I need a sound card that sounds good, and has digital S/PDIF output, and is less than $90. The only thing I've found is the Asus Xonar DX and HT OMEGA STRIKER, for $89. Is there anything better and/or cheaper? Also, either PCI or PCI-e is fine.

As the title suggests, I need a pair of cheap, closed, portable, headband headphones. My budget is about 70$. I've had a pair of senn px200's and liked them, it's just that I've heard that they're muddy compared to other cans. Are there any other cans that would work, or should I get another...

A friend just gave me a pair of Akg hp40's. I looked them up and cant find much on them. I'm not much of an audiophile, so does anyone know how good these are?

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I was digging arround in my basement today, and discovered a pair of koss optimus lv 20 headphones. I asked mi madre why we were not using them. She said they were broken, and I tested them and they are. But only the right headphone doesn't work. What I would like to know if are these...

I have been using iTunes for about 4 1/2 years now, and I love it! However, I was wondering what headfi-ers use to manage and listen to their music. I've heard foobar2000 is really popular, but the interface doesn't look very appealing to me. Does superior sound quality make up for it? Also...

you broke you only pair of good headphones, and only have about $15-ish dollars to your name? In other words, what is the best pair of headphones for about 15$? I in the past have always liked the sony mdrv150's from walmart, but what do you think?

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anywhere from 60-100$ used?

ok, so I was considering buying the mdr-v6's, until I tried them out for the first time yesterday, and was very pleased with whatever random rock band was playing on the friends computer, but once I put on children of bodom and system of a down, I noticed how mellow the bass was. What I mean by...

While listening to them, will I ever really notice any difference in the way they sound? Would either be better for gaming or rock music, or should I stick wwith my original idea, and go with the cheaper ones; being that the price isn't worth it for me?

I am considering buying sony mdr-v6's for my new general purpose headphones. I was planning on going to my local guitar center to buy, test, and return them, just to make sure I like them. I checked out their website, and they only sell the Sony mdr-V7506's. I probably won't buy the later, but I...

I can see that many of the people here have quite alot of experence with many different headphones. I, being a high school student, don't have much money, nor do I have friends that have good cans, so I was wondering, where can I go to test out headphones? I live in the burbs of chicago, so...

problem is, I'm 15, and a little stripped for cash, so unfortunately I can have an extra pair of v6's laying around. plus the d2000's are like $350; and by me saying that my budget is $100, I mean like 60-70 on ebay. Any other suggestions plz?

Ok, so I need closed headphones that sound good with metal, and are around $100. Right now, I'm considering getting Sony MDR-V6's. What do you think? Should I stick with these or go with something else? Also, are there any mods for the V6's that I should know about? thanks. ~max

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So I've recently heard that with the Senn HD280's that I may be disappointed with the bass resp with Metal/Techno. I've also been recommended the beyerdynamic DT 231's. Ideas? ~max

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OK, so I think I'm gonna go with the Senn HD280's. Is there anything I should know about them, such as any recommended mods, should I get a headphone amp for use with my ipod touch, if so what kind? Things like that. Also, I'm probably gonna get the pros, but should I spend the extra money and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dublo7 How do you hack the volume? In order to hack the volume, you first need to do something to your iPod touch called a "jailbreak". Google it. Then once it's jailbroken, Go into the installer (you will know what this means once you jailbreak it)...

How do you think they sound? I owned a pair... untill I broke them... Any way, I thought they sounded great for how much I spent, and being on the ear, behind the neck headphones; but what do you guys as audiophiles think of them? By thew way, they have the same drivers as the PX 200's. ~max

Hey, I'm still kinda new here, and I'm still learning. Now, what and where exactly is a headphone amp used for? I'm concidering buying senn HD280's, with which I will use mostly with my ipod touch, and listening to primarily metal, some rock and techno. Should I get one, if so what should I get...

What does Head-fi think of the Icemat Siberia's? Several of my gaming friends have them and love em. But are they really that good? What do you think? ~max

But both of the grados are open, and I need closed, mostly to make sure I can turn them up loud while no one else in study hall can hear them. Comfort is a tiny bit important too.

by the way, did I mention that I will mostly be using them on my iPod touch.