Hello, I just bought ASUS Xonar DGX 5.1 soundcard. I was impressed with its control panel with so many settings! However, I am not quite familiar with these kinds of things and I need help to tweak the settings. I am going to use this soundcard and my headphones (Siberia v2) mainly for...

Greetings!   I've been doing what is probably an unhealthy amount of research over the last few weeks, but am at an impasse.   I have a budget of $250 (plus a small headphone amp if needed, if not, I might be able to stretch on the phones). I'm looking for a set of closed over the ear...

Hello.   I am looking at buying a new pair of headphones / headset. My G35 is getting a bit old and uncomfortable, and the pleather has started to fall apart.   I have been getting a lot of suggestions, HD 555, HD 558, SS Siberia v2, Astro A40, Razer Megalodon etc. Every headset so far...

So I recently just got a pair of ATH-M50wh's from soundprofessionals while they were on sale for $120ish and quite baffled with the sound quality.  I've upgraded from a pair of Sennheiser 202 and can't really hear a difference when comparing them to the M50's.  The only thing that is really...

I was wondering, if I were to buy a 5.1 surround sound headphone, what would be the best to pick up? My needs are mostly music/movies, but I do play the occational FPS, so that is why I am interested in 5.1   Currently I have Gamecom 777 which have been alright, only issue being that the...

  hello all i'm new here and have constantly be recommended to join and read up on these forums for the higher audio knowledge. have always been used to listening to cheap $30-70 headphones and now i want to enter into a world with better sound quality. i plan on 7.1 after listening to...

I have some Altek Lansing 4.1 speakers that must have come with a computer we bought a while ago. Now I am trying to get them set up because the dell speakers I was using started glitching. Basically the volume would drastically change randomly and at random intervals. Sometimes it would be fine...

It will be mostly for gaming/music/general listening.  I want dolby headphone and I was looking at the asus xonar dg, but what's the difference between the DG and DX?  What do you recommend?

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Hi all. Before I begin, I know this is a seriously over-asked question, and if I'm breaking any rules I apologise in advance, but I'm finding myself drowning in a lot of information after spending around six hours reading up on all this. Still, if anyone has the patience to help me out, I'd...

Hey everyone,     I just picked up some solid ATH-M50's popped them into my PC and realized, I need an amplifier. I was curious to find out if using them on my mixer changed anything at all. I am using a Mixtrack Pro and that is of course is powered by USB, I didn't realize any amplification...

Got some Beyerdynamic DT250s 1 month ago and now I'm looking to buy a DAC and AMP. I've my eye on the E10 but I'm not sure if it's enoguh or if it's worth it to splurge on an E7+E9 combo or an E17. Just looking for some advice. EDIT: Should mention they are the 80ohm model

Hi everyone,   I'm in need of a PCI soundcard to use with Sony MDR-ZX700 headphones. Currently I've got three variants: ASUS Xonar Essence ST, Xonar D2/PM or Xonar D1. I guess it is pretty clear how they compare to each other, and I can afford the ST, but I'm afraid it (or the D2) might be...

Hello. The topic's name spoils pretty much everything. I don't have that much knowledge about sound cards, headphones etc. and reviews stopped being helpful, so I'm asking you. What kind of gaming headphones would you recommend? I listen to music, but my PC is mostly used for video games. I...

So far, I have planned to get the FiiO E10 so I could get better sound off of my ATH-M50. I am currently using on-board sound, and I feel that it's not getting me the decent sound I could get with a DAC or better sound card. I also plan to purchase the M-audio BX5 D2 speakers and connect them to...

hello everyone! first post so hopefully i dont mess anything up too badly.   like the topic title says im looking to purchase a sound card mostly just for gaming.  my main goal is to get one with good surround sound and directional cues for fps games and stuff like that. ive done alot of...

  I have the Realtek ALC 889 on my GA-X58A-UD3R motherboard and recently got a pair of Sennheiser HD 558's and also use some Klipsch x10i's and am interested in making them sound better. They do sound pretty good with my onboard but that's probably because I haven't heard a dedicated sound...

So, I've got a New MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Sennheiser PC 360's and a love for PC gaming. So, I'll boot into Windows 7 for my fix and I'll chat with the team I'm playing with using my Sennheiser's. The sound quality in the builtin mike is great and the overall quality is satisfying, if a...

Hi there,   Due to my surroundings, 90% of the music I listen to is done at my desk, straight from my computer.   After reading a few threads on here, it seems many people are speaking about the use of DAC's and headphone amps.   Does it go: Motherboard audio out --> DAC -->...

I currently own a pair of grado sr80i and some 1964 duals, I love the grado sound signature but am looking for a pair of closed cans for work (I work in an open office environment so have been using my duals).   I quite like the brightness of the 80i, although sometimes it can be ever so...

Hello, I am looking for a good neutral type of headphones. Planning on using them for 50% Gaming and 50% Media. Media includes music, videos, movies and the like. Gaming just being good sound and hearing things, being emersed or just having fun with it. My budget is $125 - $150, I can go over it...

Hi everyone, total noob here but I've been reading audio threads on this site & others for a few days so I can try to ask an intelligent question...I will give you my scenario and am hoping somebody can give an answer which helps me understand a bit deeper than "sound card beats onboard audio...

Yo wassup!   I just ordered the senn hd 598.   I plan to use it with my mixamp and antlion modmic for gaming which I dont believe will need any extra amping. My question is when its hooked into my wifes IPAD 2 while it need a dac or is the dac inside the IPAD 2 good to go? If no DAC...

Should I get this card? It is under $20 or would I be better off to just buy a better card now. I was thinking of using this one at work where I don't want to spend alot of money on something I may not get back.

Not sure where to put this... Can you hear the difference between FLAC and 320Kbps on Ultrasone HFI 780?   I'm getting my new headphones for christmas tomorrow and I would like to know if I will be able to notice the difference between the two types of audio with them? I plan on listening my...