audio-tech

[celest vessel]

id actually prefer wired id say anything below 200 preferably 100-150

i just need it to have some good sound quality and something that allows me to track whats going around me well in fps games

[livid ruin]

pc38x, hd560s, fiio ft1

[lean grove]

https://youtu.be/eOXCEsTyv7s

[celest vessel]

thank you i will look into all of them!

[lean grove]

smsl says the d1se has a linear power supply. you have a switching power supply

[steel escarp]

isnt there like a version 2 of the d1se

[lean grove]

yeah thats what i got

[steel escarp]

and isn't the d1se a rebrand of the su10

[lean grove]

the vmv is like, their premium brand

so it might be the exact same aside from some fancier caps and psu

idk

https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/742.html
https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/863.html

[steel escarp]

d1se seems to have a slightly newer dac chip

1 version newer

I was talking about d1se being a su10 rebrand

[lean grove]

oh

idk

[elder thistle]

dont forget mackie mc450 if you want a more serious solution for most comp fps games

[celest vessel]

i have been hearing of the senheisers 560 alot. are they really worth it with sound quality wise? will i still be able where foosteps are coming from if i have them?

[elder thistle]

basically all hd560s reviews are reviewing a version of the headphone thats no longer sold

[celest vessel]

what do you mean no longer sold!?

[elder thistle]

sennheiser made a large silent revision which lowered the headphones ability to both hear quieter sounds and understand overlapping sounds

I have both of these versions

[celest vessel]

thats so unfortunate

[elder thistle]

this will do the most damage to games like r6s and apex

other games like valorant and cs2 have the quietest sounds exist at no less than a certain minimum volume

[slate mantle]

Would Yall recommend the razer kraken v3 x? My local Walmart has a few in stock and from the reviews I’ve watched and the friends I’ve talked to they have said it’s good

I play fps and mess around with some music stuff but all I care is that the sound quality is better than the $10 skullcandy jib wired earbuds and that the mic is better than my 7 year old iPad’s mic connected using a special app

[elder thistle]

so in that case it still works 85% as well as it did before

[celest vessel]

im not intense but i do play val, ow2 and bg3

random games and horror

just looking for headphones with good quality and accurate sounds

prefer comfortablity because i also use my pc for school work which does require me to sit there for a long time to get it all done

[elder thistle]

it also depends on your definition of quality

[celest vessel]

i suppose something similar to the xm4

[elder thistle]

there are real reasons some people enjoy headphones with poor clarity during overlapling sounds

[celest vessel]

ive bought it a while ago and honestly its really nice

[celest vessel]

im so sorry but could you elaborate on what clarity and overlapping sounds are?

[elder thistle]

yes

there are many ways headphones and speakers can be categorized based on what a human interprets from that sound

one of these is called instrument separation

which is the ability for the headphones to keep a cymbal sounding like a cymbal while theres also hi hats, a shaker, synthesizer, singing

all happening at the same time

its similar to masking, like how its hard to understand lyrics during music

when many sounds overlap, clarity of each sound goes down by some amount

some sounds more affected than others depending on the situation

so it is usually desireable to have high instrument separation in competitive games

[celest vessel]

agreed

[elder thistle]

a splashing water or leaves sound may hide clip reload sounds since they are kinda similar

[celest vessel]

its very nice to be able to tell apart all the chaos thats happening in ow2 battles or when theyre spamming ults in val

because i rely on sound ques alot

[elder thistle]

the headphones are still only 1 part of the equation though. there's limits to what we can hear caused by our brain and the game engine

but,

the $150-200 area is roughly the sweet spot in terms of getting a precise and analytical enough headphone

theres usually not much practical improvement after that

the modern hd560s is still pretty darn capable compared to something like a cloud II

I just had to pay more attention in cs2 and occasionally make guesses

[celest vessel]

any better choices for the price range of 150-200? or would you consider hd560s to be the most balanced?

[elder thistle]

well tonally its pretty balanced

a lot of reviews will obsess about tone, which can be changed for free with software and less max volume

I'll get torched for mentioning it but the AT m50x is a pretty big improvement in instrument separation and hearing the quietest sounds

[celest vessel]

i dont think that that will be necessary right?

[celest vessel]

why torched?

[elder thistle]

not everyone seems to hear the m50x the same

eq software isnt really needed, no

[steel escarp]

its a closed back with very small ear pads

no shit

[celest vessel]

oh not a fan of closed with small ear pads

[elder thistle]

yes thinner than usual earpads

the mc450 has less bass and more treble, but thats kinda helpful for comp fps

the real difference to the hd560s is the instrument separation and fine details like before

[celest vessel]

will that really be a problem with ow2 and val?

[elder thistle]

but it will give you that by a factor of 2-3x dollar per dollar

val would be ok on the quiet sounds part, but not overlapping sounds

in spike gamemode with teams, it gets very hard to track your team vs the enemy

[tawdry gale]

hd6xx

[elder thistle]

the kind of difference the mc450 makes over the hd560s here sonically is night and day

the problem is that nobody will reasonably have that kind of mental focus on that many sounds. its an important part of why $200 is loosely the point of diminishing returns, and why the mc450 in practice did not smoke the hd560s nearly as much as I expected.

[celest vessel]

oh well i will look into it tomorrow, but thank you for helping me!

i appreciate it

[elder thistle]

yee

oh if you get pressure points on the top of your head from past headphones, the mc450 will do that too. not something I get, but worth mentioning

2 other headphones that are somewhere inbetween hd560s and mc450 are beyer dt880 600 ohm and akg k702, but both kinda need a $40 amp for decent volume

can talk more later

[abstract imp]

So is schiit better then topping

[drowsy jolt]

Can anyone recommend a sound system to replace my Logitech Z506 system. I think my subwoofer is blown and I had them for 9 years and they work fantastic for my needs until now. I am looking for a system that I can have both my computer and game consoles hooked up at that same time and be able to hear both. I am also looking for a headset that also will allow me to do the same thing.

I also prefer if both inputs can be 5.1 or 7.1 but can live with the pc side being only stereo.

[civic beacon]

The only set I'm aware of are https://steelseries.com/gaming-speakers/arena-9

Logitech makes a Z906 set, but I don't know if it will mix multiple audio sources at once.

[soft rune]

@elder thistle @tawdry gale

Gotem

[tawdry gale]

Nice, do u like them?

[soft rune]

I do I think theyre great

very lightweight

the cable is short tho

[tawdry gale]

do u have a dac/amp dongle

[soft rune]

waht do those look like

[soft rune]

ohh

Uhh no

[tawdry gale]

are u plugging it directly into ur pc

[soft rune]

yup

[tawdry gale]

is there noise floor(static noise when nothing is playing?)

[soft rune]

Havent noticed it

[tawdry gale]

wow ur pc has a good dac/amp

most pcs suck

other than macbooks

[tawdry gale]

get a 3.5mm extension then

[soft rune]

thx man!

