Need Headphone support.... Which soundcard?

[aphex]

So i got my new mobo (nforce2) with the built in audio, and im thinking about getting a new soundcard.

Which soundcards do you reccomend that offer either an external box (extigy, audigy 2 w/external box, gametheaterXP) or some means of an easy headphone hookup?

I have the Klipsch v2-400's and thought about upgrading my cp to the new CP1, but decided id prolly be better just buying a soundcard with one.

 

[holdencommodore]

Depends on your uses of the soundcard.... gaming, DVD, music etc.

Audigy is the best choice for gaming with headphones IMO.

Cheers

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: holdencommodore
Depends on your uses of the soundcard.... gaming, DVD, music etc.

Audigy is the best choice for gaming with headphones IMO.

Cheers

I listen to ALOT of music, frequently game, and occational DVD

 

[holdencommodore]

Audigy will be the best "all rounder" then IMO. If you didn't need the external box, then I'd recommend the M-audio Revolution 7.1 - excellent card when it comes to audio quality.

Cheers

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: aphex
So i got my new mobo (nforce2) with the built in audio, and im thinking about getting a new soundcard.

Which soundcards do you reccomend that offer either an external box (extigy, audigy 2 w/external box, gametheaterXP) or some means of an easy headphone hookup?

I have the Klipsch v2-400's and thought about upgrading my cp to the new CP1, but decided id prolly be better just buying a soundcard with one.

I have a Nforce2 MB, I honestly think the sound the produce is better then an Audigy. But, I don't have equipment to test this. The 3d support won't be as good as an Audigy. If you must upgrade, I recommend a gametheater xp. I had one, beautiful sound, and the external box was sweet! For the price you cannot beat it. I think they ever have a new GT XP for their 7.1, which is overkill, but nice none the less

 

[holdencommodore]

It depends if the NForce2 motherboard is one with the Soundstorm onboard sound, which is quite good, or without (just AC97).

Cheers

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: holdencommodore
It depends if the NForce2 motherboard is one with the Soundstorm onboard sound, which is quite good, or without (just AC97).

Cheers

Yea, i have a Soltek 75FRN-L which just has the regular 6 channel audio (AC97) and not the soundstorm.