Soundcard & Speakers discussion thread.

**dj_stick** · Aug 1, 2004, 10:13 AM

seeing as the other 3 threads relating to this were gettign slightly old, its time for a new one

my current setup may appear slightly strange to some of you gamers

i have a Soundblaster Audigy ES powered by the kX Project Audio Drivers fed into a Behringer UB802 Mixer, which then output to a pair of Edirol MA-10Ds

i also have a Sennheiser Evolution e 817 Microphone for recording purposes, which is connected to the mixer and fed into the soundcard.

EDIT: i have now added an Audigy 2 ZS to the mix, 8 mono inputs now

nighteyes · Aug 3, 2004, 10:22 AM

I have an Audigy 2 zs with a Logitech Z5300. With those I play games and watch dvd movies and for that this combination is great.

e-Seeker · Aug 13, 2004, 12:02 AM

Well, I've upgrade to Audigy 2 ZS from Audigy Platinum recently...
I pay much attention to static in audio, therefore I'm now completely satisfied...

...must also have to do something with upgrading from Megaworks 510D to Gigaworks S750...

Drivers... Well, I'm back to Creative, eventhough my heart lies in kX. Still, there's a lot to be done in kX releases to fully integrate the ZS's potential...

jamiee · Sep 2, 2004, 08:01 PM

I have an M-Audio Revolution 7.1 hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver (110W/ch, 7.1, DPLIIx) w/ seven Dahlquist speakers & a Infinity 12" sub.

Speaker setup is:

Dahlquist QX8.......( F-L/R )
Dahlquist QX50C......( C )
Dahlquist QX6.......( S-L/R )
Dahlquist QX5......( SC-L/R )
Infinity PS-12....( Subwoofer )

crion · Sep 24, 2004, 09:18 PM

My hometheater pc now consist of Creative Audigy 2 ZS with Kx drivers directly connected to my digital active speakers Meridian DSP 5000. I will put these as back channels when funding allows for Meridian DSP 5500 fronts.

Digital active speakers kicks azz!

DallasStar · Sep 29, 2004, 09:59 PM

Hi guys. Remember me? lol.

Anyway, at the moment, I have a Philips Aurilium 5.1 soundcard with the Grado SR-60 headphones. I must say, after burning in the SR-60's and connecting them to the headphone output of this soundcard, I've heard some of the best sound I've heard from a computer ever. Too bad they discontinued Aurilium cuz it couldn't keep up with Audigy 2 NX sales

. (I've never tried the Audigy 2... I'll have to try it sometime. I hope it's good. If it's better than this card, then I'll have to buy

.)

Necrosis · Oct 10, 2004, 05:19 AM

Audigy 2ZS /w Klipsch Promedia's 5.1's. I've been very satisfied with the speakers for quite awhile now. I'm using Grado's as well.

Lowfat · Oct 10, 2004, 07:31 PM

Logitech Z680's connected to Nvidia Soundstorm onboard via digital coaxial cable.

Drakon · Nov 7, 2004, 05:48 PM

Audigy 2 Zs, Klipsch 4.1's ProMedia... Thinking of getting the 5.1 Ultra's...

Dark Lord · Nov 7, 2004, 06:07 PM

logitech Z-680s, replaced that crap 18 qauge wire that came with it with 14 gauge monster cable. i also you an optical connection, 4ft MC optical cable. ive got those plugged into my onboard realtek ac-97. sounds absolutly amazing, very crisp, very clear, and very very very loud. when i crank it up i dont see the cats for the rest of the day.

Sargentwhitey · Dec 12, 2004, 04:26 AM

I currently have an AD1980 Onboard *glare* but soon will have an M-Audio 7.1 Revolution

hooked up to some Bose Companion 3 Speakers I love these things

BWX · Dec 12, 2004, 04:50 AM

Fortissimo III 7.1

Creative Inspire T5400

Sennheiser PC150

Wells · Dec 20, 2004, 01:19 AM

audigy 2 with logitech z5300 amazing sound very clear verycrisp and one hell of a bass kick

Lowfat · Dec 20, 2004, 02:27 AM

Sennheiser PC150

how are those headphones? i just splurged and purchased a set of Sennheiser HD497's. Don't know what to expect.

