[Sabron]

Hi so I recently bought the AT2020 USBi Mic and the ATH-M40x for general use, listening to music and heavy gaming. Happy with both my purchases but there's just two things that need fixing.

The pads on my ATH-M40X are awful and I've been thinking of getting HM5 Pads?

The sound quality is good but the volume is low. I've been told to get an AMP/DAC combo and I want to get something entry-mid level. Not sure which one to get. Thank you guys

 

[serman005]

Hi so I recently bought the AT2020 USBi Mic and the ATH-M40x for general use, listening to music and heavy gaming. Happy with both my purchases but there's just two things that need fixing.

The pads on my ATH-M40X are awful and I've been thinking of getting HM5 Pads?

The sound quality is good but the volume is low. I've been told to get an AMP/DAC combo and I want to get something entry-mid level. Not sure which one to get. Thank you guys

Check out a Magni 2 Uber/Modi 2 Uber. It could work. Just out of curiosity, what are you driving your M40X with currently?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

The sound quality is good but the volume is low. I've been told to get an AMP/DAC combo and I want to get something entry-mid level. Not sure which one to get.

Strix Soar and set it to high gain.

 

[Sabron]

Sorry guys I think I may have resolved the issue. I installed some Realtek Onboard drivers and now everything suddenly went loud and I can hear everything but if i need better quality I'll probably upgrade my headphones first as I don't think the M40X are recommended for a DAC/AMP, never the less I appreciate the recommendations and will keep them in mind.

 

[serman005]

Glad to hear you worked it out.

 

[cossix]

Good job figuring it out! M40X will still sound better with an amp, although it doesn't need one. It will definitely help if you buy a DAC (but will only be noticeable when listening to hi-res music).