Do I need a new soundcard for new Headphones?

explicit4u

explicit4u

explicit4u

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Hi,

For Christmas I'm getting a pair of Sennheiser 555's and the 280 Pro's. I just wanted to know if I'm going to need a new sound card to be able to take full advantage of them.

- All Music is in FLAC/320kbps MP3.

- Current sound card is some knock off Called "SupremeFX X-Fi" its the one that comes bundled with the Asus Rampage II Extreme Motherboard.

So, will I need a new sound card for them?

Thanks.
 
I'm also getting the Senn Hd 555...

I always used on board sound, but after hearing my mates i was blown away.

In fact I'll spend £66 on the headphones and £120 on the sound card (Auzentech X-fi Forte) :D

Still has to buy both of them.

If you want a cheaper sound card and perfect for music/movies get the Asus Xonar DX for £55 which is also recommended on these forums.
 
Is the Xonar range worth upgrading to from a X-FI Xtrememusic with the third party support drivers that add Dolby Headphone?
 
You dont 'need' one, but without they will sound nowhere near as good as they should. Get a xonar essence, it has a headphone amp built in. Or get a DAC or if you are just using the headphones and no speakers, get a headphone amp
 
Bugger!

Just went to order some DR50's for my sister, and P*** have sold out! Lucky there is someone else that sells them for £20, which is still good. The age old adage applies, if only I had done it yesterday! :rolleyes:

Sorry for hi-jacking. :)
 
Hutchy said:
Yes I have an Xtreme Music, sorry for the slight hijack!

This thread though has basically told me the essence STX is definatly worth looking into.
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That's no problem. Sorry wasn't trying to imply hi-jacking, was just pointing that you probably had the Xtreme Music, and were not getting that confused with the X-Fi in the OP. :)
 
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