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#1 Bozanimal
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Well, as far as i know front ports are 3.5mm and dont recieve extra power that your headphones need to sound better.

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Both the front and rear ports are 3.5mm, which is a standard headphone jack. The front jack just uses a different header on the sound card, but it receives power from the same amplification section of the board. It should - if wired properly - sound exactly the same as plugging it into the rear. Boz
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I've been giving this some thought, and my suggestion is to pair your existing "overpriced" Sennheiser headphones with either the Astro Mixamp or Ear Force DSS 7.1. Either one will reproduce the Dolby Headphone Surround Sound effect that you are looking for, and you can skip buying a new pair of headphones, unless you're dissatisfied with your Sennheisers.

Then you can just buy a microphone, either a Zalman clip-on mic or you can do what I do and buy a mic that sits on your desk under your monitor.

Happy gaming,

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#3 Bozanimal
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Regarding the front versus rear jacks, so long as you have the audio jack plugged into the card properly it shouldn't (emphasis on shouldn't) introduce any additional noise. I would pull the machine out and compare using the front versus the rear jacks before I committed, regardless.

I only mention it because I understand the convenience of using the front jacks, so just check them both to determine whether you can discern an audible difference.

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#4 Bozanimal
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I've been looking for some good headphones that don't cost a ton since the right speaker on my old sony mdr-cd180s went out need a bit more in depth recommendations. I got the Koss UR-20s that were recommended on here but don't like the audio quality on them so I'm returning them. I really wish I could just get another pair of my old headphones but they are no longer being made and aren't stocked by anybody so I'd like to try and find something that has a similar or better sound and comfortability for a low price.

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Try the JVC HARX700. I recently bought a pair, and they are extremely comfortable, sound great, and offer similar qualities to the Sony's you referenced. They're inexpensive, widely available, and particularly great for gaming. There are only two drawbacks: they are gigantic, and the midrange can be a bit muddy with certain vocals. But hey, it's a sub-$40 headphone. You won't do much better until you hit the $80 to $100 mark, in my opinion. Boz
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#5 Bozanimal
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EEeewwwww who buys 720p tvs in this day and age!!!

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It's 32 inch; I'd buy a 720p set at that size depending on my viewing distance. Boz
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#6 Bozanimal
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Then i guess I'll just go with the baseline Titanium card , Should i expect a big upgrade in music / gaming sound quality going from on board audio to sound card/HD 555 combo ? ultrapc
The X-Fi headphone amp should be superior to the on-board amp, but whether you personally notice depends on you and your system. Some users get heavy noise through their onboard audio; clicks, buzzing, and whistles. Others get nothing. You might find it's a huge improvement. I have a decent on-board audio chipset and I enjoy it immensely without any audible distortion or interference. I do not get hardware supported EAX or simulated headphones surround, though. You can check out the Creative CMSS 3D demos, which is basically their Dolby Headphone equivalent. It is a pretty neat effect, and you may find that it helps you in certain games. Or you might just find it annoying. I'm curious to see how you like it, so swing back after you get both of them hooked up. :) Happy gaming, Boz
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#7 Bozanimal
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From what I can see the less expensive card does everything the Fatal1ty does at a lower price point, but lacks certain connectivity and Dolby Digital Live, the latter of which you only really use for home theater purposes. Both cards support EAX 5.0 and X-Fi CMSS-3D natively, which are the two functions you would be concerned about. They use mostly the same DAC and have identical SNR, so you're not sacrificing sound quality by going with the less expensive card. In my opinion, save yourself a few bucks. Boz
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYID5CGps6sxWeeDiiee
I think it's in the wrong forum, that's what I think. Boz
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#9 Bozanimal
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do i need an amp for the HD555 ? Thanks .ultrapc
You do not need an amp, though it will improve the sound should you ever decide to go down that road. Good luck! Boz
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#10 Bozanimal
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Hello guys , will i notice a big difference upgrading from a G35 to a sennheiser HD 555 ? is the HD555 a good investment now ? btw that's the only sennheiser i could find where i live .

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The HD555 has been replaced by the HD 558s, which are significantly more expensive. The HD 518 is an alternative, though not nearly the value king that the HD 555's were. If you can find an HD 555 in your area, it's a very, very good buy. That said, I personally found them uncomfortable (I have a giant head), and prefer a closed-back headphone. Your mileage will vary. Good luck, Boz