Hello everyone,   I am new to the audio world, and I'm trying to get my head around all these terms and things that keep popping up through my readings. I recently picked up some Sony MDR-7506 Professional headphones and they're great, a much better improvement in sound from my computer...

I recently bought Beyerdynamic DT 990 premium 32Ohm headphones. So far, I love them. I was wondering how I could make my listening experience better. I do a lot of gaming and listening to music on my pc (high quality mp3 and lossless audio sources).   I am looking for an amp and DAC. How much...

Alright, so I recently had to move my pc into the main living room where the tv/pool table is. I had my own little computer room where I used my klipsch speaker setup and was pretty happy playing games and watching movies, but all that has ended and now I have to figure out a good...

I recently bought a pair of AKG K701 . I use them with an asus dgx sound card at highest possible 64 Ohm amp. The sound on stereo is we can say good(not so much) but not very loud even at 100% volume .    In the other hand when  enable surround sound Dolby headphone (with all the setting on...

I'm going to post this in "Computer Audio" as it seems like the correct spot for it, I apologize if I'm mistaken.   I currently have my PC hooked up via HDMI to a Yamaha RX-V373 5.1 receiver from my 2nd ATi HD6950 (crossfire setup) video card. I switch to the HDMI when I want to use my...

So I got my headphones.  They sound good with my AV receiver, but I keep reading about how they'll sound SO MUCH BETTER with a DAC/amp combo.  If I were to go the whole DAC/amp route (*sigh...and so it begins*), how exactly does that work? I see a lot of people recommending Fiio as a...

I've read many a forum post about the Sound Blaster Z being way too loud with low impedance headphones. I'm using it with the Q701 (62 Ohms), and it almost seems too quiet. I'm listening at 100% volume, and it's still within the upper limit of my comfortable listening range. I really don't think...

Hi there   Ii had such a laugh. These guys say your onboard has better audio than a dedicated sound card  

looking to get a new sound card ( got a new motherboard doesnt have pci old sound card was pci)  i am currently trying to choose between 2 sound cards and wondering which one i should get. will be used with my Pioneer SE-A1000 headphones mabye something better in the future with a higher...

Hi everyone. I had a Sound Blaster Z card paired to an AKG q701. I wasn't too impressed with the positional acuity and the sound quality of this setup in games like BF4. I have a budget of $225. What is the best way to get the most out of these headphones, primarily for gaming on Battle Field 4...

I am in need of advice for which subwoofer to shop for!   I went a little crazy over the weekend with all the different sales and pieced together a new computer build. I decided this would be the perfect time to upgrade my ancient logitech z-2300 2.1 set from 2005...   I have a pair of...

I'm after something for the computer which will have a Dac which will play 24 bit files and with a amp to power some monitor speakers. Is this possible and where can i get one i am in the uk and the lower the price the better.   Thanks

heya, not sure if this is in the right section, but I am amazed no one has created a thread about this product. it's an external sound card + a headphone amp!!   http://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-omni-surround-5-1   Just wondering if anyone has tried this product and what...

I am looking for a new sound card and Amazon is going to have a limited time deal on the Sound Blaster ZXR tomorrow. Does anyone know if the Sound Blaster ZXR is as good as or better than the Xonar Essence STX and would it be worth getting the Sound Blaster ZXR on sale (assuming the price will...

Hi all,   Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm looking for a new sound card, but first a bit of back ground...   I'm in an (apparently) somewhat unique situation. My PC sits in the corner of my lounge, whilst my hifi lives under the TV on the same wall. At present, my PC is connected to...

Hello everyone   (First post)   I am looking for some good/better audio for my PC, but I can't decide what to do. I currently use my 2.0 HiFi system and the Beyerdynamic T70p headphones for audio, but I want better. The idea is to get an all-in-one system (USB DAC/Amp/Headphone amp) or a...

Hello Head-Fi, I have a bit of an odd series of questions regarding my setup. I recently acquired a set of ATH-M50's and I am really enjoying them for portable music. I chose to get the coiled cable for mobility, and when I'm out it's really nice. However I have noticed that I have to...

So I am buying these to use for my computer. My motherboard is an Asus M5A99fx Pro, and I have no idea what it has in it for DAC or amp although it seems really good and I would think it should cause its a pretty new mobo, but then again my current headphones (Ultrasone DJ1) are easy to drive...

I'm looking at buying a soundcard and headphones. I was thinking this combination. http://www.amazon.com/product/dp/B000Y03A3A?tag=donations09-20 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132010 Am I maximizing my soundcard with the current headphones? If I am not what should I...

I have these headphones with the Soundblaster ZXR:    ATH-AD900  Audio-Technica  Sennheiser PC350 SE   These are plugged in through the ACM module and what I have noticed is that the Audio-technica headphones sound better on an Ipod and on my PC when compared to the PC350 headphones...

I am planning on getting some 600 ohm headphones (probably the dt880 or 990), mainly for computer use, and am planning on buying a new soundcard, and desktop amp. I don't want to 'waste' the headphones so I want to drive them properly and well(enough). I watch movies, play games, listen to...

Hi   I want to know if the new offering by Creative is better, and if so, then by how much? And would it help with my use and setup.   Setup Audioengine A5 with DS2 stands  connected to Swan M50W through Belkin Rockstar So basically 4.1 and I use 2 speaker output (the splitter...

Pretty certain I went overkill getting the ZXR to drive just the 350SE but today it's driving me nuts that a pair of ATH-AD900 sound better than the Sennheiser for music.    The technica headphones sound great on an ipod since they don't need an amp compared to the 350SE and even with the...

any recommendations? I am looking at the aune t1 and ASUS stx

Hi all! New user here, semi-long time lurker. My current cans are Beyer DT 990's which are currently being driven by a Sound Blaster ZxR (which you can see in my avatar/profile). I plan on upgrading to HE-400s soon. I am pretty sure that the card will be able to sufficiently drive the 400's...