sound-cards
  1. theShaz

    A latecomer to the Xonar ST, looking for a few answers

    Hello Head-Fi,   I apologize that my first post is a question, but I'm merely looking for advice and some answers to some questions I have not been able to find the answers for by just crawling.   I've recently purchased a Xonar Essence ST (PCI) to replace my dead SoundBlaster X-Fi...
  2. S

    DAC vs discrete sound card

    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...
  3. Svendstar

    Help! i need to choose a new soundcard!

    The inboard Soundcard on my laptop broke, so I, i in my lack of knowledge made the mistake and bought Asus Xonar u3 without proper investigation of the equipment. after listening to it a few minutes, comparing it to i my iPhone, and reading online reviews of it, i concluded it was not good...
  4. xDARKx

    need some help picking a soundcard for gaming

    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...
  5. lenon76

    ASUS XONAR XENSE + YAMAHA HS80M STUDIO MONITORS = WORKS????????

    Hi guys!!!   I'm from brazil.. sorry for my english   I have a XONAR XENSE asus soundcard, and I want to buy 1 pair of yamaha hs80m studio monitors, I heard on other forum that there's a buzz sound connecting the yamaha monitors directly to the asus xonar xense..   I'm total noob and...
  6. WaveRider69

    Xonar Essense stx Random LOUD high pitched Ringing Noise?

    My xonar will ocassionally  out of nowhere just start this incredibly loud high pitched ringing noise and it won't stop until I reset the computer.  It's terrifying because I'm afraid of it damaging my ears it's so loud.  It happens about once a week probably about 4 times now.   What could...
  7. aznx2high

    ALC889 vs ASUS Xonar Essence STX ( is it worth it to upgrade?)

    Hi   I've just started getting in to music/headphones so I'm not too sure if i want to upgrade my sound card on my PC. I have ALC889 on-board sound card, it sounds OK but i think i could get something better that gives more to my headphones and my 5.1 setup. The only thing is i don't know...
  8. fetoll

    Asus Essence One or DacMagic Plus?

    So these are the two that competes. Theyve got all the features and ins and outs that i need. Just wanted to hear some of your opinion on them because every review that I see seem to tell different things.   How do they compare? Which is more bass-heavy? Which one is more detailed?   I...
  9. TyTB

    My CreAtive X-Fi Titanium Fatality Champion Series sound card produces a deafening high-pitched sound with headphones. Help?

    Hey all,   For Christmas, I got the Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatality Champion series sound blaster for my computer: http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-XFi-Titanium-Fatal1ty/M/B001BDPLJA.htm   While the speaker sound quality has increased, headphones are basically...
  10. VeXun

    Upgrading from Realtek ALC 889 and a headphone amp

      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...
  11. Zadok

    Weird problem when connecting my Creek OBH-11 to my Creative X-fi card [Update: Just the X-fi is acting up]

    Let me clarify a few things before I begin. What I am trying to accomplish is this setup: Creative X-fi Fatal1ty -> Creek OBH-11 -> Sennheiser HD 580   Every component of my computer setup works perfectly while not in that exact formation. As in)   1- The sound card sounds fine when the...
  12. DustinT

    New MacBook Pro (Retina), PC 360s and what DAC?

    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...
  13. wgan

    Sound Blaster USB Digital Music Premium HD Soundcard vs titanium hd?

    I couldn't find any solid review regarding this product, and wondering how does it perform anyway, especially compare to titanium hd version (which is internal), I'm gonna use it mainly for music, but also for gaming, movies and music/midi creation, any thoughts? thanks!
  14. BababooeyHTJ

    Do you use CMSS-3d or Dolby headphone for gaming?

    I just want to make this a simple poll. What do you use?
  15. computeraudio

    Best general purpose audio (headset, amp) for a desktop computer. And mic.

    Hi. First post here.   Thought this would be the best place to start inquiring.   My gear:   Xonar DG Sony MDR-XD100 Zalman ZM1 Clip-on mic   Yeah, budget stuff. I've been about to improve my audio for a long time for now. Just didn't know where to start. I wasn't exactly...
  16. HIRVI

    Headphones without soundcard

    Hello, My old headphones just broke so I am in need of new ones. The thing is that the headphones/set I am going to buy must have good positional audio since it is most used for gaming and I don't really use them for anything else. My budget is something like 150euros but I can extend it...
  17. AudioWave

    Ultrasone Pro 900 With Soundcard

    Okay Ive decided that im going to buy the ultrasone pro 900 as there bass goes with what i listen to.   I wont be using them for portable i will be using them for my pc. I currently have the Asus Xonar DG soundcard but i was thinking of buying the Asus Xonar Essence STX. What do you...
  18. Siut71

    Do I need a headphone amp if I have a soundcard?

    Hello, I have read some threads in this forum but pretty much I am new here, and I had been trying to find about this issue but I still have doubts.   I bought the sennheiser HD 518 headphones, but I guess I am going to need an amp or a sound card to hear it into its full potential. I will...
  19. W

    The $50 Audiophile-grade home setup.

    In order to have a Audiophile-grade home set up, these are what you need:   Asus Xonar DG:   ~$30     Koss KSC-75   ~$20     Xonar Unified drivers: http://brainbit.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/asus-xonar-unified-drivers/     Set the headphone amp of Xonar DG to...
  20. regicide

    dt770 pro and xonar st/stx VS ? for progressive rock/metal

    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...
  21. SteelFiction

    HELP! Choosing a Headphone! Extremely Detailed!

    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...
  22. musicbuff

    Asus Xonar Essence One

    I'm new to the forum.  Lot's of awesome input here.  I've had my E1 for 3 days. The manual sucks.  I received a disc with driver download 6.12.8.2154 (Audio Center Version 1.0.0.6) for window's vista 64 bit which I installed.    1. Should I still download firmware from the ASUS site...
  23. Supertoaster

    Asus Xonar DG broken - Any idea what happened?

    I was in a game earlier and everything was working perfectly. Suddenly I started to hear a really loud buzzing sound coming from my headphones. I thought it was my headphones so I tried replugging them into the jack on my Xonar and suddenly my computer BSOD'd.  When I restarted I plugged my...
  24. NickLong2112

    I like my internal mac book pro sound card better than E7???

    Hi, I recently acquired my Fiio E7 and E9 for my new AKG Q701. I'm finding that I get the best sound (the fullest) when  use my Mac book pro's internal DAC through auxiliary into E9 rather than using the E7 docking on E9. The E7's sound is a tad sharper, but I feel this is simply because the...
  25. Dcha

    Xonar DG with 2.1 + Headphones.

    My XPS 9100's current audio device (indiscernible when checking the device manager) has the capability to run a Front Speaker set up and a Headphone set up simultaneously (at least I think that's what's happening). When I install this DG can I run two different 2.1 setups on the same card? Say...
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