Sony MDR1-R, noticable improvement with Soundcard?

[Guest Samichio]

Hey guys!

 

I've been thinking about getting a Soundcard (ASUS Xonar DX, maybe STX) but I'm curious if it will really improve the audio quality / if I'm bottlenecking them with a pair of Sony MDR-1R (48 Ω).

Most of my Audio files are 320kbit or FLAC. I use them 80% for Music & 20% for Gaming.

And sometimes I wish the MDR-1R could get a little louder.

 

Sorry, but I didn't find a topic that answered my question

Thanks in Advance!

[MayflowerElectronics]

There are better options for your money.

 

If you want the headphone to just get louder, you can just pick up an amp.

[ShearMe]

Don't spend that much money on a soundcard if you just want it louder. Grab an external DAC like the Fiio E10.

 

Also note that "bottlenecking" is not relevant to audio reproduction.

[Guest Samichio]

What about the lower priced Xonars? Like the Xonar DX?

[MayflowerElectronics]

What about the lower priced Xonars? Like the Xonar DX?

 

Not worth it, and will probably be a step backwards from your on-board solution.

 

If you are going to do it, do it right.

[Guest Samichio]

Seriously? Wow...

 

I think I'm gonna go with a FiiO E07K Andes and use it as an AMP on my PC and as an DAC/AMP on my Notebook.

Good choice?

[OddballMV]

Very good choice if you are going to use it for both, that is exactly how it is intended but not really how a lot of people us it. The E17 would be a step up if you wanted to spend a little extra but not sure how much you would notice it really. The E07K should do you well.

[ShearMe]

Seriously? Wow...

 

I think I'm gonna go with a FiiO E07K Andes and use it as an AMP on my PC and as an DAC/AMP on my Notebook.

Good choice?

 

Good choice.

[Turkatron]

Don't spend that much money on a soundcard if you just want it louder. Grab an external DAC like the Fiio E10.

 

Also note that "bottlenecking" is not relevant to audio reproduction.

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