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Let it Raine
Canada1245 Posts
Now, I'm hoping that the setup sucks and it's no surprise to hear that this 2000 dollar setup sounds only slightly better than my 250 dollar Astros because of how I'm hooking it up. And the hd800 + lyr is actually worse at times because of an added whirring sound the amp produces or picks up, not too sure. Not too sure about any of this really so I'd be thankful for some guidance. Thanks in advance. | ||
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Nopileus
Germany27 Posts
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SpikeStarcraft
Germany2095 Posts
I really cant stand inears.. i hate it when i can not be aware of my surroundings. Makes me paranoid. and this plastic in my ear feels uncomfortable. ![[image loading]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R-5kp8rvgMA/SiQ2Kj_ZK6I/AAAAAAAAGBA/YG4TSP4KwKQ/s400/AERIAL7+Tank+Headphones%5Bblue%5D.jpg) | ||
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red_b
United States1267 Posts
Wondering if it's worth it to get the ODAC + 02 combo or just get the 02 and stick with the sound card for converting digital to audio. I own a fairly fast desktop (i5 2500k, 8 gig ram, etc) but am somewhat concerned about slowdown when playing DotA and the like. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Regardless, I would stick with the sound card for D/A unless it's giving you troubles somehow, like weird driver issues, dropouts, spurious noises, etc. Audio processing takes a trivial amount of time for a modern processor; I wouldn't expect issues in terms of computer load (and in a game, it won't be 100% CPU load on a quad core...), but you may as well just go with what works. You could probably get away with using something other than the O2, which is a bit awkward for desktop use in terms of form factor and plug location, but it's a good choice particularly if you also want to run higher impedance or much lower impedance headphones in the future. | ||
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Monokeros
United States2493 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.pdp.com/images/Product/large/PL9928.jpg) since they're around $50 with a discount and I've heard for their cheap cost they're RELATIVELY high quality. | ||
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Exoteric
Australia2330 Posts
On November 19 2012 15:51 Monokeros wrote: I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations earphones or headsets for $40 or under I'm trying to get some that I know will last awhile and are pretty durable. My last pair wore out pretty fast since I use them while exercising, I was thinking of buying these+ Show Spoiler + since they're around $50 with a discount and I've heard for their cheap cost they're RELATIVELY high quality. Most gaming headsets do not have good sound quality. For under $40 and something both lightweight for exercise and having good sound quality, you can't go wrong with the Koss KSC75. | ||
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Cirn9
1117 Posts
Any thoughts? | ||
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GeNeSiDe
United Kingdom354 Posts
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Let it Raine
Canada1245 Posts
On November 19 2012 02:16 Nopileus wrote: You really need a DAC. Would the schiit bifrost be a good choice | ||
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Firkraag8
Sweden1006 Posts
My criterias are as follow compared to the Porta Pro: Less sound leakage More comfortable Better sounding Portable, I'm not going to be wearing full-sized headphones when I'm outside Looking at this I have found a pair AKG K450 these seem up to the task, but with no chance of testing them beforehand I would like to hear if there are any better alternatives in or near the same price range or if these are any good at all. Thanks. | ||
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truegaymer
United States32 Posts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310513927720?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 until they said it has no bass and you can hear everything around you. one more thing, i dont want to use an amp. thanks but maybe these qualities arent available on a single pair of headphones but heres to hoping lol | ||
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57 Corvette
Canada5941 Posts
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Frigo
Hungary1023 Posts
Pictures: + Show Spoiler [pictures] + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/2opcM.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/YuRb5.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/WilCk.jpg) Superlux HD669 provides ruthlessly precise sound, I prefer it over my Pioneer ME-390 and even my Audio-Technica ATH-M50, which costs 5 times as much by the way. You hear exactly what is playing instead of some distorted or colored approximation. While the Pioneer has a more "fun" sound and better soundscape, it completely lacks highs. ATH-M50's bass is more warm, but there is a huge ass peak at 10kHz which makes it completely unlistenable, it causes headaches on short term. Superlux is much more balanced, I prefer its sound over these two. It has switchable cables, a 1m and a 3m cable is bundled with it, you can attach any with jack connector. This is actually a pretty smart idea, no need to struggle with heavy 3m+ cables if you want to use it while commuting. It also allows you to replace cables without re-wiring and protects against accidental tearing. The "winged" style headband has limits though. My head is too big for them and it becomes very uncomfortable after a while. Tried unscrewing them, which is a bit tricky, the lower screws are not very accessible, then shifting them or even removing them, nothing worked well. Short of replacing them with the Pioneer's headband  Velour earpads also add comfort compared to the original ones, and slightly improve the bass, making it warmer. No more microphonics, uncomfort or sweating because of the original artifical leather earpads. It is a closed headphone so you can listen to it while commuting without any problems, unlike its HD668B sister. I use it with equalization, +3dB under 100Hz. Needs 72+ hours of burn-in with mid-volume music to really start to shine. | ||
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shtdisturbance
Canada613 Posts
Thank you. | ||
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Nausea_
Sweden68 Posts
Must say, I love them. Wireless, works for PS3 and PC, awesome sound. I can leave the room, walk around my appartment and do whatever I like but still have the sound from a stream or whatever on. Recommended to everyone! | ||
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adi_hsd
Romania74 Posts
I'm looking to get some advice on some good headphones. My budget would be around 75-100$, and i don't want in-ear buds. I have now Skullcandy Lowrider, got them as a gift, their quality is ok i guess, but as they dont cover my entire ear they're incomfortable. I'd like something alot more confortable.I'll be using them only at home, so size/foldability dont matter. | ||
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ticklishmusic
United States15977 Posts
I see a lot of speaker sets with a sub pretty cheap, but stand alone subs are like 80+... | ||
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Le BucheRON
Canada619 Posts
I'm a fan of my House of Marley - Stir it Up headphones. I got them for my brother last christmas and I loved them so much, I got a pair for myself a few months later. Great sound, love the leather - and just by the weight of these badboys you know they're not flimsy plastic. Only problem is I can't hear a thing when I'm listening to music with them on. They aren't noise-canceling, but the leather padding on the ears really does the job... Until my wife gets upset that I can't hear her. Also I tend to scream more when I use them to play LoL with my friends. Fine for SC2 though... ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/1IKbs.jpg) They retail for 200, but I got them for 80 on ebay.ca | ||
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Ikidomari
Australia485 Posts
My last pair of earphones (IEMs) went through the wash one too many times, so I'm looking to upgrade, I have a budget of about $200, and want a nice pair which can perform well for most music genres, as I listen to a lot of different varieties of music. Which earphones would you guys buy for this price? tl;dr best IEMs under 200 dollars? thanks for any help / suggestions | ||
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