Wow I feel really stupid. That speaker set I bid on didn't even include the subwoofer. So now I need a whole surround system. Thanks for the help guys I will start a new thread.

That looks like a good receiver, but I wish it was more affordable for me. I am looking to buy an onkyo ht-r390. I can get a good deal on it probably under 150 on eBay

Well I just bought a onkyo 5300 5.1 speaker set with sub included for 80 bucks online with no receiver. Now I just need to buy a receiver and speaker wire :)

Yeah it gets really complicated. But I think there is a work around if I use an optical splitter. So, I don't need that optical output anymore, but do you have any recommendations for an affordable receiver anyways?

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Just on a general note, do any receivers even have optical output?

So any suggestions? I mean I am really new to high quality audio and this should be easy for someone into this longer than I have been.

I need it so I can use most of my headsets with my Xbox and having good chat functions, etc, kinda hard to explain.

It has to be 5.1 can't believe I didn't mention lol

I dont know if headfi is the place to post this but I am buying a surround sound system. I already have the speakers, but I just need to find a good receiver. It needs to be compatible with my astro mixamp. So it needs an optical output. I would also like it to be affordable. So I shop on eBay...

I am getting the studios from a friend. Haha they are real, but thanks for looking out. If I were to get denons I would get the 5000s. I heard they have great bass. But that's out of my price rante and wouldn't work at the gym

Ok studios it is since I am getting them for 110. Thanks guys!

Can anyone share? I am truly undecided.

I wanted an over ear headphone. I don't think the tiestos have boomy basss either

How about the normal crossfade lps?? How do those stack up with studios and lp2s?? Forgot to mention I will be using poweramp and a lot of the eq stuff to get it where I want it.

I understand beats are overpriced! But at 110 that's a good deal.

I am not going to use the xb500 at the gym lol. I had a pair before I got for 30 bucks. Really good but cord is **** and no portability. Also, I stepped on them after a year and the headband broke.

Ok lets keep the thread off of the m100's. I just want to know about the LP2 and the beats studios.

Ok. I will check out the mixrs. But, I think I will be going with the lp2

The only thing I am worried about the beats are durability. I actually enjoy the sound quality. I heard the crossfades don't have as much bass as I would want. Also the m100 is out of the question because of price and sound doesn't suit me

I notice alot more votes for the vmodas. Anyone want to share their experience with the headphone

Good to see the votes rolling in

Bump. And if you don't feel like commenting drop a vote in! I need to make a decision by tomorrow so I would appreciate help.

Any other opinions?

Ok. So should I go with LP2? Also how are the original LP's? Do they have as much thump as the beats?