Posts by Eric_C

The Xonar was just S$123, which is ~USD 100?   I had another go last night. I'm pretty sure I found the right 4-pin power connector (one of the spares from my mobo) but Win7 couldn't detect the card when I installed the...

Thanks guys, I'll give that a shot.    Similar advice here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1257431/trouble-installing-asus-xonar-dg-sound-center   Good to know I'm not alone!

So, just let the installation take a longer time?

Update: bought a Xonar DX, and it's my first time opening a CPU in 15 years. I *think* I slotted it into a PCI-e 16x slot because I heard bad things about using the top PCI-e 1x slot, plugged in power and front panel headphone out, and...

Which Wii-U games were you hoping to play in virtual surround?

Dude. Buy 1 pair of good earphones that you can use on the go, and stick with that. Worry about a "home" headphone later, when you're laden with cash and have lots of time to spend at home.   Also--I think it's already been...

It's not about "IEMs" in general, it's about which IEM you choose. Ditto with headphones. Some are bassy, some aren't. The triple fi will blow your mind, if all you're really used to is Apple earbuds.

OP: you really need to consider that the amp may be completely unnecessary...

PurpleAngel: I looked at the DGX review at Ars Technica, and I'm concerned about its midrange emphasis vs the DSX and DX. So now I'm considering the DX (since the DSX has no Dolby Headphone). Or am I just over thinking this? Is the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Paradux Can anyone recommend me an amp for the DT770 Pro 80ohm + Mixamp combo? I was thinking E9 (so I don't have to get a new sound card!) or E11, both in my price range, but I'd really like one with an...