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post #31 of 114
1/28/08 at 3:31pm
hehe same problem here i didnt had the money but i bought the hp anyhow now i dont have speakers and a crappy soundcardim happy tough but i need a job
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post #32 of 114
1/29/08 at 12:41pm
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So the suggestions so far are:
1. Audio Technica AD700 - 100$
Amazon.com: Full-size Open-air Dynamic Headphones: ANTOnline
2. Equation Rp-21 - 80$
Equation RP-21 Stereo Headphones
3. Beyerdynamic DTX 800 - 90$
Amazon.com: beyerdynamic DTX 800 Trendline Headphones: Musical Instruments
4. Sennheiser Hd555 - 89$
Sennheiser HD555 professional stereo headphone Retail at ZipZoomfly

Anything else ?

Are you sure that an X-FI s.c is enough for reproducing good surround effect ?
Because I saw suggestions of Sennheiser DSP pro or a 5.1 adapter to be coupled with good stereo cans.
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And if it's possible I'd also like to get a recommendation about a cheap 2.1 speaker system for the same usage (dvd's and gaming).
Now I have in mind the Jbl Creature II and the Altec Lansing VS2421 (and I also consider paying some more and getting a Logitech Z4).
As for a sound card I think I can get a second hand X-FI XTREMEGAMER fata1ity.
Have you forgotten about me ?
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post #33 of 114
1/29/08 at 1:55pm
I believe this would be the best route.

ATH A500 do not need to be amp, which I think the dt 770's do. But thats IMO.

Get a Chaintech AV-710(soundcard), new or used, should be under 25.
Best price for a new A500 would be audiocubes: AudioCubes.com - Audio-Technica ATH-A500 Art Headphones - ATH-A500 -

I might be selling mine for 70 shipped. But really Ive had this headphone for almost a year, and it sounds great, gaming is fun (played 1.6 for about 2 years) never let me down. Really comfortable headphone.

Anyways if you go new for both prolly be around 120$, if you can find any used should be under 100. Goodluck
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post #34 of 114
1/29/08 at 2:42pm
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Did you see that I found a A700 for the same price as the A500 you linked here ?
I suppose they're a better choice, right ?

And where can I get the chaintech ?
(I can get a used X-FI fata1ity for about 70$)
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post #35 of 114
1/29/08 at 3:29pm
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Did you see that I found a A700 for the same price as the A500 you linked here ?
I suppose they're a better choice, right ?

And where can I get the chaintech ?
(I can get a used X-FI fata1ity for about 70$)
yes..
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post #36 of 114
1/30/08 at 7:34am
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And where can I get the chaintech ?
(I can get a used X-FI fata1ity for about 70$)
for gaming buy the X-Fi because of EAX 5.0

70$ for the Fatal1ty seems to be a good price, if you want to save some money look for the Xtreme Music, the X-Ram of the Fatal1ty has pretty much zero benefit
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post #37 of 114
1/30/08 at 3:10pm
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I really liked the Auzentech X-FI Prelude 7.1 but it is very expensive, has anyone seen it selling for a low price (I mean a used one) ?

So what should be my final choice of headphones between the 4 options ? (or maybe they're some more options ?)
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post #38 of 114
1/31/08 at 4:39pm
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bump.
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post #39 of 114
2/1/08 at 3:34am
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Have you forgotten about me ?
I haven't decided yet.
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post #40 of 114
2/1/08 at 4:37am
I don't think that the senn's are good for gaming - the veil covers too much.

You want soundstage and bass - hard to acheive both. I have heard that the RP-21 does a good job unamped. Personally - I switch around between a few sets, but always use the same USB mic when I do play or converse via VOIP. Pick the mic up on ebay - rp-21 where you can. May I suggest putting up a WTB add in the forums? Prices and people tend to be just so much better to deal with.
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post #41 of 114
2/1/08 at 4:53am
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And if it's possible I'd also like to get a recommendation about a cheap 2.1 speaker system for the same usage (dvd's and gaming).
I recommend the Klipsh Promedia 2.1. Try ebay and get something second hand... I think the newer promedia ultra or whatever isn't as good.
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post #42 of 114
2/1/08 at 6:58am
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To my memory they are quite heavy so their shipping will cost a lot (what about the models I've mentioned ?)

So I understand that the HD555 aren't a very good choice for me and the equation RP-21 are recommended (are the RP-22X worth the extra 10-15$ ?), how they compare to the AD700 and the beyer DTX 800/900 or the DT 440 ?
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post #43 of 114
2/1/08 at 7:07am
i always thought ksc75's soundstage was kinda bad
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post #44 of 114
2/1/08 at 1:03pm
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To my memory they are quite heavy so their shipping will cost a lot (what about the models I've mentioned ?)

So I understand that the HD555 aren't a very good choice for me and the equation RP-21 are recommended (are the RP-22X worth the extra 10-15$ ?), how they compare to the AD700 and the beyer DTX 800/900 or the DT 440 ?
What do you think ?
I also consider the Denon ah-d1000, are they any good for gaming ?
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post #45 of 114
2/1/08 at 5:42pm
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so ?

I've also found a review that compares the medusa's to the hd555,quite interesting...
Techgage - Speedlink Medusa 5.1 and Sennheiser HD555
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