amraam
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Hey all,
I've always been confused about PC audio. When listening to an audio program such as WinAmp I have 3 different volume controls - Winamp, Windows (XFi soundcard) and my Speakers. I leave WinAmp on 100%, Windows at 50% and then use my speaker volume control. What is the correct way to do it?
Also, how do you correctly set up EQs? I leave all my audio program EQs on Flat, and then adjust my sound cards EQ. How do you it?
This is my EQ currently, it sounds OK, but I find I'm constantly fiddling. Is it literally a case of of starting at 31Hz, fiddling with the slider until it sounds a bit better, then moving to 62Hz and so on? If it's too hissy do you drop the 8k / 16k etc, or turn down the treble dial? Similarly with bass and the lower frequency controls?
Sorry for the many questions, I just want to know how to set it all up correctly - there seems to be so many features that do the same thing??
I have an XFi Fatal1ty Pro 5.1 sound card, with Logitech Z5400 5.1 THX Speakers. I know 5.1 isn't ideal for music but I use it for games and movies a lot.
Cheers!
I've always been confused about PC audio. When listening to an audio program such as WinAmp I have 3 different volume controls - Winamp, Windows (XFi soundcard) and my Speakers. I leave WinAmp on 100%, Windows at 50% and then use my speaker volume control. What is the correct way to do it?
Also, how do you correctly set up EQs? I leave all my audio program EQs on Flat, and then adjust my sound cards EQ. How do you it?
This is my EQ currently, it sounds OK, but I find I'm constantly fiddling. Is it literally a case of of starting at 31Hz, fiddling with the slider until it sounds a bit better, then moving to 62Hz and so on? If it's too hissy do you drop the 8k / 16k etc, or turn down the treble dial? Similarly with bass and the lower frequency controls?
Sorry for the many questions, I just want to know how to set it all up correctly - there seems to be so many features that do the same thing??
I have an XFi Fatal1ty Pro 5.1 sound card, with Logitech Z5400 5.1 THX Speakers. I know 5.1 isn't ideal for music but I use it for games and movies a lot.
Cheers!