spectrascope Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Looking for a USB soundcard to drive my dennon hp1000's and accept a mic input. so only need 2.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 There's the very portable ASUS Xonar D3 which supposedly is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 There is a creative one with optical and dual rca outs along with standard mini analogue (3.5mm sockets) finally line in http://au.store.creative.com/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/1-17751.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 nVidia_Freak has that ASUS Xonar X3 for sale even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrascope Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 I appreciate that nvidia freak has one for sale but at only $10 less than new I think I'll pass, that and it only goes up to 240ohm, my headphones are 600ohm, so still looking for card that might drive them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 A 240ohm card will drive 600ohm headphones. It just won't be as loud at max it would be roughly half the volume is all. To be honest I don't know if you'll have much luck finding a USB card that will power your headphones fully as 600ohm headphones have a greater power requirement than most. More than you are likely to get from a USB port. So do you run your headphones at max? I would suggest going into a pc hardware Store and just trying some USB sound cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali101 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 You could try the FiiO E7. Should power any headphones fine..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrascope Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) A 240ohm card will drive 600ohm headphones. It just won't be as loud at max it would be roughly half the volume is all. To be honest I don't know if you'll have much luck finding a USB card that will power your headphones fully as 600ohm headphones have a greater power requirement than most. More than you are likely to get from a USB port. So do you run your headphones at max? I would suggest going into a pc hardware Store and just trying some USB sound cards. Some times I do and want to beaable to do it with out driving the amp into clipping a current problem with the onboard Looked into the FiiO E7 only 300ohms I am finding some internal cards that will do 600ohm as much as I would like usb for a portable solution I ma haft to go with an internal to get power levels I needs Edited August 14, 2011 by spectrascope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 You will if you want to avoid clipping need some audiophile gear there are some audiophile USB headphone amps.... Now do not confuse the gain for volume it is only there to set the amp so it's got the right input/output luckily in your case this will have to be max with something like this http://www.audiophileproducts.com/usbstereo Unfortunately such products come with obscene price tags so what's your budget op (sorry if you have already posted it) and what headset do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrascope Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Denon HP1000's Budget around $200 I am looking for a sound card specifically as I need a clear mic input to, Like I said would love portability of usb but it is becoming apperant that is not going to happen. current considering the the Asus Xonar STX 7.1 and swapping the amps to LME49860's Claro XT is also under consideration http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271005 Auzentech X-Fi Forte + possible op upgrades in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Denon HP1000's Budget around $200 I am looking for a sound card specifically as I need a clear mic input to, Like I said would love portability of usb but it is becoming apperant that is not going to happen. current considering the the Asus Xonar STX 7.1 and swapping the amps to LME49860's Claro XT is also under consideration http://www.newegg.co...N82E16829271005 Auzentech X-Fi Forte + possible op upgrades in the future Alright the fiio e7 is a good headphone amp... but it's big brother the Fiio E9 is what you want (keep in mind this is only for headphones not 5.1 or anything). If you can do an internal you can still get the 5.1 or 7.1 surround that is lacking in something like the e9 If you have a laptop or multiple comps and primarily use you denon's (nice headphones btw ) then I beleive the E9 is for you. The pre out of the E9 is perfect for use with a sub so you can listen crystal clear and feel the beats too. Now I am sorry I do not know the rep of the store I linked you too but that is the sort of price youll loook at and yo will get line in and out and the ability to bundle with via the dock the e7 giving a truely hi fidelity usb sound device. Bundled cost 199.90 on micca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trog Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 +1 E7 and an E9 later if you feel a need for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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