Psyko Audio Labs Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset Review

Connecting the Psyko

Aside from the headset itself, the Psyko system comes with an amplifier with 5.1 jacks. The cable coming from the headset must be connected to the same-colored plugs in the unit. The amplifier has a power cord and a sound cable to be connected to the PC, following the same color system. All audio connections are standard 3.5 mm plugs. Just follow the color code of your 5.1 sound card, no problem.

Figure 7: The amplifier (front)

If the user doesn’t have a 5.1 sound card, there’s some jury-rigging to be done. Use the three rear audio connections and one of the two in the front. All are configurable through Windows. However, as the cable that comes from the amplifier isn’t split, you have to use an extension cord for one of the jacks to reach a front connection. Once this is done, run Realtek audio manager and configure the connections as you see fit. It’s not the most aesthetic pleasing solution, but it works.

Figure 8: The amplifier (back)

The amplifier front features a volume control to the right (that also doubles as an on/off switch), a bass and surround level control and a led display for the active sound channels.

With everything jacked in and the Windows audio manager recognizing the Psyko, it’s high time for playing and putting the headset to test.