Even though it's not using 7 speakers in the ear cup, digital positioning done properly can trick most users well enough for immersive gaming experiences. As with most modern gaming headsets, 7.1 sound is generally simulated from a stereo or 5.1 setup, using virtual / digital positioning to artificially position sounds spatially in a fashion that mirrors a 7.1 setup. The 788 brands a giant "7.1" wherever possible for its marketing approach, boasting digital surround broadcasting across its two 40mm drivers (one in each ear, to clarify). That doesn't make it bad, it just means that owners of the existing GameCom 780 shouldn't be purchasing the new 788. The takeaway here is that Plantronics is using its driver update as an opportunity to issue a refresher headset, meaning it's primarily a product being delivered for strategic marketing reasons. Other changes include expanded driver support for Windows 8/8.1, which has been extended to the original 780 and other Plantronics products. From what Plantronics has told us, all changes are to the coloring of the inner ear-cup fabric, the cabling, and the headband. Looking at the GameCom 788, those familiar with the 780 may notice that there aren't any actual changes to the build specification.
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