Am I using my Xonar DX to its full potential? (mainly in-game)

Sunbed · 18 Jan 2010 at 11:45

Hi,

What I am looking for is good virtual surround sound in games.

So far the only setting I change in the DX control panel is 'Headphones > Speakers' and visa versa. I have experimented with clicking the 'game' button in the DX control panel... which was OK but didn't see a massive difference when playing COD4, there was definately a change though.

In short, is that 'game' button all I need to press (DX control panel)? Also, are there any typical in-game menu options that I should check to get the full potential of the sound card?

I have a Xonar DX soundcard, Grado SR 60 headphones, and Aego M 2.1 speakers.

Thanks.

Sunbed · 18 Jan 2010 at 19:07

I was always told to not set it too high... can't remember why ??

Sunbed · 18 Jan 2010 at 20:21

Greebo said:
If the dx is is the same as my dx2 then with the headphones you want 8 channels selected on audio, analog out to headphones and dolby headphone switched on (setting 1, 2 or 3 personal choice).

Thanks Greebo.

I'm not sure about this though..? Where do I find the option to change the number of 'channels'? The dolby headphone thing is ok, got that.

Sunbed · 1 Feb 2010 at 18:47

Thanks for all your replies guys. One more thing... what does FP Headphones mean?

Sunbed · 1 Feb 2010 at 20:36

-=Vect0r=- said:
FP = Front Panel i.e. the jack on the front/top of your case as opposed to the jack on the rear of the sound card & case.

Oh yeh