Which sounds better?

[Knaqex]

I'm using Sennheiser PC 363D's and they come with the 3.5mm jacks but also a usb connector that can be switched to 7.1. However i do not use surround sound and i was wondering which would sound better, wiring through that and using the usb connector or putting the 3.5mm jacks straight into the pc.

I have an ASUS ROG Hero motherboard which has SupremeFX audio built in.

Thanks in advance

 

[Christiaan Lourens]

You will have to listen for yourself, I think the 35mm would sound better but honestly I would rather suggest just getting a cheap Creative sound card and plugging it into that over USB. The Sound card will greatly improve the quality !

 

[Knaqex]

Ok, by 'cheap' how much will that be?

 

[Christiaan Lourens]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132052

http/www.amazon.com/Xonar-DGX-PCI-E-GX2-5-Engine/dp/B007TMZ1BK

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