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ASUS Xonar Essence STX II
Will ASUS come out with a Essence replacement or is the Xonar Essence line discontinued indefinitely?- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar Essense stx Random LOUD high pitched Ringing Noise?
It's 2020 and the problem is still around. Read a lot of the solutions but none of them seem to permanently work. This high pitched sound happens on any platform, whether I'm listening to music or watching a video, doesn't matter if I'm using program or streaming audio/video. However it happens...- OpTicaL
- Post #397
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Using Pioneer 2ch-compotents to drive headphones vs dedi headphone amp
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/2-Channel+Components My Massdrop HD6XX arrived in the mail yesterday and was wondering what's the difference using a dedicated headphone amp to drive headphones compared to using a stereo receiver? Currently using Xonar Essence ST on high gain.- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking for bassy earbuds (not IEMs)
Did a search and all the highly recommended ones are discontinued like the MDR-E888 and Sennheiser MX880/980/985. I'm looking specifically for earbuds with more emphasis on bass, not IEMs. It's been really difficult searching for earbuds because many sites confuse earbuds with IEMs.- OpTicaL
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Where to buy Swan M50w
J&R has them listed for $263.99 http://www.jr.com/hivi-acoustics/pe/H1V_M50W/#productTabDetails- OpTicaL
- Post #19
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audio-Technica Announces Revised SOLID BASS Headphones and Earphones
Thinking of picking up a set of ATH-WS99. Having indulged myself in headphones for the past few years. Is the bass tight and refined or all over the place?- OpTicaL
- Post #46
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Xonar Essence ST Audio Center
Quote: One more problem is, I can't control ASIO volume like I could with the old X-Fi. It's annoying since I like using ASIO when using headphones.- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar Essence ST Audio Center
Ah, yes I know direct sound will allow all sounds to be played. I was curious how my old PCI X-Fi Fatal1ty (Audio Creation Mode) do ASIO AND allow system sounds to be played at the same time.- OpTicaL
- Post #7
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar Essence ST Audio Center
Quote: Sorry for being a total n00b but what is 'DS'? and where is it in Xonar Audio Center? I went through all the options and don't seem to find anything related.- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar Essence ST Audio Center
I'm not saying there's something wrong, I was wondering if I can get other sounds to play while utilizing ASIO.- OpTicaL
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Xonar Essence ST Audio Center
I have a few FLAC albums with sample rate of 48KHz but most are 44.1KHz. I use Winamp for my audio playback. Correct setting in Audio Center should be set to 48KHz if I want 48KHz playback of 48KHz capable tracks? I have the ASIO plugin installed in Winamp, I noticed with Xonar's version...- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar Essence ST Sneak Peek
Quote: I'm curious of this as well. Using HD595. I noticed on any gain setting I have to tweak the equalizer to get bass response but when I'm on 2 speaker mode every sounds fine, is it because powered speakers route bass automatically?- OpTicaL
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Yeah you're right I don't think I'll be using GX. I'm totally clueless when it comes to using a equalizer, I've been too comfortable with simple BASS & TREBLE adjustments to learn how to use a full equalizer. Let me know if I got this down, Xonar's equalizer looks like this, 30...- OpTicaL
- Post #21
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Maybe I should start a new thread for this since this isn't about the H6 card anymore Looking back, I wasn't sure what the other installation setting were for, I just went with the default installation shown. What are the other configurations like Low DPC Latency, C-Media Panel and C-Media...- OpTicaL
- Post #19
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Ok I just installed the ST today and everything seems to be working fine. Just one thing, I keep hearing this 'clicking' sound whenever I switch channels from 2 speakers -> Headphones and whenever I restart or turn on my computer. Is this normal?- OpTicaL
- Post #16
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
I chose the ST specifically for the 7.1 H6 expansion card, but that card seems harder and harder to find these days. Although I have absolutely no comprehension of the technical aspects of either card I read through many threads here that state the ST is slightly better than the STX.- OpTicaL
- Post #15
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Okay upon further reading, 'testmode' only applies to the latest build, 1.50 and is only required if having issues with installation. The previous version, 1.41, installs fine under x64.- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
You never had to install the drivers using this method? Copied from Uni Driver homepage: Quote:- OpTicaL
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
I ask that because I'm running Win 7 x64 and the author said there will be issues installing drivers on a x64 machine.- OpTicaL
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
I will be receiving my Essence ST on Tuesday per Newegg tracking. Would you recommend I use the Uni Xonar drivers instead of Asus's?- OpTicaL
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Does that mean they Asus will not update Essence ST/STX drivers as well?- OpTicaL
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Anyone?- OpTicaL
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HT Omega "Claro Halo" Headphone Only soundcard
As the Asus Xonar Essence ST + H6 card combo is getting harder and harder to find. How does the HT | OMEGA Claro Halo XT compare? From what I read so far it seems like it's a matter of taste. Is there a clear winner?- OpTicaL
- Post #339
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Looking for ASUS H6 expansion card, still none in sight
Been looking for the H6 expansion card and the only places I can find them are on eBay and here. Did Asus drop support for the H6 card? Is it still worth getting for ST users?- OpTicaL
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Pioneer VSX-501 hissing sound from headphone jack
Anyone? *edit* - OK, I tried using a attenuator and the hiss is completely gone but the attenuator reduced the volume so much when I crank the volume up I get distortion. Is there a adapter that increases impedance I can use?- OpTicaL
- Post #2
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components