QUOTE(Angel of Deth @ Aug 31 2009, 02:03 PM)
Onboard SC vs Stand Alone SC is not much different nowadays if you only listen to 16-bit 44.1kHz FLAC or Audio CD without DSP and EQ tuning or you not make recording or produce music. But if you insist on gaming then go for it, SC can improve the performance and sound quality of the game.
true, play around with player & settings first before spending upgrade.
recommend foobar2000 as it support many plugins that can be customized

QUOTE(nismo91 @ Aug 31 2009, 05:23 PM)
edifier signature = bright sound, logitech signature = boomy bass.
well, Edifier S-models sound natural to me (stock setup)

QUOTE(B u B u @ Aug 31 2009, 04:28 PM)
M3300 and Z4 which has better treble and more bass?
Z4 + X-Fi Titatium = overkill?
Z4 lose because don't have real tweeter & probably midbass (brass instruments & deep male voice) are heavily rely on the sub & make it busy all the time.
but i don't like M33 sub, side firing

haha