Hi, Im looking for a new soundcard for my pc, I'm currently running on O/B sound XFI MB2 on my CHV formula board with a ROCCAT KAVE 5.1 headset. Ive got a £100 Amazon gift voucher to spend and Im after some advice please. 1: it has to be compatible with my 5.1 headset. 2: preferably pci-e 3: mainly used for gaming and music through some creative 2.1 speakers. 4: being able to have both the 2.1 speakers and 5.1 headset plugged in a bonus but not essential. over to you guys any suggestions ? Cheers Deckard
hmmm. some creative 2.1 headset (I'm reading cheap, plastic) and the Kaves sound bad so even a SB Z will be overkill. but yeah, SB Z is a good starting point, I would upgrade the headphones to something sensible though.
Im torn between the Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo or the Sound Blaster ZX . they may be overkill for my 2.1 creatives, but room for growth. I really enjoy my roccats there comfortable for long gaming session. have you tried them ?
Zx is just a Z with ACR, not worth the extra $$$ tbh. If you think Kaves are good or comfortable I suggest you try a pair of something better. Kaves are bass heavy, not good bass though. The mids are terrible. Overall bad for music and ok for gaming but you wouldn't expect more from a cheap gaming headset. They're so heavy and they hurt my neck after a couple of hours, from what I've seen they weight over 600g and most good stereo headphones weigh in under 300g, if not under 250g. Oh, went off track for a bit there, but yeah, Kaves infuriate me. Anyway, only buy Phoebus is you plan to upgrade your speakers/headset. If you're not doing that, stick with something like a SB Z or Xonar DX. Also, Phoebus and Zx are completely different kettle of fish.
Eclap i just love my roccat kave but i'm maybe deaf due to more then 20 years of house-beats .But the soundcards you advertised are certainly worth it .
