[EDIT] Thanks to a recommendations in this thread I'm now using a recently released VST plugin called Isone Pro which does what Dolby Headphone does but much better. The 'holy grail' thread linked below still stands as essential reading.[/EDIT.] For me it has been the Dolby Headphone...

OK I'm about to take the plunge on an Aria. I'm gonna buy some cans too... I've read loads of posts about how the 990's are more 'coloured' than the 880's and have a larger bass and are more 'foot tapping' whilst the 880's are more accurate. I would like to go with 990's for the fun sound (I...

I have heard that some sound cards are 'bit perfect' and some are not. How do I find out if mine is? I am using the optical out from the 'Audio max 7.1' that comes with the Abit AN8 ultra motherboard. I can't seem to find what chip it uses etc. And perhaps more importantly is there really...