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Captin ShadowHawk
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.11.10 06:12:00 -
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I've been using sound built into my motherboard for my past to upgrades (4 years in total) But was thinking of getting X-fi and some 5.1 headphones. I here good and bad things about the X-fi.
Any suggestions on sound and headphones?
What sound card do you use?
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Captain Ruin
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Posted - 2006.11.10 09:13:00 -
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I use an E-MU 1820 Audio I/O interface. Being a musician, I need the great D/A it has.
If you're doing regular consumer stuff - like listening to music and playing games, the X-Fi will be just fine. I used an Audigy 2 Platinum for years. Creative's stuff is fine for the normal consumer.
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Benco97
Gallente
Multiverse Corporation
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Posted - 2006.11.10 10:00:00 -
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I recently bought an audigy 2 and some sennheisers for my laptop.
Music hasn't been the same since.
I'm thinking of buying an audigy 4 for my desktop now.
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Ruugar
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Posted - 2006.11.10 10:51:00 -
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Edited by: Ruugar on 10/11/2006 10:51:11
As far as headphones go, I love my Bose Triport. $150, but worth every penny. Very comfortable, light, and great clarity.
I also have a pair of Sennheiser H280's (think that's the model number - I'm at work now). Not nearly as comfortable, but the frequency response more flat - which is a good thing, especially for those of us who make music.
*EDIT* This is Captain Ruin. Crazy alt.
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Dearwin
Gallente
The Kennels
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Posted - 2006.11.10 13:02:00 -
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 Originally by: Captain Ruin
I use an E-MU 1820 Audio I/O interface. Being a musician, I need the great D/A it has.
If you're doing regular consumer stuff - like listening to music and playing games, the X-Fi will be just fine. I used an Audigy 2 Platinum for years. Creative's stuff is fine for the normal consumer.
Spoken like a true Audophile geek! (I use an M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 for my work and love it)
All depends on you're budget really for the OP. For $30 the Audigy 2 Value from Creative is a hell of a deal, and if you feel like plunking out the cash for an X-Fi for gaming you wont feel disappointed.
The headphones are harder, the 5.1 headphones is a pretty new developement, and really everyone "hears" them very differently. You might just have to buy and return a few pairs before you find the models you like.
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Twilight Moon
Minmatar
Malicious Intentions
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Posted - 2006.11.10 13:35:00 -
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Edited by: Twilight Moon on 10/11/2006 13:36:45
Edited by: Twilight Moon on 10/11/2006 13:36:19
Have an Audigy LS at the minute, and while it is marginally better than the on-board sound, it has no front panel break-out box, and therefore I usually have to get into rather intimate positions with my PC, under the table when I want to change from speakers to headset (usually at night when the neighbors don't seem to appreciate the sound of all out war coming from my house. )
Anyway, to rectify this, I've just ordered a Creative X-Fi with a front breakout box, so hopefully it'll give a nice improvement in clarity. For headphones I use the Speedlink Medusa 5.1's....but they're rather weak on the bass side of things. I'd only recommend them if you really want 5.1 in a headset.
Zalman does a set of 5.1 Headset's too, but avoid them, I had a pair, and it broke within a month. Really poor build quality and the sound is rather weak too.
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Xrak
Black Nova Corp
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2006.11.10 14:16:00 -
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Can you really tell the difference between onboard sound and a seperate souncard?
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Sarpadeon
Freedom Guard
Imperium Alliance
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Posted - 2006.11.10 15:46:00 -
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im using an audigy2SE and 5.1 surround system for my game sounds, and the onboard for TS and vent + headset, works perfectly, and in adition with a few clicks i can switch them around so i never have to unplug the headset.
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Benglada
Finite Horizon
The Red Skull
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Posted - 2006.11.10 23:01:00 -
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Edited by: Benglada on 10/11/2006 23:01:22
Audigy 7.1
(I can never go back to movo sound, its terrible)
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Originally by: Arkanor
0.0 is the Final Frontier. Bring money and friends.
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Captain Ruin
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Posted - 2006.11.11 10:45:00 -
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Originally by: Dearwin
Spoken like a true Audophile geek! (I use an M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 for my work and love it)
Glad to see I'm not the only one in Eve. 
I tried the 2496 as well, before aquiring my 1820. I was getting unbearable clicks and pops, and a strange level of static as well. Not necessarily an issue from the 2496, as I tried 2 different external Firewire interfaces (Firebox and Saffire), both of which had the same problem. I'm very happy with my 1820, even if it was 3 times the cost of my intended purchase.  - just a matter of finding the right gear for the right configuration.
Benglada: What's "movo"?
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Redart
Pirate Coalition
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Posted - 2006.11.11 12:55:00 -
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I actually need a sound card, but don't really feel like buying an expensive one.
I have sound turned off in EVE, because if there are drones in space their noises + the guns = super lag on my side. My sound actually lags me in BF2 as well.
Does anyone know if those $25 cards from Walmart will fix it? I think they are Soundblaster.
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Caleb Paine
ISS Navy Task Force
Interstellar Starbase Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.11.11 13:00:00 -
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Edited by: Caleb Paine on 11/11/2006 13:00:46
I have a Sennheiser HD 600, I tried both the 650 and 600 but the 650 didn't really give me any improvement, certainly not when you compare both prices.
It's great tho but I don't use it for my computer. Soundcards in computers are cool for games and all that but they're not Hifi, no matter how much marketing you throw at it.
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Dee Ellis
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Posted - 2006.11.11 13:00:00 -
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Originally by: Benglada
Edited by: Benglada on 10/11/2006 23:01:22
Audigy 7.1
(I can never go back to movo sound, its terrible)
second that.
Getting my new, ass expensive, speakers on monday
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Dee Ellis
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Posted - 2006.11.11 13:06:00 -
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Originally by: Caleb Paine
Edited by: Caleb Paine on 11/11/2006 13:00:46
I have a Sennheiser HD 600, I tried both the 650 and 600 but the 650 didn't really give me any improvement, certainly not when you compare both prices.
It's great tho but I don't use it for my computer. Soundcards in computers are cool for games and all that but they're not Hifi, no matter how much marketing you throw at it.
So, who cares?
With an Audigy 4 card and a nice rack of speakers, it's still impossible to hear a difference in quality if you're not a hardcore studio-musician, in which case you shouldn't have equipment for less than 10,000 bucks..
I nothing else, I recommend getting the KOSS Pro4AA Titanium. They're cheap now and also The best headphones for any musician playing games
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Dimitri Chandler
Gallente
Dark Knights of Deneb
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2006.11.11 13:52:00 -
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I have a terratec DMX6fire36/92
Its quite nice for games and does ok for the studio production stuff I do too.
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Laurelin1420
Gallente
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.11.11 15:22:00 -
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I recently bought a SoundBlaster X-FI
I love it and it sounds amazing 
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