speaking of which , ive tried tribaljet's advice not long ago...and currently using winamp with Maiko_out plugin ( plugin for WASAPI output.) and i have to say, the quality is great despite i have an on board (realtek R888S i think ) connected to an AIWA old Hi-Fi system..lol...and i have to say, this WASAPI thing really gives back my XP sound experience in music, too bad there's none for gaming, also looking forward for a cheap sound card, if any... :(
On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 4:14 PM, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > For proper DVD menus navigation, you have to configure the keyboard to > your liking, as the mouse can interfere with regular playback > functions. You can always select directly the movie, audio and > subtitle languages instead of going through the menus. It plays 720 > and 1080p like a champ :) But still regarding DVDs, powerdvd really is > the king on that domain, but since I don't play dvds anymore (either > other formats your backed them up), I don't have the need for it > anymore. Though their decoder is very nice, half of its power. > Forget DFX, uninstall it and never look back. I know you use > MediaMonkey because of it's library management features, which is > excellent, but I wouln't use it for playback. At least, last time I > checked it didn't support WASAPI. If you want a serious player (not > media manager), try foobar2000, and also check it's 18 step EQ :) But > be warned, it's a rather ugly player, compared to pretty ones like > wmp, winamp, etc. It's less pretty and more functional, though it can > be skinned to be more beautiful than any player out there ;) You could > manage your library with MediaMonkey, and playback with foobar. > > On 6 Jan, 00:04, UncleFerassi <[email protected]> wrote: > > Oh lol. My bit depth is 24 bit and my sampling rate is 48000 Hz. I > > have good experiences with MPC but one problem that I had with it was > > it was being wonky with playing movies off DVDs idk why. DFX is being > > a bitch to me right now so I'm probably just going to go cold turkey > > and uninstall it lol. > > > > On Jan 5, 3:47 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Nice, I do have quite some respect for MediaMonkey users :) VLC on the > > > other hand, not so much. I understand its versatility, with its own > > > codec package, but I've been an avid user of Media Player Classic for > > > years, and I select which codecs I use. It makes a world of difference > > > for hd video, for instance. VLC only has a relatively good video > > > streaming feature, though it doesn't even touch XMBC ;) > > > We will have to work to get you out of that drug that is DFX. If you > > > have real audio hw, you can EQ the hw, which currently is not your > > > case. When I spoke of audio hw settings, I also meant bit depth and > > > sampling rate. > > > > > On 5 Jan, 23:34, UncleFerassi <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > Lol thanks. I use MediaMonkey for Music, VLC for Videos. I use DFX > > > > Audio Enhancer to control my EQ and my audio hw settings are at > > > > default (normal balance, no enhancements, 100% levels lol) > > > > > > On Jan 5, 3:22 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > I don't judge at all. There's a huge difference between internet > mp3 > > > > > and bought music, be it legit mp3, aac, or hd audio. > > > > > It's not that's a bad onboard chipset, but it's an onboard chipset, > so > > > > > it inherently sucks :) What are your audio hw settings, what player > do > > > > > you use, any EQ? > > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 23:18, UncleFerassi <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Oh lol.My music all pretty much have AAC 256kbps bitrate and my > > > > > > current onboard audio chipset is I believe to be a RealTek > ALC888S. I > > > > > > buy all of my music (Hey don't judge me lol) > > > > > > > > On Jan 5, 2:58 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > The thing is that getting quality sound is not really > expensive, even > > > > > > > for laptops :) But the real trick is that a good set of > headphones has > > > > > > > really much better sound that speakers costing 3x as much > > > > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 22:56, Espionage724 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I got a stereo speaker setup for $13 with sound being > produced by an > > > > > > > > intergrated IDT chip, so my sound experience is awesome haha > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM, UncleFerassi < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > It's alright, I got subs connected to my speakers so I got > that rich > > > > > > > > > bassy sound lol. Thanks for the help BTW, I appreciate it. > > > > > > > > > > > On Jan 5, 2:48 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > >> Then get ready for full EAX gaming, and detailed audio for > both music > > > > > > > > >> and movies ;) Btw, what is the average quality of your > music and > > > > > > > > >> movies? > > > > > > > > > > >> On 5 Jan, 22:28, UncleFerassi <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > Well right now, I have to wait for my paycheck on > Friday, but after > > > > > > > > >> > that I'm go to go :) > > > > > > > > > > >> > On Jan 5, 2:22 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > I'm eager to know what do you find of the synergy > between that gear :) > > > > > > > > >> > > Are you planning on getting it soon? > > > > > > > > > > >> > > On 5 Jan, 15:52, UncleFerassi <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > Thanks for the advice! I'll be sure to try to get > the m50's and a new > > > > > > > > >> > > > soundcard. > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > On Jan 4, 9:47 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > One last thing, the money you save by getting the > x-fi surround 5.1, > > > > > > > > >> > > > > use it to add to the money you'll put together and > get the m50 :) > > > > > > > > >> > > > > Seriously, it's the best pair of headphones you > can get at that price. > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > On 5 Jan, 05:33, tribaljet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > Oh, the closer to 100$ you are for M50's, the > better the deal. It's > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > interesting that people that own M50's and > headphones costing 10x > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > more, still listen to their M50's without any > regret or frown when > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > coming from their more expensive ones. I would > compare them to > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > computers, but computers have less price ranges > :S > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > On 5 Jan, 05:19, tribaljet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > The thing is that creatives still rule when it > comes to gaming, but > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > for