Just bought my first DAC: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K2TXMO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1   I've only ever listened to digital audio, but I figured it was about time to get a DAC. Didn't have the money for anything fancy, so I just bought this for starters. I've been...

Thanks for that information on the passive speakers. I found this denon receiver for $100 which seems like a pretty good deal, despite its age. So I have two choices: An external sound card with the logitech speakers for about $120, or the JBL speakers with the denon receiver for about $150...

I think I'm gonna go with the cheaper Startech external sound card I mentioned before, for now. It would be a good start, and no sense in spending double or triple the price of the speakers on the sound card. I'm not aiming for these speakers to sound better than my HD 598's—I simply need a good...

is the Startech 7.1 audio adapter external sound card a viable cheaper option (trying to keep it low-cost if I can)? It would allow me to use a 6.1 setup so I can use every piece of the JBL SCS180.6's and it seems to have good reviews on amazon and other sites.

Thank you guys very much! You cleared up a lot. I'm thinking this would be a good start, and I can pick up a Modi 2 when I have the money. Unless you guys don't think this is a good choice (please suggest a sound card within $50 or so if not), then I think I have all my questions answered :)

I can't really find any 5.1 music files for a lot of the artists I like—but I'll be searching more. The 5.1 would mostly be for Netflix, which apparently does have a 5.1 mode on windows 8. However, the main reason I began considering getting surround sound is because of the speakers I posted...

Most, if not all my music files are FLAC or 320k and are stereo. From what I can gather, my motherboard supports up to 5.1. Would my Asgard be able to power a surround sound system? And if so, what's a DAC I could use for both my speakers and my headphones?

Hi guys, I'm not very knowledgeable on speakers in general, and am looking to install an entry-level surround sound system on my PC. The motherboard sound isn't very nice, so I was planning on getting a Modi 2 DAC to clear up sound through my headphones. Given this, I need some advice regarding...

Just started playing CS GO and plan on getting rocket league. I'll definitely check out the sound blaster.

Thanks for responding, man. So what's a decent DAC in the $50 - $100 range? Would the Modi 2 be my best bet or is there something cheaper I could look for that'll get the job done almost as well? 

Hey I just bought a PC from my friend, which he built. Audio-wise it seems pretty damn limiting; I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 598's with a Schiit Asgaro for an amp (No DAC yet, but it's on my wish-list), and pretty much there is always a base level of static interference in the background...

Hey guys. Just got my Momentum In-Ears today and I'm pretty excited. These are my first somewhat high-end earbuds, and they're pretty great from what I've used of them so far. I've been playing them with a V-shaped EQ on my HTC One M7. I will confirm that the buttons work on the HTC One M7, sort...

I'm wondering if the way I'm wrapping my M50X cable is harmful in any way. I'm wondering primarily because when I plug it into my device, every once in a while, the sound flickers when it's at a certain angle. Is there a better way I should be wrapping my cables? (for convenient, portable use)...

Every single pair of IEMs I've owned has broken. Whether it be after a week or 6 months. But they all do (except for crappy Apple earbuds). I want a pair that will last for a long time, and I'm willing to pay around $80 if I really have to. I've been looking at the ATH-CKS55s by Audio Technica...

Every single pair of IEMs I've owned has broken. Whether it be after a week or 6 months. But they all do (except for crappy Apple earbuds). I want a pair that will last for a long time, and I'm willing to pay around $80 if I really have to. I've been looking at the ATH-CKS55s by Audio Technica...