I have ordered the Sennheiser HD 598's and am wondering which sound card I should get. I was planning on getting the Asus Xonar Essence STX but then I noticed there was an STX II and am not sure how much I should invest in a sound card. Also, would there be compatibility issues with Windows 8.1?
On different forums I read that the Creative Titanium HD is better for gaming. Newegg says the new version of that card is the Creative Sound Blaster ZxR. Which is best? I read on here that Dolby Headphone is better for virtual 7.1. I currently have the Sound Blaster Recon 3D Omega wireless headset/USB sound card combo but haven't really been impressed with it.
Also, if I get a mod mic will it plug into the sound card as well as my headphones or will the microphone be going into the motherboard? Just wondering as this may be annoying if the cables are different lengths. I think I read that the Sennheiser HD 598's cable is really long. So I was considering getting a desktop mic but don't know if that is the best choice as I may have to lean in for it to pick up my voice.
I plan on using the sound card to get the 7.1 virtual surround sound for gaming but I would also like to have the built-in amp.
I have not looked into amps/DAC's so I really don't know what I'm getting myself into/will be missing yet.
The Sennheiser headphones are only $149 on Amazon.ca right now so that's why I went with those over say the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Did I make the right decision?
I will mostly be gaming (listening to footsteps) and listening to a wide range of music.
Any input is appreciated.
On different forums I read that the Creative Titanium HD is better for gaming. Newegg says the new version of that card is the Creative Sound Blaster ZxR. Which is best? I read on here that Dolby Headphone is better for virtual 7.1. I currently have the Sound Blaster Recon 3D Omega wireless headset/USB sound card combo but haven't really been impressed with it.
Also, if I get a mod mic will it plug into the sound card as well as my headphones or will the microphone be going into the motherboard? Just wondering as this may be annoying if the cables are different lengths. I think I read that the Sennheiser HD 598's cable is really long. So I was considering getting a desktop mic but don't know if that is the best choice as I may have to lean in for it to pick up my voice.
I plan on using the sound card to get the 7.1 virtual surround sound for gaming but I would also like to have the built-in amp.
I have not looked into amps/DAC's so I really don't know what I'm getting myself into/will be missing yet.
The Sennheiser headphones are only $149 on Amazon.ca right now so that's why I went with those over say the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Did I make the right decision?
I will mostly be gaming (listening to footsteps) and listening to a wide range of music.
Any input is appreciated.