[soft rune]

Just started using my apple music on my windows

Hi res losless

[clever raven]

someone please tell me how i can fix this problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UVLJs-N1IQ

The speakers are BOSE 2.2 SERIES II
Amplifier: Lo-D HA-330
Like you can see in the video the left speaker isn't moving to the same values as the right one. It's very noticeable when you're listening. I've tried to clean the copper contacts on the wire, speaker, and amplifier with isopropyl alcohol 90% still nothing

[soft rune]

bruh

i think it broke

my iems

No idea how

this morning theyre not playin any songs

[tawdry gale]

What did u do to them

[soft rune]

Theyre not playing any audio

[tawdry gale]

Was there moisture

[soft rune]

I did literally nothing I even put them in their case after use

No i didnt put any water around them

The cloest thing to moisture probably

[tawdry gale]

Was ur ear wet

[soft rune]

No my ear wasnt wet

but once

I washed my hands

I dried thjem

but it wasnt like DRY DRY

There was still ab it of moisture on my hand

[tawdry gale]

So u touched iems with wet hands

💀

[soft rune]

brehh it was working fine last night

[tawdry gale]

Erosion can occur very quickly

[tawdry gale]

Did u drop them

[soft rune]

no i didnt drop them at all

u got any tips for fixing

or should i just return to amazon lol

[tawdry gale]

https://youtu.be/4lAg06iNQdQ?si=4oNul_3RmVgbL30u

Did u do everything here

[tawdry gale]

Yep

[tawdry gale]

7hz zero 2 doesnt come with a case though

[soft rune]

Oh

I have this jewlery box

It has silica

and foam padding

I put it int here after use

PACKET

silica packet

[tawdry gale]

Only the manufacturer can fix it

[soft rune]

DO u think i had a bad copy

[tawdry gale]

Before u return

[soft rune]

or did my wet hands just f it up

[tawdry gale]

Check if there is sound

On other devices

[soft rune]

OK

i wll

Bruh these sounded so good

Just woke up plugged them in to realize no sound coming out

[tawdry gale]

Sometimes windows is buggy

[soft rune]

have uy had problems with this donny

just wake up to realize ur iems not working

[tawdry gale]

My laptop sometimes bugs and I restart it

[soft rune]

AYY its owrking now

Think my audio Interface for my PC just sucks

I have 2 3.5mm jacks

One for my speakers one for my IEMS

but i think My PC has trouble recognizing that

[tawdry gale]

maybe get another dac/amp

like a dongle

[soft rune]

What speakers do u use donny

[brisk rover]

Anyone know some good home speakers under 100usd i should check out?

[main spoke]

airpods 4th gen or cmf buds pro 2? is there much of a difference for £100 more

[robust jetty]

Hey everyone, I’m torn between the Fiio FT1 and the Aful Explorer. I’m looking for something with a fun and engaging sound signature. Which would you recommend, and why? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[tawdry gale]

Jbl 305p ii

[tawdry gale]

Why are u comparing headphones and iems, they are apple and oranges

[robust jetty]

Bc I’m looking at buying either one

[tawdry gale]

U want isolation?

Get iems

[robust jetty]

Mostly a fun sound

Rather than isolation

[tawdry gale]

Fun is subjective

[robust jetty]

By “fun sound,” I’m referring to a dynamic and engaging tuning, often with a V-shaped frequency response. This usually means elevated bass for a strong, punchy impact, slightly recessed mids, and enhanced treble for added sparkle and energy. It’s more about musicality and enjoyment than a neutral or analytical presentation.

[tawdry gale]

V? Oh10

[robust jetty]

What?

[tawdry gale]

Its an iem

[robust jetty]

Oh gotcha

[clever raven]

I still need help with this pleaseeee

[soft rune]

oh yea u told me

What car do u drive

[tawdry gale]

mini cooper clubman

[solid loom]

Hi! any recommendations for a good gaming earbuds?

[static jay]

hi. i want to buy a mic and im chosing between the fifine k688 and rode pod mic, and i im more on the rode pod mic side but the problem is i dont know what budget audio interface to get. my budget would be around 50 euros.

[rose acorn]

Hey I what to upgrade my audio setup for streaming because I am using a usb mic from HyperX it’s the HyperX QuadCast - USB Microphone

[fossil zinc]

Fiio FT1 if you want dynamic you can feel the bass 60mm drivers huge

[winter lichen]

Is €50 for a Røde NT1-A a good deal?

[steel escarp]

Fiio FT1 headband build quality is possibly the worst I have ever seen

don't get it if you don't have a torx 5 & 6 screwdriver to screw the headband back in when it unscrews itself

[supple pebble]

Found some Mezze classic 99s (2017) in good condition with, case for £72 ($91).

Worth?

[fossil zinc]

Had mine for a week or 2 now no issues with that sofar

[steel escarp]

I have a fiio ft1 too

[fossil zinc]

Was playing with the idea of swapping out my sundaras closed headband with the Fiio one

[steel escarp]

the headband unscrewed itself

[fossil zinc]

Very close in size the sundaras about 1 cm wider

[steel escarp]

https://reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1guszbt/fiio_ft1_built_like_a_2_dollar_chinese_toy/

lol

im not the only one

[fossil zinc]

For the price they still can’t be beat

You could pay $2000 for some focal’s where the headband just breaks after a few months

[steel escarp]

just get dt700 pro x

my dt880 has survived so much torture

[elder thistle]

I bet the m50x is going to make the ft1 dead on arrival for most techs, when I finally get an ft1

hyped headphones are always overhyped

[steel escarp]

something in the ft1 treble is so fucked

I can't tell what it is

[fossil zinc]

Might be the 60mm drivers they are very large. I don’t notice anything on mine but over 14k is gone for me.

[steel escarp]

for me its sharp above 11kHz

lemme find my unit

I think I put it away somewhere

nope it extends in the treble

I got peaks at 1.7, 4.5, 8 and 11kHz

[steel escarp]

even when I EQ it flat, there is just something in the sound that is giving me a physical headache

[lean grove]

Actually Klaus and I crowd funded a black market surgeon to put a microwave transmitter at the base of your skull

[steel escarp]

[sinful ingot]

which earbuds would you guys recommend? I am using a pixel 9 phone and I need ANC

[haughty girder]

what price

[sinful ingot]

150-200 eur

[livid ruin]

i mean yeah, there is a 13k spike also varries unit to unit

not the smoothest treble

not uncommon to see unit variance with headphones, even i noticed some with second pair of my hd681’s

for some reason unit 2 has more upper treble, different batch though still the same year 2022 april and 2022 dec for the second unit iirc

[left cypress]

This is kind of random, but is there any chance on the topping a70 pro that the xlr outputs aren’t amplified?

Like obviously it’s an amp ment for headphones but I was wondering if I ran the xlr outputs on the back into my studio monitors I could use the monitors as a second output, only problem is I don’t wanna amplify the signal going into my monitors as they are already powered on their own

[lean grove]

They will be amplified the same way an omelette contains eggs.

Meaning that there isn't a way for the signal to not go through the amplifier

But it will be a line level signal and should play fine with your powered speakers, this is the exact scenario they were meant to be used in

[clever raven]

guyyssss i need helppp

[clever raven]

its been 2 days 😭

[warm scarab]

he hasn't found the microwave transmitter yet

lmao

[left cypress]

Ahh okay got it!

I had one other question about my d70 pro

These two outputs here

Can you swap which output it’s going to or does it automatically output to both

(I can’t test this myself rn cause I don’t have power in my house at the moment lol)

[lean grove]

No idea.

[left cypress]

Okay thanks anyway

[grave sigil]

Does anyone know if the earbuds version of the sennheiser momentum 4 is better than the headphone one?

[sudden hemlock]

Good sounding kb?

