Disabling the on-board audio did the trick! That's so odd though because it worked fine before.   Thanks a lot. 

Hey all,   I recently swapped out for a new power supply (700W -> 750W) and added a second graphics card to my rig as well (7970 + 7950). However, my Asus Xonar Essence STX software has been acting up ever since. It refuses to open and says "can't find device" and now this error pops up every...

Hey guys,   I have MrSpeakers Mad Dog headphones, an Asus Xonar STX, and a Schiit Magni amp. What would be optimal settings within the software for music? Hip hop, to be specific.   Thanks so much in advance! :)

Hey guys, just got a new audio setup. Xonar STX, Schiit Magni amp, and MrSpeakers Mad Dogs. What would be optimal settings for the soundcard when listening to music?   Thanks! I'm (clearly) new to this stuff.

Quote: But you say the Foxsters are better?   EDIT: Sweet Jesus, just saw the price. Never mind 

Thanks for that. So the headphones you sent were for the most part in the $300 range, but are there any you'd recommend in the 400-500 range?

Thanks for the suggestions, guys! What do you think of the ultrasone pro 750s? :)

Quote:   Well, if I wanted open-back, what could be some options?

I'm getting my first nice pair of headphones, and I want to make a great choice, which is hard in this community because so many people have so many different opinions and I can't afford to try out oodles of headphones myself. If possible, I just want to get it right the first time. Anyway, as...

Quote: Would you recommend them over the 750s? They were recommended to me on Overclock.net by an audiophile and they are almost the exact same price.

Quote: I don't personally have a preference, but open leak sound bad, right?   No, I have not. Yeah, it's hard to find an all-around pair for my needs, but I'm sure there's got to be a pair that somewhat balances favorable features/aspects.   (Thanks for everyone who has given input...

Hey everyone! First off, I'd like to introduce myself; I'm new here and my name is Zac. I'm new to the world of audiophiles, but I've been a serious computer enthusiast for several years. The two go hand in hand on a frequent basis if you ask me.   Anyway, enough about me. I'm looking to...