Does this dramatically improve sound for headphones and speakers through laptop?Does it bypass the laptops cheap soundcard?like receiver right?
1405158
It appears as a separate sound card, and it can definitely be better than onboard sound. The headphone amp is quite nice with a Sony MDR-V6 with replacement soft pads.
1405159
It will bypass all internal audio components. I wouldn't call it an improvement over most integrated audio, but for a laptop with bad onboard you would definitely hear an improvement.
1405160
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
1405161
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.
1405162
No this will not improve anything lets put it this way if you have a sound card in your computer you do not need this if you dont have a sound card then this will do
717215
I have only used it to connect my laptop to a larger monitor, so I'm not sure about audio.....but it works like a charm for the monitor connection.
1550534
The FIIO unit does the same thing as a sound card in that it processses the sound signal while it is still digitised via the USB port. This converts the analogue output to give a better quality signal- and it really does work as the DAC typically fitted in a laptop does not give the same quality of signal. I use mine to play backing tracks and when played back on my PA system gives a noticeably improved sound quality. Another benefit is that you can use it with some portable devices to give a better sound signal to the ear buds.
72217
Will this work if my current laptop sound card no longer works? - Yes, but you have to plug in separate speakers. It won't be able to run your laptop speakers unless you hack the laptop I think.In other words, does it rely on the current audio card, or is it independent? - It's independent.
1770596
... 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.
1193788
As Michael said then you cannot hook the speaker up directly from your "Laptop To Speaker" But all you have to do is have a receiver or an amplifier as well. It would work like this "Laptop To Receiver To Speaker" ... in this case, you just get a cable like this (http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Audio-Cable-12-foot/dp/B000067RBT/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y) which connects your Laptop to Receiver. and then you use normal speaker wire from Receiver To Speaker It is the came setup as mentioned above if you use an amplifier use a receiver if you want to also be able to listen to FM/AM radio, and plan to hookup more things like a DVD Player, TV etc. it gives you more options to hookup more things, but it usually gives out less Watts. You still would be able to get a good sound out of the speaker this way. Use an amplifier if you just plan to hookup only your laptop. An amplifier gives less options of hookup many things, but it usually gives out a lot more Watts, so you would get more power/base/sound of your speaker. (one like this would make it kick ass, but less can do it as well (http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PPA450-Channel-Mount-Amplifier/dp/B0010KAJKU/ref=pd_sim_e_30) Hope it helps :-)
589286
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.
100192
I would recommend this card no matter what. It is 25$ and it was a huge improvement over my onboard sound (although I bought my computer in 2007). I have no idea about the headphone situation though.
923196
Thanks for your help. This device is certainly very affordable, do you think my desktop speakers sound quality will suffer from running it through this?
1386898
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.
1932285
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.
516952
Yes.The purpose of this piece of hardware is to provide an output to a larger sound system.Depending on what software you use on your laptop, you can set this hardware as your main output to the sound system that everyone is dancing to, and then use the headphone jack on your laptop to cue up songs that you will be playing in the future. That is what I do on my laptop.
1977594
Yes, it's possible but you won't hear much. These speakers, and most others, are designed to be driven by a fair amount of audio as from a tuner or amplifier. The output from a laptop is designed for headphones or a small amp to drive, for instance, the speakers in an iPod dock. Power these speakers with sufficient drive and they'll let you hear stuff you didn't even know was there.... I love mine! Good luck, JC
260685
I have successfully used mine that way on a Windoze laptop that had a bad audio section. Note that when plugged in this unit also disables the laptop's internal speakers, but that is desirable when he's using a headset.
1229003
The best chances are yes, you can get sound working, because of course, you select this new sound card, in an option on your computer. There is a slim chance that there is something far more wrong with your computer. I would definitely try this sound card though. These cards are great. I have both generations of these laptop sound cards and enjoy them very much.
934962
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
521366
The sound is generated by the on-board computer. All you're doing is giving the signal a different alternative to get to your headphones or Stereo. The audio signal remains the same. BTW... instead of plugging this device directly into your unit, I suggest adding a USB extension cord. If you continually plug and unplug this device, you'll eventually tear the plug from the PC board inside.I actually taped my extension on permantly and it will give you longer headphone range with the extra chord length.