[woeful pike]

Guys is it normal for both my ears to have completely different comfort requirements

Like my right ear can't fit my fake airpods but my left ear fits it perfectly

Like when I wear my iems my right ear and left ear feel different

[warm silo]

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/19/bose-buys-mcintosh-storied-maker-of-high-end-luxury-audio-equipment.html

[warm silo]

Yes

My ears are slightly different sizes

Not by much

But my left airpod falls out more than my right

[ember mulch]

hey guys, so i brought the zeus 2 h510 wired headphones and i have a problem with the mic

the microphone does not work with the aux cable on my pc

i have to use the usb cable to be able to use the mic

also the driver/software of redragon doesnt not detetc the headphones when connected through aux cable

the mic worked just fjne when i connected it to my phone through the aux cable to which i think that its a software problem rather than hardware

[buoyant vale]

It looks like it should come with a single 3.5mm cable and a dual 3.5mm

For your PC you probably want the dual one

[woeful barn]

Does anyone know a good wireless headset with mice for max 150 euro?

https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/SteelSeries-Arctis-Nova-Multiplatform-Combinable/dp/B0B7X8D45M?crid=B630E4UJWG6N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1o3cZym2GIgfI9X-YIMt4Oyp4Id7VjsLped5WWDw1o6VkyfdYBOPYntAEhZS3osupjsQpnLUAg0xZAaAu0KrcWJ3tvDhLx0yY1wIONHRafnvenafk4bQk60nUJpIgu-XVRGC3EuVU54RyEtWN_0TnukLnItimf7Scj6OEs2UuZ_166HOmTzsMLZEHA1aKw9iGe5tRfoybER4-9IM_9YBj1kkoOMwjY_BeL8vl6hQWr1so3c5PgnToTUI9eklPJPiZEv3RcuN_60LrjHSAgJ8GMkVB9NCFw8MFsRnBjmzUAo.RHuaUo2UB6McvPpDs2mYwaeimF2AglqO0SRmoan7J6o&dib_tag=se&keywords=arctis%2Bnova%2B7&qid=1732118783&sprefix=arcti%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3&th=1 i was thinking about this one

[ember mulch]

i can use dual or singlar one

but i did try both and it didnt work

i have lancool case with a 3.5mm jack that supports both audio and mic

even then, both of them didnt work, only the usb on worked

[ember mulch]

it fixed itself, thank u g

[lean grove]

Eddieate once again being the only helpful person in ltt audio chat

[warm scarab]

yeah

im like mega helpful compared so i dont fit that bill

do better eddie

[robust jetty]

Can anyone recommend the most affordable IEMs for competitive gaming? I’m looking for something that offers good sound clarity and accuracy for better performance in games.

[elder thistle]

I've only tried a handful, but the 7hz zero 2 has worked really well for me

it's able to stay decently clear when multiple sounds are happening at once

it can hear quiet sounds more easily than the truthear zero red, moondrop chu 2, tangzu wa'ner s.g, and kz dqs

and the sense of direction is strong/obvious in most games that support directional audio

not the most precise with exact angles, the zero reds are better with that. but the zero red is pretty weak with telling directions

#audio-tech message

yes results may vary

[elfin fulcrum]

I liked the cheaperish Kiwi Ears. Good clarity

IEMs can be quite the rabbit hole

So many legit Chi Fi options

[haughty girder]

Most affordable? Get Truthear Gate or Salnotes Zero 2

[robust jetty]

What’s better for a warm neutral sound

[haughty girder]

Warm or bassy?

[muted kelp]

any recos for a sturdy pair of 3.5 wired buds? thinking senheiser IE200

[haughty girder]

If you want bassy, Blon Z300. If you want warm, Salnotes Zero 2

[haughty girder]

what budget and wdym by sturdy?

[robust jetty]

Warm
Not bassy

[haughty girder]

Zero 2 then IMO

[muted kelp]

around or under 150 usd, im pretty active and wear earbuds for at least 14 hours a day, would be helpful if they are very sweat-proof and not fragile

[haughty girder]

I wouldn't recommend the IE200 because they use a weird recessed MMCX

MMCX is pretty fragile as it is and recessed makes it harder to find replacement cables

[muted kelp]

I've been using some wireless sony wi-c310 for a while now and they are great, nearly perfect. Just looking for a solid -wired- pair like those that maybe don't distort as much at high volumes

i saw that, that was my main issue. looks flimsy

[haughty girder]

I'm only really familiar with the entry-level iems, but looking at the tuning of the C310 I'd say the Blon Z300 is your best bet

it's also a metal shell, and you can easily find cables for it if it breaks

[muted kelp]

thanks man i really appreciate you

[warm flame]

what do yall think of the jamo classic 8 tower speakers?

[primal fulcrum]

Windows 11 got a bug that suddenly makes USB-based sound maximize to 100%
https://www.sweclockers.com/nyhet/40087-microsoft-varnar-for-skranig-bugg-i-windows-11-24h2

[steel escarp]

Good thing I always control my volume via my amp

[tender frost]

Oh shit, edition xs is on sale for $249

[warm scarab]

isn't that the norm

[lean grove]

I think it's usually at like $350

[elder thistle]

I thought it was $270 for a while, that's what I got it for

[tawdry gale]

my endgame

[haughty girder]

it's been a while now I think? It happened to me a few months ago

I searched my chat history it happened during the past June

So it means it's been a thing for 5 months already

at minimum

[primal fulcrum]

Microsoft working as fast as they can

Should just had linked straight to Microsoft English support document about the problem:

"This may occur if you're running Windows 11, version 24H2(Your fault)"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-gaming-system-external-usb-audio-volume-increases-to-100-percent-18e7697c-52e0-4dc4-8721-a12ffc019258

[radiant loom]

will this be a good step up from the steel series arctics https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BS1QCFHX?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 for games that sound direction actually matter such as rainbow six siege

or will they be a worst for directional audio compared to dedicated gaming headsets?

[main spoke]

what are some good headphones for under 100

[livid ruin]

i'd suggest not getting these

[livid ruin]

he400se is fine, k361, pc37x

[radiant loom]

y and what would you suggest me get

I want wireless headphones that I can use for gaming and just like outside

[livid ruin]

They don't support aptx so no

[radiant loom]

what is aptx

[livid ruin]

Uh, i'm not a browser

Ideally you want 2.4ghz (which those headphones featuring 2.4ghz usually suck) or aptx

If your headphones don't feature/support aptx or sbc your headphones will likely have 250ms+ of latency

Even with aptx it's not the fastest but better than just reg bt

[radiant loom]

so gaming will be ass with those headphones

[livid ruin]

Yes, and for other stuff as well

They're ass whole

[radiant loom]

should I just go wired

cause my budget is like 100

cad

around

[livid ruin]

I'd suggest unless you need wireless

K361, he400se, pc37x at 100

[radiant loom]

if I cant get a decent deal on a actual good wireless headphones for black friday ill probably just stick with my arctis til it breaks

[livid ruin]

Watch for reviews that atleast feature fr charts

not some sponsored junk

Anker... 🚮

[ember mulch]

so my mic is not working again

i can hear myself through this but i cant record or anytghing

[dry crane]

Hi everyone I’m looking to upgrade my gaming headset and could really use some help. I currently have the Pulse 3D and would like a pair of headphones that are clearer and more immersive. I am flexible in price as well. Thanks in advance.

[white swallow]

monolith m1070

or

https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS-Headphones-Audiophiles-Studio-Black/dp/B09PH1N67T/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1BWYGF7OFJOP6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tUqVFqOgM_5gWZuNe0a86_UtoDjtmRPkC6-nq3SDvz770WqRkRHsPv2wYjmXiy5zh16slwX-xUd2l9Qb0rh7VkYHwZMrK_37dkAWAZWTBNGqal_MmOf-oU7ywfMhIPAZx_PNf_ocKy74AzH-8tDAQp0TDce-sYW4EkhNcEqqvwZLY8evMbc8DM_QATQNJBYsyEZlSt4L3l0Fp22sFHJEUJN1o1cpivJSFwVNw_Kp5Tw.W3ARJ8sawLLyWIigOYW3uHZP3f7B_YVgvkefAxVVMF0&dib_tag=se&keywords=hifiman+ananda+nano&qid=1732328350&sprefix=hifiman+%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2

these are what i reccomend

[lean grove]

https://tenor.com/view/what-year-is-it-jumanji-forgotten-gif-15305928

havent seen someone refer to the m1070 in years

[white swallow]

at Christmas its there one year birthday

(ignore my laptop) its fine

[haughty girder]

The Zero reds have always been a solid safe option if they fit okay

But I'm holding out for the Blue 2

[idle summit]

Best wireless earbuds beside cmf buds pro 2 for $50?

