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I mean I actually use the USB ports, but I guess I'll just buy a new front plate. It's weird because it just recently happened.

I have both open. My other issue is the fact that I recently found that my front audio panel produces a constant buzzing/fuzzy sound when I plug anything into it (tried my speakers and my headphones. Is there any way to fix this or will I have to just use the back panel?

I'd be using it with headphones and 2.1 speakers. I may go with it, but the price is a little hefty. If I can get one for around $140-150, I'm going to snatch it. Basically my dilemma is should I buy a cheap DG just for the Dolby Headphone to convert my HD 598's or buy the STX for a lot more...

Quote: I'd rather get it all-in-one if possible...   What basic card do you know of that has Dolby Headphone and DTS?   If I have to spend more and go with something like the Xi-Fi Titanium HD's, I don't mind if it's really worth the jump in price.

Quote: Alright, so of those two, do you have a preference? Or is the only difference is PCI and PCIe, so whatever is accessible is what I should get?   I don't really know how amps work or how much they are, so to get one on top of the $90 I'd be spending for a DX, wouldn't it make more...

I mean I'm not really too interested in fine-tweaking and getting too involved in the audiophile stuff. I just want a sound card with an amp that has Dolby Headphone so I can use the HD 598's for gaming and music.   Edit: I think the Essence is a little too much for me. I just want something...

So what do you recommend? I definitely don't want to spend more than $100 and even then it's pushing it.

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As per the title, can anyone recommend sound cards for the HD 598's?   I'm looking at the ASUS Xonar DG and DX cards, but I really don't want to spend too much, so I'm leaning toward the DG. Is the DG going to lack anything since it's PCI and not PCIe like the DX?

Quote: I have Logitech Z313's for my speakers (I know they're not that great). If I run my headset through the wired controller (it has an on/off button and a headphone input jack), will I need to run them through 5.1 analog outputs? Or can I just run my speakers and headphones in separate...

Quote: Should I be looking at 5.1 channel sound cards instead of 7.1 channel ones?   And is the DSX is out of the question because it doesn't have Dolby?   In that case, I may just get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020. It's cheaper and has the...

Quote: This is true lol.

Quote: And what sound card do you have/recommend?

Quote: So why do I see all these posts about people using them for gaming if they're stereo? Thought 7.1 was the new norm for gaming?   And is the ASUS Xonar DSX good for a sound card? I'm not really looking to spend too much on one.

Hey guys. I just joined and am by no means an audiophile, but I have a few questions about my new HD 598s.   1. What type of headphones are they? They're not advertised as stereo or surround sound headphones anywhere on the box (from what I can see). They don't sound like stereo headphones...