High-End Audio

Hi! I have choosen all the parts for my crazy gaming build :) But my left speaker on the logitech z-2300 have stoped working, and I'm looking for a 2.1 or 2 speaker setup for my computer. I will only use them to play music in my 12 m2 room. I'm NOT using them to play video games because I will...

i plan on getting the asus xonar essence stx sound card as well

Greetings, you lovely bunch! I am in the process of building myself a new funmachine. Unfortunately, I have stalled at the sound setup. Through extensive research, I have established that the following criteria are the most recommendable in order to achieve the best overall sound experience: ■...

I'm looking for some opinions on where to place two rear surround speakers. I want to setup a 5.1 surround sound system for a small 12x12 room. Based on the ceiling layout and attic access, I can think of three locations I can install in-ceiling/in-wall speakers. I've marked the accessible...

Hello hello, not sure if my categories are correct but hay, close enough. Im currently using an Aiwa digital audio system and want to know if i can add my Genius 2.1 speakers too for a more surround sound experience??? Current Aiwa System link -...

Alright, here goes hoping SOMEONE can give me some tips. In a nutshell, to my understanding I've paid £111 for a headset that has a garbage mic - but here is a tad more detail; So, bought a razer megalodon - it's good, 7.1 surround sound it's all good. So i'm gaming it up today, having a ball...

Hey guys, I have narrowed down whether to buy the Sennheiser Momentum or the Monster Inspiration, which will offers me better sound quality, style. I don't really need noise cancellation because I live in a quiet neighborhood and do not intend to carry them around as I prefer using earphone when...

hello, i have an edit room in which i am trying to take audio out of a panasonic TH-50BT300 (pro plasma monitor) into my mixing board. it only has speaker wire outputs (weird), so i have a cable that goes from speaker wire to rca then rca to 1/4". when i plug into the mixing board, the monitor...

Hi guys, I am looking for the best gaming headset. I prefer 7.1 surround and my budget is around $150 though if required for better I can make do with $200 budget. I am looking at the corsair vengeance 2000, a guy on craiglist is selling me at $120 is that a good headset in terms of comfortable...

Hello, Yesterday I bought a new Razer Carcharias,but it hasn't been working as it as it should have. I have cracking,beeping and crunching sounds coming out of the speakers.. Every time I scroll my mouse,click it or move it I can hear it beep. But there is a constant crunching sound too...

I'm a bit lost here after long day searching for a great headset that can create a rich convenient stunning environment for gaming, listening to music and watching movies I am a beginner regarding sounds/professional headsets so before anything sorry if my questions were too dumb. I'm looking...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a high end gaming headset. Ive found a few headsets that Im currently deciding over. The ones i chose are pretty pricey but i dont mind paying for a top of the line/quality headset (comfort & amazing sound quality) for FPS/MMO/RPG gaming & watching movies. These...

Hello! I just Ordered Z906 speakers today. I am willing to use optical connection, with spdif , from my on board sound chip. My mobo is ASUS P7P55D. On Board Sound Chip is VIA vt1828s 8-channel hd audio. As i looked in specs, it has Dolby Digital Live and DTS connect.. [link is here...

I've recently got my computer hooked up to the amplifier for 5.1. Yes I've checked the wires, in different ways. This issue seems to only occur when playing multichannel audio recorded with 7MC. Depending on the tv-program it'll have different levels of a 'over modulated' sound. In the...

Talking about the Sound Blaster Tactic3D series, I really cannot find a difference between them (other than price). Can someone please explain the difference between them (in detail)?

I have a Gigabyte Windforce 3X GTX 670 OC and I use my motherboard as the audio solution. I use an white and red audio adapter for my 2.1 surround setup which I connect to my 7.1 reciever. How can I use my video card's audio and video? On my GTX 670 I use my HDMI cable to my AOC moniter for just...

Hello I'm kind tight on cash at the moment and I was wondering if it's possible to use a fully rectified tube amp as a dac thank you. FACE PALM! Turns out that the receiver I have is just a really good solid state and I am basing this on the quality of the sound it is a marantz 2245 so I...

Hello, I am looking for he best gaming headset for my budget which is around $160 I'd like to not go higher but if I have too I will. I know Astro just put their A40 down to $149 but that's without the Mixtape. From my understanding I cant get 7.1 without it so not sure If I wanna get the A40 or...

I'm looking to buy earbuds, and I know this isn't much, but my budget is $15. I have a gaming PC, and will be using the earbuds for those. However, I'm a musician as well, so I'll probably be using it to listen to music as much as I will be using them for gaming. This is what I'm thinking of...