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What sound card to use with AD700x headphones?

Total: 2 votes

  • SupremeFX - None! Save your money you won't be able to tell the difference.
  • 50 %
  • Xonar Essence STX
  • 0 %
  • Xonar Phoebus
  • 0 %
  • Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD
  • 50 %
December 4, 2013 3:20:47 PM

So I'm going for a new build and need some help with the audio part. I currently use A40's with a mix-amp and know things can get better. I have narrowed the field down a bit and need that final push to help me out. This is mostly for gaming so positional audio is key for me. I play Battlefield 4 mostly.

I am looking at the AD700x's for my headphones but if you know of any that are below $200 that have a better sound stage then please do tell. I know that the AD700x's have crap bass but with an EQ I can tweak it.

Now for the part that I can't pull the trigger on, the sound card. I have the Asus Maximus VI Hero motherboard and have heard that it has a great sound solution on it(SupremeFX). Is that true? Is it worth it to upgrade to a $150 - $200 sound card or can I get good results from the on board sound that Asus makes. If I can save the money that would be great but I also want good positional audio for my games.

If I do get a sound card it would be between the Phoebus or the Essence STX and I can't choose between them. I heard the Titanium HD is good but that is has bad driver problems, is this true?

I currently have a beast Logitech 2.1 speaker set for my music and when I game I use headphones to keep the wife happy. I know the STX is better for headphones but people keep telling me to get the Phoebus and it's confusing me. I also hear that people say Dolby digital surround is crap for good headphones but my A40's sound better with it on, please elaborate if you can.

Just a note, the AD700x's are for gaming only as I have a different set for music at night.

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December 6, 2013 5:57:24 AM

The SupremeFX is OK; better then onboard at least...

I have the ATH-m50's (basically, the ATH-AD700 with bass) paired with a Xense, and theres a difference compared to onboard. But I can't imagine the difference between the SupremeFX and another high tier soundcard would be significantly different...
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