Tactic3D Sigma + X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty ?

Hello friends,
I have a PCI-E X-Fi Titanium Fatalty sound card and I'm thinking in get a good headphone to play during midnight.
I know Titanium features in Game Mode the CMSS-3D effect which offer a great improvment in games with any kind of headphone.
On the other hand, Tactic3D Sigma offers THX TruStudio Pro Surround, that also delivers a 3D simulation effect in games.
so...
Is it worth buying Sigma if I can get a 3D effect with my soundcard? Sigma still good using jack output?
THX TruStudio Pro Surround >>> CMSS-3D ?
Thanks.

The following is the responses I have received from Creative customer support regarding the THX controller software NOT working (the controller software just hangs) with my X-fi Platinum. I am very confused by the contradicting responses help please!
Detailed Problem Description:
Ok I have installed the Alpha/Sigma software and the cotrol panel just hangs when it opens. I uninstalled, reinstalled in safe mode, restarted, ran update with the same results . . . WTF these are sold as high-eng! I have been in tech support, I am a Intel Product Dealer, and a MS System builder for years. Windows 7 prem 64, Creative SB X-FI Titanium . . . seems like the head set should work with this. Please help...
Thank you for contacting Creative Technical Support.
Are you connecting the headset thru the 3.5mm plug or USB connection?
If using the USB headset connection, please note that you won't be able to use it with the X-fi Titanium soundcard.
Please follow the steps carefully below when installing Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma in your Windows 7 computer.
http://support.creative.com/kb/showa....aspx?sid=8537
Solution ID: 8537
How to Install Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma in Windows
The driver for the headset is Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma Pack for Windows .0.000.
Download link: http://support.creative.com/Downloads/searchdownloads.aspx?strString=SBTS_PCDRV_LD__0_00 0.exe&Sho...
Requirements:
* Microsoft® Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack or higher, Windows XP Professional x64
Edition or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
* Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma
Notes:
* To install this pack
. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Double-click the downloaded file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Hope this helps.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience and understanding on this matter.
Please retain all the previous correspondence when replying to this email.
Best Regards,
**bleep**
Worldwide Customer Response
Creative
Thank you for answering,
I can use the mini jacks but not the features I bought the headset for? The mini jack functioning of this headset seem no better than any $25 headset . . . and I have spent years plugged in in recording studios.
So the features of this headset are not available if I am using your High-end soundcard?!?!?!?!? How is this possible?!?!?!? And why does the box not say this?? Now that I have spent hundreds of dollars on your soundcard and nearly another $00 on your headphones I am just out of luck!!!??
I think this needs a website of its own. What am I to do with this useless waste of money at this point?
So, please, tell me what I am to do?
And please send me contact information for the marketing product leads for both of these products!
Awaiting a reasonable answer,
Thank you for writing to Creative Technical Support.
Please note that when in USB connection, USB devices such as your SB Tactic3D Sigma Headset will create its own USB Audio Device and it will bypass the onboard sound card and the X-fi Titanium card.
Make sure that the headset is properly detected in Device Manager and selected as the default playback and recording device.
When using the mini-jack, please ensure that the X-fi Titanium card is selected as the default playback and recording device.
Thank you for your patience and understanding on this matter.
Please retain all the previous correspondence when replying to this email.
Best Regards,
**bleep**
Worldwide Customer Response
Creative
PLEASE READ YOUR OWN PRIOR RESPONSES YOU ALREADY SAID IT WON"T WORK!!!!!!
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