AfterShock
New Head-Fier
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I'm looking for headphones, a new music player, and maybe an amp?
Headphones:
Decent soundstage and positional cues(for games?)
Never owned anything besides earbuds and the stock earphones that came with my Galaxy Player 5.
I've been considering the A900X or DT770, but the fact that the DT770 has recessed mids is a turn off.
I've found so little information on the A900X so some input would be nice.
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[size=10pt] I own a Sansa Fuze(original), but recently the left ear stopped working so I'm in the market for a new player.[/size]
[size=10pt] I was considering the Clip+ or Zip, but I'm wondering if they have any mayor flaws?[/size]
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[size=10pt] From owning and reading about the Fuze it seems common problems are gaps in the casing from the top and sides and the problem I mentioned above about the left ear.[/size]
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[size=10pt] DAC/Amp/Sound Card?:[/size]
[size=10pt] I'm new to all this so I need some explaining on these.[/size]
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[size=10pt] What are the differences between them?[/size]
[size=10pt] Could a DAC/Amp replace a sound card?[/size]
[size=10pt] Difference between being portable? Are they the same just less powerful? [/size]
Headphones:
- What's your budget?
- Where/how do you plan on using these can?
- What are your isolation needs? Open or closed cans?
- What kind of music do you listen to and what's the format/bit rate?
- What source device will it be coming from and what amp, if any, will you be using?
- Do you know what kind of signature you're trying to find?
- Anything else specific you're looking for?
Decent soundstage and positional cues(for games?)
Never owned anything besides earbuds and the stock earphones that came with my Galaxy Player 5.
I've been considering the A900X or DT770, but the fact that the DT770 has recessed mids is a turn off.
I've found so little information on the A900X so some input would be nice.
[size=10pt] Music Player:[/size]
- [size=10pt] Capacity: What size player do you need? Many come 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32GB or larger, these are mainly flash memory players but there are hard drive players that are larger. Also some of the flash memory players come with an expansion slot for a microSD card for expansion. Try to be clear what your needs are ...[/size]
- [size=10pt] Budget: The price you are willing to invest, minimum to maximum spend.[/size]
- [size=10pt] Use: What is the main intended use? Commuting, working out, traveling, audiobooks, watching video, etc.[/size]
- [size=10pt] Type/Design: DAP (digital audio player, more focused on music or no video at all), PMP (portable media player, more focused on video)[/size]
- [size=10pt] Features: Gapless, MSC/MTP, EQ, sound enhancements, USB host, text reader, FM radio tuner, video, games, Bluetooth, internet, a built-in microphone or line input for recording, built in speaker, etc., etc, etc. …[/size]
- [size=10pt] Display: Display or no display and rough size[/size]
- [size=10pt] UI/Controls: User interface with tactical buttons, touch or combination of both[/size]
- [size=10pt] Battery life: Some players don't have great battery life, how long will you need before recharging?[/size]
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[size=10pt] I own a Sansa Fuze(original), but recently the left ear stopped working so I'm in the market for a new player.[/size]
[size=10pt] I was considering the Clip+ or Zip, but I'm wondering if they have any mayor flaws?[/size]
[size=10pt] [/size]
[size=10pt] From owning and reading about the Fuze it seems common problems are gaps in the casing from the top and sides and the problem I mentioned above about the left ear.[/size]
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[size=10pt] [/size]
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[size=10pt] DAC/Amp/Sound Card?:[/size]
[size=10pt] I'm new to all this so I need some explaining on these.[/size]
[size=10pt] [/size]
[size=10pt] What are the differences between them?[/size]
[size=10pt] Could a DAC/Amp replace a sound card?[/size]
[size=10pt] Difference between being portable? Are they the same just less powerful? [/size]