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Some help for a newbie in audio pls!

post #1 of 9
3/19/10 at 10:35am
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Hey everyone!

Recently i came across this website while searching for a new pair of IEMs - read some of the forum threads and realised that i know pretty much nothing about audio stuff. lol

But i'm pretty keen on learning about the whole works though... something about being able to enjoy music at a whole new level sounds exciting ^^

So i was just wondering how u guys started out learning audio

Also, does anyone know of some useful materials like books or software that they can recommend to a newbie?

Much thanks *

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post #2 of 9
3/19/10 at 12:13pm
Depends how far you want to get into audio. Hobby? Career? Obsession....

For hobby - start out reading here. There is a wealth of information here on head-fi as well as on the Steve Hoffman forums over at www.SteveHoffman.tv You can learn about gear here and about mastering from the Hoffmanites.

For Career - PM me.

For Obsession - anything goes, especially if you make a career out of it.

Hope that helps and welcome to head-fi!
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post #3 of 9
3/19/10 at 1:24pm
Just acquire and nice audio rig of some kind and then look into music. That of course combined with searching and reading articles/information on the <internet>.
This forum is a wast source of information as well, so use it for what it is worth.
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post #4 of 9
3/19/10 at 5:59pm
Just get used to the feeling of more money leaving your wallet than coming in.

Best IEMs i heard so far have been Monster Turbines Gold and Copper......, but honestly, ive only heard IEMs up to $120 before that, and headphones up to $1500, but i still know good sound hearing speakers over $50,000 and these sound good.

So what music do you like and what are you looking for?
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post #5 of 9
3/20/10 at 3:58pm
I got some Sennheiser 555s for Halo 3 and somehow found this site. Since that time two years ago I've been hooked and dropped video games as my hobby (was really into that; national tournaments and whatnot), and have been completely absorbed in this.

But yea I just came here and read a LOT and meh, here I am now
But yea... it can be overwhelming when you just start out; just start at the basics and read. I'm kinda confused as to where I should start in the full sized cans section; I only really know about portable sources and IEMs right now
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post #6 of 9
3/21/10 at 8:45am
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thanks for the warm welcome guys

i guess its more of a hobby thing .. lol still new so im guessing im saying no to the career offer :P

@Drag0n : hmm actually im not too picky about wat i listen, as long as it sounds nice (?!) . Probably more into 80s pop and soft and punk rock? yeah come to think of it i don't really have a favoured genre lol

lol young spade i agree it's pretty overwhelming ; when i read one article i have to wiki most of the terminology lol but i'll keep at it bit by bit!!
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post #7 of 9
3/21/10 at 2:16pm
Haha yea man take it piece by piece.
Oh and I read this article back in 08 and it helped a lot.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/des...ossary-220770/
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post #8 of 9
3/23/10 at 7:54am
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o yeah does anyone know of any good software where i can practice and try out equalization?
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post #9 of 9
3/23/10 at 12:07pm
^ iTunes? 10 band EQ which seems to get the job done.
For those who like equalizers that is.
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