Do you use headphones?

 Do you use headphones when playing? For those of you who do not have surround sound or like to blast the sound without disturbing anyone in your house. I do because I think I can appreciate the sound and music of the game and it provides a better experience. 
I have been playing Bioshock 2 late at night with the sound blasting, I recommend it.

Maybe I should try that. As of now, no.

No, i don't, but do you know what? Blutooth headphone + ipod = awesome!!!! :)

i play videogames on my PC and my xbox 360 with Sennheiser HD650s. 
 
have done for years and i heartly reccomend it! get some sexy headphones and play videogames, especially atmospheric ones.

Certain games that are aided when you listen to audio cues, I would usually use a headset. I.E Call of Duty, CounterStrike, etc. I guess it also gives me a reason to use my insanely expensive headphones for something other than recording.

Always have headphones on, even when there's no sound.

No, i only use the XBOX headset for MW2 and the likes.
 
But for Bioshock 2 I'd probably be scared shitless of splicers. If one of my family members came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder at night, and i didn't hear them coming in because of headphones, I'd probably have a heart attack.

I used headphones when I was playing Dead Space, it was pretty awesome. 
 
But normally I don't use headphones unless I want to play Rock Band at 3:00am or something like that.

I am going to invest in some as I mostly play at night when my girlfriend is asleep so my volume is all the way down so I don't wake her. Headphones seem like a good idea. What is a good, moderately priced brand that people can recommend?

I would if I actually had 360 headphones.  I'd like to get the cheap Turtle Beach ones some time...

 I always have headsets when I am playing on the PC

Only on my Computer because I use a laptop so the sound sucks without them.  If I'm playing a console though I just let it come through the tv.

Never, maybe I should try it 

All the time. More comfortable then earphones. I'm wearing some right now in fact.

I live alone, so sound disturbing others is not an issue. I honestly like headphones, but wearing them I'd miss knocks on the door, as well as the phone.

Wish I could, but I need to hear things going on in the house, so no.

Yes but mostly for games that I think would benefit from it.

I have wireless surround headphones, so if I need locative sound cues, I'll switch to something more precise than external speakers... or at least, I seem to find they work better for that sort of thing.

Yes. I try to keep the rest of the house quiet for family.

Nope, I use regular ass television speakes.

Sometimes, but I like to play games through my stereo's speakers.

Given I only have my headset connected to my PC, I would say all the time. A good decision though as I can appreciate the audio much more gameplay wise and atmosphere wise.

I have a pair of AX360s that I use for my PC and Xbox they kick serious ass
 
 

Product Features

• Professional-grade gaming headphones with rumble headset technology
• True 5.1 digital audio, with Dolby Digital
• 8 speakers, 4 in each cup
• Fiber-optic and digital coaxial audio inputs
• Compatible with PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, and PC games

Technical Details

• Model Number: AX360
• Audio controller - sound output mode: Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic
• Audio controller - Digital Audio Inputs: Coaxial and Fiber Optic
• Audio controller - Analog 5.1 Output: Front, rear, sub output
• Audio controller - Headset Connection: 2 x headphone jacks
• Audio controller - DRC Selection: Dynamic range control
• Audio controller - TD Selection: Time delay control
• Headset - center speaker: 2 x 30-millimeter driver
• Headset - front speaker: 2 x 40-millimeter driver
• Headset - rear speaker: 2 x 30-millimeter driver
• Headset - Subwoofer : 2 x 30-millimeter driver
• Compatibility with XBOX / XBOX360: Fiber Optic input
• Compatibility with PS2 / PS3: Fiber Optic input
• Compatibility with PC / MAC: Fiber Optic or Coaxial input G9 adapter to 5.1 sound card
• Compatibility with DVD: Fiber Optic or Coaxial input
• Dimensions (audio controller): 2.2 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D)
• What's in the Box: AX360 headset, audio controller, removable microphone, microphone extension cable, digital fiber optic cable, coaxial audio cable, soft carrying case, G9 adapter (PC only, 5.1 sound card adapter), power adapter, quick start guide

I do. I run my audio to my computers line-in and then connect my headphones.

I haven't used my speakers in years. 

No, even though I should.  I've got some decent ones too.  If I wear them then I can't hear anything outside the game, which is good for gaming, but I want to hear if the phone rings, or if someone is at the door.

At the time no but I have thought about it. 

PS3 and PC have headphones. 360 is TV only.

I don't have any (except some earphones for casual listening), but I'm considering seriously investing in either an Astro Gaming pair (that shit be sick!) or a slightly less expensive Triton or Turtle Beach headset.

I don't.  After wearing headphones for a short time, they get rather irritating and I have to take them off.

Quite often I do.

Always. For everything I do, headphones are most likely involved at some point.

I use the Logitech G35 when I talk to people on vent. Mainly for pissing people off with voice morphing.

I don't but I would really like to for the surround sound experience.

I would probably never take mine off if my head weren't massive and my ears so prone to getting sore. Even the heartiest of earcups can make my delicate ears cry after six hours. 
 
As of right now I've just got a pair of Razer Charcharias. They've got pretty good sound for mid-range headphones. I'd kill for some atmospheric ones though.

If I don't wanna make a lot of noise or I wan't to really appreciate the sound I get headphones. 

Late at night when everybody is asleep I use my headphones.  During the morning/day I do not.  One exception though is in multiplayer online games- for that I use my headphones to hear the footsteps of the enemies.

Always.

Agree with the op, it definitely makes the experience better, especially in a game like Bioshock where atmosphere is key.

Yes for pc, no for PS3. My PC ones are quite nice actually, gamecom ones.

I don't even listen to the sound in games. I mute the TV and listen to podcasts.