hi, lately i decided to buy myself some new pc speakers and probably a sound card ( since i dont have one). im looking for a 2.1 speaker system. Ideally one of the speakers would have a mini-jack entry so i can plug in my headphones (atm-m50). i dont know what else to add, looking for...

I have this combination and am happy with the sound through my AudioEngine A2 speakers, but through the Grados I get a lot of sibilance.   The bass and midrange is good, and detail is very impressive, it's just the lisping on voices and very high notes.   Could I have duff Op-Amps - or...

yesterday i decided to try wasapi with foobar i got everything working and foobar gets exclusive access to my asus xonar essence stx but the strange thing is: if i don't use "Hifi mode" in the xonar audio center while playing audio through foobar with wasapi exclusive mode, the audio...

Hello all!   This is indeed my first post on this forum, but I have been a lurker for a while. I am finally breaking into the world of high-end audio (or mid-end audio, or whatever) and after doing as much research as I could, I finally decided I needed to make a post. I definitely...

Is there a significant difference in features between the entry level Xonar cards like the DGX vs the higher end cards like the Xonar Essence STX or the Creative Xi-Fi Titanium HD if all you care about it sound through headphones?     While I do have an analog output to a receiver to power...

Hi,   It's been a while since my last post here. I avoided head-fi (for economical reason) and managed to save myself some money and built a new PC earlier this month.   I need help on deciding an amp and/or sound card for $200. This time, budget is strictly $200 or under (if possible).  ...

So I am looking for a new sound card in the range of about 100-200 bucks. I'll say 150 for goodness sake. :D I will be using it for gaming and classic rock mostly. Games - All kinds of games: RPGs, Shooters, Hack n slash, Horror, etc. Any game you can think of I want this sound card to excel at...

First up, apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've been trying to research what I can for a while now but this site is still rather overwhelming!   So right now I have nothing. I have an ipod, a PC using the mobo for sound and some cheap generic headphones. I should point out that...

First of all, hello everyone! (I'm new here) I live in Belgium and speak Dutch but I think my English is good   I have a ASUS Xonar Essence STX card, Razer Carcharias headphones and a Philips MCM761 micro-system (both hooked up to the STX). I would like to upgrade my equipment (not the...

  Stumbled upon this site by chance and feeling like a very lucky guy. Wealth of knowledge here that I fully intend to tap into and hopefully contribute to over time.   Because I intend to plug these into the PC sound card initially, I'm posting in the 'Computer Audio' section hope that's...

Just wondering if, based on the above "chain", there would be any need to buy a "better" sound card like the STX or Titanium HD?   I *think* the answer is "no", since the U3 is the "DAC" and provides Dolby Digital Live for surround sound gaming through the headphones, and the O2 drives the...

I just installed an essence stx yesterday, and I'm running Sennheiser HD650's with it. The sound has been great so far, but I get a static in the background whenever there's no sound coming through. As soon as I start a song or unpause a movie it stops. Is this a configuration or driver issue?

i have an asus xonar essence stx card and i'm planning to buy the krk rp5 "rokit 5" g2 these krk's have balanced inputs and rca, unbalanced input. as my stx only has unbalanced, rca outputs, i would just do stx (rca) >> (rca) krk's the cable will only be 1.5m long   is this a good idea...

Hi, Right now I use AMD 4850 sound via HDMI on my receiver. There is any reason to swith to my Xonar STX via optical cable? Or the quality will be same (receiver take care of audio)? Thanks

Hey all,   I have been trying several different headphones, but still have yet to find one I like.  I started with the ATH-M50s.  I loved the sound, but the comfort was an issue.  It had too much clamping force, and not enough ventilation to prevent sweat, and the pressure was too much.   ...

Hi, I've been reading with interest for a short time on various opinions on DACs and AMPs and still can't decide plus my head hurts from trying to make sense of it all. Please don't get too complicated as I'm a novice to DACs and AMPs. I may need prodding in the right direction to help get me...

Worth buying 250 Ohm version for gaming at 170$ price tag over Q701 at 240$? What should I buy to drive those the DT990? Kinda have to hurry cause the sale end in 2 hours I think

Hello everyone,       I have been on the search for some Home theater headphones, and users from various sites have redirected me here.  My max budget would be 350ish.  I will be using the headphones for my bedroom, where i have my tv connected to my desktop which has a headphones amp.  ...

Hey everyone how are you guys today I hope everyone doing well. Well here is my story My logitech g 35 headset broke and after the second year warranty ran out they said they wont replace them anymore :(. I have a big head so the left ear kept breaking off when i would take it off my head the...

Hey, I'm planning to spend some money on a decent pair of headphones and amp/dac. I'm a complete newb when it comes to audio. I've looked around on the internet but have not found a clear answer. I'm currently looking at the asus xonar essence one + hd 650s. How will electronic bass music...

Hi,   I am fairly new to the world of audiophiles... but since getting a pair of dt 990s, my mind has been blown and I am looking for more!   I have the 600ohm version of the dt990s and mostly use them for gaming and movies.   I used to do most of my gaming on console and have been...

Hey everyone, i've been thinking about getting the 650s, but i'm not sure what amp i should use. I have the e17 right now, and from what i've read, it has nowhere enough power to drive them. What would be the best budget amp with the best price/performance. I'm currently looking at the schiit...

Hi, I'm a new comer to the Head-fi community and have been researching which headphones I should be buying to use with my computer (no dedicated sound card yet). I am hoping to spend no more than $300 on the headphones/amps. I was wondering what the best combination would be. I was originally...

I'm looking at spending maybe $400 (give or take a bit) on everything (sound card, headphones, amp) I just need a few questions answered from some more experienced people.   I'll be using my headphones for listening to music ( dupstep / d&b / metal / etc ) - while I game - a lot. I usually...

Hi guys.   Recently did a PC rebuild and somehow in the migration of components - I've managed to snap off a surface mount resistor from the back of the board. It's taken a while of diagnosing with a multimeter to spot this resistor had gone.   I have no idea where the resistor itself is...