Hi, I'm wanting to use a completely passive preamplifier (just a stepped attenuator), but to do so I'd need a low enough line out impedance from the Asus Xonar Essence STX line out. Does anyone know the impedance of the STX line out? Thank you very much if anyone can tell me this...

I want to use the line out of the EMU0404 to connect it to my hifi, but the master volume and wave volume sliders in Windows XP are grayed out. Compared to any other source I've tried, including my motherboard integrated audio, it's really quiet. Is there a way to overcome this to get the full...

Use Winamp, with the Shibatch MP3 decoder set to 32 bit, and Shibatch ASIO. Et voila, sound that matches the RMAA graphs of the card (which are very very good, and harsh if anything - the opposite to the Foobar+EMU sound).

Today, all headphones of all types have uneven frequency response graphs at the upper frequencies. Will they ever be able to achieve a fairly flat response from 20-20000Hz like speakers with a sub can do?

I'm after a new MP3 flash player after I bought a cheap one and it sucked. I'm going to use it every day for about 2 hours each day. I would prefer to be able to use one AAA battery, unless the rechargeable replacement is cheap is widely available in 5 years I'd like the best sound...

This is kind of an extension from another thread I hijacked I think that having a passive PFC power supply causes problems in Half-Life 2, and probably other games too. If you play Half-Life 2, please could you answer the following questions to add to my survey? 1) (Roughly) What model...

Adjust the headphones until they reach the sweet spot on your ears. I just did this with my fairly new HD595s, and they sound much better, amazing!

Has anyone tried Spatializer? It works better than any other algorithm I've heard for recreating a 5.1 effect. It adds a little reverb but it's not too bad. EDIT ---- After listening to it more, and listening to the ending of Fight Club, then Pixies' song has overblown bass and sounds...

Can we have a sticky that lists the games that support 3D audio with the now cult item EMU0404? Games I'm interested in buying: Rome: Total War Far Cry Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots The Sims 2 Thanks Matt

I can't select A3D in GTA3, as it says hardware not supported. Can I make it support A3d? That would be really cool Thanks Matt

The sound, even with playing songs in foobar go fuzzy sometimes, and pop. In games the sound just fuzzes then dies, with the rest of the game running. I'm totally disappointed with my purchase My setup: Abit NF7-S v2 Barton 2500+ Nexus NX3500 350 watt PSU 512MB TwinMOS RAM ATI Radeon...

As in title, the sound drops for no reason in games like Warcraft. I'm using the EMU0404. Please help! Thanks Matt

As in the long title lol Are there any games with better 3D sound with headphones than surround speakers? Thanks Matt

If I got an Audigy, would I be able to pass a signal with EAX4 effects with hardware positioning etc etc to the SPDIF in of the EMU0404 for improved gaming sound? Thanks Matt

I'm after some headphones or earphones to be used when running mostly. My EX70s broke (in the left ear), and I'm going to hopefully buy some better replacements. I'm not too fussed about sound quality even though that would be great, but mostly about weight, how well they stay on your head...

I've got an EMU0404 connected to HD595s, and it sounds great, and fortunately the normal volume before clipping is perfect volume to my ears. Would I really gain sound quality as well as volume (which I don't need)? I'm a student on a low budget too, so would the money spent be worth it...

Would using Reclock for movies, and slowing down 4% AFTER using the Dolby Headphone algorithm ruin the surround sound effect in stereo headphones? Thanks Matt

I've got Soundstorm digital, and an EMU 0404. Can I apply Dolby Headphone to games (in from the soundstorm connected to the EMU0404 digital input), and output it via the EMU0404? Thanks Matt

I've installed all the software, and have it connected via optical out to my receiver for the time being. I can't get any sound from it however. I get a signal, as I hear it pop when i select output assignment to SPDIF. I'm a total noob to Patchmix, so please help me as I'm probably missing...

Will the difference of the EMU 0404 DAC (just as an example) be substantially noticable compared to the Audigy 2 ZS DAC? I would use the Audigy 2 ZS only for games and movies if I would buy it, but I want hifi sound (I have a full setup with Marantz AV amp and expensive speakers and subwoofer...

Download these drivers, and choose E-DSP/Audigy 2 when installing. You should then have EAX 4.0 sounds fir gaming. http://www.mydrivers.com/dir109/d43679.htm Please report back with any success or failure. Matt

Would the HD595 which have 2? drivers for each ear compare well with high quality (audiophile) 5.1 headphones for movies when Dolby Headphone is used? If not, why not? Thanks Matt

Is it possible to get the EMU 0404 to produce games in Dolby Headphone virtual surround sound, like what can be done with the right decoder for movies? Thanks Matt

I have a 6.1 receiver with analog ins, and a subwoofer with RCA line in. Could I use bass management in Windows, and output bass to the subwoofer? I'm guessing no, but I thought it's worth asking. Thanks for any help. Matt

In something like foobar2000, does outputting 24 bit from a CD as opposed to normal 16 bit make a difference in the noise floor and dynamic range? Thanks for any advice. Matt