[warm silo]

Random thing: buying another Bluetooth speaker to replace my dying bose soundlink iii. Should I get a JBL Xtreme 1 or Xtreme 2 (same price, just wondering if anyone has both/has an opinion)

From what Ive heard the Xtreme 1 is smaller (which is nice) but the Xtreme 2 has more neutral sound

[verbal fog]

today i made a 100$ audio setup mostly and its really good i like it :3

realistic tv100 and sony xb500s uh ignoring the cost of adapters and stuff but even then its doable

and then im running a dac to eq because im running it off my phone but that doesnt count but its good setup it lacks detail but everything else is good

the setup puts out really nice bass though and its generally just pleasant to listen to i give it an 9/10ish taking into account the price

and i can add speakers if i want or upgrade anything

[molten lotus]

audio tech

[primal tide]

Hows the senheisser accentum wireless

For 99€

99*

[tawdry gale]

Terrible

[primal tide]

What would you recommend

wireless headphone

[tawdry gale]

Whats ur budget

[primal tide]

110€ max

(about 120 dollars)

[tawdry gale]

Do u want anc

[primal tide]

yes please

[tawdry gale]

Jbl tune 760/770nc

[primal tide]

what's the diff between the 760 and 770 ?

[tawdry gale]

Sound, none

[primal tide]

do they come with a bluetooth adapter

[tawdry gale]

No

[primal tide]

so I need a wifi card ?

i do

[tawdry gale]

Its bt

[primal tide]

ugh

[primal tide]

yeah i know but in computers wifi cards come with bluetooth

[tawdry gale]

Bt on windows is terrible

[primal tide]

I know right

Do you have other headphone recommendations

[tawdry gale]

With ur needs and budget, no

[primal tide]

ok thank you

[real wasp]

i have a question about direct monitoring from an interface. will the signal still be sent to my pc when its enabled so i dont need to setup loopback in windows or linux with potential latency?

[elder thistle]

the input will be sent to windows, yes

[hidden falcon]

So I'm pretty sure my factory infotainment system head unit is dead, 2015 equinox. Should I be investing time at finding a dealer to replace it or go after-market? Less interested in gaining new features and just making the thing work again

[sour coyote]

whats a good headset for pc gaming Canada around $70

[civic beacon]

Yes, I'm aware it's $30 CAD over budget. Find a way to buy it, thank me later. (I'm sure there are similar headsets from Corsair or other companies - I just know Logitech's stuff.)
https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-G535-Lightweight-Gaming-Headset/dp/B08KY2WFGP

[tired crown]

Get truth zero red iems

Will be 100x better than any headset at that price

Actual “gaming” headsets are wastes of money

[sour coyote]

icic

[white swallow]

meh, the reason people buy headsets is so they dont have to buy a separate mic, like i have a blackshark v2 for gaming with my idiot friends. when im alone i use my lil planer iems they where like 90 bucks i forget the brand, also i use the monolith m1070s also for youtube, music, story games, when i dont need a good mic. and for school i use audio technica ath-m20x, all headsets and headphones have diff use cases

[sour coyote]

how much is tht

[white swallow]

rn 42 clams on amazon

[sour coyote]

should i get the iem or G535

[white swallow]

do you use mic alot

[sour coyote]

yes

[white swallow]

get the head set

[sour coyote]

but i got a mic mic but i dont use but i can

[white swallow]

you already have a mic

then get the iems

and if you can

a small dac

[sour coyote]

small dac?

wym

[white swallow]

like a fiio ka3

it just makes audio clearer basicaly

[sour coyote]

thts hella money

i use a fifine mic its pre shit i dont use anymore tho

[white swallow]

if you need mic and done care as much about audio then get the head set, if you like audio more get the iems

https://tenor.com/view/shrimp-to-put-it-shrimply-crustacean-marine-biology-gif-27060544

buy what you think you need

[sour coyote]

is the iem better for like csgo val fortnite

[white swallow]

iem=better sound headphones= wider sound stage

[sour coyote]

so headphones better for fps game

[white swallow]

yes

[sour coyote]

okay should i get wired or wireless g535

[white swallow]

;)

it does not matter unless you are 30 ft away from your computer

[sour coyote]

wireless is 99 wired is 55

both on sale

[white swallow]

get wired

[sour coyote]

wht abt mouses whts a good mouse

i use viper mini rn

wired but i lowkey hate the wire

[left cypress]

I know heaps of audio nerds, shit on the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pros, now that the new Mk ii is out, do you guys still think there shit or are they worth it?

[haughty girder]

https://www.amazon.ca/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Detachable-Microphone/dp/B074NBSF9N

[haughty girder]

VXE R1 Pro

or VXE Mad R

[sour coyote]

where do i get

[haughty girder]

Aliexpress

[sour coyote]

wht abt g535 or like any other options ?

[sour coyote]

how much is it

[haughty girder]

didn't like how they sounded, but they function

[haughty girder]

50ish bucks

[sour coyote]

which is better mad or the r1

[haughty girder]

depends on what you prefer shape wise, use eloshapes to compare

[sour coyote]

eloshapes?

HyperX 2 or alpha

or any other good headsets

[topaz bluff]

Hey. Has anyone here owned both the 1st and 2nd gen Airpods? I was thinking of upgrading to the 2nd gen and was wondering if all the grills get gunked up as easily as they do on the 1st gen pods.

[stark mist]

fortnite

[topaz bluff]

With my 1st gen Airpods I just can't help but feel like the transparency mode etc get weaker and weaker over time due to this.

[warm scarab]

fortnite

[topaz bluff]

And no matter how often you clean them with blu tack, it just delays the inevitable.

[buoyant vale]

fortnite x3

[stark mist]

you ruined it

[spare hearth]

I've owned the AirPods Pro 1 and 2, and with both sets I have to get warranty replacements every 6 months or so due to the microphone or something else not working. Granted I use these every day so its expected.

[smoky juniper]

anybody have some good recommendations for budget earbuds?

[warm scarab]

eddie ruined it

[stark mist]

fortnite

[abstract imp]

Schiit or topping

[stone quartz]

Is the Audyssey calibration microphone that came with my receiver good enough to use for REW, or should I buy a UMIK-1

Trying to avoid spending £129 on something I will use once or twice if possible

[warm scarab]

depends on context

but id say schiit most of the time

[slate rampart]

Is the rear surround speaker to the right a proper placement for 5.1 speaker setup or should I move it to the red arrow spot?

[lean grove]

how does it sound

[slate rampart]

Sounds fine

[lean grove]

put it in the red spot and see if it sounds any better

[slate rampart]

It sounds more immersive in the red spot but the detail is more noticeable in the original spot

[lean grove]

what matters more to you

[slate rampart]

I would say immersion, if I want a balance should I angle it a specific way?

[lean grove]

i would pick immersion too. theres not a lot of useful information in the rear channels. they're really there for immersion and occasionally someone off-screen says "Hey!" or whatever

but play around with positioning

[fading mirage]

Any cool people know a good DAC/AMP within reasonable pricing to use with the Beyerdynamics DT990 pro

[haughty girder]

Half or full recess 2 pin .78mm connector

yeah they look like this

[white swallow]

chat i have a stero set up from good will worth 1k with a 10 inch sub

its fire

[white swallow]

in the car using my ath-m20x that i got at good will for 5 bucks, i love em

[polar swallow]

Hello, i need some earbuds up to 100Eur, what is your guys suggestions?

