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On September 19 2014 18:44 Kavas wrote:
Hi guys, I've been directed here and need a headphone/ear piece recommendation, mostly just for listening for music.
I'd like one that is durable since I like to dance around while listening to music.
All of the ones I've bought (all wired) always have the same problem and lose the sound on one side after a while.
The latest I've tried (and suffered the above problem) is BOSE QC15.
We're going to need a pricerange too 
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On September 20 2014 02:00 Thalandros wrote:Show nested quote +On September 19 2014 18:44 Kavas wrote:
Hi guys, I've been directed here and need a headphone/ear piece recommendation, mostly just for listening for music.
I'd like one that is durable since I like to dance around while listening to music.
All of the ones I've bought (all wired) always have the same problem and lose the sound on one side after a while.
The latest I've tried (and suffered the above problem) is BOSE QC15. We're going to need a pricerange too
Within $100 USD preferably.
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The sound dying on a side depends on the construction as well as the usage. Sometimes it's the length of the cable, and sometimes it's the wires on the inside of the earcup.
But maybe it's worth trying a kind of more pro-facing set (kind of... at least on the surface) with detachable cables, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X. Maybe the a coiled cable is what you need. It comes with coiled and straight options.
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Hmm, still debating what to buy. I know I want a closed one, definetly. The ATH M-50 sounds nice, but I had second thoughts about the price range I want to start out with.
What are your opinions on the sennheiser hd 229?
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On September 20 2014 03:29 Myrmidon wrote:
The sound dying on a side depends on the construction as well as the usage. Sometimes it's the length of the cable, and sometimes it's the wires on the inside of the earcup.
But maybe it's worth trying a kind of more pro-facing set (kind of... at least on the surface) with detachable cables, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X. Maybe the a coiled cable is what you need. It comes with coiled and straight options.
It's probably the wiring. The sound is back to normal when I fiddle with it and hold the wire at certain angles.
But now it's completely gone.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll give it a look.
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I'm looking for a headset with mic for general computer use and ipad air,iphone use. Any recommendations to get me started on research for under $100? Sound quality for music/movies is also a factor.
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Hey guys. Need a recommendation for a mic.
i do gaming, arkham, sc2, dota2, lol, d3 and also skype/mumble
tl;dr, I got a razer megalodon in dec of 2013 off amazon for around $70
just today, the left side audio stopped working. Yay.
No warranty because it was a gift, and i can't get the info of where he purchased it from or which credit card it was purchased from because he passed away 2 months ago.
I bought a set of headphones, little JVC Marshmallow Earbuds HA-FX35-B when i was travelling for $10, and they are really nice, I might just use these. However, i'm stuck using the megalodon mic as my laptop one causes a ton of echo.
I'm in a room with not much noise, but sometimes the window is open and people honk the horns. but it's not like a party dorm or anything.
So, just wondering, any recommendations for a clip on mic?
my sound card is the one that comes with the lenovo y570 laptop
i dont want to spend more than $30 on a mic, and and $70 for another headset. i dont mind a clip on mic honestly.
i can order from amazon/ebay/bestbuy, dont really trust ali express and such. im in the US.
EDIT UPDATE
so i bit the bucket and got a sennheiser HD 518
now i just need a mic, but really prefer a usb mic. if i could get a decent one for under 30
this is because i have my xbox on the audio in on my laptop, and that way i can use the headset with my xbox
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Hi,
I just bought a brand new computer thanks to the Computer Build Thread, and they did recommend me to buy a H81M-HDS motherboard. It is a very good cheap MoBo but it seems the soundcard is lacking.
Since I switched from my Dell M4600 to my new stationary H81M-HDS, my teamspeak mates had to add boost on me and my twitch viewers can't stop complain about the sound balance (my voice being way under my mates volume voice, even w/ x6 boost in OBS, +10db in Windows and OBS volume settings : mic 100% desktop 50%) which is quite surprising to me. I didn't change my headset (Steelseries v2 siberia NO USB) Hard to believe there could be such a huge difference between a 7 years old laptop being 20 times better than a brand new MoBo. But facts are facts.
