SheaMolt
New Head-Fier
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Hey all,
My questions result from my current setup. I currently have my one of computer's HDMI out going to my monitor and the other to my Yamaha RX-V375, cloned. I use the HDMI when I want to watch movies or listen to music from my computer through my system. This shows on my receiver signal info that I'm running PCM, so I'm assuming the receiver is doing the decoding and I'm getting the best quality possible from that connection.
I don't know how I have it set up, but it works to where my computer audio automatically switches between my sound card (an Xonar DG) and the receiver, depending on whether or not the receiver is on. I like that. Last year I purchased some DT770 pro 80ohms, and I'm running them off my sound card, however, I feel I could get better performance from them with something else. I have also wanted to have the ability to have two audio inputs run at the same time on my computer, such as using an aux input and a microphone at the same time, however, I have yet to find a way with the Xonar DG to do this. I've been thinking about getting the Sound Blaster Z.
So, my questions:
Do I have my receiver connected to my computer in the best way possible?
Would the Sound Blaster Z provide superior sound to my DT770's over the Xonar DG? Would I be able to have two inputs work simultaneously?
Finally, I'm wanting to introduce my girlfriend to the world of non-apple headphones this Christmas. Are there any IEMs out there for around $80 that you would suggest? She mainly listens to acoustic rock.
Thank you!
My questions result from my current setup. I currently have my one of computer's HDMI out going to my monitor and the other to my Yamaha RX-V375, cloned. I use the HDMI when I want to watch movies or listen to music from my computer through my system. This shows on my receiver signal info that I'm running PCM, so I'm assuming the receiver is doing the decoding and I'm getting the best quality possible from that connection.
I don't know how I have it set up, but it works to where my computer audio automatically switches between my sound card (an Xonar DG) and the receiver, depending on whether or not the receiver is on. I like that. Last year I purchased some DT770 pro 80ohms, and I'm running them off my sound card, however, I feel I could get better performance from them with something else. I have also wanted to have the ability to have two audio inputs run at the same time on my computer, such as using an aux input and a microphone at the same time, however, I have yet to find a way with the Xonar DG to do this. I've been thinking about getting the Sound Blaster Z.
So, my questions:
Do I have my receiver connected to my computer in the best way possible?
Would the Sound Blaster Z provide superior sound to my DT770's over the Xonar DG? Would I be able to have two inputs work simultaneously?
Finally, I'm wanting to introduce my girlfriend to the world of non-apple headphones this Christmas. Are there any IEMs out there for around $80 that you would suggest? She mainly listens to acoustic rock.
Thank you!
