Best Headphones For Computer Use?

[Squibbles]

Oh My God. Now I'm Worried.
Anybody?

 

[Mr.Radar]

The AV-710's front output can drive headphones, but it's good output isn't designed to. High-impeadence headphones work okay, but lower impedence ones (like Grados) will sound thin and lifeless on it.

 

[Squibbles]

Nooo! Well, it's not too late to cancel my order.
What sound card do you guys recommend for primary headphone usage with the Grado SR-60?

 

[fr4c]

so i'm guessing there is a headphone jack.lol (what a dumb question)

 

[Squibbles]

Yes, but from "Mr.Radar's" post, the SR60's won't sound good on them.

 

[Mr.Radar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squibbles Nooo! Well, it's not too late to cancel my order. What sound card do you guys recommend for primary headphone usage with the Grado SR-60?

Check out the M-Audio Revolution 5.1. It has a headphone jack and it's better sounding than the AV-710 or the Revo 7.1.

 

[Squibbles]

Ouch. The M-Audio are ridiculously expensive for a sound card....

 

[dwin902]

If you've got the cash, go for an E-MU 0404 ($100).

Also, I was just thinking about your concerns regarding comfort in your headphone. Grados are NOT comfortable, especially with the stock pads. Mods can make them a little more bearable, but the Senns have them beat in this area. Consider the HD497 perhaps.

 

[fr4c]

just stick with the av-710 and read up on some simple mods that can make the chaintech sound just as good as the m-audio. the only reason i look forward to getting my own av-710 is because of the $25 price tag and the modding which i can build off of from there.

 

[Squibbles]

UGH. Now I'm getting differing opinions. Too bad I've already purchased the headphones and soundcard. The headphones, I'll at least try out before making a decision. But the soundcard, I'll probably end up reselling. Hopefully, I won't lose too much. I don't like modding my stuff...

I guess this is what I get for listening to others, and not doing some research.

Oh well.

So anyways, what budget sound card would you guys recommend? [With a dedicated headphone jack]

Thanks.

 

[fr4c]

then go for the emu 0404. i would hate for you to go for anything audigy.

 

[Squibbles]

Too bad they cost even more than the M-Audio...

 

[fr4c]

well you get every penny of the 100 bucks you pay for it and you wont have to look into upgrading for a while. hey but look on the bright side, its cheaper than the audigy!

 

[Squibbles]

Alright. Both items have shipped. I don't want to go through the hassle of returning the sound card. So, here's a new perspective for me: Will the Chaintech be better than my Integrated Stock Sound Card for the SR60? I'm not positive as to what sound card I currently have, but going through the Device Manager, I think it's the: ESS Allegro PCI Audio.

So, for the SR60, will the Chaintech beat that out?
Thanks.

 

[slug]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squibbles Alright. Both items have shipped. I don't want to go through the hassle of returning the sound card. So, here's a new perspective for me: Will the Chaintech be better than my Integrated Stock Sound Card for the SR60? I'm not positive as to what sound card I currently have, but going through the Device Manager, I think it's the: ESS Allegro PCI Audio. So, for the SR60, will the Chaintech beat that out? Thanks.

yes.