I guess I have to buy a soundcard, any pros/cons for USB / Internal ?
Any recommendations on internal/usb card model please ?
Since the MoBo is ~60€ would be nice to get a sound card under that price, I guess 10-30€.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
DaRa
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Any recommendations for commuting headphones/desk work? Over ear preferred, hoping to keep things on the cheaper end (sub 40$)
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Quick question, does the HE-500 need an amplifier or DAC?
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On October 27 2014 19:36 SAlechko wrote:
Quick question, does the HE-500 need an amplifier or DAC?
no, you can listen to it out of your iphone. But it would sound like shit.
Would it sound better with an upgraded amp? Yes, at least something like a Schitt Asgard 2 (Not USB powered). Upgrade your DAC depending on your source files.
On October 23 2014 04:48 ThomasjServo wrote:
Any recommendations for commuting headphones/desk work? Over ear preferred, hoping to keep things on the cheaper end (sub 40$)
I usually post in the other headphone thread so I didnt see this
Try something like this for 20 bucks
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2
I haven't heard them myself, but they've been widely talked about with positive reviews
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On October 22 2014 21:34 2x2actionFOX wrote:
Hi,
I just bought a brand new computer thanks to the Computer Build Thread, and they did recommend me to buy a H81M-HDS motherboard. It is a very good cheap MoBo but it seems the soundcard is lacking.
Since I switched from my Dell M4600 to my new stationary H81M-HDS, my teamspeak mates had to add boost on me and my twitch viewers can't stop complain about the sound balance (my voice being way under my mates volume voice, even w/ x6 boost in OBS, +10db in Windows and OBS volume settings : mic 100% desktop 50%) which is quite surprising to me. I didn't change my headset (Steelseries v2 siberia NO USB) Hard to believe there could be such a huge difference between a 7 years old laptop being 20 times better than a brand new MoBo. But facts are facts.
I guess I have to buy a soundcard, any pros/cons for USB / Internal ?
Any recommendations on internal/usb card model please ?
Since the MoBo is ~60€ would be nice to get a sound card under that price, I guess 10-30€.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
DaRa
fiio e10k, a bit out of price range but worth it imo
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maybe a fiio e10 is cheaper if you can find one since the e10k replaced it
75 usd is less than your motherboard. I don't know what you're expecting with a 10 Euro sound card if that even exists. Just save up.
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I am pretty sure there is something between 10€ and 75$, and I am also pretty sure 75$ > 63$, but thanks.
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United Kingdom20345 Posts
There are sound cards at like 25 euro, you don't need to spend 75 for basic audio function (unfortunate that mobo can't provide that)
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On October 29 2014 17:24 2x2actionFOX wrote:
I am pretty sure there is something between 10€ and 75$, and I am also pretty sure 75$ > 63$, but thanks.
you said your mobo was 60 euro which is more than 75 usd. If you want the cheapest thing possible, just go on newegg or any computer parts site, go to sound card, sort by lowest price and read reviews.
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United Kingdom20345 Posts
On October 30 2014 04:02 CorsairHero wrote:Show nested quote +On October 29 2014 17:24 2x2actionFOX wrote:
I am pretty sure there is something between 10€ and 75$, and I am also pretty sure 75$ > 63$, but thanks. you said your mobo was 60 euro which is more than 75 usd. If you want the cheapest thing possible, just go on newegg or any computer parts site, go to sound card, sort by lowest price and read reviews.
eu vs us hardware prices, that mobo is $57 on first site i checked (newegg)
surely you can get better onboard audio than a $57 mobo without spending $75
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Asus Xonar DG
Found one in Canada for the equivalent of 15 euro
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Thanks Cyro & CorsairHero, perfect.
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