[SoloAce]

I have a Desktop PC motherboard with NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - do you think that's enough to drive Argons?

If not, what would be good middle-of-the-road amplifier for Argons within let's say <$150 budget that requires USB connection only? I don't want one that needs extra external power brick.

 

[kukkurovaca]

I have a Desktop PC motherboard with NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - do you think that's enough to drive Argons?

If not, what would be good middle-of-the-road amplifier for Argons within let's say <$150 budget that requires USB connection only? I don't want one that needs extra external power brick.

I don't know your motherboard offhand. 600ohm isn't a useful reference point in this case b/c Argons are low-impedance but require high current to drive. Many people will say it's impossible to get good sound this way, but it's probably worth trying. My laptop can drive Argons reasonably well -- although I don't think that's true of most laptops, for the record.

Re: amplifiers, I'm not sure b/c USB power can be something of a constraint. Maybe the Grace m9xx/m900 would be a good option? Or get a powerful portable amp like the Fiio A5.

(Some will for sure tell you that you need something that pushes multiple watts of power; I've never felt the need for that, but then again I haven't tried it yet, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing. But I have no qualms running the Argon on amps that are in the same power ballpark as the A5, or less.)

 

[Laines]

Lead time is now 12 weeks. Cant wait to get mine.

 

[headphonesonly]

I think it’s pretty dope that this headphone does exceptionally well with whatever genre you play through it. Not only that you can get your preferred sound signature just by pad rolling.

 

[funkle II]

Lead time is now 12 weeks. Cant wait to get mine.

Thanks for reminding me, I almost forgot I ordered a pair back in early Nov.

 

[Laines]

Thanks for reminding me, I almost forgot I ordered a pair back in early Nov.

Ordered mine on 18 Nov. let me know when you got yours, it might indicate mine will come soon as well.

 

[curentatu]

Question: If you get the single ended option on the Argon MK3, can they still run a balanced connection or do you have to rewire them internally ?

 

[Shredicus]

Question: If you get the single ended option on the Argon MK3, can they still run a balanced connection or do you have to rewire them internally ?

The balanced option means he rewires them internally for balanced

 

[Laines]

Anybody who got his Argons recently and can share how long it actually took from order to delivery?

 

[kinnikuren]

Anybody who got his Argons recently and can share how long it actually took from order to delivery?

FWIW, ordered on 10/1 and shipped on 12/14. Lead time on the website when I ordered was 9 weeks. Now it's 12 weeks.

 

[stealydan]

I just opened the package on my T60 Argons from Ryan, the legend himself. I have a huge grin on my face while typing this. Detailed, quick, and punchy are the first adjectives that come to mind. I was looking for an upgrade to my DT 770, which while great, are a just a tiny bit harsh (Mt. Beyer is hell to climb) and boomy. These are exactly what I was looking for. I've never been to a trade show, but I really can't imagine any other semi-closed cans being noticeably better than these wooden beauties.

 

[ronfifer]

Argon T50RP Mk3 vs Argon T60RP vs AKG K702 for positional accuracy in competitive fps gaming?

I own k702 but i can't tell VERTICAL positioning in BF1 (upper and lower floors). Can i achieve that with a modded fostex?

 

[headphonesonly]

Argon T50RP Mk3 vs Argon T60RP vs AKG K702 for positional accuracy in competitive fps gaming?

I own k702 but i can't tell VERTICAL positioning in BF1 (upper and lower floors). Can i achieve that with a modded fostex?

Just judging on vertical positioning get the Monoprice m570 instead. Intimate soundstage but one of the best at positional audio that I’ve tried.

 

[demi9od1]

I do enjoy the wide stage on the Argon MK3 but it is nebulous, I don't get a lot of spatial queues from it.

 

[timleg002]

Is there much difference between Dekoni Audio Blue and Argons Mk3?