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Few questions about speakers and configuration

post #1 of 7
3/29/11 at 12:13am
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Hi everyone,

I currently do not have a speaker setup, but my current audio setup is : Senn HD650 > Hybrid Minimax amp > Asus Xonar STX (thru RCA).

I am planning to buy a speaker setup particularly looking at the Swan D1080MkII or the Harman Kardon SS III. (These are the 2 speaker I can easily get in Indonesia and fits my budget, both same price)

So if I would to get a speaker system and also use my STX, do I have to change the RCA plugs everytime I go from a speaker to a headphone setup? Or is there a smarter way to do this than to bend down everytime and reach over the back just to switch the cables. :(

Secondly, what do you guys think? D1080mkII or the HK SSIII? I like the HK for its simplicity, compact size, and decent SQ. D1080 of course is well known for its SQ but lack of bass and size is a little big.

Please do pardon me for my english if it doesn't make sense. :)

Thanks in advance!



 

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post #2 of 7
3/29/11 at 2:45am

no asus softtware enables u to choose the output in windows its a very good setup and very easy to switch takes 1sec

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post #3 of 7
3/29/11 at 4:08am
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 can you plug the speaker's rca cable to 6.3mm adapter and plug it into the headphone jack? is this even safe?

 

 

i mean there is only 1 set of RCA jacks on the sound card. So i have to unplug my amp in order to plug in the speaker's rca cable right

 

 

 

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post #4 of 7
3/29/11 at 4:16am

no dont do that and why would u want to

 

just plug ur hd650 into the headphone slot and the speakers to the rcas

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post #5 of 7
3/29/11 at 4:32am
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i wanted to still incorporate my Millet Hybrid Minimax with my HD650. Sounds much better to use the Asus STX as a DAC and Minimax as the amp for my headphones.

 

 

 

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post #6 of 7
3/29/11 at 4:52am

I auditioned the Swan D1080MkII's and the Audioengine A5's, as well as M-Audio B5Xa. I ended up with the Swan's, they sounded great, did were easy to hook up, and saved me money.

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post #7 of 7
3/29/11 at 5:15am
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thanks for the recommendation. i am leaning towards the d1080 currently...about the sound card config, can anyone advise?

 

 

 

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