on board sound

[yantorsen]

how much better are sound cards than onboard just for listening to music?

what are the main advantages of sound cards over onboard? (asuming you have 7.1 HD Audio onboard)

does it depend on the mobo in question?

thanks.

 

[yantorsen]

thanks.

do you have to have a good set of speakers to take advantage?

and is it better to spend more money on speakers or the sound card? is it about getting a balance? can speakers be too good for certain cards and visa versa?