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is getting an external sound card worth it?
    #19081082 - 11/03/13 03:54 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I mainly run my laptop to my amp/speakers or listen with headphones both via the onboard motherboard audio out.  Especially with headphones, I'm pretty into trying to get the best sound I can.  I have heard that having an external sound card will tangibly increase sound quality due to the subpar quality of the amplifier in audio out.  Has anyone done this?  Is the sound quality really that much better?


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081093 - 11/03/13 03:56 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

when im making music i just plug my headphones into my motherboard, i just have the soundcard my computer came with and it works great.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081096 - 11/03/13 03:56 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I think it's pretty obvious that it would be better.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081098 - 11/03/13 03:56 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)



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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: s240779]
    #19081105 - 11/03/13 03:57 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

It depends on what headphones you're using and sound card your computer currently has.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081129 - 11/03/13 04:03 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

It made a huge difference to me on my computer and that's just running it through a low range pair of Sennheisers. The card I got is a Soundblaster and it was only about $100.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19081134 - 11/03/13 04:04 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

It will help a lot, get some good headphones though if you do it.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: MHbound]
    #19081147 - 11/03/13 04:07 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Grado is a brand that was recommended to me. They have a pair for abut $90, which seems like a good budget buy.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: s240779]
    #19081160 - 11/03/13 04:09 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Grados are the most uncomfortable headphones in the world.  I would never buy a pair no matter how good they sound because I wouldn't be able to wear them for more than 30 minutes.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19081217 - 11/03/13 04:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I have a pair of bose headphones I got for $180 and they are really good.

They have special earbuds that make them stay in your ears. Great for working out and just general exercising. In the past my headphones would fall out of my ears ever 2 seconds while running


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19081222 - 11/03/13 04:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Da2ra said:
I think it's pretty obvious that it would be better.




Well yeah, I was wondering how much better so as to see if it would justify the expended funds.

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It depends on what headphones you're using and sound card your computer currently has.




I have audio technica ath-m50 headphones and onboard realtek audio.  I do not have a dedicated sound card.  I'm planning on upgrading my headphones at some point... although, that will probably not be until next year.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: dontknow]
    #19081223 - 11/03/13 04:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I get bad vibes from Bose. They seem like a company that manufactures cheap equipment and falsely represents it as high end.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: s240779]
    #19081240 - 11/03/13 04:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

It's midrange stuff being sold as high end.  :justdontknow:  When you see photos of audiophile setups, do you ever see bose?  No.  The only people I see praising bose anything are people who didn't read up on the buying options when making their purchase.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081288 - 11/03/13 04:35 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I did a lot of research on headphones before buying these actually. Sound quality is great, and they do the main thing I wanted them to do very well - they stay, comfortably, in my ear even with a ton of movement.
Only downside I have to them is they do not block much outside noise.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: dontknow]
    #19081291 - 11/03/13 04:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Any IEM will stay in your ear easily.  Bose are not worth what they charge at all.

My $100 Shure SE-215s will never fall out of my ear, sound great, and block almost all outside noise.  They also have a replaceable cable for when it eventually breaks, but they are 2.5 years old now and still going strong.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19081309 - 11/03/13 04:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Well worth it if you listen to lossless. :thumbup:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the best for <  $100.

I have SE215s, bought an upgrade cable and they sound way clearer.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: Middleman]
    #19081333 - 11/03/13 04:45 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

that looks cool.  yea, the majority of the music I listen to is flac sans soundboards which are mostly vbr.  looks like I could use that with a keyboard too.  I need more money.  :awehigh:


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: Middleman]
    #19081335 - 11/03/13 04:46 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Well worth it if you listen to lossless. :thumbup:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the best for < $100.

I have SE215s, bought an upgrade cable and they sound way clearer.



I have the Scarlett 8i6, definitely a great sound card.

Although IMO there's no difference between VBR and lossless.


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19081352 - 11/03/13 04:50 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

maybe for you.... :shrug:


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Re: is getting an external sound card worth it? [Re: s240779]
    #19081367 - 11/03/13 04:53 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

What do you guys mean by "VBR"? In most discussions, people compare lossy and lossless.

I do know what VBR stands for, but it's not making sense for me.


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