Recent content by Blarzor

  Thanks for all the help. I learned to do the calculations overnight with the help of NwAvGuy's blog, I calculated the amount of gain I need, but the only thing I still don't understand is the concept of excess gain.   I used these tools: http://www.digizoid.com/headphones-power.html...

  I'm buying Audio Technica R70x which has impedance of 470 ohms and 99 dB sensitivity, I don't know if that is 99db SPL/mW or SPL/V though :/   http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/f39784ce643a82e6/index.html

@raoultrifan My headphone use will be for mixing first and enjoyable listening second (gothic rock, progressive rock, classic rock)

Hey guys, can you help me what gain settings to get on my O2 that I'm ordering in near future? I'm buying O2 only, without ODAC. I will be using my interface Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 which has 1.46 volts output on its DAC.   So basically, I'm getting ATH-R70X headphones, which according to...

Hey guys, did anyone test R70x with metal? I've heard someone say that they are not the best headphones for something quicker like thrash, but would they be nice headphones for something like gothic metal which is slower?

Yes I'm ordering O2 soon and I'm planning to buy R70x as well. I've heard that you can calculate the proper gain for any headphones as long as you know the voltage output of your DAC. My output is 1.46 volts so I'm wondering if going with about 3.5x gain is correct calculation? What should the...

But what should my low and high gain be? I have an option to get stock O2 with 2.5x and 6.5x (this one looks kinda extreme) or pick my own custom gain settings that would fit my headphones.

Hey guys, help me out please, I still need help with gain settings on Objective2. As I've said, my DAC's (Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 interface) unbalanced output voltage is 1.46 volts. OP here said that optimal driving power for r70x is 5V or 7V for soft or pop music.   Does that mean that my...

OK, since I'm a noob when it comes to headphones, I just realized after some research that knowing the unbalanced output of your DAC is extremely important when picking the correct gain for my future Objective2.   This is my Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 interface's DAC output:   Analogue Output...

I'm from Europe and I don't own any headphone equipment yet. I will mix only with headphones since I have horrible place for monitors at the moment. I want neutral sounding headphones (flat) for as accurate mixes as possible. I plan to get Head N Hifi Objective2 since It's the only amp in price...

  I'm not expert here but people have been saying that Schiit Vali 2 is the best low price amp for K712 if you want a nice color to the sound.   http://schiit.com/products/vali-2   It's €151, but to that, you have to add the cost of customs and shipment if you are not from USA.  ...

Do you have any idea what would be an appropriate gain on O2 for R70x?

Hey guys, would Objective2 paired with Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (has DAC) interface do justice to ATH-R70x (will it fully drive it)? I'd use R70x for mixing and I'm on a budget. OP here said that R70x requires a more neutral amp which O2 is, although some other guys here say that R70x is better...

  Can you say with confidence that AT R70x would be more appropriate for me? As a part of Gothic rock, I'll mostly work on piano, synth, strings, rock guitars and bass. First time I hear of this headphones, although according to reviews they are great headphones. Have to say, they look pretty...

I feel like I've been comparing the wrong headphones for my next buy. I should have been comparing AKG K712 Pro with Sennheiser HD 600 for mixing and not with DT 880.   Which headphones would you guys get for mixing gothic rock / alternative rock? I've heard that HD 600 has more "neutral"...