Is it worth it?

[kristaps552]

Is it worth getting the Asus Xonar DGX 5.1 sound card, if used with Creative fatal1ty hs 800?

Also will I hear an improvement in sound quality/loudness/bass clarity over the sabertooth z77 audio solution with the particular headset?

[h264]

no.

and no.

[kristaps552]

no.

and no.

Firstly, sorry for the late reply, but, could you tell me why it's not worth it and why wouldn't I hear an improvement? This forum was supposed to be helpful not grumpy. :)

Anyhow, after posting this I discovered a review, and the reviewer said that there is a massive improvement, so yeah.

Thanks anyways.

[h264]

no.

and no.

http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/computer-hardware/audio/176896-surround-sound-headphones-150?p=177891#post177891

If you need any of the features of the DGX, like dolby headphone, etc, then that's fine, but the headphones will always make the bigger difference.

[t0wer]

get new headphones before buying a new soundcard.

[Lyons]

get new headphones before buying a new soundcard.

This. You will see far more gains here than gains from a soundcard coupled with (any) headset. You really can't reap the full benefits of a sound card if you don't have headphones that are capable of bringing them out.

[Nit3Rid3R]

If you're going for a proper soundcard, get a good headset first, something that will utilize the power of the soundcard. 

[tobben]

i bought a beyerdynamic dt770 then a essence stx soundcard abit later and i got to say, the improvement going to the beyerdynamic was infinitely bigger then when i put in the soundcard. The heaphone was a giant improvement from my generic gaming headset, then i noticed a slight improvement when i went from onboard mobo sound(msi z77-gd55) to the essence stx. Sound become clearer and nicer, though the difference to new headphones was definitely alot bigger and a better investment.

[MrSolecism]

I have the same motherboard! Just bought an Sound Blaster Zx and I got it for a good price. But for the normal price which is pretty expencive, so i would say that I isn`t really worth it. The sabertooth z77 already have a great onboard sound card so I personally did not notice VERY much difference. The sound is a little better, clearer and there is absolutely no background sound at all. So it`s really a personal choice. The sound will probably be better, but with the sabertooth motherboard you should`t expect too much difference :)