Cab you make any headset a virtual surround sound headset?

[HelloHello]

Can you make any headset a virtual surround sound headset?

I see on the amazon there are some USB sound cards that claim to be virtual surround sound. But nobody reviewing it is explicitly saying they used any of them on a PS4. Is it really that simple? Seems like something everyone would be talking about, the entire new wave of headsets coming out with virtual surround sound driver built in(with added cost). I notice headsets that are coming out with the exact same specs as their predecessor only with the virtual surround sound driver and maybe a different color.................... Is this a big secret nobody has really reported on, or is there some sciency stuff I'm not understanding?



THIS IS A PS4 ONLY QUESTION: I need to know if people have done it on ps4, issues they had on ps4, and any other tips ps4 related only. I know there are lots of people who have done it on pc, but ps4 is the only thing I am asking about.

 

[Oberon]

I used to have something called 'Turtle Beach Earforce DSS sound proceccor' when I used to use a stereo headset on PS3.
It seemed to work fine but eventually I ditched it and went true surround.

There is a newer model available now called the 'DSS2'.

Official link here: http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/dolby-processor-accessories/ear-force-dss2/33

As for sound cards etc I cant comment on that,just the info on the DSS sound processor.It may or may not help you.

Info on how to set up for PS4 is here: http://support.turtlebeach.com/entry/830517609/
Note is says 'how to set up with PX33' but similar headsets should work too.

 

[HelloHello]

I found my old TurtleBeach Audio Advantage. Looked up the specs and claims 5.1 surround. I couldn't tell the difference. But I did notice better sound quality, foot steps in online FPS really were easier to detect. BTW, that sound card I mentioned is total garbage, cuts out every 5 min, no mic jack.

Anyone able to notice sounds that are above or below you with one of these usb external sound cards?

 

[MrEleven1181 - YouTube]

The old dss model is better than the newer one, I use akg701 headphones then use the astro mixamp pro for my surround sound then a schiit vali amp for more power just because astros mixamp has a bad amp inside it.

 

[schoat333]

Technically most 5.1 gaming headsets are simulated surround. True surround requires multiple speakers inside the headset.

If you have a mixamp that simulates surround, and it has a 3.5mm heaphone out, it should attempt simulate surround to whatever you plug into it.

 

[Oberon]

Technically most 5.1 gaming headsets are simulated surround. True surround requires multiple speakers inside the headset.

So true.
My Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital 5.1 has just that,4 speakers in each earcup. http://www.sharkoon.com/?q=en/content/x-tatic-digital