So I moved over to Pc gaming from console and sold my a40's. I want an upgrade over the a40 experience and have been looking around.   I wanted something with a surround sound experience or anything that sounded better. was looking at doing a senns pc360 + asus dgx setup but this not...

Hey Guys!   I just bought a Pioneer HDJ-2000 together with a Asus Xonar DG sound card. This sound card has a built-in head-phone amplifier which has 3 pre-defined options:   VOIP Mode for < 32Ohms headphones Pro gaming mode for 32~64Ohms headphones Exciter mode for >64Ohms...

I have pair of Monster Inspirations (anc version) and an Asus Xonar Dgx 5.1 Headphone amp sound card. I also have a set of Logitech X-540's. I have the speakers plugged into the sound card with the green, black, and orange cables. I then have my headphones plugged into the headphone port on the...

After copious amounts of research, I decided on the AKG 702 65th Anniversery Edition (if any other decent choices around $360 exist, please let me know), but it seems everybody recommends a headphone amplifier for these pair of headphones. From what I gathered, headphone amplifiers deliver power...

Hi,   I wanted to upgrade my computer audio and have already decided on the Philips Fidelio X1 headphone - with it I want to get a good DAC and amp, like the Schiit Modi and Magni. However, I do mostly gaming and watch movies, which is why features like virtual surround sound and stuff like...

Hi all,   I am using Xonar DGX and I noticed that when I connect headphones to the front panel, the volume is very low. This problem was noot there when I was using the onboardsoundcard. Anybody have any idea why? Thanks!

Hey guys, I currently have an Asus Xonar DGX sound card on my desktop PC. I'm thinking of getting the Beyerdynamic DT880s, but I've heard that the 250ohm version sounds much better than the 32 ohm version when amped. Will my sound card be able to handle the 250ohm version or should I just go for...

I wanted to build myself a great 2.1 setup for my computer.  I had planned on buying the DGX and going optical into my Harmon Kardon AVR146 at first but now I am thinking of just running active speakers.  I was looking at the Audioengine A5+ with the S8 subwoofer but now I'm second guessing...

I need to get a soundcard for Virtual Surround in headphones, as my motherboard's ALC892 with THX ProStudio Pro Virtual Surround just doesn't work and I can't hear anything other than a slight reverb/flanging effect when playing games with it. When I test it with the Realtek Sound Manager...

I recently bought a pair of AKG K701 . I use them with an asus dgx sound card at highest possible 64 Ohm amp. The sound on stereo is we can say good(not so much) but not very loud even at 100% volume .    In the other hand when  enable surround sound Dolby headphone (with all the setting on...

Hi all,   Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm looking for a new sound card, but first a bit of back ground...   I'm in an (apparently) somewhat unique situation. My PC sits in the corner of my lounge, whilst my hifi lives under the TV on the same wall. At present, my PC is connected to...

I'm looking for a relatively cheap sound card that is on the same level as the Astro Mixamp. Needs to have Dolby headphone 7.1. Thanks! :)

Hi Head-Fiers. I just bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80-Ohm and I'm currently running them off an Asus Xonar DGX sound card, ASIO drivers + Dolby Headphone in Foobar2000. They sound pretty good, but I'm thinking about upgrading the DAC/Amp. I'm currently considering getting the...

i read a lot of reviews that said this is a good starter set so i went ahead and got both. I like them, they are decent and affordable. I only use them for my pc, But i would like to know if there are any settings i should change to optimize the sound?  Im also getting an echo. Im not that...

I am new to here, And I love Music.   I have an ASUS Xonar DGX at the moment and looking for a headphone to use with is,   My Uncle told me that he is going to buy the PHILIPS SHL4500 for me as a gift and said he can buy any headphone in that price range. Is that philips SHL4500 a good...

I recently just purchased an Astro Mixamp to go with my Sennheiser HD 598, as I am a pretty avid gamer and enjoy the surround effect that Dolby Digital provides very much.   However, I digress. I'd like to know what's better:   I understand that the Mixamp provides the user with the...

Hello Everyone, Being in the hunt for a new DAC/Head amp for my office, I was wondering how does the Magni-Modi combo from Schiit compare with the Asus Essence One (regular edition, not the Muses, then the price diff would become too important) ? In my neck of the woods, after all is said and...

I currently have a  asus xonar essence st and a pair or ultrasone pro 900's, What kind of headphone amp would be the next step up that would offer a significant upgrade from what i currently use? I don't really have a budget but how much would i be likley to need to spend to notice a significant...

Hi,   I'm looking to for advice in regards to a soundcard and/or DAC. Currently the 'audio' stuff I'm using are:   Asus Sabertooth Z77's onboard Swan M10 SoundMagic E30 / Razer Moray+ (don't use the Moray+ now that I've got the E30) Plantronic Gamecon 780 (sorry, don't know why I...

Hi there, was directed to this site by a friend.   Am tired of so called "gaming headphones". Looking to just get a clip on mic to compliment a good set of cans.   Main use is split between movies on my PC and gaming, also on the PC. I use my speakers for music and do not use headphones...

I've checked out Mad Lust's headphone guide but since he's using dolby, I don't think it's a reliable source. I don't really know anything about audio. I have an integrated sound card with my motherboard Gigabyte-Z77M-D3H, So i'm guessing it'll have to be Stereo output. The current headphones I...

Everything is in the title, i'm looking for a portable source gear that can compete with my soundcard, it's impossible you think ?   I've got the Colorfly c4 before, it wasn't good as the SC, an amp/dac (leckerton uha 6mk2, it's worse ..   I can't listen to music without the Dolby...

Hello i have Grado SR225i, but don't have good Dac/Sound Card, What you think guys about Asus Xonar Essence STX and Grado SR225i combo ? Have better idea for same price as STX ?

Hi guys,    I'm looking to buy my first real pair of headphones for PC gaming. After reading a famous headphones post by MLE I have decided to buy DT990 600 OHM, unfortunately I have a mini-ITX rig that doesn't have a space to install PCIe soundcard. So I was looking at external solutions...

Hi all:) I am new to this forum so i bare with me, well it is like the title say is it possible obtain virtual surround sound with my STX and my Denon AH-D7100?   Thank for all respons i get here:)