[L36i]

Hello.
Im looking into purchasing a new sound card. I mainly listen to music, and game very rarely. Im looking at a xonar STX, but told ST is a better choice due to better quality, less latency ect.
Just wondering, is there anything better than the asus xonar STX/ST at its price point for music?
Thanks.

 

[suburbanite]

I believe the "X" in STX signifies that it's fits a PCIe slot whereas the ST fits a PCI slot.
 
Similarily, the "e" in HT Omega's eClaro significes it fits a PCIe slot whereas the Claro fits a PCI slot.
 
I have and advocate the HT Omega Claro series. I really like my eClaro because it picks up no noise I can discern with my HD 25-1 ii's, was easy to install, integrates into W7 64 well and generally has been easy to live with.
 
Others you can consider are included in this Top 10 Soundcard Review list.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I'm looking into purchasing a new sound card. I mainly listen to music, and game very rarely. I'm looking at a Xonar STX, but told ST is a better choice due to better quality, less latency ect.
Just wondering, is there anything better than the Asus Xonar STX/ST at its price point for music?

What computer speakers or headphones do you use?

 

[proton007]

In mainstream sound cards I guess this is as good as it gets, unless you want professional recording features, then there are other companies as well. Depending on what you listen to (headphones/speakers/5.1 etc) you can go for an external DAC+Amp too.

 

[WiR3D]

Headphone matching is very important for the STX, Denons for example are a bad match.

 

[L36i]

Currently im using sennheiser's 555 with foam removed.
They have somewhat weak bass but i like them as they did well with my old DX in terms of space feel, and they're very comfortable.
Nonetheless, i found a well priced used ST so ive already pulled the trigger.
Thanks everyone!

 

[WiR3D]

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Currently im using sennheiser's 555 with foam removed.
They have somewhat weak bass but i like them as they did well with my old DX in terms of space feel, and they're very comfortable.
Nonetheless, i found a well priced used ST so ive already pulled the trigger.
Thanks everyone!

and remember you can roll opamps, it makes a big difference. Unless the cans have a strong SS of their own such as the Denons, then its less responsive.

 

[stv014]

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They have somewhat weak bass but i like them as they did well with my old DX in terms of space feel, and they're very comfortable.

 
Well, you already bought the ST, but if you still have the Xonar DX, then an O2 amplifier instead of the ST would also have been worth considering, since it is better than the built-in amplifier on the ST/STX with the majority of headphones.

 

[WiR3D]

Yeah I would have recommended differently if he said he has the DX