illitirit
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Hello friends! I am writing this post to gather some information about upgrading my sound system in my computer.
For about 12 years now, I have been stuck on a Creative sound blaster audigy 2 card paired with logitech z-5300 speakers. I have never had a problem with the setup until yesterday when my sound card died.
Therefore, now I am planning on redoing my computer audio experience.
I am tired of 5.1 systems and would prefer a better 2.0/2.1 system as after living with my logitech z-5300 speakers for 12 years I just hate having to deal with those 2 rear speakers and center channel.
I plan to purchase a 2.0 active speaker system such as the audio engine a2+ or a5+. Or something like the monoprice active monitors. I will be using them with my audio technica ATH-A900x headphones.
Currently, I know USB DAC/AMPS are all the talk of the town, but I am a bit confused on how they work.
So say i get the audio engine a5+. How would i get these to work together with my audio technica a900x's? Almost all the headphone amp / DACS I have seen only offer 1 output. Considering I do get the USB DAC / AMP, would that mean I have to unplug my speaker line from the amp everytime i want to use my headphone, then plug my headphone line in? Seems kind of tedious to me. Is there a system where I can keep everything plugged in and control it from my desktop or just press a button to switch it? And also how easy would it be to add a sub to a 2.0 speaker setup?
Would a sound card be more up my alley? But then in order to plug my stuff into the sound card, i would need adapters for this and that. I have heard that those type of things degrade sound quality.
Is there really much difference to say a schiit magni + modi combo vs a sound blaster Z card?
I listen mostly to music at the computer. All kinds of music. But i do like emphasis on tight bass. I dont care for bass like beats produce. I like punchy tight bass when it comes to music. I also watch movies but dont care for directional sound at all. I do play a few games but again, i do not care for positional audio at all.
I also do not have the need to listen to music at deafening volumes. I rarely ever turn my speakers up louder than 40% volume. Headphones is a different story.
Basically what I am looking for is a 2.0/2.1 system that can function well with my headphones that I dont need to be unplugging this and that. Sound quality is very important to me , especially tight bass as i said earlier.
Sorry for the long read, i kind of just went off on a few things. Your replies are greatly appreciated!
For about 12 years now, I have been stuck on a Creative sound blaster audigy 2 card paired with logitech z-5300 speakers. I have never had a problem with the setup until yesterday when my sound card died.
Therefore, now I am planning on redoing my computer audio experience.
I am tired of 5.1 systems and would prefer a better 2.0/2.1 system as after living with my logitech z-5300 speakers for 12 years I just hate having to deal with those 2 rear speakers and center channel.
I plan to purchase a 2.0 active speaker system such as the audio engine a2+ or a5+. Or something like the monoprice active monitors. I will be using them with my audio technica ATH-A900x headphones.
Currently, I know USB DAC/AMPS are all the talk of the town, but I am a bit confused on how they work.
So say i get the audio engine a5+. How would i get these to work together with my audio technica a900x's? Almost all the headphone amp / DACS I have seen only offer 1 output. Considering I do get the USB DAC / AMP, would that mean I have to unplug my speaker line from the amp everytime i want to use my headphone, then plug my headphone line in? Seems kind of tedious to me. Is there a system where I can keep everything plugged in and control it from my desktop or just press a button to switch it? And also how easy would it be to add a sub to a 2.0 speaker setup?
Would a sound card be more up my alley? But then in order to plug my stuff into the sound card, i would need adapters for this and that. I have heard that those type of things degrade sound quality.
Is there really much difference to say a schiit magni + modi combo vs a sound blaster Z card?
I listen mostly to music at the computer. All kinds of music. But i do like emphasis on tight bass. I dont care for bass like beats produce. I like punchy tight bass when it comes to music. I also watch movies but dont care for directional sound at all. I do play a few games but again, i do not care for positional audio at all.
I also do not have the need to listen to music at deafening volumes. I rarely ever turn my speakers up louder than 40% volume. Headphones is a different story.
Basically what I am looking for is a 2.0/2.1 system that can function well with my headphones that I dont need to be unplugging this and that. Sound quality is very important to me , especially tight bass as i said earlier.
Sorry for the long read, i kind of just went off on a few things. Your replies are greatly appreciated!
