I already had a basic N7 without Virtual Surround. I bought a newer model because I need the surround sound feature. This headset is by far the most comfortable I have ever worn. The sound is good, the ears don't hurt from the plug. Very important ! My original headphones still work like clockwork, but the headphones broke because I put them on with wet hair. Note. Surround Sound requires software and is a RAR file. Not to mention the site is in Thai. WinRaR is free to download and try, so it's not a big problem, just a pain to use.