[SorazA]

Just purchased them two days ago and they sound great!
 
Today, however, while watching random videos around the web, I loaded one up and it started playing.
Little did I know that the video automatically started at 100% volume. Also, the master volume on my computer was ~75% so, ultimately... there was like 5 seconds of pure loudness of 'boom noises (Diablo 3 trailer thing)'
 
Of course, with the Asus Xonar Essence STX having a built in amplifier, is there a possibility that it could have maybe broke or damaged my headset due to the fact it was extremely loud?
 
Thanks!

 

[Magick Man]

Doubtful, just keep an ear open for any rattles or distortion. They're probably fine, though.

 

[SONIC BOOM]

There always the possibility but for only 5 sec I think you will be fine, Is there a big change in the sound? if anything went wrong then I would think the driver was blew but you would know if that was the case (it would sound like rossie odanald ofter a night a taco bell)

 

[MattTCG]

Did you have the gain on the card set to normal? That hp does not need anything past normal or you will damage it.

 

[SorazA]

Yes - the gain was set to normal.

 

[MattTCG]

Then they should be fine. They are meant to handle that kind of spike. Any sound differences?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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(Diablo 3 trailer thing)'

Only 33 days left until release.