What sound card with HK Soundsticks?

[Dutchy]

Hi, I've got the HK Soundsticks (not the USB model - just one simple plug) and my PC doesn't have a separate sound card. What should I look out for when buying a sound card to get better sound quality and higher volume? I just use it for playing music, not for gaming. Many thanks!

 

[MEgamer]

any of the asus xonar range, i woudn't really go over asus xonar D2, as i doubt u will find much difference, plus the cost.

the best one to go with that has a nice balance to price and quality, is the asus xonar DX

if u change your mind in anyway of getting the ASUS

then pls do not go to CREATIVE soundcards.

 

[Dutchy]

Excellent. Thanks very much for that MEgamer. Take it you're not much of a Creative fan...! Cheers.

 

[outlw6669]

+1 For an ASUS Xonar D1 (PCI) or Dx (PCIe).
Either will be a massive upgrade from your current onboard codec.
I agree that any higher quality sound card will be a waste with your current speakers.

Yeah, you will not find many Creative fans around here.
Their current products are quite terrible

 

[Dutchy]

Wow - that bad ?! A colleague just told me he has one of theirs and I think it cost a fair bit as well. He seems quite pleased, but then again, he wouldn't say anything else after spending all that! Thanks again!

 

[MEgamer]

i think hed kinda regret, once he tries out an ASUS