BWX · Dec 20, 2004, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulcakelume

Sennheiser PC150

how are those headphones? i just splurged and purchased a set of Sennheiser HD497's. Don't know what to expect.[/QUOTE]

Very high quality, comfortable, sound excellent.. I would recommend to anyone. Mic is also very good, with switch - and there is a volume control in line. I got them for around $40 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics

Also- they take a few hours to "break in" - the more you use them the better they sound

Lowfat · Dec 22, 2004, 03:30 AM

i just got my Sennheiser HD497's today. and wow what impressive headphones. very clear, and nice low bass for headphones. my only beef is that they are too tight for my large head

BWX · Dec 22, 2004, 06:57 AM

Stretch them puppies out..

Lowfat · Dec 22, 2004, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWX

Stretch them puppies out..

i tried for awhile, but they went back to normal. ill try again though.

BWX · Jan 28, 2005, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevenka

there's answer in this link ===> www.s_cards__gim.ca

????? What language is that? I can't read that.

BWX · Jan 28, 2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulcakelume

i tried for awhile, but they went back to normal. ill try again though.

I think maybe putting some pads right above the ear pads will help- like the pads on the inside of a bicycle helmet. I think I will try that, if it works I will show some pics.

e v o · Jan 29, 2005, 12:23 AM

like many a few others i got the logitech z5300 and an audigy 2 softmodded to the zs

using the Youp Audigy X new years drivers

love it

ben

Lowfat · Jan 29, 2005, 12:41 AM

i sure have to disagree about the high quality of Sennheiser headphones. my HD497's broke in under a month. the wires that go into the earpieces ripped. and now only one of the speakers works.

BWX · Jan 29, 2005, 12:58 AM

My Sennheiser headphones are very high quality, they sound great and have had no problems. I would recommend them to anyone.

mattpwill · Jan 29, 2005, 01:03 AM

My HD595s sound the cow's udders

BWX · Jan 29, 2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattpwill

My HD595s sound the cow's udders

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics These sound great and are inexpensive.. What sound card are you using?

I don't know what a cow's udder sounds like either...

mattpwill · Jan 29, 2005, 01:10 AM

EMU 0404. It's the best value card for sound quality ATM but it's only stereo. I'm going to try and get these modded drivers working for awesome gaming

Just think pure musical juice

FDM80 · Jan 29, 2005, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakon

Audigy 2 Zs, Klipsch 4.1's ProMedia... Thinking of getting the 5.1 Ultra's...

I've had the Promedia 5.1 (non-ultra) for 2 years now and I love them. Go for it man they are worth it and should last you a long time. Last set of pc speakers you'll ever need.

mattpwill · Jan 29, 2005, 01:15 AM

Don't use PC speakers, use a full hifi setup that's much better if you buy the right components

e v o · Jan 29, 2005, 01:45 AM

someday i definately will, can't afford though

Question about bass redirection, what is the optimal setting for the z-5300? Ive seen a few ppl using these in this thread. Ive read ur supposed to find the crossover freq and set it at that. But i dont know too much. Anyone have a quick answer? I have it in between 85-100 hz

Ben

**dj_stick** · Jan 29, 2005, 05:13 AM

the quick answer is this:
change the frequency while listening to music or something, until you find the right frequency for your ears, room etc. pretty much what sounds best for you

Aug 13, 2004, 12:02 AM	#3
e-Seeker AKA e-Seeker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Zagreb Posts: 943 Rep Power: 0	hmm... Well, I've upgrade to Audigy 2 ZS from Audigy Platinum recently... I pay much attention to static in audio, therefore I'm now completely satisfied... ...must also have to do something with upgrading from Megaworks 510D to Gigaworks S750... Drivers... Well, I'm back to Creative, eventhough my heart lies in kX. Still, there's a lot to be done in kX releases to fully integrate the ZS's potential... __________________

Sep 29, 2004, 09:59 PM	#6
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	Hi guys. Remember me? lol. Anyway, at the moment, I have a Philips Aurilium 5.1 soundcard with the Grado SR-60 headphones. I must say, after burning in the SR-60's and connecting them to the headphone output of this soundcard, I've heard some of the best sound I've heard from a computer ever. Too bad they discontinued Aurilium cuz it couldn't keep up with Audigy 2 NX sales . (I've never tried the Audigy 2... I'll have to try it sometime. I hope it's good. If it's better than this card, then I'll have to buy .) __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Dec 12, 2004, 04:26 AM	#11
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	I currently have an AD1980 Onboard glare but soon will have an M-Audio 7.1 Revolution hooked up to some Bose Companion 3 Speakers I love these things __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Dec 12, 2004, 04:50 AM	#12
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Fortissimo III 7.1 Creative Inspire T5400 Sennheiser PC150 __________________ Last edited by BWX; Dec 12, 2004 at 06:20 AM.

