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On April 07 2012 00:31 maxburn wrote:
instead of saying wich compagnies you wouldn't recommend, would you suggest some? i am looking for a new headset here since i dont want a standalone mic cuz i don't have the space for it, i would like to spend about 125-130 canadian dollars (minus taxes) could you point me towards the good stuff? was thinking about the diablo 3 steelseries since i am a fanboy by after reading the op, i ain't so sure anymore and i want a circumaural headset pls is the tritton compagny any good?
As others said, unless you find an amazing deal on a gaming headset, generally gaming headsets are overpriced and inferior in quality to similarly priced headphones from dedicated headphone companies. Sennheiser, Audiotechnica, Beyerdynamic, Ultrasone, and Shure are all good companies. Your best bet is probably to spend the majority of your budget on the headphone, then get some clip-on mic. Alternatively, you can find a cheap headset like the labtec lva-7330 and attach the mic to your headphones.
Speaking of which, since the labtec lva-7330 is discontinued, is there any similar product out there? Any mic that's an improvement but you can also mod your headphones the same way?
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There is a thread on Hi-Fi dealing with head-sets that are amazing for gaming and alternatively for music. Look it up ^^ The op might want to include it in his beginning post so that people don't bombard him with uneducated questions.
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instead of telling the OP to look it up, can't you just link it in your post?
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hmm where is that thread? Also does anyone have a reccommendation for >$20 earbuds? im getting sick of using my sony mdr7506 (too much sound isolation) also I will use the earbuds with my ipod
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With the internal Asus Xonar STX, how much distortion would I get from it being in a system next to a graphics card somewhere along the 7870-7950, or 660-670 range?
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On April 21 2012 19:20 Pwnographics wrote:
With the internal Asus Xonar STX, how much distortion would I get from it being in a system next to a graphics card somewhere along the 7870-7950, or 660-670 range?
I have a Xonar DG (I know it's nowhere near an stx) near my 560ti, and holy fuck it gets a fair bit of distortion when the gpu is in use, most noticeable during bf3 loading screens etc.
I'd presume the stx would get a similar amount of distortion during heavy gpu use, even with the "emi shielding" as I've heard that's quite gimmicky. However it's really not a problem most of the time, unless you are doing low volume stuff (like loading screens) or listening to music (uncommon) whilst under really heavy gpu load.
EDIT: And I'm pleasantly surprised to see a Soundmagic mention on the front page Calvin. The pl-50 and pl-30 iems are some of the best value for money lower bracket iems around :3
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How are the Razer headphones? I found a Razer Orca for about 30 USD used.
If those things are terrible, what are some good circumaural headphones around 30-50 USD?
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On May 02 2012 03:59 Antylamon wrote:
How are the Razer headphones? I found a Razer Orca for about 30 USD used.
If those things are terrible, what are some good circumaural headphones around 30-50 USD?
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 or Superlux HD668B and maybe Monoprice 8323 (cheapest)
Edit: You should let us know what type of music you listen to as well.
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I received my Xonar DG 5.1 sound card last night, aswell as my A700s and they sound absolutely amazing together. Much better than my Sibera V2s.
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+1 to Nabutso.
What you just experienced last night is the ultimate goal of this thread. Thanks from the OP!
Just make sure to watch your wallet. Audio is an expensively addictive game.
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On May 02 2012 09:17 Ckalvin wrote:
+1 to Nabutso.
What you just experienced last night is the ultimate goal of this thread. Thanks from the OP!
Just make sure to watch your wallet. Audio is an expensively addictive game.
I used to have a sub to di.fm and re-subbed last night after hearing what it sounded like.
I used to have a good pair of sony studio headphones but they broke about 5 years ago, so I completely forgot how good music can really sound.
I spent 35 (after tax and shipping) on newegg for the sound card, and $130 for the headphones from amazon. I ordered a blue snowball mic (which honestly, i'm a little disappointed with) too. I'm glad I did my research and got the sound card for the headphone amp (A700s are 65ohm and the card has settings for 0-32, 32-64, and 64+ ohms).
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By the way, the three different settings (for different ranges of impedances as you've listed) for the Asus Xonar sound cards doesn't do anything but limit the volume on the lower settings. The setting definitely isn't doing anything beneficial with regards to optimizing for a certain impedance, which might be implied.
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On May 02 2012 12:42 Myrmidon wrote:
By the way, the three different settings (for different ranges of impedances as you've listed) for the Asus Xonar sound cards doesn't do anything but limit the volume on the lower settings. The setting definitely isn't doing anything beneficial with regards to optimizing for a certain impedance, which might be implied.
Yeah, I noticed the volume go up drastically when I changed to the higher setting. I'm tempted to put it down to the middle setting since I find myself listening mostly at about 25% volume anyway.
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Recently I've been using some $40 IEMs for when I'm walking or taking public transportation (daily). My cat has eaten through the cord of three pairs in a row, and it's motivated me to finally get a good pair of headphones again. And a new cat.
I have a pair of Grado SR225's which sound amazing, but they have no isolation which makes it impractical to wear in public. They also tend to become very uncomfortable after wearing for any length of time. I plan on wearing my new headphones both in public and for occasional use at home for music or games, so I want them to be comfortable to wear for at least a couple hours at a time.
I currently have my eyes on the Philips Fidelio L1's, but I've read they are a little lacking in the deep bass end. I listen to many different kinds of music, but I don't know how much of an issue this is and I don't think I will be able to listen to them before I purchase. Originally I was going to buy a portable amp (Fiio E17), but I don't really want to pay more than the headphones themselves or lug around more gear.
Anyone have experience with these or able to suggest a good alternative at a similar price?
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It depends though. The Fidelio L1's are known for being pretty good at isolation even with their semi-open design. Furthermore, a serious problem I would say with them is their distribution at the moment and their lack of a street price lower than their current MSRP.
The AKG K550 versus HD 25-1 ii would be a pretty stark difference due to their difference in presentations. HD-25-1 ii is a lot more forward with (although I haven't heard it) I would assume a smaller sound stage plus it is supraural, which means that it clamps onto the ears rather than over. The AKG K550 would isolate better if I had to guess even though the HD-25-1 ii is known for isolating pretty damn well due to the circumaural design (over-ear) plus it has very nicely padded ear cushions and its design is sleek as hell. However, it does have a 10 foot cable. Kind of doesn't make sense considering they seem to be marketed as a portable option to their AKG K701/702 etc.
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Rental would you consider an IEM around that price bracket or are you set on a closed/semi-closed headphone?
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Thanks for the replies. I went through the Inner Fidelity information, that's an awesome resource. I'm not really trying to compare what headphones I'm buying to the Grado's -- The new ones I will use all the time. My Grado's have great sound, but are rather uncomfortable and are starting to break.
I looked at the AKG K550s and the HD 25-1 ii's, and after reading some more about all three headphones I ended up going ahead and ordering the Fidelio L1's. They are returnable for awhile after I get them, so if you guys have other suggestions I'll definitely still look at them and consider my options.
Ckalvin: I'd only been looking at closed and semi-closed headphones, and would prefer them, but IEM's aren't completely out of the picture I guess. I've been using IEMs a lot for the last 2 years (I could use them at work), but always preferred wearing over the ear headphones.
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