I know that gaming audio is basically a joke, for good reason, but as a long-time lurker (5+ years at this point) and a big-time gamer, it's been killing me that there really aren't any great audio products available for gamers. Seems like a case of "you get what you ask for"--the gaming market...

Hello guys, I am new to the forums. About a month ago I needed a new pair of headphones for my computer, I am a PC gamer, and I have had the same pair of beats solos for about 3 years, I had them since they first came out. I was gaming with those and some cheap microphone for a while. I was...

As of now, I use Sennheiser HD558's connected to a Denon E300 AVR. Which feeds from the HDMI out of the video card, into the receiver getting both audio and video. For me, it's been fine this way. Would there be any SQ difference upgrading to a soundcard with a headphone amp? I'm looking to get...

Hello this is my first time posting here on Head-Fi. I have been reading threads on here for weeks now and I finally decided to just join since I'm here so often anyways. I need some advice from you guys out there. I am searching for my fist pair of audiophile level headphones. Previously I have...

I was looking into getting the STX to use with my Astro A40. My question is, I use the Astros to broadcast so would I use the mixamp that comes with the astros or would I lost the use of the mixamp. Would I connect the mixamp to the soundcard or its that just a waste of the soundcard. Thanks. 

Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my thread!   I am currently looking for a nice headset for gaming and music purposes (would also consider headphones with clip on mic). I would mostly be playing MMOs and some FPS games like BF3 on the PC and the music I listen to is mostly from...

    I have a MSI 1761 Laptop with on-board Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio Realtek AC892. My sound card settings show stereo, quadraphonic, 5.1 and 7.1. I checked with the company that assembled my laptop, who verified that with the motherboard co. that I would support 2.1 natively, but could...

Im looking to buy a new headset which will be used for movies, gaming and music. I need them to have exceptional surround sound above all and be able to support multiple formats like dts and dd etc. This will be my first buy so I need help deciding what to get.

I have the AD-700 that I use for music, but with the mixamp on shooters they have very screeching highs that literally hurt my ears. Directional audio and such is fine with Dolby Headphone, but I need something with a little more bass. I actually prefer a headset with a microphone. I'd rather...

Long time lurker, just registered to ask all you very informed people. Long story short I want to get some really nice gaming headphones for my consoles and PC. And so the GF doesn't yell at me when I'm playing and she is trying to sleep :) Long story short. I first started looking at astro...

Hello everyone!   About a year ago I purchased a pair of Astro A40s. Before that point all I was using was cheap headsets/ear buds I would purchase at Walmart. I thought sound was sound, and that music would be the same through any media it was put through. Immediately after purchasing the...

So let me start out by saying I've been lurking the forums for the past few days reading as much as I can on reviews about different headphones and ones that are better for gaming and ones that aren't. Even read all of Mad Lust Envy's reviews. I finally decided to register on the forums and ask...

Whats up everyone. Just as a basis I'm a bit of an audiophile and produce music as a hobby. I own a pair of Ultrasone Pro 900's that I use for producing and listening to music. I just got a pair of 2013 Astro a40's for PC and PS3 gaming. Now I am having a bit of doubts with them. They sound...

I have a nice set of Sennheiser HD580 for music/etc. Also I have an Astro A40 headset for comparison......   I have an Astro 7.1 Wired Mixamp (2011 Version) and a Turtle Beach DSS. I so far prefer the mixamp.......   I want something for pure FPS listening/directional/footsteps etc. I ,of...

Hi guys,   i'll be getting a new set of headphones as part of my new PC and just wanted to get some opinions between my selections.   Ive narrowed it down between the Sennheiser HD 598's and the Astro A40 2011. Now a majority of people recommend the 598s as they give the best sound...

I'm thinking about selling my brand new Astro A40 BXR Blue edition w/ wired mixamp because I'm in need of money for my new computer build. However, do they sell? And what's highest they go for? It's been opened and has about 3 hours of total use. Still have box and case

Ive been looking at several types of headphones to game on, but i want them to be solid all around, not just games. Mic is not important to me.   At first i was looking at the logitech g930 which has gotten great reviews, but later people started convincing me to go for "regular" headphones...

I know, I know...   M50s are full size cans and Turbines are in-ear, but I have a hard time deciding which one to buy since they are close to price.   I plan on using it for my iPod touch/iPhone 4s    I already have Astro A40s for my laptop so I won't be using the turbines or M50s...

i bought the samson sr850 instead of the a40's to go along with the astro mixamp what do you guys think? should i have shelled out the extra 60 or so dollars for the a40's or are they overpriced?

just ordered all this today and i can't wait!!! :)     -samson SR850 -astro mixamp -dealextreme mini mic     what do you guys use?     PS. is there some kind of external EQ thing that i could plug between the mixamp and headphones? if so a link would be cool.

Hey guys, I've only recently started doing research into audiophile-esqe stuff but I want to get going a good set-up for my PS3.   I want a pair of decent-high end headphones, I've looked Sennheisers such as the HD 595 and etc but don't know if that's the best choice. My budget would be...

I am looking for a nice headset setup for gaming on my Xbox 360, PC when Diablo 3 is released (I am mostly a console gamer), occasionally for Movies, and DEFINITELY great for music. As for my requirements, I'm extremely open to suggestions and appreciate any and all input. I am quite close to...

  Hello, I just registered so I can get help on choosing the right headphone for me. Well I like a lot of music, but mostly dubstep/techno/house/pop.   I looked up an people said get Beats? But then I looked around and people said there are a lot better headphones out there for the...

Hey guys, I recently purchased Astro A40s but due to them having lots of errors with the audio dropping out, I have decided that I am just going to buy a pair of headphones. I would like them for gaming but at the same time I want good music quality. I was thinking of Beats but people say they...

It's almost 2am, and I'm really tired. I'd like to write out an entire list of my dilemma, but nay, I cannot. So here is the short breakdown.   I upgraded my computer. It's amazing. And I'm now starting to get into gaming. This comes as I gave up about a year ago pursuing a really good pair...