Topic: Need new computer build recommendations for BEST SOUND...
So I'm building a new gaming rig from scratch and I really want to concentrate on the sound portion of the build. Obviously Perpetuum isn't terribly resource intensive as far as CPU and GPU demands compared to the latest equipment. I've decided to go with a midrange build coupled with a high-end audio system. I want top notch headset audio and some fantastic speakers. I really enjoy music when I'm not on TS and depending on the time of day, I'll have the speakers running, or I'll throw on the headset so as not to bother the neighbors.
The combination I was using before was:
Headset - Turtle Beach TBS-2114 Earforce HPA2 5.1 Surround Sound Headset with Amplifier and Removable Microphone
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Soundcard - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express x1 Interface Sound Cardhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … -_-Product
Speakers - Logitech Z506 75 watts RMS 5.1 Surround Sound Speakershttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6836121044
This was a fairly good combination because the headset was nice and loud for audio with the amplifier built in. It was difficult at times to get the headset to 'talk' to the soundcard but with a ton of settings tests, I found a nice combo. The speakers were great, but they did tend to crack at higher volumes. Also the headset microphone began to wear out after about four months and a replacement mic cost 3 times the cost of the mic in shipping costs because TB execs have their heads up their ***.
I could go with the same combo but the headset is sold out everywhere and I'm not so sure about Turtle Beach anymore anyways.
So with all that in mind, and price is no object, what audio setup would you go with? I would even consider a combo that involved a gaming headset and switching out to music headphones. I'm a bit of an audiofile and I need high-volume, high-quality music.