Hi all,
I'm planning to get the following audio setup this summer and need help deciding the soundcard.
2.1 Speaker setup: M-AUDIO AV40 + TSC ASW-8 Sub
Headphones: JVC HA-RX900
Soundcard: Asus Xonar STX / DX / Prelude / Forte / Striker or something else?
Usage will be ~40% gaming / ~40% Blu-ray or DVD Movies / ~20% lossy music- Trance/House MP3 or youtube.
The pricey STX seems to be one of the best cards available, but would I really notice a difference compared to the other cards with my intended use? My budget is $150, but willing to go higher IF the STX can significantly improve game/movie sounds. I sometimes listen to music but never lossless.
Also, in the long run I am interested in piecing together a 5.1 system (primarily for movies), I'm not sure if the STX is the best choice for it. It seems brilliant for music though.
Thanks
I'm planning to get the following audio setup this summer and need help deciding the soundcard.
2.1 Speaker setup: M-AUDIO AV40 + TSC ASW-8 Sub
Headphones: JVC HA-RX900
Soundcard: Asus Xonar STX / DX / Prelude / Forte / Striker or something else?
Usage will be ~40% gaming / ~40% Blu-ray or DVD Movies / ~20% lossy music- Trance/House MP3 or youtube.
The pricey STX seems to be one of the best cards available, but would I really notice a difference compared to the other cards with my intended use? My budget is $150, but willing to go higher IF the STX can significantly improve game/movie sounds. I sometimes listen to music but never lossless.
Also, in the long run I am interested in piecing together a 5.1 system (primarily for movies), I'm not sure if the STX is the best choice for it. It seems brilliant for music though.
Thanks