[patent frigate]

is this worth the price to get the hd560s?

[spare hearth]

which one do you have? there's many versions 32/250/600 ohm

[fading mirage]

250ohm

[spare hearth]

https://jdslabs.com/shop/?category=line-atom-line

[graceful seal]

my twin brother asked for a headphone setup like mine that doesn't cost as much (hd6xx + schitt modi&magni). This is pretty good bang for the buck from when i got it, but i've been out of the game for a minute, what's good entry level now?

[abstract imp]

So wut parts of a schiit stack are used for a gaming/productivity pc, im guessing speaker amp, headphone amp, dac, Preamp. (Ik schiit has a dedicated one for gaming maybe that too?) And maybe surround idk

[graceful seal]

i mean it depends, if you're running speakers and headphones, the asgard can do both instead of buying a magni and a sys

actually the new magni looks like it also does preamp, rip being on the old one ig

[abstract imp]

Is there a downside to getting the higher end ones like the dedicated amp ones etc

[graceful seal]

yeah, you spend more

[abstract imp]

Besides that obv

Lol

[buoyant vale]

if your desk doesn't look like this then you clearly need more shit

[graceful seal]

I'm not a schiit expert, but their faq's are really helpful and also well explained mostly. I'm just running a modi and magni rn so I can't super ocmment on the high end like the modius or the bifrost/asgard level

[graceful seal]

why you running two modis and magnis?

[buoyant vale]

thats not mine

but thats what your desk going to look like soon

[lean grove]

https://tenor.com/view/jurassic-park-shade-big-pile-of-shit-jeff-goldblum-gif-15372128

[lean grove]

Fiio ft-1 is the latest hotness.

But otherwise 6xx is still the goat for entry-level

[graceful seal]

and is schiit still best bang for the buck on real dac/amps?

[lean grove]

Ehhhhhh

I mean. Yeah mostly.

I think if you're concerned about price then a dongle DAC is better

[buoyant vale]

new modi is ESS

🤮

[lean grove]

Fosi ds1, or a cx31993 dongle, or even a $10 apple dongle will be fine

[lean grove]

You head the difference between DAC chips? What are you some sort of UGLY LOSER?

[graceful seal]

i'd rather have cheap ess dac than mobo dac

[lean grove]

Your money 💰 your choice.

[buoyant vale]

are they cheap?

[graceful seal]

cheaper than most other (good) options

[buoyant vale]

smsl way cheaper over here

but I am not in freedom land

[lean grove]

Smsl and topping still good value.

The raw mda-1 seems pretty lit

I have an Smsl stack that i love.

Digital volume >>> cheap potentiometer

[steel escarp]

I went back to my ifi dac and ngl I miss the smsl dac

Probably the high distortion around 11kHz is what makes it a lot more pleasant with my headphones

[warm scarab]

not unless you really want those cable management things

[warm scarab]

probably shouldn't buy something you don't know about

[elder thistle]

what in the world am I looking at

[warm scarab]

if you don't miss the absence of an amplifier why would you get an amplifier

[abstract imp]

Why I'm asking 🤔

So i can then research and decide if I want it

Which chances r yes

[warm scarab]

dedicated dac / amps are generally for audiophile headphones

they are items you buy either because your headphones are unable to benefit as much as possible from your motherboard output

[abstract imp]

(Hd800s)

[warm scarab]

I sincerely hope you didn't pay 1st hand price for that

[abstract imp]

Im not looking for best bang for buck tho

And I did which I'm fine with

Cause I chose it

[warm scarab]

it costs like 800$ on ebay

okay whatever

[abstract imp]

If I can find a product on amazon/newegg even if prices I prefer it over ebay etc

[warm scarab]

its a niche as fuck headphone

its not bad but its not really what you would straight up call good either

[abstract imp]

I've also never had a desire to use mobos amp dac cause most suck

[warm scarab]

they are okay

[abstract imp]

That i agree

They work

[warm scarab]

but if you are paying like 1200$ for a mediocre headphone no reason to not buy dedicated ones either

[abstract imp]

What are better ones you'd suggest for both gaming and music (which i use them for)

[warm scarab]

for gaming hd800 may be the best headphone out there

but for music you have a lot of different options

[abstract imp]

Should I use seperate for each

[warm scarab]

if you want to bother

I do that

[abstract imp]

I'll gladly do so if the difference in quality is huge

[warm scarab]

determine that for yourself

go to a hifi shop

try out different headphones

you are at a price point where you'd be like 15k in if you tried out a few headphones

visiting shops that offer headphone demos is the best way you can approach the subject imo

[hasty tundra]

about to get some KZ ZAS's any objections?

[haughty girder]

Yes

[hasty tundra]

y

[haughty girder]

ancient and outdated

get Truthear Zero Reds

[hasty tundra]

audio equipment doesnt always get outdated

alot of headphone designs havent changed for like 30 years

and theyre great

i dont see that as a reason

Crinacle really likes them

apparently they're pretty comfortable. They look like it too.

[heavy hill]

https://www.amazon.com/Fanmusic-TRUTHEAR-Crinacle-Zero-Headphone/dp/B0C5QWMGM6

I use these as my main iem

really like them

[hasty tundra]

i have a pair of regular zeros

the blue ones

arent they pretty much the same

lol

see the top ones

[heavy hill]

Dont have them so idk been some time since i looked into them but i remember most people liked the red better.

[hasty tundra]

i have those already

[lean grove]

It really depends on the setup you want.

For just headphones you just need a headphone amp and a DAC. If you're interested in the hd800, get either a Valhalla or a Asgard with a modi.

[hasty tundra]

crin drives his HD800s with the iphone adapter as an amp

[hasty tundra]

[void cobalt]

Anyone have some recommendations for a budget dac? I bought a set of bookshelf speakers and didn't realize my TV only has optical out and these speakers only take anolog inputs via aux or rca

[warm scarab]

iems do

in ear market has had several breakthroughs in very recent years and hasn't yet settled down

there is another amazing iem out every other month

[haughty girder]

?

He wouldn't.

[haughty girder]

You're right. Most audio equipment haven't really changed in many many years. The ONE exception is iems.

Chifi is in a way an entirely new breed of audio equipment that's been constantly evolving from year to year

IEMs that used to be considered "great" at 100 bucks can be matched or beat in every way by an iem that costs 20 bucks today

or even the Tin T2 which at one point was the king of budget chifi iems

is borderline garbage in terms of acoustic performance by today's standards

You're right, things like HD600 are fairly old. DT880 even older, and those hold up very well

or in terms of microphones, SM57 is ancient and yet is probably the most versatile microphone still to date

but IEMs for not just monitoring but for everyday listening is a new market that's still constantly evolving, things that were considered good years ago could be considered mediocre or even bad by today's standards

[hasty tundra]

oh wtf.

alright youve changed my mind fair enough

[plucky magnet]

A review I saw. Just window shopping for now 😃

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRh1Rczlz6k

[tired crown]

What would a good speaker setup for my room be at $300

I have no amp no nothing for speakers

[north osprey]

whole room or your desk?

[tired crown]

Whole room

[north osprey]

What is a good soundbar i know they ass but i dont think i can fit speakers in my setup

[north osprey]

idk then bro sry

how many speakers u planning on getting/ how big is your room tho?

[warm scarab]

305p

jbl

any 305 variant really

[tired crown]

Do they have Bluetooth

[warm scarab]

no

they are studio monitors

[tired crown]

Oh

[abstract imp]

Headphones n kanto tuk speakers/any others in future really tho iirc tuk is a powered speaker so iirc it d o isn't need a dac?

