What kind of speaker/headphone do you use?

[DancZer 65]

I wonder what kind of audio interface have Arma players use.

Maybe the result useful for the BI audio team as well.

[IndeedPete 1038]

I use the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro studio headphones in combination with a Creative Sound Blaster Z. Originally bought them for music but they also do a great job in Arma 3 / games in general. Also have a Logitech PC 320 lying around for very rare MP sessions (as the Beyerdynamic doesn't have a mic). And a Teufel Concept E Magnum Power Edition 5.1 system for lying in bed and watching movies. :)

[asuseroako 17]

Just a basic A4Tech HS-50 headset on a 4-year old laptop. Using it for voice commands. Gets the job done.

[tortuosit 486]

EUR 50 range Logitech speakers for the desk. Also have a stereo attached with good speakers, but rarely turn it on when gaming. Will buy a Sennheiser G4me One headset eventually. Cannot afford closed systems at home.

[Richie 330]

I have the SteelSeries siberia v3 gaming headset and love it, so comfortable compared to my old Turle Beach and the most amazing thing is the wire, it's nice and doesn't tangle :D

[EDcase 87]

Roccat Kave 5.1 Headphones (3.5mm jack version not USB)

Works well for me.

[Rydygier 1317]

Sennheiser HD 202. Cheap, but for such price surprisingly good sound, also very light and ear covering. I'm liking this model so much, I bought exactly same, when first one broke down. (+ Audiotrak sound card Prodigy HD2 Advance DE)

[martin_lee 33]

Kind of depends on which machine I play on, really. My desktop is a very old Logitech 5.1 speaker, it's analog and drives from a SoundBlaster Zx. But since this few years I've been mostly away for my study, I play on my laptop from a Sennheiser HD238. A recent addition to that setup is a nice little USB sound card :P

[phobiaOS 1]

I use AKG's 612 Pros with a Sound Blaster Z. Excellent setup!

[jumpinghubert 49]

Fostex T50 RP (modded) + Beyerdynamic A1 headphone amp + x-fi extreme music.

[John Kozak 14]

Razer Carcharias. While it's definitely not an audiophile's choice, it is sturdier than anything - it lived through 5 years, numerous strong cable tugs (one actually ripped off front panel of computer case!), many many falls and 2 kids. Still alive & kicking. Started to respect Razer after that.

[R0adki11 3949]

Im currently using - Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

[Roddis 27]

Sennheiser HD598.

No sound card. Better soundstage of previous Superlux HD681evo.

However rear effect appear in any case too much low in volume and too much "separate" to the rest of scene.

I hope in the as soon as possible ridefinition of Arma III sound like rumored about.

[phobiaOS 1]

Sennheiser HD598.

No sound card. Better soundstage of previous Superlux HD681evo.

However rear effect appear in any case too much low in volume and too much "separate" to the rest of scene.

I hope in the as soon as possible ridefinition of Arma III sound like rumored about.

I was leaning 598's before I chose the AKG 612's, main reason I went with them is similar sound stage but more oohmmm on the low end bass. Now I can say you are missing out by not using a amp, the sound blaster z has a 600 ohm amp and it makes a drastic difference. I was running the 612's off stock mobo onboard sound and it was lacking. I went with the Sound Blaster Z, the amp is so powerful it will get every ounce of performance from your 598s. I would highly suggest it, considering you are short changing yourself on a good pair of headwear.

[infiltrator_2k 29]

Logitech G35 7.1 headphones with wirelessly attached TrackIR Pro Clip mod ;)

[St. Jimmy 272]

I think surround headsets/phones should've their own category. It's so much different than stereo headphones.

Oh and I've Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro. I still have my old Logitech G930 as backup.

Edited May 21, 2015 by St. Jimmy

[Gruman 123]

Running a Beyerdynamic DT880 with a ModMic 4.0. Connected through a O2+ODAC.

Switched from a G930 to this setup and never looking back at a HeadSET. Terrible.

Btw, for anybody who is curious how the trackclip was mounted: Yes, its detachable

[old_painless 182]

Razer Carcharias here as well. Very comfortable for long sessions. 3.5 mm jack, stereo headset.

I have a sound splitter out to my 2.1 Altec Lansing system as well with wallmounted speakers. That way I can choose between speakers+subwoofer or the headset. Very nice with helicopter sounds going through the subwoofer :)

[grzegorz 33]

Audio Card -Asus Xonar DX (UNi Xonar Drivers 1.75)

Semi-Open Headphones - Superlux HD668B

Tell me where are my headphones category. Then I give proper voice in the poll. I do not want to make a mistake and thus upset the polls.

I think surround headsets/phones should've their own category. It's so much different than stereo headphones. [...]

I support. I agree.

Edited May 21, 2015 by grzegorz

[Jackal326 1181]

If I am messing around in the editor or testing a build of an addon, I'll run sound through my TV (via HDMI from my GFX card) and Samsung Soundbar. If I'm playing MP (and using TS for comms) I'll run through my Turtle Beach X12 headset.

[tpM 478]

Sony MDR-V55 headphones through an ASUS Xonar U7 (USB) audio card.

[t-800a 151]

AKG 612pro, Antlion ModMic 4 and a Hifiman HM-101 portable (mini) USB DAC.

[Brisse 78]

Xonar Essence STX

Sennheiser HD 650

For Arma and most games that lack any HRTF I set my driver to 8 channels and use Dolby Headphone with the DH-1 setting to downmix to stereo "binaural".

For music I use ASIO to bypass any form of DSP except the volume slider in foobar2000.

It's an awesome setup that I have had for a while now. I never use my Logitech Z-5500 speakers anymore. My old Senn HD 555 have been relegated to occasional laptop duty. I modified them so they are technically identical to the 598's, but even then, they come nowhere close to the HD 650. What's really amazing with the 650's is that they make any music genre sound good, without any EQ corrections. The 555's were good for only some genres. Both headphones are good for movies and games.

[DancZer 65]

I think surround headsets/phones should've their own category. It's so much different than stereo headphones.

I thought it too, but the poll is limited to 10.

[FH_Zatoichi 10]

I use a Logitech H800. It benefits from being wireless and having its own onboard soundcard so I don't have to worry about the quality of my mobos built in sound :D