Dec 20, 2004, 02:27 AM	#14
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Sennheiser PC150 how are those headphones? i just splurged and purchased a set of Sennheiser HD497's. Don't know what to expect. __________________ Last edited by Tulcakelume; Dec 20, 2004 at 03:40 AM.

Aug 3, 2004, 10:22 AM	#2
nighteyes DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	I have an Audigy 2 zs with a Logitech Z5300. With those I play games and watch dvd movies and for that this combination is great.

Sep 2, 2004, 08:01 PM	#4
jamiee DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I have an M-Audio Revolution 7.1 hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver (110W/ch, 7.1, DPLIIx) w/ seven Dahlquist speakers & a Infinity 12" sub. Speaker setup is: Dahlquist QX8.......( F-L/R ) Dahlquist QX50C......( C ) Dahlquist QX6.......( S-L/R ) Dahlquist QX5......( SC-L/R ) Infinity PS-12....( Subwoofer )

Sep 24, 2004, 09:18 PM	#5
crion DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	My hometheater pc now consist of Creative Audigy 2 ZS with Kx drivers directly connected to my digital active speakers Meridian DSP 5000. I will put these as back channels when funding allows for Meridian DSP 5500 fronts. Digital active speakers kicks azz!

Oct 10, 2004, 05:19 AM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Audigy 2ZS /w Klipsch Promedia's 5.1's. I've been very satisfied with the speakers for quite awhile now. I'm using Grado's as well.

Oct 10, 2004, 07:31 PM	#8
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Logitech Z680's connected to Nvidia Soundstorm onboard via digital coaxial cable.

Nov 7, 2004, 05:48 PM	#9
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	Audigy 2 Zs, Klipsch 4.1's ProMedia... Thinking of getting the 5.1 Ultra's...

Nov 7, 2004, 06:07 PM	#10
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	logitech Z-680s, replaced that crap 18 qauge wire that came with it with 14 gauge monster cable. i also you an optical connection, 4ft MC optical cable. ive got those plugged into my onboard realtek ac-97. sounds absolutly amazing, very crisp, very clear, and very very very loud. when i crank it up i dont see the cats for the rest of the day.

Dec 20, 2004, 01:19 AM	#13
Wells DH addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mtl.qc.ca Posts: 120 Rep Power: 0	audigy 2 with logitech z5300 amazing sound very clear verycrisp and one hell of a bass kick

Dec 22, 2004, 03:30 AM	#16
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	i just got my Sennheiser HD497's today. and wow what impressive headphones. very clear, and nice low bass for headphones. my only beef is that they are too tight for my large head __________________

Dec 22, 2004, 06:57 AM	#17
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Stretch them puppies out.. __________________

Jan 29, 2005, 12:23 AM	#21
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	like many a few others i got the logitech z5300 and an audigy 2 softmodded to the zs using the Youp Audigy X new years drivers love it ben

Jan 29, 2005, 12:41 AM	#22
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	i sure have to disagree about the high quality of Sennheiser headphones. my HD497's broke in under a month. the wires that go into the earpieces ripped. and now only one of the speakers works. __________________

Jan 29, 2005, 12:58 AM	#23
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	My Sennheiser headphones are very high quality, they sound great and have had no problems. I would recommend them to anyone. __________________

Jan 29, 2005, 01:03 AM	#24
mattpwill DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	My HD595s sound the cow's udders

Jan 29, 2005, 01:10 AM	#26
mattpwill DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	EMU 0404. It's the best value card for sound quality ATM but it's only stereo. I'm going to try and get these modded drivers working for awesome gaming Just think pure musical juice

Jan 29, 2005, 01:15 AM	#28
mattpwill DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Don't use PC speakers, use a full hifi setup that's much better if you buy the right components

Jan 29, 2005, 01:45 AM	#29
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	someday i definately will, can't afford though Question about bass redirection, what is the optimal setting for the z-5300? Ive seen a few ppl using these in this thread. Ive read ur supposed to find the crossover freq and set it at that. But i dont know too much. Anyone have a quick answer? I have it in between 85-100 hz Ben