[lean grove]

you dont need anything fancy. get an asgard and a modi (or built-in dac card). plug the kanto tuks into the output of the asgard and you'll be good to go

[elder thistle]

gongle

[raven haven]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007812352100.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.19.65c75851uXxzSf&algo_pvid=90ba5ad9-3654-476c-92cb-03dac6e2c24a&algo_exp_id=90ba5ad9-3654-476c-92cb-03dac6e2c24a-9&pdp_npi=4%40dis!EUR!75.46!30.94!!!559.82!229.53!%402103956a17325945135272621e683a!12000042424172724!sea!IE!0!ABX&curPageLogUid=YxVqtrj4z4GX&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A I use these gigging live for IEM's. They're incredible.

[elder thistle]

I am of the controversial stance that old IEMs have for the most part not aged poorly compared to new stuff

for example, truthear zero red vs kz zs10 pro

idc if some of the balanced armatures aren't producing sound

it's still win-some lose-some between the two

[hasty tundra]

I prefer a warmer sound signature for something to just wear around outisde the house

[elder thistle]

the zero reds sound wide to me by IEM standards (1.5 feet?) but they're dead/detail-less/dynamicless in the midrange, weird timbre in the treble, low microdetail, and low instrument separation

[haughty girder]

Anything can be used for gig monitoring

I'm moreso referring to just daily use as the main audio source

[elder thistle]

it's like taking the goldilox earbuds they're claimed to be and smacking them into a cinderblock at 100mph

[haughty girder]

That makes sense, its driver is also twice as far from the nozzle as most iems

[elder thistle]

minus the distortion

[hasty tundra]

I have the zeros (not the reds) and they have basically no dynamic range. its just right in front of me

[raven haven]

Ah I know that. I'm just saying that these actually are comfortable and don't leave my ears achey after a gig.

[haughty girder]

that's not dynamic range

[hasty tundra]

oh yeah mb

i misspoke

[haughty girder]

also I don't trust Jackson's ears

[hasty tundra]

yk what i meant

[haughty girder]

but, he's entitled to his opinion

[hasty tundra]

It just doesnt sound very wide

[haughty girder]

so I won't say he's wrong, I just think Reds are plenty fine

[elder thistle]

but that's interesting though

[hasty tundra]

alright well lets just say i have 100$ for IEMs and im looking for a warm sound signature that are very wide

what are some options

Ive already done some research im still undecided though

so let me hear your suggestions

[haughty girder]

wide in iems doesn't really exist

[elder thistle]

unless by not very wide you mean 1.5ft

[hasty tundra]

i mean wide for IEMS

[elder thistle]

o

[hasty tundra]

i know its hard since they're not headphones

[haughty girder]

I mean

[elder thistle]

yes

[haughty girder]

technically you could grab smth with a DF tuning

[elder thistle]

some kind of hrtf soundstage collapse or something

but it feels wrong for me to say hrtf because that implies eq could fix it

and it won't

[haughty girder]

I mean there's two things to it, one is driver to ear distance and the other would be tuning

I do think tuning CAN make something sound "wider"

[hasty tundra]

im honestly just looking to make a noticeable upgrade from these (top ones)

[elder thistle]

my experience is that the details around 1-2khz contain important information for how far a sound is from the ears

[haughty girder]

if you have 100 bucks but already have blues, probably just keep the blues and play with EQ

I'm waiting for the Blue 2

[lean grove]

buy a qudelix 5k

[hasty tundra]

yeah they do sound great

[elder thistle]

and by lowering the volume of that region, masking can be created that makes things sound more disconnected and wide

but it's still recognizably masking

[hasty tundra]

i threw a crin eq on it with peace tuner and they sound great ngl

im just wanting a bit more

[haughty girder]

creating a dip right before 3k pronounces shout

[elder thistle]

well maybe

[hasty tundra]

So theres nothing much better for 100$?

[elder thistle]

the he400se is not an iem, but he400se

I haven't tried a lot of iems

and if I experience the zero reds as abnormally wide, I'm probably not the person to listen to for IEM width

[hasty tundra]

haha yeah ive heard of them

they're planars right?

but they cant produce much bass :/ which i kinda care about

okay then question about headphones. Should I go from my HD599s to DT 990pro

[haughty girder]

definitely not

[hasty tundra]

y :(

[elder thistle]

they have quite a bit of headroom to produce bass, but by themselves they'll have less bass than zero reds

as for the dt990 vs hd599, that's it's own world of questions, reasons, conditions

[hasty tundra]

I know theres alot of conditions and its kinda a dumb questions. it depends on the listener and all that. but overall is extra money going to be an improvement?

[elder thistle]

I don't have an hd599, just an old hd560s and a modern hd560s

[hasty tundra]

I mean are they a good value or are there options that can perform similarly for a lower price

ah yes the good ol 560s

[elder thistle]

personally I would use my dt990 250R over the new hd560s but probably not the old one

[hasty tundra]

whats your preference for sound?

[elder thistle]

I'd use an mc450 over either of these... by a large factor

uh

I need some dynamics especially in the lower mids and bass

tight bass too

[haughty girder]

DT990's treble is fine for you?

like HD560s is just bright, DT990 is somehow bright and hollow and sibilant at the same time

[elder thistle]

high-ish microdetail and high overall detail, and very high instrument separation

I don't enjoy dt990 brightness

[hasty tundra]

i see

if the 990s are particularly bright they might not be for me

[elder thistle]

but the treble on my dt990 250r has more fine detail, instrument separation, and transients than the modern hd560s

modern hd560s is a punching bag

did I post this yet

a/b/a/b yes

[soft rune]

@elder thistle whats ur fave iem u own

[molten wasp]

Hi there, I wanted to ask which one has better sound quality and better mic, I don't really know

Logitech G335
Razer BlackShark V2 X

[sleek lily]

Imo 599 is better. There are also headphones that are a massive upgrade from both of those for 990 price. I'd suggest not getting a 990 unless you really like sibilance

[livid ruin]

they’re deafeners 990 for a reason

[leaden berry]

my headphones panel

[nocturne smelt]

would I lose sound quality running my headphones through a usb 2.0 port? im currently using the back port usb c to connect to my apple adapter but I do have a usb c port in the front of my case, thing is I dont have a usb c port on my mobo so I wanted to buy a usb 2.0 header to usb c header

[elder thistle]

probably the 7hz zero 2 with light blue tips

I use the chu 2 the most though because of comfort and transients

[molten lotus]

I got a question, is it possible to get a sony dav-hdx589w to run computer audio?

[lean grove]

Yes via the "digital in" or "tv/video" RCA ports

[molten lotus]

thanks 🙏

[tired crown]

Do these require a subwoofer

https://a.co/d/6GHeBET

I wanna use them with my phone for my bedroom

[haughty girder]

They benefit from a subwoofer

[civic beacon]

Only if you need more bass than they provide on their own.

[tired crown]

Okay

[haughty girder]

they don't need a subwoofer

[tired crown]

Can you get a good sub for like $150

Or atleast decent

[civic beacon]

And thank christie cookies they don't use proprietary garbage to connect the left speaker.

[haughty girder]

Not that I know of

[tired crown]

Also would they be able to go loud enough for my bedroom

[tired crown]

Dang

[haughty girder]

yes they'll get loud enough

[tired crown]

What budget would I need for a decent one

[haughty girder]

Oh shoot there is

[tired crown]

What is

[tired crown]

Would that be good

[haughty girder]

Good? No.

but you'd be spending upwards of 400 for the entry of "good"

[tired crown]

Well would it be better than no sub

That is a better way to word it

[haughty girder]

wrong currency oops

I'd say so

[tired crown]

And with that I can still use Bluetooth correct? Sorry I don’t know much about speakers

[haughty girder]

It'd be hard to tune properly without a calibrated mic and everything but it'd definitely help

[tired crown]

You gotta tune subs?

