Looking for a computer sound "solution"

[rayman2k2]

Not sure what the correct term would be, but I chose "solution" since I need almost everything. First, here's what I have:

-DT770's, Shure E4c, Koss KSC-75's
-custom built pc with a Gigabyte EX58-UD4P mobo (in sig)


What I want:

-sound card
-speakers
-headphone amp/dac to connect to pc


No speakers as of right now, but I'm looking for some good computer speakers (only 2, not a 5.1 setup), a sound card (don't know how good the integrated one is compared to whats out there in terms of dedicated cards) and a headphone amp/dac combo to connect my headphones to. Now, I know some sound cards have headphone amps integrated - but I don't know how good they are. Secondly, I want to be able to keep headphones and speakers hooked up and switch between the two easily (or, have one of those front panel connectors for the sound card to plug my headphones in to), that way I dont have to constantly be going back there just to unhook my headphones if I want to listen to the speakers.





Finally, the set up will be used for music, movies and gaming - a fair mix of the three. Games-wise, it's mainly RPG's, FPS's and MMO's. Budget is b/w 300-500 dollars. If you guys can make any suggestions, that would be great

 

[Lollipop]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...19&cm_re=creative_x-fi-_-29-102-019-_-Product this my card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2&cm_re=audio_technica-_-26-402-012-_-Product these are my headphones.

My speakers are the Klipsch THX 2.1 version, though I can’t find them in Newegg for you.
My set up sounds amazing to me though admittedly I am not an expert. The only concern for you would be to make sure the headphones fit over your shemagh.

 

[rayman2k2]

I was thinking about getting this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102021



And it doesn't fit I have to take it off

 

[Lollipop]

I was thinking about getting this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102021



And it doesn't fit I have to take it off

That sound card does seem to offer more convienience as you can jack in from the front.

I wore one for years in the sandbox. Still have them. Though most of mine were different than yours. They were earthy tones with skulls and spartans.

 

[ryken]

Fubar 3 $240

Swan M200MkII $250

 

[Lollipop]

...not sure I would purchase a product with the name fubar. It could be a sign.

 

[Napalm Frog]

I only have good things to say about the Fubar III. However, it's best coupled with passive speakers, rather than active. I'm having to juggle volume levels with my AV-40 every time I change audio sources.