Does this dramatically improve sound for headphones and speakers through laptop?Does it bypass the laptops cheap soundcard? like receiver right?
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I don't know about all that improvement but it does remove the noise from from the computer and yes it does bypass the soundcard hope that helps
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This device is used mostly to get rid of noise (hum). I use it between mixer output and input of power amp to get rid of coupled AC noise and it works. Output signal (audio) from laptop should be clean and connecting to mixer using mini plug to RCA is OK.
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That particular slot is only for SD cards. However, there is another option. I just bought one of these: LH Labs GeekOut V2 USB Headphone Amplifier & DAC Black and it provides absolutely *stunning* sound - I use an Audeze EL-8 headphones and am completely blown away by the music. Yeah, it is expensive, but it puts many high-end separate audio component systems to shame! Using it with rip'ed CD's or with original 192kHz and 96kHz lossless files is best - any compressed audio will not be as good, but still way better than what the laptop built-in sound can provide. That particular slot is only for SD cards. However, there is another option. I just bought one of these: LH Labs GeekOut V2 USB Headphone Amplifier & DAC Black and it provides absolutely *stunning* sound - I use an Audeze EL-8 headphones and am completely blown away by the music. Yeah, it is expensive, but it puts many high-end separate audio component systems to shame! Using it with rip'ed CD's or with original 192kHz and 96kHz lossless files is best - any compressed audio will not be as good, but still way better than what the... » Read More That particular slot is only for SD cards. However, there is another option. I just bought one of these: LH Labs GeekOut V2 USB Headphone Amplifier & DAC Black and it provides absolutely *stunning* sound - I use an Audeze EL-8 headphones and am completely blown away by the music. Yeah, it is expensive, but it puts many high-end separate audio component systems to shame! Using it with rip'ed CD's or with original 192kHz and 96kHz lossless files is best - any compressed audio will not be as good, but still way better than what the laptop built-in sound can provide. « Show Less
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Your laptop and iPhone have their own internal DAC. They convert to analog before outputting through the headphone output.A standalone DAC will probably sound better than those but is not necessary.
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... hello bita, do o mean laptop? yes you can use it if you laptop has a sound output mini-plug. bose musicmonitor speakers have their own amplifier (so called power-speakers) and the sound can be turned on/off and adjusted via remote control. they are kind of expensive, but sure they are worth the price. also you have the option for the bose Companion 2 Series III multimedia speaker system for a third of the price and a option to hookup your computer plus a extra device it also has a headphone jack. i have both sets in my lan streaming music 24x7 and i'm extremely happy with them.
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There is no audio jack. As mentioned previously, base audio is via HDMI. Most true audiophiles won't be happy with stock audio chips. We have, in those instances where we do not have a HDMI monitor with speakers, added a USB audio "stick"/card. This would give you a jack that you could then run into your stereo system. Because this unit is essentially built off the same parts as a laptop, the stock audio chipset will be comparable to what a laptop outputs. There is a Haswell based version which has an audio jack and increases the USB port count and adds USB 3 which should be arriving in 2-6 weeks. There is no audio jack. As mentioned previously, base audio is via HDMI. Most true audiophiles won't be happy with stock audio chips. We have, in those instances where we do not have a HDMI monitor with speakers, added a USB audio "stick"/card. This would give you a jack that you could then run into your stereo system. Because this unit is essentially built off the same parts as a laptop, the stock audio chipset will be comparable to what a laptop outputs. There is a Haswell based version which has an audio jack and increases the USB port count and adds USB 3 which should be... » Read More There is no audio jack. As mentioned previously, base audio is via HDMI. Most true audiophiles won't be happy with stock audio chips. We have, in those instances where we do not have a HDMI monitor with speakers, added a USB audio "stick"/card. This would give you a jack that you could then run into your stereo system. Because this unit is essentially built off the same parts as a laptop, the stock audio chipset will be comparable to what a laptop outputs. There is a Haswell based version which has an audio jack and increases the USB port count and adds USB 3 which should be arriving in 2-6 weeks. « Show Less
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You can hook this up to your laptop if it had an HDMI display port, AND you intend to use a VGA monitor. I had a micro HDMI port on mine so I had to use a micro HDMI-to-HDMI cable to connect my laptop to the unit. You will need a separate 3 mm male-to-audio cable to connect your laptop headphone jack to your speakers.
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I am using mine on a laptop. Once the software is loaded it will set up the USB unit as default. It over-rides the laptop sound chip. My sound chip still works but not when this unit is on. I have solved this problem on other laptops with with cheaper usb devices that give you no-frills sound. You might want to try one of those to make sure a device like this will work. If so, I highly recommend coming back and buying the x-fi.
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My experience is the same as Jacky's. I don't use mine with a laptop so can't comment on that. My headphones work fine without anything related to the speakers as I plug them into a USB port on my CPU.
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The audio output of your laptop is probably higher than that of your portable devices, still, when you connect them to your portables you should check the volume. Mine sounds ok in any device I connect it to.
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I mostly use this card for headphones, however I would guess no to your question. Maybe if you plug the front panel audio into this card and plug your other speakers in up there would you maybe be able to do that. maybe ask on like head-fi.org as they will probably know much more than me. I also, do not own this sound card anymore, as my new motherboard did not have a pci connector :/ Some people might not agree, but after purchasing my new xonar essence stx, I would say this card is hardly any different sounding.
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I have purchased it, to use it with my headphone and while this card is plugged in it's the sound card that outputs the signal.We also use it on a server at work. The server did not have a sound card on the motherboard(build in) nor and external car. This card gave sound to this PC.
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Depends on what kind of sound card. Laptop int. sound card I would say yes you need a card. External, or pci-e would be good.
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This is a sound card that goes inside your computer to play sound ..music..its not headphones or speakers...its the part that makes the sound work in your computer...it works very well i have one in my computer...... you have to buy speakers and headphones to listen to the sound on.your computer.. Hope this answer helps.. Ken Irishman 55...i would recommend thissound card to any one looking for a good one..
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Yes, depending on the source of the audio you are listening to. Most built in soundcards in laptops cannot surpass anything above CD quality. If you have the right source, this supports audio in the ranges of DVD Audio, SACD, and 24bit 96KHz vinyl rips.
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Yes, after synchronizing both devices (laptop, Bluetooth Music Receiver) you'll be able to stream music through the Receiver.
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I used it on a lap top and I did not notice any difference in the quality of the sound through the headphones or the speakers ...