Audio System planning help

[kpreg]

Hi all,

 

I want to plan an audio system out. Using my monitor's build it 4.5 watt speakers have been driving me crazy.

 

Here's what I need (I think?)

 

1) External DAC (I have a 970 SLI so no room for an internal sound card)

 

2) Some sort of hub to switch between a headset and external speaker system

 

3) A 7.1 surround (idc if virtual or true) external speaker system 

 

4) A REALLY good headset (I've been looking at Sennheiser's HD series)

 

5) An entry level microphone

 

I would love some recommendations for all the things listed!

[spartaman64]

judging by your signature you should get a razer leviathan 

[kpreg]

judging by your signature you should get a razer leviathan 

as much as I hate to say it, not a fan of their audio :c

just the keyboards and mice

[cae]

Check out https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/ & http://schiit.com/ & http://www.modmic.com/

 

IMO, having used 4.1 and 5.1 systems before, they're kind of a waste. Decent 2.0 gets the job done. If you want to simulate surround, that's up to you.

 

http://youtu.be/VgTnJ3JQQ0E

[Faceman]

AMP/DAC

 

Blue SnowBall Microphone <-- Have seen them for closer to $40.