Hi all, My current audio setup is a little less than ideal and I was hoping that could change with my new build. Right now, my computer has an HT Omega Striker soundcard with a T-amp for my Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelf speakers (+ BIC F12 sub) and a Schiit Asgard (original) for my Sennheiser...

Hello all, as the title states I am looking to move away from my Logitech Z5500 speaker system to a 2.0/1 bookshelf system. My source will be my computer and my main uses are for music, watching anime, and some gaming. The 5.1 system is nice for the latter two aspects (mainly the anime), but I...

Hello Head-Fi,   I'm pretty familiar with full-sized cans, but IEMs are out of my territory, so I'm coming to you for some help. I recently started full-time on a Help Desk where I was given the following --  ...

I'm not looking to buy in the immediate future, but I doubt the market will have any new offerings in the meantime, so I'm just doing some preliminary research.   My best headphones, currently, are a pair of Grado's SR80i. They sound great, but they do hurt my ears after a while though that...

Here is the sound card in question -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001. It is $75 so it definitely is a step above on-board audio, but I have no idea how it fairs as a DAC. I ask this because it is my current audio source and I am trying to decide if it is worth it...

I want to preface this by saying that I have no knowledge on DACs or DAC technology, so forgive me.   There's a pretty hefty price difference between these two products, but is it worth it? To be completely honest, I have no idea what 24/96 (HRT MSII) means or what 24/192 (Fiio D3) means...

These are the two headphones I have on my list at the moment. I understand that the HD580s are quite old and I would have to buy them used, but they are basically the HD600 without the ugly faux-marble finish. I'm not sure about the HD580, but I've read that the HD598 are a very fun can to...

Take note that one is the old, non-i version (the SR125) while the other is the updated version, although a step down on the product line. Assuming that I can get either for around the same price (perhaps the SR125 is slightly cheaper), which would you all recommend?

My current soundcard is an HT Omega Striker, but I have been told that a dedicated DAC would be better (even though the sound card is decent).   All of these are in my price range, but I'm not sure if any are supposedly 'better.' I'm open to more suggestions than just these 3. I want...

I was originally just going to get some HD598s (and still might depending on how this thread turns out), but I wanted to see what a slight raise in budget could get me. I have no idea what sort of sound I want as I only own a pair of HD280 Pros, so my experience is limited. Something fun, but...

My current set-up consists of some Logitech Z-5500 (speakers), Sennhesier HD 280 Pros (upgrading to HD598 soon), a Schiit Asgard amplifier, and an HT Omega Striker soundcard. The soundcard does not have a dedicated line-out, but it does have an optical and coax line-out, so I'm thinking those...

I made a thread over at in the amp section, but figured it might be appropriate to ask here as well. Below is a shorter summary of what's going on.       Quote:   Equipment -- HT Omega Striker (soundcard, click to zoom in to see connections) Schiit Asgard (amp) Sennheiser...

I bought it off someone from here if that matters for anything, so it isn't new. The previous owner said he owned it for about a year, not sure on the playtime though. My set-up is far from extraordinary, but I can't really blame it on that quite yet. Running some Sennheiser HD 280 Pros and a...

As the title suggests, I am looking for a good amplifier between $200 and $300, but the cheaper the better. I will be pairing the amp with some Sennheiser HD598s (which have also yet to be purchased). I would also like the amp to scale well with future headphone upgrades, but that is probably...

I have more or less settled on the aforementioned pair of headphones -- Sennheiser's HD598s. I am still completely knew to this audiophile scene so any guidance is appreciated. From what I know, these phones have a pretty low impedance, making them fairly easy to drive, but an amp can never...

First off, I want to mention that I am relatively new and inexperienced to this audiophile scene.   I currently own a 16GB Zune HD and love it. The UI is amazing, the sound is pretty darn good, and hell, even the software has grown on me. I've never bothered with the Zune Pass so no comments...

Forgive me for making this thread as I imagine there are hundreds like it. That said, since there are so many, I'm having trouble consolidating all that information into something digestible.   I'm looking for a new pair of IEMs for $30 or under for my Zune HD. I'd be willing to spend...

I'm in the market for a new sound card. My main activites include watching anime/movies, listening to music, and some light gaming (Team Fortress 2). Right now I have an X-Fi Xtremegamer but I want something better. I'm looking at HT Omega's Claro or RAZER Barracuda, both seem wonderful but I'm...