Second: For Roccat Support, call this number (03) 2711-3080 (if you are a Malaysian). On the same note, have you tried using other USB ports that are NOT from the motherboard? For example, try a USB hub that is powered from the wall plug, and not connected to the PC. And by the way, this is the EXACT same problem that I had when I first opened my Kave from the box (read my mini-review in this thread) but it went away after I plugged it into multiple items, including an AV Receiver, a PS3, a direct USB wall plug, a laptop, and a netbook. The static went away at the laptop, and never came back again.

Hahahaha, oh yea ho. I forgot I can actually buy that to use for the Kave. Also good for cable management as well.

Gotta go Low Yat later.

Can the desktop remote be taken out?

Well sumtime wanna bring collage n use.

Hey guys do you know if it's possible to have both onboard audio and an external sound card working at the same time?

I have the Kave connected at the back, and my speakers to my front panel, but the front panel is damn noisy. So was wondering if getting another sound card would be a good alternative.

Under Windows 7 you can choose your outputs, don't have to pick a device from what I can see. It's ok I don't plan to run both at the same time, it's solution so I can use headphones for gaming and speakers for everything else. But right now the static from my speakers are killing me.

So an USB extension can actually eliminate the static?

Second: For Roccat Support, call this number (03) 2711-3080 (if you are a Malaysian). On the same note, have you tried using other USB ports that are NOT from the motherboard? For example, try a USB hub that is powered from the wall plug, and not connected to the PC. And by the way, this is the EXACT same problem that I had when I first opened my Kave from the box (read my mini-review in this thread) but it went away after I plugged it into multiple items, including an AV Receiver, a PS3, a direct USB wall plug, a laptop, and a netbook. The static went away at the laptop, and never came back again.

Docter: In terms of gaming, Kave wins. With the correct settings, you get good reproduction of sounds with the Creative X-Fi. Since I only play L4D2 on my PC (not much of a gaming guy), I can say this. Sound of guns, good. High treble, yes. Low boomy bass that shakes your face, yes. Surround sound accuracy, excellent.

Compared to the Audio Technica ATH-M30 (which I bought at RM 230), the AT sounds more realistic. The guns sound more 'real'. Bass isn't as boomy but comfortable. Treble almost the same. But the one thing that it loses out, is the surround sound. Don't get me wrong, there is surround sound, and it's good using the Dolby Headphone technology, BUT it is NOT pinpoint accuracy. Because it is simulated surround and not real surround, you get a somewhat 'around there' sound as compared to the Kave's "25degrees to your left behind you!" accuracy. I can actually turn around and hit a zombie square in the face just by listening to the surround sound itself. As an added bonus, the Kave has a really good microphone too.

But in terms of music and movie... the Kave still has a very long way to go. But the only thing I can say is this: different breeds. You don't compare a Rottweiler with a Beagle. Both are dogs, but one is an attack dog while the one is a companion dog.

So the verdict: gaming - Kave wins. It's a lot more fun playing the game with the Kave than with the Audio Technica, especially when your face starts shaking.

sorry for noob question. this kave only can use with desktop? cam it be use with laptop? because my laptop only got line in (green) and mic (pink) only.

Roccat Kave + Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro..is it ok???