I have the same problem with my VII Hero and the ROG front panel. Noise/static with headphones in front panel and just fine in the back. Seems like more people have it also. Even got the latest front panel with thick quality audio cable and still....
Your lucky, the latest VII Hero bios doesn't play well with the ROG front panel as many have reported the CPU speed is gone so we are waiting to get a new one.
I also uninstalled everything asus but the AI suit 3 on my VII Hero to avoid conficts with geforce experience and such. Until more stable versions arrive at least.
Just bought the front base and got the longer cable but instead I have buzzing electronic sound when using headphones in the panel (not the motherboard so same soundchip) and the left right is reversed. Get left audio test in right ear (when using th...