Search results for query: *
- Users: Astoniam
- Content: Threads
- Order by date
-
Need advice regarding amp purchase
Hi everyone, i own a pair of Sennheiser 558's. i also have a Xonar D1. my purpose in a headphone amp is to be able get higher volumes and also have a physical volume Knob. i know there are amps that are bundled with a DAC, i would like to keep my Xonar card running and just gain the...- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
what amp would you suggest for
Hi, i have a Xonar D1 and a pair of Sennheiser 558's. i would like to get more volume than my system is currently letting me. could you please recommend a budget amp just to crank my volume up more than i am getting from just the Xonar D1? would be nice if it had some kind of a bass...- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
Not sure about # of audio channels to use
Hi, i own an ASUS Xonar D1, Sennheiser 558's and 2.0 logitech speakers. both of what im using for listening is 2 channels, in the xonar config window it states that for instance if im watching blurays with dts or playing games i should have the audio channel set to 6 or 8. is this...- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Audio
-
choices for amping 558's
Hey, i own Sennheiser HD 558's and a Xonar D1. im searching for a sub 100$ amp for my desktop pc. what would be my best choices ? cheers- Astoniam
- Thread
- fiio-e11 jds-labs-cmoybb fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac sennheiser-hd-558 fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
do i need an amp for this setup?
hey fellas, just got some HD 558's with a Xonar D1 on the way. will i benefit from an amp ? if so any recommendations? cheers- Astoniam
- Thread
- fiio-e11 fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac asus-xonar-essence-stx asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
FiiO e9 headphone amp - does it also amp 2.1 ?
im looking to buy a headphone amp for my HD558's. i might upgrade my 2.0 to 2.1 in the future, does the E9 also amp speakers ? cheers- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
-
looking for an amp with bass boost
I'm just about to order the Senns' HD558. Ive read the bass on them aren't as punchy as other headphones but have great sound stage. the main reason im buying them is to watch movies and work with video. im currenlty using onboard audio and am planning on upgrading (from 2.0) to 2.1 and...- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
Trying to improve audio from movies on pc, help needed
Hi, im new to the whole high(er) end audio world and have been reading on and off for the past few weeks. now that i have been exposed to the different quality of sound i am very desatisfied with what im hearing, i have Senn's HD238 with onboard audio (asus p8z68 v pro/gen3). the sound level...- Astoniam
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Audio
-
Need Advice on boosting my headphones
Hey Mates, So im pretty sure im going to be buying the Sennheiser hd558, and am wondering what of the next options will give me the best results within my budget - 100-120$ My main purpose is for Movies, after that just general use for music and gaming. im using onboard sound at...- Astoniam
- Thread
- sound-cards asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card headphone-amplifiers sennheiser-hd-558 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
best amp/dac setup for my new Headphones
Hey Fellas, after reading and researching for the past 2 weeks i've decided to buy the Sennheiser's HD558. ( was also looking at 555's) My main purpose is for Movies, after that just general use for music and gaming. budget is around 150-180 bucks. does anyone have any other...- Astoniam
- Thread
- amp-dacs sennheiser-hd-558
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)