My Emotiva Stealth DC-1 external sound card USB port stopped working some years ago, so I have been using the optical port ever since. I need a new computer and don't think new motherboards come with SPDIF out. Anyone ever use a USB to SPDIF(optical) converter? I could use it to get optical to...

Hey I have an RCA cable I bought from monoprice that I run from my Emotiva stealth DC1 to my subwoofer, but the plug is really loose at the sound card and pulls out easily. Apparently there are locking plugs? I've never had any of those. Should I build a cable or buy a made up one? Looking...

Hi, I am making up a cable to run from the subwoofer pre-out rca's on the back of the headunit in my car to the trunk where the amp will be. What size cable should I be using? The cable length will be 15 feet I would guess. I have worked with Mogami 2893 26awg quad cable before, is 2534 24awg...

Hi,       Background: I am getting Mogami 2893 quad cable to make a cable to connect to the back of my new car headunit(RCA) to a pocket in my dash(mini) where I can stash my Fiio X5II.    I would also like to make a mini to mini cable in case I want to use 3.5mm aux port that comes on the...

Hi, I am looking for a stereo RCA male cable to female RCA cable taht is around 10 or 12" long.  I couldn't find one in that length on monoprice.  Not sure where to find something like this.  I am running it from the RCA aux input on the rear of a car headunit to a tray lower down in the dash...

I recently got a Fiio X5 2nd gen and I will be using it mostly in my car to play music via aux input.  I am looking for a new headunit.  What specs should I be paying attention to on the headunit.  Should I pay attention to aux input specs?   Aux input specs on a couple Kendwood headunits...

Hey guys I was wondering if there are any decent headphones that I can wear while wearing glasses?  These over ear headphones seem like they might not work.  My brother has some kind of over ear AKG's that were 150 or so but they don't work with glasses. I am looking for headphones for general...

I am building a 2.1 systems; passive speakers, and a sub.  Speakers I have notices: PSB image B5 or B6 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGB6C/PSB-Image-B6-Dark-Cherry.html?tp=186#details-tab Paradigm Mini Monitor...

Hey guys, I am looking at getting Emotiva airmotiv 5's and already have an SVS PB12NSD subwoofer.  I guess a preamp is what I need to control volume of the whole system.   So it will be preamp rca ----> Sub's crossover -----> rca out from sub to Emotiva's I will connect my preamp to the...

Anyone done this before? Any ideas for making grills for this speaker?  Or other ways to protect the speaker?  Based on amazing reviews across the board I am ready to buy the Emotiva Airmotivs for my computer desk 2.1 system..but the exposed driver really scares me, someone(or me) could...

Just like it says,  I am looking at putting together a 2.1 system for my computer.  If I go with active speakers, can I add a subwoofer and still have only ONE volume knob?  I heard that sometimes you can end up with a sub that has separate volume adjust.   thanks

Hey all,                    New to the forum.  I own 50 dollar 2.1 logitech speakers which are long overdue for replacement and upgrade.  Lately Ive been at friend's parties where some cheap-o $75 2.1 computer speakers are used that just dont cut it..this is what has compelled me to upgrade my...

Hi, I want to upgrade from my Sansa Fuze to an Ipod Touch 4g for the functionality. The only thing I'm worried about is sound quality. Will I be disappointing in the sound quality of the Touch vs my fuze or are they not very different? I use them for line out in my car and for a little bit of...

Hello,       I am currently searching for the right MP3 player for me. I have Sansa fuze with lineout connector, but it doesn't meet my needs(only has gapless with rockbox, but then lineout is disabled with rockbox). Its time for an upgrade. I primarily use my mp3 player for playing music in...