On-board sound versus dedicated/standalone sound card ???

[Vincent Trouilliez]

> The speakers built into monitors generally are quite poor.  If that's 
> what you're using, then you should be able to improve your sound 
> without going all the way to hi-fi loudspeakers.
> 
> A decent set of computer speakers will probably sound better, and be 
> lots cheaper than a good hi-fi system.  But unfortunately, not as 
> cheap as a decent, used soundcard.  A decent set of headphones -- if 
> you don't mind the wires -- should also give you good sound.


Good idea. I usually use the headphones more than the monitor's speaker,
as the sound is better, and I can listen to music a bit loud, without
annoying the neighbours. Will try and find good headphones then...

--
Vince