Sdaeh
New Head-Fier
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Hi! (*Newbie Warning*)
I went out and auditioned the Grado Sr-60's and Sony MDR-7506 today. I decided on the Sony but I'm a little concerned whether its overkill for using on my soundcard which will be its primary role. I don't have a suitable amp and don't really plan on buying one but I am getting interested in DIY. However for the time being it will just be plugged straight into the soundcard.
The soundcard I currently have is a vibra pci 128, I use it mostly for games but also listening to mp3's, cd's etc. I do plan on upgrading it soon though, probably to a SB LIve Value or TB: Santa Cruz.
So basically will the limitations of the soundcard bring down the quality of the headphones (without an amp) to the point that I could have bought something cheaper with the same end result. Also for anyone who has a similar setup would you consider the volume suitable.
Also while I'm being a total newbie, what kind of DIY head amp would be best suited towards a line-in (soundcard) + 2 rca inputs(playstation) with 7506 headphones?
PS I know you can order the V6 online, but to import one here would cost more than buying the 7506 locally.
Thanks for reading
I went out and auditioned the Grado Sr-60's and Sony MDR-7506 today. I decided on the Sony but I'm a little concerned whether its overkill for using on my soundcard which will be its primary role. I don't have a suitable amp and don't really plan on buying one but I am getting interested in DIY. However for the time being it will just be plugged straight into the soundcard.
The soundcard I currently have is a vibra pci 128, I use it mostly for games but also listening to mp3's, cd's etc. I do plan on upgrading it soon though, probably to a SB LIve Value or TB: Santa Cruz.
So basically will the limitations of the soundcard bring down the quality of the headphones (without an amp) to the point that I could have bought something cheaper with the same end result. Also for anyone who has a similar setup would you consider the volume suitable.
Also while I'm being a total newbie, what kind of DIY head amp would be best suited towards a line-in (soundcard) + 2 rca inputs(playstation) with 7506 headphones?
PS I know you can order the V6 online, but to import one here would cost more than buying the 7506 locally.
Thanks for reading