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Help choosing PC Sound Card

post #1 of 4
12/29/10 at 5:14pm
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Hello everyone, this is my first post on head-fi, but not my first visit. The threads here helped me not make a stupid decision buying overrated "gaming" headphones and making me a happy hd555 owner. I could also say I am starting to get more and more into the audiophile marked. But enough rambling about lets get to the real issue:

 

After my purchase of th HD555s I've been wondering if I should get a good sound card to complement my setup, since my on-board audio isn't really "top-notch".

 

I am a music enthusiast and listen to a variety of genres life, Instrumental Rock, Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal, Blues/Rock, etc. and I am also an avid gamer.

 

Looking around I have found the following options:

-Auzentech Bravura

-Auzentech Forte

-Asus Xonar Essence STX

-Asus D2X

 

I am looking for a card that can be good at both my hobbies, music and games, but also do not want to spend over 140€, unless completely necessary. I heard some of this cards have an integrated amplifier, which would make my HD555s sound even better, and I am not planing in buying an external amp.

 

So, help me here smily_headphones1.gif

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post #2 of 4
12/30/10 at 4:36pm
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BUMP

 

Sorry for the bump but I really need this one figured out guys.

My country's taxes are going up next year!

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post #3 of 4
12/30/10 at 4:57pm

There's a pretty good discussion going on in another thread regarding sound cards.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/530866/should-i-get-an-external-usb-dac-amp-or-a-good-soundcard

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post #4 of 4
1/1/11 at 10:31am
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Thanks I'll be sure to check that out smily_headphones1.gif

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