Need help with headset and sound card.

skeps

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I'm about to make the jump and buy a high end headset and sound card. I have chosen two that fit my budget, but I wanted to know if they are compatible with each other and will give me a great audio experience.

Headset: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826235005
Sound Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001

I plan to use Optical to connect the two, are these good picks? I'm trying to keep it under $300 and those two are the best combo I could find.