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The reasons are obvious there. One simply plugs into an analog mini plug jack while the other plugs into a usb port and requires software/drivers in order to use. That would be in digital form there.

You are simply paying for the newer type of technology and digital format over the standard analog. For usb there's no need for gold plating to start with.
 
I didn't realize USB was better than plugging into a jack. How is that better though? Wouldn't I get much better sound quality through my creative sound card than usb on my motherboard? Or would the USB get the sound from my sound card.

Please explain. And also, would it be worth the extra $21?
 
I would go for the normal headset, usb headsets cannot make use of a dedicated sound card(Audigy, Xfi, Etc) but rely on the chipset integrated into them.
 
USB is not better if you have a dedicated sound card, as USB speakers and headsets use have a built-in sound processor that really isn't that great, and since it's USB it can not utilize your dedicated sound card.
 
Alright then, thanks for clearing that up. I do have a creative sound blaster x-fi extreme audio by the way. Though it uses the same type of processor as the audigy series or somethinng and when I'm on linux it says it's an audigy card >_>
 
The drivers for sound for various distros are mainly a generic form while some newer devices are now seeing support by companies. While they may work the drivers were written originally for the Audigy line of cards explaining why the name comes up.

The vote here would be for the first set for versatility as well as the lack of any need for drivers. The audio mixer for the OS being run and certainly for Creative while in Windows takes care of that. Without the mic plugged you can even have a spare set for a portable cd player/radio. Just an added thought there to consider.
 
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