PinkyPowers
Reviewer: The Headphone List
I've been using my Realtek HD on-board, and Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speakers. I'm ready (or nearly ready) to step it up a few notches. I'm not looking for portable. In fact, a proper desktop box would suit me best.
I'll be running Optical In from the on-board soundcard. It ought to support a variety of headphones, form IEMs to high impedance over-the-ear phones. It also should power some bookshelf speakers. I haven't decided on which to get, but something along the lines of the Klipsch RB-41 II Reference Series.
A gain adjuster is important, I should think, for the different types of headphones I might be using.
The Audioengine D1 looked promising. Though, I'm not sure it could power decent stereo speakers.
This system will be used for movie-watching, playing games, and music enjoyment. Surround sound is not something I need here... in spite of its benefits in gaming. Stereo has always been just fine for me.
What do you say? No more than $300, please.
PS. It should go without saying that sound-quality is fairly important, as well.
I'll be running Optical In from the on-board soundcard. It ought to support a variety of headphones, form IEMs to high impedance over-the-ear phones. It also should power some bookshelf speakers. I haven't decided on which to get, but something along the lines of the Klipsch RB-41 II Reference Series.
A gain adjuster is important, I should think, for the different types of headphones I might be using.
The Audioengine D1 looked promising. Though, I'm not sure it could power decent stereo speakers.
This system will be used for movie-watching, playing games, and music enjoyment. Surround sound is not something I need here... in spite of its benefits in gaming. Stereo has always been just fine for me.
What do you say? No more than $300, please.
PS. It should go without saying that sound-quality is fairly important, as well.