When I first got this card a few weeks back, the front (green) speaker output worked fine. Then I turned on the 2-channel high-sampling feature, and switched my speakers to the rear channel (next to the digital output). Now, no matter what I try, I can't seem to get the green output to work...

Hey all, I have the Chaintech AV710 and I'm trying to do the following: I would like to have the same output coming from two jacks on the card so that I can have my stereo (not 5.1 or above) audio files played through four speakers instead of only two. I know that if I use the Kx mixers on...

Hey guys, Maybe it's just the combination of software/file-type I'm using, but I don't notice an improvement over the SB Audigy 1. I'm listening to all 128-192kbs mp3's, ripped directly from CD. I'm using WMP without the equalizer on. The card sounds good, but I don't know that it...

Hey all, I am currently trying to install my AV710 and am having some problems. I don't know if it's me being a moron or a legitimate problem. But here's what I did: Before I even put the card in, I did the mod that Steponovich suggested (switch jumpers under U14 chip). One thing I did...

Hey all, A friend of mine got a Rio Nitrus (1.5 GB) for Christmas last year, so it's still pretty new. However, Rio's crappy 30 day warranty can't do crap for him now. His problem is that he accidentally dropped the thing onto a semi-hard floor from a few feet up a couple of weeks ago...

Hey all, Where do I find out about new iRiver firmware releases (particularly for the iHP-120)? I read in a thread that they will be releasing new firmware in June that will include on-the-fly and gapless playback. This would be awesome Thanks, Brian

How much of an upgrade in overall sound quality are MX500's over stock iRiver earbuds?

Can anybody comment on added bass as a result of switching from Audigy 1 to Chaintech AV710? Thanks. And also, is it true that this card is fine for 2-channel gaming?

As you can see, I have a pair of A500's and I like them very much. However, the one thing I still think they could use is a little more bass. I've read a lot of reviews about different phones now, and I'm just wondering where you might say the A500 falls in terms of bass. I hear the DT770 and...

Hey, I'm looking to replace my Audigy 1 soundcard. I have A500s as you can see, and I listen to mostly 128-192kbs mp3's. I've heard that the Chaintech is the best value and an upgrade in sound over the Audigy 1. I don't want to spend any more than $40, so is the Chaintech my best option...

I remember hearing about how smooth the flow of music was in these phones, and you guys weren't kidding--the sound is wonderfully balanced (sorry for the corny term). But what you didn't tell me is that they are also very detailed. I'm finding so many more little things in songs that I never...

Hey guys... I just got my A500's today and I love 'em! But here's the problem. I was informed that they will sound much better plugged directly into my soundcard then they will plugged into the output on my speakers. So I changed the setting in "Creative Surround Mixer" to 4.1 (instead of...

How long should these phones take to burn-in?

Hey all, I'm definitely beating a dead horse now, but I figured I'd go ahead with this anyway. Though I'm really close, my hesitation to splurge on the A500 results from three things: => HD-280 is a bit cheaper (when you consider Audiocubes' $16 shipping fee). => I can return the...

This may be a really dumb question, but does anybody think that Tyson's bluetak mod might work on $10 Sony earbuds?? (MDR-E828) I just opened 'em up to see if there was anything moving around (b/c of a slight crackling noise) and I was pondering this question. (b/c these things have NO bass)...

Hey all, I'm brand new to Head-Fi. I had been using Headwize a bit, but I've found that you guys are FAR more active with your posts, plus you talk about an entirely different set of phones. Now I know that the question I'm posing has been asked many many times before and just recently there...