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Philips Fidelio X1 headphones amp recommendation?
My headphonesare the Philips Fidelio X1/28 Premium Over-Ear Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer - 2013 Model) Was looking at the Magni 2 or Objective2. Any thoughts? I don't have a sound card but I do have a newer motherboard. Would like to have an external amp or whatever to...- Nihl
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Fidelio X1, Sound Setup -- Recommendations?
I've been using a pair of Philips Fidelio X1's for awhile now. Still using the stock cable, but I do have a v-moda cable sitting on the shelf that's just waiting to be used. It's just a tad too short to reach the back-end of my PC, though. These headphones are mostly used for listening to music...- Nihl
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Dual Monitor Setup -- Advice?
So I'm in the market for some monitors. Right now I'm using a 21.5 display and that is just not enough for me anymore. I have two monitors at my desk at work -- and well, simply put...it's fabulous. I'd like to have a dual monitor setup at my home station as well, and I'm beginning to look...- Nihl
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Would a headphone extension cord make sound quality worse?
So I just bought a Fidelio X1 by Philips, and I'm going to use a V-MODA audio cable instead of the stock cable that comes with the headpohnes (it's apparently not very good). What I'm wondering is if using an extension cable to reach the back of my PC will cause any problems? The cable only is...- Nihl
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Creative Sound Blaster Z vs Asus Xonar Essence STX
Title...looking for something for gaming, music and a device to amplify some good cans was looking at the xonar stx but im wondering if the extra price point is reallly worth it, the stx is about twice the price...- Nihl
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Closed Cans -- Recommendations [$200 ~ less]
looking for a good pair of closed cans that can be worn for about 8hrs a day without getting uncomfortable (velvour is prefrble) isolation and durability are also a must, price range $200 ~ or less... any recommendations? music taste: electronica, dub, chill, indie, instrumentals- Nihl
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Small desktop speakers -- recommendations?
Small desktop speakers -- recommendations? -------------------------- Price range $50-100...or so.. Don't need nothing huge, but would like good sound.- Nihl
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Need some recommendations... Closed Headphones & IEMs
Okay, so I've started a few threads here and there...and I've decided it was best to post everything in one spot. I'm in search of a new pair of headphones, closed preferrably. In the $100-200 dollar range. I listen to electronica, dubstep and some chill indie music at the computer. I'm also...- Nihl
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Bass Heavy, Hard Hitting IEMS?
All good....found what I was looking for :) ty- Nihl
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Moto X & Chromebook Arm amplifier -- Thoughts?
Looking to use an amp on my mobile devices; moto x (phone), and chromebook arm (laptop). What kind of amp should I be looking for? I'll also be picking up a new pair of phones ~ not sure which yet!- Nihl
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Thinksound TS01 -- Thoughts?
Looking to replace my $10 Sony in-ears...was looking at the TS01s by Thinksound, any thoughts or other recommendations? Mostly for portable use on laptop, phone or other mobile devices. I listen to a lot of electronica. Price ~ $50 less. Thanks guys. Note: Oh, and I lay in bed with...- Nihl
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Budget External TV Speakers???
I've been considering the option of taking the plunge into the TV speaker stuff...right now I just use the sound from the television itself. What are your thoughts and or recommendation on some external speakers ~ decent but budget priced (throw out some ideas)?- Nihl
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How to improve sound?
What I have: -Desktop PC -XIFI Xtremegamer Sound Card -Sennheiser HD555 headphones (558 mod has been done) I don't use speakers, I only use my headphones...for now anyways. What I'm wondering is what can I do to improve my sound quailty overall? It sounds good -- but I know it can get...- Nihl
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Sound Card to Drive 250 Ohms -- Thoughts?
Looking at a pair of DT 770s (the 250 Ohm / pro version) to use mainly on my desktop PC. Right now I don't have an amp/dac, but I do have a soundcard -- unfortunately it does not have a headphone amplifier. I was looking at the STX.. Thoughts?- Nihl
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Closed Back -- Low Sound Leakage: Recommendations?
Looking for something closed back, with low sound leakage. High comfort and durability is a must. Coming from a previous pair of headphones that I could compare to 'pillows on my ears' -- I need something of equal comfort. Also, if they crack I don't want them. I took care of my headphones and...- Nihl
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HD555 Upgrade?
Sup guys, looking for a new pair of cans...My old Sennheiser HD555s are losing their luster, as they have become cracked (still usable) and now considered outdated. What I'm looking for is a replacement pair that can be used to listen to a wide variety of music, entertainment and also a tad bit...- Nihl
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