picture having the game as loud as however you play your surround sound, and you can talk still talk to people ingame without them bitching about the volume and not having to yell to be heard. plus ive noticed with alot of games, even shooters aside, that you hear alot more sound effects than you would with a surround sound system, maybe thats because its closer to your ear? dont know but ive noticed it. and of course if you play alot of shooters you have quite the advantage over anyone without one or even people with surround sound. when i hear somethin i instantly react as if im really in the game and heard the sound.