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Optimising my Audio Setup (Need Guidance)
Hey guys, Right now I am planning to upgrade my sound system on my computer. Main use is for Movies and Tv Shows. Current Setup: Dell U2412M IPS Monitor Asus Maximus IV Gene-z/Gen3 (ON-board X-fi soundchip) Cheap G-Shark Headphones Upgrade Plan: +ASUS Xonar D1 7.1 Channels 24-bit...- avngl
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Considering a new setup for Movies + Tv Shows | (Superlux HD668B + Asus Xonar Combo)
Sadly, these aren't sold in my country (Malaysia). And to bring them in, would cost almost 2 - 3 times its original price. :( Quote:- avngl
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Considering a new setup for Movies + Tv Shows | (Superlux HD668B + Asus Xonar Combo)
Quote: Thank you. Are these the headphones that you're talking about? http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX700-Precision-Sound-Headphones/dp/B0013OWPV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332165290&sr=8-1- avngl
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Considering a new setup for Movies + Tv Shows | (Superlux HD668B + Asus Xonar Combo)
Hey guys, I upgraded my connection a few weeks back and now I am able to download HQ shows for my computer (Itunes 720P). I understand that old tv shows were utilising the 2.1 sound channel while the newer ones, in HQ are using 5.1 . I am also a huge fan of Movies, so I am either watching...- avngl
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
John In Cali, So everything is clear with the XB although explosions are going on? Nothing is drowned? I am just afraid of that. How about its performance in movies? Would the explosions causing other details to be drowned?- avngl
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
NamelessPFG, so you mean that the XB500 wouldn't sound good with games, mainly because explosives would overwhelm other noises?- avngl
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
Comfort is going to be of great importance to me. The unbranded headphone that i was previously using tend to hurt my ears after 2 - 3 hours of usage. If the XB500 is a solid performer when it comes to gaming and movies, i guess i am sold. I am not an audiophile, so it wouldn't make much...- avngl
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
NamelessPFG, That did it. I searched for the SR850 and found that there are a few sellers from my local forum who are selling these headphones. Its certainly cheaper than the XB500. But, i am afraid that the XB500 might outperform this headphone. As i am using it mainly for gaming and...- avngl
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Hey guys, Just built my custom computer a week ago. I salvaged an my Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1(USB) from my old computer. Prior to this, i was using a cheap unbranded headphone. They are uncomfortable though but i didn't find any problems with the sound...- avngl
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
I heard you got to tweak the EQ a little bit to unleash the XB500's full potential. Not sure what the Samson SC850 is though. Did you mean Samsung? If so, no results too.- avngl
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Sony MDR-XB500 for gaming / movies?
Hey guys, Just built my custom computer a week ago. I salvaged an my Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1(USB) from my old computer. Prior to this, i was using a cheap unbranded headphone. They are uncomfortable though but i didn't find any problems with the sound output...- avngl
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- headphones over-ear sony-mdr-xb500-40mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones
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