Very nice, glad I didn't purchase the cable. Much appreciated.

Yeah, I didn't like the sound of it all either. Any suggestions? Throw away the xbox and just listen to music...

It looks like I can't use both the HDMI with optical audio output on my Xbox 360 without buying the proprietary xbox cable. Do you think I would lose any quality by running the following: XBox360 - HDMI - TV - TV optical out - 0404USB - cans

I have the 0404 installed and plugged in, but can't find the option for ASIO output. I am not sure if I have the proper settings. My settings below: Preference - Playback - Output - Output Method is set to waveOut. Preference - Playback - Output - Direct Sound - Device: E-MU 0404 USB...

I thought I saw somewhere that ASIO isn't necessary when using the 0404.

The holidays brought me 595's and an 0404 usb, so far I am am second guessing this... Keep in mind I literally just plugged these in, but the sound is not exactly 'full'. It is not that there is a hollow or distant sound to the music, but just not complete. Here is where I am at - EAC -...

Any luck tracking down info/reviews on the Fast Track Pro? Over the last several days I sold myself on the emu 0404, but I can't find a retailer anywhere other than online. The guy at the store told me the M-audio unit is essentially the same thing, but I can't verify that.

With all the companies across various industries that have horrible customer service, it is great to actually hear when a company gets it right. Thanks for posting, and thanks to Sennheiser - the manufacturer of my next headphone purchase.

Any luck with this. I have the 360 in place(xmas) but I am looking to get the hd595's and the 0404 in place of receiver/speakers. Is it worth it even though it sounds like I will have to use the analog audio?

I am actually thinking of the same set-up, except I will be starting with the HD595 - any reason for concern other than the fact they are not closed? Also, I was going to pick up the 0404 too. It looks like it is widely available online - please let me know if you find otherwise, maybe they...

JP is right, seating distance determines screen size, screen size determines necessary resolution. But to say that size has nothing to do with resolution is flat wrong. This is a question of value, and while the picture may be marginally better if you get 1080 on a 12" screen and sit 5" away...

I had Koss phones about ten years ago - can't recall the model number, but from the picture on the Koss website, I am fairly certain it was the a/250 model. Although I was/am a novice, I decided right then that there was no better way to listen to music than through headphones. Unfortunately...

I agree with 720 for that screen size, i actually opted for 720 on a 37" and I haven't once said to myself "should have bought the 1080... Besides, like mentioned earlier, the advantage is only realized given the content is available in 1080 - which is not yet widely used. You post brings up...

Thanks Phraxos, I guess this brings up a larger question that I probably should have started with - Exactly what components do i "need" to have a decent set-up...phones, amp... I am not familiar with the function of each. I don't expect anyone to write a beginner FAQ 101, but if you could...

Definite source will be Xbox360 for games, right now I just have a dvd player for movies(I do have an older/cheap Sony Receiver for audio that I no longer use), Music will be played from a combination of ipod / computer. Portability, however, is not really a concern - the setup will be used...

Just getting into this and don't want to dive head first. However, I would like to spend up up to $300 for a setup that I will use to play video games, listen to music(all varieties, not much rap) and movies. Right now the plan is to use the outputs from my TV, ipod, computer unless I hear...