Recently purchased new headphones (M50s) and ended up wondering on just how much of an improvement I could get by using an amp. So I went, tried out and purchased the Fiio E11 over the weekend and it was awesome.   However as I was aware of, the Fiio E11 cannot be used while charging meaning...

so i want good sound for my pc, either 2.1 or 2.0 speakers that don't roll-off extremely at the bottom, with non-software volume control; space isn't a concern. uses are music, games, movies, with a preference for balanced sound that covers low lows and high highs... lol. currently my sound...

I've been using an X-Fi XtremeMusic for ages now. I'm starting to get an upgrade itch, not sure if it's justified. The incompatibility with HD Audio front panel connectors has always been a pet peeve, and the thing feels kind of obsolete now anyway, along with EAX.   (I'm using a pair of...

I'm a bit confused on this. I need an extremely budget soundcard recommendation (<40 bucks). All I want it to do is provide me with the ability to have 5.1 or preferably 7.1 channel output over coax or optical. This is where my confusion comes in. Is optical limited to 5.1 channels or was that...

There are so many cards i don't know what to pick, i want Gaming + Movies + Music for  Headphones + Logitech 5500 Digital 5.1.     People said about the Xonar Xense 1. But i don't need the headphones cause i want better ones ? if there are any better than this headphones. ASUS AV100...

I am using X-fi XtremeMusic (SB0460) for gaming mainly purpose and Essence STX for music.  I am looking for a good upgrade choice for my X-fi and thinking if Recon 3D Fatality may be a good purchase.  I want more details and dimension while playing game and heard that X-fi Fatality series has...

Alright, so here is my story. I was introduced to the intriguing world of enthusiast computer's about 7-8 years ago and things have spiraled from there with the purchase of my first "gaming" PC to many purchases and upgrades in the past years. One of my favorite upgrades was getting an Auzentech...

I need a DAC for my laptop, but would also like to use it for gaming on my PS3 to help power my headphones. I have recently been admiring the e10, however, I stumbled upon the Sound Blaster X-Fi HD on Amazon for about the same price. The inputs and outputs of the X-Fi HD would make it more...

So am thinking about buying some new headphones and a amp. But am a bit curious on how you go about connecting a headphone amp to the computer.   My soundcard atm is a Creative X-FI Xtrememusic, do you just connect the amp to one of the 3.5mm connectors on the soundcard, and then plug the...

I love both of my  Triplefi 10 and grado sr125i but they sound so different. I know i can't compare IEMs with almost full-size  headphones but they're just not normal differences between in-ear and open back headphones. Their signature sounds were like cyclops and batman. According to my ears...

 My 1st hi quality headset will be here today.. Beyerdynamic DT 990's 230 ohm.. I'm also picking up an X-fi HD THX sound card...Has a built in amp for the head phones,should sound incredible..

Hey just another newboy asking if the amplifier in the X-Fi HD USB soundcard would do the job to power my Sennheiser PC 350's. I'm rushing to get my headset all fancied up before I hit ESEA playoffs for Counter Strike:Source as I am an avid competitive video gamer. I did only one modification...

I have a very nice gaming rig I built with one of the higher end Creative Sound Cards, just wondering where everyone is headed lately with USB versus wired. I understand and read that 5.1 and 7.1 sounds can now be virtual done on these with software, but as an audio fanatic with a higher than...

Ok so just a quick question. I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 which gets audio USB out of my laptop. I want to get an amp to go with my HD 650's but I'm not sure if I should use my Creative as a DAC and get a stand alone AMP or if I should get a DAC/AMP all-in-one combo that...

So I just got my Schiit Asgard in the mail but I'm having difficulties with it. I plugged the RCA input cable into the back of my X-Fi XtremeMusic (please don't complain about me not having a dedicated DAC, this is not what the thread is about) but now the soundcard is no longer being detected...

I just got the Sennheiser PC350's. I've read on newegg and amazon that since these are 150ohm impedance, they need a amp to drive them to their full potiental. I'd rather pick one up at a store near me, rather then order it online. The only store that I know that has anything near this is Frys...

Hi I'm back!! After getting a recommendation from this forum i was able to confidently buy the audio technica ath ad700's. I loved them!!! For music they were great , and for games they were meh... I want to change that meh to great! They allow for decent positioning , and a huge sound stage but...

Hello, i currently own the audio technica ad700 and its time to replace it I think. I listen too hip hop, various electronica, drum and bass, metal and some jazz. I need a headphone with more bass. Currently im leaning towards dt990 600 ohm version. The source is my computer with a x-fi...

So I am finally doing more music listening at my PC and while I've had my Sennheiser HD-580's for a while I never felt the need to get a dedicated amp for them as I didnt use them all that much.  Now that things have changed I am ready to take the plunge into higher fidelity at my PC.   So...

Background: Let me preface this by saying that I am new to this site, but I have been searching the forums and reviews for about four days now.  I've gotten some really good information and I'm really glad I found this site before I made any more purchases. I recently bought a pair of HD...

So I have a Creative X-Fi platinum that has the front I/O panel.  I also purchased an Astro Mixamp a few months back.  My only concern with sound is for gaming. I like a competitive advantage and I want it to sound as close to my home theater  (via headphones) as possible. Thanks to the great...

my card has 3.5 mm outs for Front, Rear, Center.  The ront I/O panel has 1 toslink, 1 headphone out and 1 coax out.  possible? 

The X-Fi is without question the best gaming card, but the sound quality is average at best. As someone who is used to high end external DACs with discrete output, to me the sound quality of the X-Fi can be best described as "low-fi". But rest assured X-Fi owners, we can make it far better! I...

Hey guys. I know that it's difficult to find drivers for Linux for some sound cards. I have an X-Fi Prelude and was wondering if I went to Linux on my main desktop computer that I listen to music on, will I be able to find adequate drivers to listen to music and get good quality? It'll be the...

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-Express-Blaster-Titanium/dp/B001E25KDK/ref=dp_return_2?ie=UTF8&n=172282&s=electronics   Will this sound card work as a DAC and will it connect to my uDac so I can use that as an amp? If so is this a good pairing? Do you guys have better suggestions from...