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post #2056 of 2057
9/20/10 at 9:10am

Sony MDR-V6 w/ Beyerdynamic velour earpads.

 

I've tested it with others, but my trusty, comfy MDR-V6 headphones are what I'm using 99.9% of the time. I'm no audiophile, but it doesn't take seasoned ears to hear the difference between this and my other audio sources.

 

Something fun to try with the Dolby stereo effect: There's a rotate button in the settings where you can position the virtual speakers. It will slowly rotate the channels so that you can hear your music/sound spinning around you, and hear how effective the stereo surround effect really is.


Edited by alien3456 - 9/20/10 at 9:14am
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post #2057 of 2057
9/21/10 at 9:59pm

So I just received my STX from Amazon this week, and after previously owning the Headroom Micro AMP/DAC for my PC setup, I can't believe what a steal this card is!  Best money I've ever spent.

 

I would say it sounds 80% as good as the Micro stack, but is much more convenient than having an external source/amp.  AND, after settling in with the STX, I am 100% as happy listening through my D2000's.

 

$185 may be a lot for a sound card, but I'm still convinced this was a bargain  


Edited by fallingreason - 9/22/10 at 7:19am
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