I didn't do it in this order, no, what difference does it make? It appears to be working fine as it is, but then again I'm completely clueless when it comes to this stuff.   Also, anything important I should know about the settings? I've set it to 2 channels, PCM 48 KHz, 2 Speakers, enabled...

Just installed the Xonar DG, and it's pretty much exactly how you described it, @kjk1281! This is definitely what I was looking for.  

Thank you both! I've ordered a Xonar DG, I'll let you know how it goes once it gets here.

So I got my new HD518s today and they're pretty great, but I have a couple of questions.   I currently have them plugged into my computer using the integrated soundcard on my motherboard (ASUS P8Z68-V LX). Should I get a better sound card or anything along those lines, and if I do, what kind...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I might go for the Sony MDR-EX310LP but I'm having a really hard time deciding tbh. (A lot of the other IEMs suggested here don't seem to be available in my country, unfortunately.)   Edit: Just found out that they have a j-shaped cord which I really...

Alright, so I need a new pair of in-ear monitors, and I'm completely overwhelmed by how much there is to choose from.   My budget is somewhere around $80 - $150. I used to have a pair of Creative EP-630 and they fit me perfectly, so I'm hoping to find something just as comfortable but with a...