music and video they're not the best > choice. Overall, it's a good > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > and not expensive upgrade, I do recommend it. > If you get it, mail me > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > and I'll show you how to mod it :) > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > Those sennheisers are nice, but their build > quality is not so good, > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > they tend to break a bit too often. If you > can, try to get a pair of > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > Audio-Technica ATH-M50, you will literally > crap your pants with their > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > sound :) If you really want sennheisers, and > you can find them cheap, > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > the Sennheiser HD25 SP II are quite good, > though getting them at the > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > price of both HD280 and M50 can be difficult. > I really recommend the > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > M50 though, it will blow your mind :D > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 05:07, UncleFerassi < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > I use my PC for music, media, and gaming > lol. I'll probably take your > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > advice on the Surround 5.1 even though it's > out of stock at NewEgg :(. > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > I'll still wait for it though. Thanks for > the help! Concerning my > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > headphones, it's all because of the slaps > :D. I'll probably just get > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > these headphoneshttp:// > www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106328 > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > if my budget allows me, headphones aren't > really my priority. > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > On Jan 4, 8:56 pm, tribaljet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > HT Omega is quite nice, but definitely > more for a media computer, > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > forget about gaming with that. If you use > your pc mainly for music and > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > video, then stick with the HT Omega. If > you game, then something with > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > a x-fi chip is essential. You have a > Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > Fatal1ty Pro for 100$, a Creative Sound > Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > for 55$, and a Auzentech X-Fi Bravura for > 120$ with improved > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > components. Do you listen to music, > movies, games? If you really want > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > to start little by little, I would advise > on getting the X-Fi Surround > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > 5.1, as it has digital connections for > your speakers, much better > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > opamps than what you have at both your > desktop and laptop, and that > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > would help you train your ears for better > things to come... Besides > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > being the cheapest alternative that would > get you a much better sound > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > than onboard crap, you would actually be > able to listen to good > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > quality sound on your laptop. Seriously, > you don't know how crappy > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > onboard sound is until you listened to a > discreet soundcard or DAC :) > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > I'm sorry to say, but your headphones are > low end (not dirt cheap, > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > though:) ), more or less between my > Philips SHP2000 and my Technics RP- > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > F290. You got those Sennheisers because > you liked the sound signature > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > of them, or for other reason? What kind of > things do you like in > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > music, a wider sound (like if the sound > came from speakers), better > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > low end (bass), midrange, treble? > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 04:28, UncleFerassi < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > I was just looking for a low-end starter > sound card for now and later > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > upgrade to a more higher end one. I use > speakers (digital) but > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > occasionally use headphones (mid-end > Sennheiser DJs HD202) when > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > company come over..... > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > I was looking at this sound card for my > desktophttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001 > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > I don't really mind my lappy using a > integrated sound card, I mostly > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > just use it for work and such. > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > On Jan 4, 8:12 pm, tribaljet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > What kind of soundcard were you > looking for? Do you listen through > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > speakers (analog or digital?), > headphones (IEMs, full size, dirt > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > cheap, low, mid, high, ultra, insane > end?), do you want to use the > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > same soundcard on both your desktop > and your laptop? > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 04:10, UncleFerassi < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > I know, if it was slapped with a > mid-end discrete gpu, it would be > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > classified a low-end gaming laptop > lol. > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > Damn I still need a soundcard for my > desktop :( > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > On Jan 4, 8:04 pm, tribaljet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Oh, and those soundcards also have > modded drivers, both lightweight > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > and with sound mods :) > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > On 5 Jan, 04:03, tribaljet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ah, your cpu is a very... > > > > > read more ยป > > > > > > -- > 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS > -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
