X-fi audio creation mode - 2.1 or headphones?

DjFluidz · May 18, 2008, 03:52 PM

If using a x-fi music card, along with a set of sennheiser 595 pro headphones plugged directly into the soundcard, which mode would offer a more accurate replication of sound when producing music?

2.1 or headphone mode..

For a while i've been using headphone mode but only recently others have recommended me to use 2.1 as apparently the headphone mode increases the output volume slightly more.

Could somebody clear this up for me please.

Thanks

GeneralClaymore · May 18, 2008, 08:20 PM

I know most people I read say to use 2.1 when listening to music in audio creation mode. because of headphone mode ruining the sound stage of headphones.

I use 2.1 for movies gaming and music, and audio creation for composing,music and movies. and in gaming mode 2.1 for gaming. Because headphone mode ruining my headphones sound quailty and sound stage.

I voted 2.1 but it really depends on the headphones.

May 18, 2008, 03:52 PM	#1
DjFluidz HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Outta space Posts: 114 Rep Power: 45	X-fi audio creation mode - 2.1 or headphones? If using a x-fi music card, along with a set of sennheiser 595 pro headphones plugged directly into the soundcard, which mode would offer a more accurate replication of sound when producing music? 2.1 or headphone mode.. For a while i've been using headphone mode but only recently others have recommended me to use 2.1 as apparently the headphone mode increases the output volume slightly more. Could somebody clear this up for me please. Thanks __________________ Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 + 7 fans .. 2 intake.. Motherboard : Gigabyte X58-UD3R Memory : 6GB Patriot Viper 1600mhz Cpu/s : Intel I7 930 @ 3.8ghz Graphics : Geforce Gtx 480 Storage : 800Gb Sata2 Hd's Sound : Titanium HD + Z5500 OS/System : Windows 7 Display : 42" LG7000 Lcd screen http://paxyoursoundout.com

May 18, 2008, 08:20 PM	#2
GeneralClaymore HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MI Posts: 434 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I know most people I read say to use 2.1 when listening to music in audio creation mode. because of headphone mode ruining the sound stage of headphones. I use 2.1 for movies gaming and music, and audio creation for composing,music and movies. and in gaming mode 2.1 for gaming. Because headphone mode ruining my headphones sound quailty and sound stage. I voted 2.1 but it really depends on the headphones. __________________ Source: x-fi titanium hd 2x LT1124ACN+ 2x LT1115 > Matrix M-Stage V2 /w 2x LME49710NA> DT880 pro 250ohm