@stv014 -> thank you for your answer; if i understand this correctly, it means, that the 32Ohm Setting of the Soundcard has already enough punch to power my Q/K701...     @PurpleAngel -> thank you too. deactivating all my unused onboard devices is one of my first things to do, when i change...

Hi there folks,   I recently had to change my audio card from an ASUS Phoebus (2nd defective card within a year, so i changed the product/brand) and now i am quite happy with my ZxR.    But i was not happy with the overall sound, as for me, gaming on the PC is only part of the things i use...