Hello,   Can anyone please tell me which would be the most suitable PC soundcard for at most 150$ ? It's not that important to me to have a 5.1/7.1 output (2.1 is fine). What i want from it is to output the best sound in its price range, i'll use it mainly for music listening. Any other...

Hey guys,    First off, I want to thank all of you  for providing so much valuable information through-out these threads.  This is my first post but I have done a ton reading and I would like to think the advice given by fellow head-fiers here has saved me some money and some disappointment...

Okay, now I did start a previous thread down in the Computer Audio section of these forums, and while I was "fixed" on the Sennheiser HD 555s, I was suggested the Superlux HD 668B w/AKG Velour Replacement Pads.  Both of these headphones like good choices, but I also been looking at the Ultrasone...

Essentially on a whim I just got some HD650's, and they sound fantastic. The only problem is that I wasn't planning on getting any high end headphones and don't have the gear in place to make them sing. As compared to the high end setup that I auditioned them on, they sound very veiled and the...

My integrated motherboard sound card finally bit the dust, so I have an excuse to upgrade.  I'm very new to the world of audio, so please forgive these newbish questions.  I hope this is the right forum.   1.  I thought I read somewhere that you don't need a sound card if you have an...

Hello, this is my second post and I've been reading these forums for a few days and I'm in the market to buy new headphones and soundcard and whatever I need to make them sound nice. I have HD-555s and I listen to my PC as my source and onboard. I've been looking into the AKG k701s and possibly...

  Hi all new to the forum so I hope this is in the correct place, if not I am very sorry about the mistake.   If it is possible I was hoping to get your advice and maybe some solid answers and a few questions that I have. I am looking at getting some new headphones for gaming and music in...

Hey guys and gals. Alright, this might sound weird but I like the Sennheiser HD238 (general sound signature and comfort). Mine is modded with aluminum instead of the foam in the cup, so that might be why. I know a lot of people have issues with this headphone sounding muddy but it's really a lot...

For now, I'm pretty satisfied with my basic rig, but want to keep an eye out for next possible upgrades.   So headphones...I have the M50 and AD700, both of which are easy to drive ampless.  But I've never heard them with an amp before so I have no idea of the potential.  I plan on getting...

I'm deciding between a couple options to upgrade my entry level computer setup:   I have grado sr80s currently powered by window's "high definition audio driver" or whatever it's called - basically the onboard soundcard from my ~7 year old asus motherboard.  I also have ****ty 2.1 logitech...

Hello everyone!   I just typed this whole thing up and pressed back, so now im pretty sad haha.  ANYWAYS ONE MORE TIME.  I'm new here and I'm looking to get into the audiophile stuff.   The current speakers I use are promedia 2.1s that I got about 4 years ago, still run great.  For...

1) Supposing I use only 320kbps (& no FLAC) + Fischer Audio DBA2 + E5 will i get a significant SQ/soundstage/bass boost or just a slight improvement using S:Flo2 over Fuze? because i am getting Fuze at half the price of S:Flo2. I dont need videos, etc.   2) Suppose i buy AudioEngine A5...

My budget is pretty much $100-150, so either setup fits. I was just wondering which will provide the best SQ to drive a pair of HD600's? I've heard decent reviews on the Zero, but some people have also said that the Xonar uses a quality DAC, and the PA2v2 should be better than the Zero's...

I recently purchased a pair of HD555s after reading many reviews and noticed many mentioned a DAC/AMP should be purchased to get the most from these headphones. After looking into this, it seems that for my budget either the Nuforce uDAC or Headroom Total Bithead would be good purchases. I was...

I just installed my Audiotrack Advance HD2 DE soundcard. I run AKG K 701 directly in it.   It is just incredible bright compared to my Asus Xonar D1 card.   It is a little more detailed and little more refined sound I guess, but the brightness makes it actually unusable.   If the...

Hey guys, We released some exclusive information on the Xonar Xense the I figured some of you might be interested in.  We included a full look at the card, drivers, Specifications...  The works.  Have a look here-> Xense Preview We had a chance to listen to a engineering sample for the last...

Hey guys, I need to find a replacement for a Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro, I was planning on getting a new one to replace my broken one but seems like you can't find any new ones for a reasonable price ~$200, and was wondering if you guys could suggest a replacement, only requirement is that is be...

So I got a new computer. I use Sennheiser 595s, and my old computer had an Audigy 2 which of course doesn't fit in my PCI-Express only slots... The Realtek onboard audio on the new one, as many probably know, sucks. At first I thought it was just quiet, but after trying a sound booster I find...

Last updated March 18, 2010 Latest drivers: 5.12.8.1773 released 2009/11/06 New drivers coming! On 2010/02/11: Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX Hey guys, I have confirmed with the powers that be at ASUS that they will be releasing a new and improved driver set the the public...

Hey, i own Sennheiser HD 558's and a Xonar D1.  im searching for a sub 100$ amp for my desktop pc.   what would be my best choices ?   cheers