You realy need to get yourself some decent headphones or monitors!
For a soundcard I only use a creative Soundblaster Audigy 4.
Just make sure all the enhancments are turned off. Although I wouldn't recommend it
Not from what i've read, but it's good for gaming.
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/5/...0to%20walk.rns
Tell me what samples/patches your missing and i'll check refill there from.