Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I am currently in the middle of a full upgrade for my PC and I want to make sure I make the right choice in audio setup.
My PC is currently connected to my AV Reciever (Pioneer VSX 922) in a 5.0 setup for when I watch movies and such in the livingroom; this is via HDMI cable from my graphics card. However, I also spend alot of time at my computer desk when my mom wants to watch TV; switching the displays as I need to. When I'm connected to the TV/AV Reciever audio is through the HDMI cable and the reciever does all the work. But when I'm at my pc, my audio is provided by headphones via my old soundblaster X-Fi soundcard.
Basically, what would be the best setup in this situation? Bearing in mind I'm also looking for a new set of headphones in the £150 around $250 US price range; ideally something I can use for gaming and the wide range of music I listen to. Should I keep my setup as it is? With the audio and video via HDMI to the AV Reciever/TV, and a seperate soundcard for when I'm at my PC? Would I benefit from having something like the Asus Xonar Essence STX for use with my headphones. At some point I might consider a simple stereo speaker setup at my computer desk too, for when I don't want to use headphones? In this case would I be better buying another more basic amp for my headphones and future stereo speakers? I do appreciate good sound, but I'm by no means an audiophile; I just want to make sure I get the best for my money
Sorry if this all seems a bit of a mess, and again, thanks for any help you can provide!
My PC is currently connected to my AV Reciever (Pioneer VSX 922) in a 5.0 setup for when I watch movies and such in the livingroom; this is via HDMI cable from my graphics card. However, I also spend alot of time at my computer desk when my mom wants to watch TV; switching the displays as I need to. When I'm connected to the TV/AV Reciever audio is through the HDMI cable and the reciever does all the work. But when I'm at my pc, my audio is provided by headphones via my old soundblaster X-Fi soundcard.
Basically, what would be the best setup in this situation? Bearing in mind I'm also looking for a new set of headphones in the £150 around $250 US price range; ideally something I can use for gaming and the wide range of music I listen to. Should I keep my setup as it is? With the audio and video via HDMI to the AV Reciever/TV, and a seperate soundcard for when I'm at my PC? Would I benefit from having something like the Asus Xonar Essence STX for use with my headphones. At some point I might consider a simple stereo speaker setup at my computer desk too, for when I don't want to use headphones? In this case would I be better buying another more basic amp for my headphones and future stereo speakers? I do appreciate good sound, but I'm by no means an audiophile; I just want to make sure I get the best for my money
Sorry if this all seems a bit of a mess, and again, thanks for any help you can provide!