[haughty girder]

1280db has a sub out

[tired crown]

What’s that

[haughty girder]

Subwoofer out

actually now that I think of it

if it has subwoofer out, your options for subwoofers open up

get something with a 10" driver

[tired crown]

Any suggestions

[haughty girder]

yeah

big time

[soft rune]

i like the light pink ones

should i try the light blue ones

[soft rune]

these ones are tight eh

theyre like ball shape dlol

[twin wind]

hi

[spare hearth]

Yes, Yamaha subs used are pretty good for nearfield use

[tired crown]

What’s near field

[spare hearth]

close to the speaker

[tired crown]

Like within 8 feet?

[spare hearth]

what are you using the sub for?

[tired crown]

Speakers for my bed room

[spare hearth]

tv or desktop use

[tired crown]

Phone

And desktop

[spare hearth]

yeah just grab the yamaha

I have SVS and HSU subs for my HT setups, and Yamaha subs for the desk

@tired crown do you have speakers and an amp already

[tired crown]

I got nothing

[spare hearth]

what's your total budget

[tired crown]

Idk

[spare hearth]

[tired crown]

Under 300 ish

Speakers I’m thinking are $150

[spare hearth]

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO?th=1

For desktop and gaming use I'd just swing that first, and if you don't like it return it

[tired crown]

Those look a tad small for using them for my entire room

I’m not using them at my desk

[spare hearth]

How big is your room?

[tired crown]

They will need to be able to be heard good from like 6-8 feet away

[spare hearth]

that's not far

just get those and return it if it isn't enough

but it should be

[tired crown]

Alr

Wait

Do they have Bluetooth

[spare hearth]

no get a cheap bt receiver

[tired crown]

Any suggestions

[spare hearth]

https://www.amazon.com/B06-Plus-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B078J3GTRK/?th=1

If those speakers don't cut it, I'd get some used Infinity Primus bookshelf speakers, 2 Yamaha subs, and a receiver.

[lean grove]

You'd be surprised. The Klipsch promedias can get pretty loud. And you're not gonna find big speakers for under $150 unless you look for stuff on the used market.

[tired crown]

I was originally looking at edifier 1280db

[lean grove]

I'd maybe go with the promedias if you're concerned about loudness. They have a much beefier amp and a (albeit small) subwoofer.

[spare hearth]

Yes, and I'd the sub and sats are matched well to each other. There's a reason they've been around for 25 years.

[stone quartz]

The price of copper has gone up, but not that much lmao

That's probably more in line with what it should cost in fairness

[hasty tundra]

why are even the best laptop speakers kinda meh. Like what considerations need to be made when engineering them?

[buoyant vale]

speaker need more space

small speaker bad

[hasty tundra]

yeah

i mean why dont they do stuff like what phones do to compensate for smaller speakers

like the tiny foam balls

[buoyant vale]

phone speaker bad too

[stone quartz]

I think the foam balls are an Apple patent

[hasty tundra]

oh

womp womp

[stone quartz]

DSP can go a long way for small speakers

[buoyant vale]

no replacement for displacement

[stone quartz]

indeed

[hasty tundra]

thats catchy

is that original? XD or a quote

[buoyant vale]

i think it was off top gear

but they were on about car engines

[hasty tundra]

yes

i like that

if only headphones could be bored out like cylinders to get more displacement lol

[stone quartz]

I look ridiculous enough as it is wearing big headphones in public

[buoyant vale]

headphones its less of an issue

[hasty tundra]

well speakers too

laptop speakers too lethargic?? DRILL A HOLE IN EM

[hasty tundra]

what do you daily?

[stone quartz]

Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro

Laptop speakers are usually small to make space for the battery

[hasty tundra]

those are big chunguses

[soft rune]

I have iems

[stone quartz]

I'd gladly give them up entirely for an extra couple of hours of browsing time

[hasty tundra]

I agree

[soft rune]

theyre better than beyerdynamic dt right

[hasty tundra]

I'd completely forfiet my laptop speakers for Better battery life XD

[stone quartz]

My Dell XPS ones degraded and sound incredibly distorted now

[hasty tundra]

oh noooo :(((

[stone quartz]

As did the replacements I ordered

[hasty tundra]

i thought XPS's had great speakers?

isnt that kinda their thing

the older ones at least

[stone quartz]

I have one of the old models which did not

2015 one

the first of the new chassis design

[hasty tundra]

oh

[graceful seal]

anyone have experience with the SMSLDS100? I can't get like any info on it other than some small reviewers on YT

[lean grove]

Technically possible. But at that point you might as well just buy speakers.

[hasty tundra]

lol

[lean grove]

Plywood is cheaper than a new laptop.

[lean grove]

What do you want to know about it

[hasty tundra]

TRUEEE

[graceful seal]

3 things. Does it have any known issues, is it going to be noticably different (in volume or quality) than just running it out of the motherboard on his desktop, and would it be powerful enough for the sennheiser hd6xx my brother just got? he got himself a black friday treat and money's short right now, but I was thinking about a dac or amp or combo as a christmas gift so he's not just using his computer's audio. I've heard good and bad about different SMSL products and also I know you get what you pay for, but like I said money's tight

[warm scarab]

you shouldn't need an amplifier for 6xx

as for quality

yes but like

it might be a 1% improvement for some in practice

don't expect a huge difference unless you have trained ears

or do critical listening sessions

[graceful seal]

okay, because we've tried a buddies schiit magni+modi and it was night and day for some things, so just save up for something like that?

[warm scarab]

do a matched volume test

use a db meter app and set the volume to the same amount while using a tone generator

90% of the time people mistake louder source for better sound

magni modi stack is really decent but it shouldn't be a night and day difference by any means

unless the other source is like particularly bad

[graceful seal]

i mean it's the cheapest b550 you can buy from asrock

[heavy hill]

I am looking into getting a dac+amp for my desktop, i only use iem’s so dont need crazy power.
What would be good options that are cheap ? <150$ the cheaper the better while having still great quality ofc.
Also what would be the difference between https://youtu.be/tTvgWoNRYkM?si=vIRRJkw6qmEZnHEg and something like the fiio k11 in terms of desktop usage and performance ?

[lean grove]

1. idk
2. thats gonna be up to you and your ears
3. yes its going to have enough power

i can personally recommend the fosi ds1 as an alternative

[hasty tundra]

the one that comes with your phone

[uneven mountain]

Just got these new (to me) Criterion 2000 speakers. One of the 8" woofers doesnt work. Does anyone have any idea on what to replace the one with? I dont want to replace both if I dont have to with keeping them sounding roughly the same. But not identical, I dont want to pay out of my arse for another 60+ year old woofer.

[haughty girder]

Do you know why it doesn't work?

is the voice coil broken?

things don't work for a reason, it might be as simple as a wire came disconnected in between the crossover and the driver

[uneven mountain]

No, I do not. But I just got them all set up. I'll take them apart this weekend and take a look.

[haughty girder]

Yeah do that before asking about replacing the driver

chances are it just needs a quick resolder

[verbal fog]

im hype bfs birthday is coming soon and im either gonna get him an amp or some speakers i dunno which yet but i cant wait to pick something really nice for him

[white swallow]

is it normal that when i drink coffee my whole body vibrates at a 750hz sine wave

[vast nymph]

Audeze Maxwell Wireless vs Nova Pro Wireless? or some other contender?

