I've recently picked up a nice TV for my room and its setup near my PC (wall mounted). I'd like to use the TV's speakers + the Swan sub for the TV and the full Swan 2.1 setup for my PC. Is there a way to achieve this? Any help is very much appreciated!

Hi,   Got an Essence STX II soundcard just recently and I'm just looking to change the right, left and buffer op amps. Only using it in 2/2.1 mode at the moment, no 7.1 board is attached.   Going with THS 4032 in right and left channel section and LME49710HA in the Buffer (Low pass filter)...

Quick question. About to purchase a DAC/amp to replace my Xonar Essence. But I still need to use a microphone (with 3.5mm connection, its a "ModMic"). Will I have any problems at all if I use my PC's on-board sound just for the mic and the DAC/amp for all other sound duties? Using them all...

My Essence STX has died, Looking for a nice upgrade to it in the form of a external DAC.     Key points;   * Budget is $500-$1000 or so.   * Usage is mostly gaming with some music, occasional movie.   * Needs to go well with Matrix M-Stage and DT880 Premium headphones (not something...

Usage is mostly gaming with some music (most genres) and occasional movie.   So I really do need a natural sounding headphone with very good sound stage. Would like a non-fatiguing sound that is not lacking base, punch and fun also. I have the HD650 at the moment, and while it sounds great...

Bought some Belden 1505F instead of BJC LC-1, just curious if there is any sound differences between the two? I'm only using short distances, max 6 feet.   The Belden 1505F seemed more suitable for me as its more flexible and thinner.   Anyone tried both?   Cheers.

Just looking to connect Audioengine 5+ to my Xonar Essence STX.   Going to put the 3.5mm cable from the speakers to the 6.3mm Essence headphone out (using a female 3.5mm to Male 6.3mm adapter).   Will this work the same as using the RCA on the Essence?   I only ask because the...

M-Stage RCA Input to Essence RCA output, then plug headphones (HD650) into Essence headphone output, is this correct?   Also I've got 2.1 speakers that I'd like to remain connected. Is this possible or am I going to have to unplug the M-Stage from the Essence every time I want to use my...

Just about to get the HD650 as an upgrade over my 558s. Just looking at clamp strength and overall comfort, are these about the same?   Directing this at people who have both or have tried both.   Thanks!

Hey all just looking for some great advice and this looks like the place to ask :)   I'm currently using 558's with an Xonar Essence STX for mostly games with some music and the odd movie. Probably looking at a $500-700 dollar budget, or sub 500 if doable.   Regarding music, I'm finding...