[Gabe3]

I listen to music and play games on my pc and my onboard audio is getting some static sound to it. I tried cleaning the jack but it didn't help. the headphones I use are philips shp9500s. I don't really want to spend over $50. I could find a fiio e10k for about 50 on ebay. theres also the sound blaster play 3 for $25 and the sound blaster x-fi 5.1 pro for about 50 as well. the sound blaster play 3 is half the price of the other two which seems pretty appealing.

thanks.

 

[unknown master]

Fiio k1 is under 50 dollars new and is very small, i havent tried it but it seems pretty good for that price range.

 

[boomhaur]

Audioengine D3 refurbished is another option for under $50.

 

[PurpleAngel]

I listen to music and play games on my pc and my onboard audio is getting some static sound to it. I tried cleaning the jack but it didn't help. the headphones I use are Philips SHP9500s. I don't really want to spend over $50. I could find a Fiio E10K for about 50 on ebay. There's also the sound blaster play 3 for $25 and the sound blaster x-fi 5.1 pro for about 50 as well. the sound blaster play 3 is half the price of the other two which seems pretty appealing. thanks.

Hifimediy DACs
https://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs?sort=p.price&order=ASC
FiiO K1
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1204625-REG/fiio_k1_portable_headphone_amplifier.html

 

[blackdragon87]

Audioengine D3 refurbished is another option for under $50.

i would agree with this for under 50

 

[Gabe3]

is the e10k better than the k1 and others mentioned?

 

[PurpleAngel]

is the e10k better than the k1 and others mentioned?

I believe the FiiO E10K and FiiO K1 use the same DAC chip.
The E10K comes with a more powerful headphone amplifier, but I would assume the K1 can decently drive the SHP9500.