Quote: The PSU I bought around February I believe uses 500-W to 550-W. Nothing special...just came from some computer shop since I was broke and needed one immediately. I think they might have made it from spare parts.   Changed to Core Temp. Reads 63C consistently. Haven't seen it...

Question regarding computer temperatures   My PSU died a few months ago from my a1450n pavilion. I replaced it with some $40 contraption that I bought at some local PC shop.   How important is it to have a high-powered PSU for these cards? I don't want the computer to overheat and I did...

Quote:   Quote: Great info. That sounds like what I'd be looking for and then some for $200. Anything would have to be better than this RealTek ALC883 that came with my HP in 2006.

Okay... I am new with these Digitial to Audio Converters so I'm not completely aware of how they work.   From what I understand, sound cards already have DACs built into them. Are DACs better for music because they won't emit as much noise as sound cards since they don't run off power from...

Quote:   Looks like fine choices. The ASUS Xonar was actually what I had my eyes on. As far as the Filo, it's almost 40% off on Amazon ($116 instead of $199) so that's sounds like a great deal too. Will have to research that.    

Hello   I'm upgrading my computer audio this month.   I'd appreciate some knowledge from anyone who has more experience with computer audio and what they think is the most important   Here is what I currently have. As you can tell, I'm willing to spend in the $150 to $250 range for...

You sound like me. I just bought a pair of Denon 2000 and they sound far superior to the MDR-V600 I've wasted years listening with. I'm also considering an amp for my computer and trying to make the same decision that you are. I normally just plug my headphones into these $20 Labtec computer...

I came across this topic and thought it fit what I was looking into so decided to reply here instead of starting a new topic. I've never used an amp before so everything I understand about amps are based on opinions and reviews from retailer websites and past topics on this forum. I'm...

edit - ah! I just realized this topic was in the portable section for amps. I'll post this in other amps section. My bad.

Sort of in the same boat as you. Getting the Denon AHD2000 Friday, and am considering if my LCS-160 Labtec speakers are good enough to hold me over until I get more money or should I just buy 100-150$ amp immediately. Considering I was using MDR-V600's I expect to be satisfied for the short...

Yeah I agree its not pure synthpop but I do feel some of those artists have synthpop influences. ... you wouldn't consider DJ Caffeine electronica? The reviews I've read on the Denon's sound like the exact thing I'm desiring. Glad I asked here because I hadn't even heard of this brand...

Interesting. I'd never even heard of Denons but reviewing them they sound like the perfect fit and the perfect price range. Grado, Denon, or Ultrasone is probably what I would get. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrGreen Please define the following terms: "Quality bass". Is quality bass loud or is it textured? Textured

Hey fellas I'm in the market for new headphones. For years, I've used the MDR V-600 headphones that my brother gave me. They definitely have great volume, but I feel there must be better quality headphones in this price range. The bass is below average IMO. From most reviews I've read, they...

I plug my MDR V600 speakers directly into the headphone outlet. The speakers are just regular 5-watt computer speakers. The question I'm trying to get at... I currently have these $20 LCS-160 Speakers with the old pair of MDR V600 headphones If I upgraded to Logitech Z-5500 with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say you've been playing your headphones on the Labtec LCS-150 speakers. I don't see a headphone jack on those speakers. Do they have one in the back or something? se Oops. They're...

Hmmm... thought that might happen Maybe the better way to ask it is how much of an impact do the speakers make when using headphones? Is it worth buying higher priced computer speakers if I am just going to use headphones? (Move if necessary. I considered it mathematical science before...

I'm new here and am researching what headphones and computer speakers to purchase. Before I do, I have a question about sensitivity regarding headphones and computer speakers: For years, I have had a pair of Sony MDR V600 headphones that have a sensitivity rating of 106 decibels. For...