Maxwells worth it? I have used the arctis pro wireless for a while, will not having the battery hot-swap be annoying or is charging by cable not that bothersome?

[livid ruin]

maxwell’s are decent yh

[tawdry gale]

Yep audeze maxwell

[fallow stratus]

Good set?

[elder thistle]

are maxwells real

[buoyant vale]

No. Don't worry maxwells aren't real, they can't hurt you

[steel escarp]

If only they made the earpads bigger, the headphone 150g lighter and made the treble good

Maybe it'd be good

[elder falcon]

my logitech pro x headphones just died after 5 years RIP, any suggestions for a new pair of headphones?

[slim mason]

Why do these 20 year old cheapo logitech speakers I found in my old closet lowkey sound good???https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/273509180747415555/1311794791423541370/Snapchat-742298488.mp4?ex=674a279a&is=6748d61a&hm=01e5ecb3bd6272394f80d4e5bd54f3dbd467c638ceb61f46c458c816d98fa59a&

I just grabbed them from my parents house to have something better than monitor speakers for just watching youtube etc

when I dont feel like wearing headphones

[supple robin]

what band

they sound like FEX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMNBBeFIgdE

i aint watched this video but it should do a good job of explaining the band if anyone hasnt heard of them before. pretty much there was a mysterious song on the internet everyone wanted to find and it ended up getting found.

[sour timber]

I currently have a 2017 blue yeti.

I’m exploring upgrades and I’m not opposed to xlr. Has anyone seen any deals for Black Friday for mics or kits.

Any thoughts on something I should look out for? Brands models etc

I state the year because I’ve heard quality dropped a lot in recent years lol

[supple robin]

am8's pretty good

fifine am8 but honestly ask the podcastage discord for good avice i'd say

[lucid igloo]

what is some good wireless headset up to 120€?

[fallow stratus]

Depeche Mode

Bro

Literally one of the best bands from 80s and 90s

[terse river]

Yall can I get a rec for an av receiver

5.1, preferably with 2 zone capability tho it’s a low priority

It’s for my pc setup

My old one on the little table died after only a few weeks, not surprised tho, came from eBay

Also if u have a rec pls ping, i have this server muted

[terse river]

Rn they’re on a crazy sale, arctis pro wireless (go find them on steel series website, the sale isn’t on Amazon)

[stone quartz]

Denon and Marantz make some nice receivers

[terse river]

what would you reccomend, im not too knowledgable for the differenced between models and the such

my surround is 30-100w and 8ohm impedence

my left and right are 10-120w at 8ohm

my center is also 30-100w at 8ohm

i also do have a subwoofer, but obv thats wall powered

idk if it matters but its a polk

if possible less than 350$ new?

[lucid igloo]

how about nova 5 wireless for 81€? are they good?

[sonic garden]

Hey yall! Any suggestions for wireless overear headphones for around $150? Mainly just plan on using them for listening to music while in coffee shops/airplanes, but I still want as best sound quality, noise cancellations and battery life as possible for the money. It looks like the beats studio pro are on a really nice sale right now ($160 from $350) so that is probably my number 1 choice right now, as somone that admittedly knows little to nothing about this niche of tech. I'm also looking at the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus as those are also on sale($150 from $200), and Toms guide recommended them for "best value". Thanks!

[terse river]

I do remember the novas being nice, but i don’t think the 5 has some features that are quite nice on the arctis

But that is def an option

[lucid igloo]

they don't have USB and Bluetooth at the same time as the 7, but I don't mind that

overall they seem good

[orchid hound]

what would be better? CMF Buds Pro 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE?

[lucid igloo]

i have the buds fe and theyre pretty good

[orchid hound]

they seem pretty good i'm just afraid of thier X2 ip rating

heard people say they were out in the rain and it went kaput

[humble willow]

can anyone reccommend me ear buds? looking for something that has decent sound quality and battery life, preferably ones that don't cost an arm and a leg. i was thinking maybe jbl reflect aero because past experiences have been enjoyable

[molten wasp]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_oofv4Yt

Are these ok?
I'm looking for something cheap, not a crazy quality

I have the 2022 version of these but the mic is meh (maybe this 2024 version is better)

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ompO2kh

[molten lotus]

I like music

[warm scarab]

I HATE music

[terse river]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/367834588753690655/1211694416818086018/vegeta_smart.gif

[terse river]

yes, i also like the arctis for what seems like gimmicky features but i love

esp the hotswappable battery thing

[haughty cairn]

If you guys had to pick only from this list, which would you pick?

Logitech G432 (Wired) $38
Logitech G335 (Wired) $45
Logitech G Pro X (Wired) $70

Hyper X Cloud Alpha (Wired) $60
HyperX Cloud 3 (Wired) $70

Corsair Void RGB Elite (Wireless) $70
Corsair HS65 (Wired) $40

[terse river]

hyperx 3 or corsair void

better audio on 3

wireless and rgb on void with pretty, similar audio

[livid ruin]

neither please

they’re all bad-awful for the price

[terse river]

hyperxs aremt

theyre not bad

[haughty cairn]

Not everyone has the luxury to blow $200-300+ on a new headset.

My expense:income ratio sucks ass in this economy.

But I need to replace my 8 year old G930s.

Every 15 minutes or so, it disconnects and reconnects every 30 seconds for like 5 minutes straight.

I have a $40 Amazon US gift card that was given to me for Thanksgiving. I can put $20-25 on top of this gift card for a new headset.

If they're bad choices, it's all I got.

I can't just pick up a pair of Sennheisers or Audezes.

[warm scarab]

cloud 2 wireless

that wasn't so hard was it

[terse river]

if you go to official steelseries website for cuber monday they have deals up to 60 percent ofvf

i would go there

teh deals also do not show up on amazon

[warm scarab]

I wouldn't buy headphones from steelseries lol

[terse river]

why is that?

[warm scarab]

they are pretty notorious

there is like 1 or 2 id call usable

and they aren't all that good either

they just throw fancy bloatware software onto low tier headphones and thats their sales model

[terse river]

yes but 60 percent off brother

despite that its still a nicer headset than you would find normally at this buying price

[warm scarab]

i wouldn't put a price on trash

[terse river]

depends on what ur calliing trash and if its the same to the average user

steelseries is much more comfortable than other headsets in normal price ranges, making it even better at more expensive ones

[warm scarab]

that's completely baseless

They make the most tightly sealed headphones ever

turns your ears into a sauna with extended use

[terse river]

they are kind of annoying as for their software, but their quality is definitely competitive at 60 percent off

[warm scarab]

I hope you live in antarctica if you want to use those headphones for longer than an hour

[terse river]

like any headset at 60 percent off like whaaat

[terse river]

brother what 💀

[warm scarab]

garbage x 0.40 = garbage

an item thats 120$ and is bad doesn't become good at 60% off it its still worse than the stuff you can get for 50$

[terse river]

but its not tho????

[warm scarab]

if its like a nova 7 I could tolerate it at 30-40$ maybe

thats about the only steelseries headphone id actually ever consider

[terse river]

alr bru this is dumb lmao im not staying for this lmaooo

[warm scarab]

if I were held at gunpoint to buy a wireless gaming headset and hyperx wasn't an option

[warm scarab]

you have zero argument

you haven't made a single comparison

you say its better than x but you don't define x

which steelseries headset at any price range is better performing than say, a cloud 2

comfortable headphones™️ btw

8 celsius temperature difference btw 😂

[warm scarab]

im not recommending most headphones

and there is no real reason I wouldn't recommend open back either

[terse river]

open back tends to be more expensive and suitable to less people

[warm scarab]

sucks to be those people

cloud 2 is 6.3c warmer