[ofaisalo]

hi
as mentioned in the title
so i already have the HD800 cant change
but i am looking for the best experience with movies and video games 
budget (1000$) max 
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sorry for the bad enlish

 

[ofaisalo]

anyone >>>

 

[warlock07]

Many recommended HD598, compared to HD600, HD650, HD700 for movies and games, when i was searching for one. Also HD598's are only 180$.

 

[superjawes]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/650510/the-new-hd800-impressions-thread

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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Originally Posted by ofaisalo /img/forum/go_quote.gif

hi

as mentioned in the title

so i already have the HD800 cant change

but i am looking for the best experience with movies and video games 

budget (1000$) max 

 

 

Get a soundcard with a DSP that can do Dolby Headphone or similar surround sound simulation programs (similar DSP apps for 2ch playback would be a bonus) and SPDIF output, then feed a digital signal to whatever DAC+HPamp combo you can still fit in the budget. Like, blow $100 or so on a soundcard (some external units can be cheaper, like the Xonar U3), then get an AudioGD NFB-15 for $260+shipping. All for under $500.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Originally Posted by ofaisalo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
As mentioned in the title
So I already have the HD800, can,t change.
But I am looking for the best experience with movies and video games 
budget (1000$) max 
-------------------
sorry for the bad enlish

 
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (OEM is fine).
 
Audio-GD NFB-15 ($316) or Audio-GD NFB-11 ($395)
(prices include shipping)
Both are external DAC/Head amps, with USB, optical & coaxial inputs.
The NFB-15 is slightly more musical and the NFB-11 slightly more detailed .
http://www.audio-gd.com/Products-EN.htm
 
Just connect the SB-Z's optical output port to the optical input port on the external DAC/amp.
 
For watching Blu-ray movies, get the software Cyberlinks Power DVD.

 

[Rhamnetin]

HD 800 for games and movies?  Total overkill, so spending $1000 on a source and amplification is overkill too.  A sound card like what PurpleAngel recommended is a good place to start, and an affordable, simple to use amp like the ones recommended above.