FreakingPingo

Okay, I was sure this was the correct forum for such a question. I'll try to see other communities. I am looking for a sound card that can apply binaural reproduction to a signal. Synthesis of real-life listening (Applying HRTFs to the audio signal). From what I know, Realtek or Intel iCore is not capable of doing this. Just to make sure. When you say "critical listening" do you mean, the best sound possible? I am willing to sacrifice a bit of sound quality for more convenience in this case. Edit: Just found this post: It pretty much covers what I am trying to achieve of a soundcard. http://www.head-fi.org/t/593050/the-nameless-guide-to-pc-gaming-audio-with-binaural-headphone-surround-sound

Hi there Audiophile users. I am looking into purchasing a new audio setup for my gaming PC, for both music and games. I am not great with what is available on the market today and so I could use some help. I have been lurking around different review sites, but I can't for the love of my life, figure out what I should chose and so I really would like your help. I have some few requirements: I would like it to be wireless. I know wireless often mean a decrease sound quality, but I have so far lost so many headphones due to wires getting tangled in my office chair. Optionally I wouldn't mind if it also had an integrated microphone, though I might purchase a separate microphone. So far I have heard that headphones using USB provide with the best audio, though I might be wrong in this assumption. Along with this headphone I am also planning on purchasing a sound card that can perform binaural reproduction (No 7.1 headphones). My budget is around 300$-750$ (270€-530€) These are my requirements. Feel free to bring your own experiences and subjective opinions of headphones and soundcards. I am eager to hear what you guys might suggest. Pleas ask if I should provide additional information.