headphone-n00b
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OK. I've decided on Sennheiser HD-595's (50/120 ohm version is negotiable, but probably 50).
I'll be using them with my computer. I've currently got a Soundblaster Live! Audigy (1st gen). I know I'll be needing a better sound card (and perhaps an amp).
The Chaintech AV-710 seems decent as a low-end option. I'm wondering what my options are if I'm willing to go to the $150 neighborhood though. Also, with a nice sound card and 50 ohm impedence, do I need an amp? A $100 or less price point would be preferred. If so, are the CMOYs gonna work? If so, what "flavor"? I don't need portable, so a premium would be placed on being able to power it via AC (also, what about a "clean" power supply?) instead of having to swap out batteries all the damn time. I'm rather new to the whole audiophile scene, so it's all been quite a learning experience.
I'll be listening to CDs and DVD-Audio through whatever DVD player I have in the computer at the time, as well as lossless stuff streamed off the hard drive. I will be doing gaming (first person shooters) as well, but music is definitely my primary concern.
Thoughts?
I'll be using them with my computer. I've currently got a Soundblaster Live! Audigy (1st gen). I know I'll be needing a better sound card (and perhaps an amp).
The Chaintech AV-710 seems decent as a low-end option. I'm wondering what my options are if I'm willing to go to the $150 neighborhood though. Also, with a nice sound card and 50 ohm impedence, do I need an amp? A $100 or less price point would be preferred. If so, are the CMOYs gonna work? If so, what "flavor"? I don't need portable, so a premium would be placed on being able to power it via AC (also, what about a "clean" power supply?) instead of having to swap out batteries all the damn time. I'm rather new to the whole audiophile scene, so it's all been quite a learning experience.
I'll be listening to CDs and DVD-Audio through whatever DVD player I have in the computer at the time, as well as lossless stuff streamed off the hard drive. I will be doing gaming (first person shooters) as well, but music is definitely my primary concern.
Thoughts?