.1 IMHO, it's simulated. a stereo jack connection can't provide that.

So me, with only two ears and all, am I getting 5.1 or simulated?

[john]

I have a pair of Speedlink 5.1's (Speedlink SL-8793-SBK-02 Medusa NX 5.1 Surround Gaming Headset: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories)
They are actually quite good and although sold as a gaming headset are excellent for late night DVD watching when the kids have gone to bed and in the office for music and Skype duties. The surround works very well TBH and the in-line volume control gives you the freedom to set the volume over all channels independently and the audio quality cannot be grumbled at given the price.

I have an earlier version of them with the seperate Pre-Amp, was a great set of cans and loved them to bits, but the in-line remote and seperate pre-amp let them down as both broke easily Keep thinking about getting another pair as the surround was brilliant

[pcstru]

So me, with only two ears and all, am I getting 5.1 or simulated?

And how might that compare to simulated stereo from a single speaker?

Enquiring minds want to know!