Soundcard?

[h3ll0]

I have a ALC 889 audio on my gigabyte 990-FXA-UD3, so if I upgraded to say ASUS xonar DG would I notice a difference using shure SRH440's?

[Larrivee013]

Maybe if you are extreme, but I don't think that with a pair of 100$ headphones will allow you to see an extreme difference. Also depends what you're listening too. I have Bowers and Wilkins P5 and listen to cd ripped in .flac. Looking forward to a Xonar Essence STX or something.

However, once I heard Linus say : "Any sound card is better than onboard audio". it's you're choice. I think that if you plan on upgrading your headphones later or want to get some for gaming, then go for it! Good audio is priceless to me.

[Bazingaman18]

You will hear the difference and if you don't it's only $30 but when I upgraded to a external sound card I head a difference. Everything sounded clearer and better.

[t0wer]

I wouldn't waste your time with a $30 sound card. I'd save up and buy something better.