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    Gaming - Onboard vs Soundcard vs USB DAC

    Forgot to mention, the PCI sound cards i've tried are the asus Xonar, Sound blaster, and one other i can't remember
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    Gaming - Onboard vs Soundcard vs USB DAC

    I've gone down this exact route, and this is my experience I have multiple computers in my house and two aftermarket, medium grade sound cards to choose from. Each computer as a standard grade mobo. Never had issues with sound on any of them (onboard sound & PCI soundcards). No hiss, no...
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    Low profile 6.5 to 3.5 adapter??

    Ended up finding this. https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Cable-Adapter-Female-6-3mm/dp/B008JGWY2Y/ref=pd_sbs_23_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=63TC1EGRSCAMM3K06JRS
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    Low profile 6.5 to 3.5 adapter??

    So the only drawback to my senheiser headphones (and its a really big one) is the length of the cord. Its so darn long i'm literally tripping over it. In fact, that just happened 10 seconds ago for like the 3rd time and i finally ripped the 6.5 to 3.5 adapter in half. I don't want another...
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    Need new Speaker setup

    Well i was able to snag the emotiv's for $380! Not too bad, eh? Now i need to figure out how to add a sub. I was hoping to find a sub that can atleast mach the accuracy and SQ of these emotiv's. Any suggestions? I was looking towards something like a Klipsch R12SW, prefferably something that...
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    Need new Speaker setup

    Thanks! The monoprice setup is awfully tempting at that price. The main reason i was considering the emotive 6s was because i found a used set for sale for rougly $350 which seems like a good deal.
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    Need new Speaker setup

    How would those fare against a set of emotiva airmotiv 6s? I can't find any review's of the monoprices monitors to see how they stack up against anything i mentioned.
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    Need new Speaker setup

    So i use an old computer tower instead of a traditional "entertainment" center for TV/movies and such. I've been using some old logitec 2.1 speakers and a medium grade sound card for a while and i've been mostly pleased with it. I find the sound signature of the logitec decent, but i was...
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    Best headphones for running

    I usually run with my pair of free iphone earbuds. While i actually really like their sound (and have had trouble finding more expensive headphones that are both more detailed AND have a similar full sound), They dont stay in my ears very well. After a few miles of running they will start...
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    So just a little update fella's...... I decided to bite the bullet. I got a USB dac from SCHIT and their amp as well. Its the Modi/magni combo. I have it plugged into a DC powered USB hub to isolate its power source. I also picked up a HD 6xx from Massdrop in hopes to get a solid and full...
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    Wow lots of info!! Well Coming from the sim racing side of things, a lot of high end wheels and pedal sets suffer from a lot of noise in computers.... I have a feeling most don't really know where it comes from, but it seems many seem to calm it down by taking some extreme grounding measures...
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    I think i'll be going for the sennheiser HD6xx on Mass Drop as soon as its available again. I'll pair that with a modmic and get me a Schiit Fulla 2 or a modi/magni stack if i can find one used. The main thing that my research indicates is that there's a HUGE advantage when you're ditching...
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    Thanks for the great response!! I've heard similar things about surround as well, in fact i heard razr has a surround simulation software that's supposed to be pretty neat. I'll have to try it out... As far as USB dacs go, are you able to point me in a direction for any links that review and...
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    as far as headphones go, it seems the sennheiser game one's are pretty fantastic. Any others i should throw in the pot?
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    a couple hundred
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    Also taking reccomendations on headphones/headsets :) I'll probably also use them for music and stuff when i travel too. I hear open phones are best for gaming and such?
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    Yes, win 10 x64. I do FPS gaming as well as sim racing, so detail and ability to place sounds in three dimensions is pretty important.
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    Sound card vs USB DAC?

    Trying to get a feel on how to up my computer audio. I've usually used low/medium end sound cards with fair success. It seems medium end computer speakers are more limited by the sound card than anything most often, but i need to completely redo my setup, including some legit headphones with a...
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    Review of Audioquest JitterBug - USB Data & Power Noise Filter.

    this is actually pretty amazing and has applications outside of audio.... I'm a bit of a sim racer and a lot of the high end equiptment for wheels and pedals suffer issues related to noise. This could help clean things up!
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    Show us your vintage headphones!

    Some of these are quite amazing!
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    Absolute best budget earbuds?

    I've had a hard time finding something better than the standard iphone earbuds at prices less than $100, but granted i'm not as experienced as some others. But for 80 bucks new, the 1more tripples seem to be the biggest bang for buck i can find.
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    Not satisfied with Etymonic

    Also, who wants to buy a brand new set of ETY 4p's :)
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    Not satisfied with Etymonic

    So in looking at some of your suggestiosn its really sounding like the 1more buds would fit the bill. Currently debating between the tripple and quad right now. For regular laptop, computer, iphone, and android listening (un amped) which would best suit me? Is it impossible to get the full...
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    Not satisfied with Etymonic

    The veterans, can you educate me on hybrid dynamic, BA, and pure dynamic? I'm honestly unfamilliar with what an IEM is 'supposed' to be.
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    Not satisfied with Etymonic

    I know i know, i didn't know what i was getting into even though i researched it. Call it a noob mistake. I've always been fascinated with musical clarity and detail so i figured these would be perfect for me. I've never really listened to a high-end system. Everything i've had the pleasure of...
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