So, I just switched over to running an optical out through my HTPC to my reciever. I had just a basic DVD player set up before, and the bass that came out of my system was incredible(it would give my Klipsch Cornwalls all they could handle).
I bought a cheapo Sardent 7.1 card because all I wanted it for was to pass the optical out through to the reciever(don't do games).
However, when I played my usual test scenes(LOTR endings usually). There was a noticable absence of the really low rumbly(technically speaking) sounds coming out. The surround and clarity all sounded great, but I want the whole room to shake again.
My question is do I need a better sound card to transfer a better optical out signal? Are there differences in quality of optical out? I was thinking about buying the CHAINTECH AV-710 to see if it made a difference.
I bought a cheapo Sardent 7.1 card because all I wanted it for was to pass the optical out through to the reciever(don't do games).
However, when I played my usual test scenes(LOTR endings usually). There was a noticable absence of the really low rumbly(technically speaking) sounds coming out. The surround and clarity all sounded great, but I want the whole room to shake again.
My question is do I need a better sound card to transfer a better optical out signal? Are there differences in quality of optical out? I was thinking about buying the CHAINTECH AV-710 to see if it made a difference.