So it's 2017, a year after this post was made, and I still don't feel like I have any better of an understanding. Games don't seem to advertise whether or not they have built-in HRTF. The only one I know of that does, without question, is Counter Strike: Global Offensive. The only reason I know...

Hello head-fi - I have a fairly nice computer and a decent set of headphones (DT-990 pro). Previously, I was using a Sound Blaster Z and the included SBX Pro Studio virtual surround sound software for use in games. However, for some unknown reason, my Sound Blaster Z stopped working yesterday...

@obobskivich   Wow, thanks for the informative reply. Yeah, I meant PCIe. Also, I had no idea that the sound card essentially acts as a hardware interface these days (if I'm understanding you correctly).   So I could just buy X-Fi MB3 and essentially have the exact same experience as I do...

Is there a USB sound card that offers Creative's version of virtual surround sound (SBX?) and if so, how does it compare to a PCI sound card such as the Sound Blaster Z? Also. How are USB sound cards inferior to PCI sound cards in general?

It's the SB0880 model. I just did a fresh Win 10 install and fully updated it (so I guess I've got the anniversary update), and I get constant hissing/static/popping and other various noises at all times on the Windows desktop. What drivers should I be using? Does this card just not work on Win...

Just got the DT990 Pro 250 ohm and wondering if I need to buy an amp or not? And if so, what would be a good choice?   I listen to music on iTunes and also do a lot of gaming, if that helps. I've found that while I can completely max out my volume while listening to music, it's not exactly...

I am thoroughly confused. I always thought that I needed a sound card with virtual surround sound technology (like CMSS-3D headphone or Dolby Headphone) in order to get virtual surround sound in my games.   However, recently on reddit some guy tried telling me that "all games have virtual...

Tried this, no joy.   It's really weird. When I'm in a specific menu in the creative control panel and I test the subwoofer, it's extremely loud. It sounds normal. But when I exit this menu, it's soft again.

Yes, I'm using a digital optical cable from the sound card to my Sony receiver. Everything seems to work great except for the subwoofer, and I know the sub works in and of itself because I've tested it with my xbox.

I like to play my computer games on my plasma TV using my 5.1 surround sound system. So to do this, I enable DTS Connect in the Creative control panel. Everything seems to work fine (I can hear sounds all around me), but the subwoofer doesn't seem to work.   Sometimes the LED on the sub will...

I'm currently using Creative CMSS-3D and I like it, but I'm wondering if anything else has come onto the scene recently. I'm also aware of Dolby Headphone, but other than that I'm not aware of other options.   I have heard of Binaural audio.. what is this all about? And do many games support...

I was looking at these two different set of cans today:   DT 770 Pro 80 ohm   DT 990 Pro 250 ohm   and I noticed a rather large discrepancy in price. I thought that since the 990s were the bigger number (more recent model I would assume?) that they would be more expensive, but this...

Hello; I am looking at a couple different Beyerdynamics for a friend of mine who is building a gaming PC. I have a pair of DT770 Pro 80ohm and absolutely love them.   However, after reading about the DT990 Pros, I'm thinking they may be the way to go because they're an open headphone. Which...

Quote: Ok, great.   The ONLY thing that I dislike about the Xonar is that I'm not sure where I would be at in terms of EAX effects.   I still play games like F.E.A.R. that use EAX (without OpenAL support), so having the Creative Titanium X-Fi is nice because it is able to faithfully...

Quote: Is the only difference between those cards their interface?   The DX is a PCI-e interface while the D1 is a PCI interface -- both cards are almost the exact same price. Is one interface better than the other? Does PCI have lower latency than PCI-e, or vice versa?   In short...

I need a sound card that has   Dolby Headphone Dolby Digital Live Digital optical output   I prefer Dolby Headphone over CMSS-3D (seems to have better positioning), but sometimes, I like to game on my plasma tv and use my real surround sound system. So for that, I need dolby digital...

Quote: Just want to say thanks for saying this; I did the same thing and it seemed to eliminate my rattle. I didn't take the driver all the way out -- I didn't want to mess with the silicone if I didn't have to. But I did thoroughly inspect the black foam piece for any hairs or other...

Thanks for your suggestions -- The only thing is that discrete game/voice volume is quite important to me (and my brother(s)) as gaming is pretty much 100% of what the mixamp will be used for.   I actually already have an Astro mixamp, and I absolutely love it. The amount of inputs on the...

What the title says..mostly. I want to get my brothers a good pair of headphones. One will be used for music listening/gaming while the other will be used primarily for gaming.   $60 (give or take a few) is the cap per headphone, not total.   Also, a mic is not necessary, but a headphone...

Quote: Yes, is there a template and/or instructions on how to make this thing?   What did you use to cut it?

Quote: Very interesting - I wonder if it matters which of the 3.5 plugs off of the Y-splitter you plug the headphones into, and which you plug the mic into? I would think that it would..   After searching around some more, I found this mic mod for the DT770. Looks pretty pro huh? I...

Hey guys. I've searched around but haven't had much luck so far (finding instructions anyways), so I thought I'd ask.   I'm looking for some DT770 mic mods that people have done. I will mainly be using mine with the Astro mixamp while playing 360, so I don't even know how the voice is...

No dude, the warranty is through the store itself. I just bring the phones into them, no numbers. The guy who told me this was like the guy running the "pro audio" section of the store. He wasn't se punk kid or anything. And I highly doubt he gets commission off the sale.

Quote: I'm not a fan of ripping people off; the guy who sold me the phones says that's what they tell everyone to do if they ever want to upgrade. He said that it's how their warranty works (and admitted it's kind of stupid) and that they don't care if a customer purposely damages them...

Quote: Well in all honesty, my original "budget" was around $300, but the DT770s were heavily recommended to me so I decided to try them out.   While they may not be optimal for games, they do seem lightyears better than the Astro A40 headset, and I got a warranty with them for 26...