neo_x
New Head-Fier
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- May 14, 2005
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Hi,
Firstly, I am from the UK, so no amps here. Nor did I wanted to have one initially. I thought my onboard soundcard was decent enough, but even the Audigy won't be able to drive the 120 Ohm version HD555s.
Secondly, I am a gamer, and I play games 80% of the time, mostly battlefield 1942 or BF2 in the future. I am not an audiophile.
I have made many threads over the past few days, asking about advice, what to do about the horrible quality of sound I am getting from the Senns. I think its all down the HUUUUUUUGE 120ohm rating, bad soundcard, and unamped. I have reduced all effects from the Soundmax applet, e.g. reverb , ear models, EAX effects, had the mode set to Stereo Speakers instead of Headphones settings, but to no avail. I need a MAJOR upgrade to drive these headphones. Hence I am returning them.
I have read many threads here about the BEST gamer headphones but I am now tired, dazed and confused. Someone please help me. I want :
Headphones with good quality sound output, will run optimally with Audigy 2 ZS, are comfortable in long gaming sessions. Phones can be either closed or open don't care. I don't really want to go above £80 for the headphones. I can't find any amps here in Europe so I can't spend on amps.
Would really appreciate some help.
Sincerely,
Mr Frustrated
Firstly, I am from the UK, so no amps here. Nor did I wanted to have one initially. I thought my onboard soundcard was decent enough, but even the Audigy won't be able to drive the 120 Ohm version HD555s.
Secondly, I am a gamer, and I play games 80% of the time, mostly battlefield 1942 or BF2 in the future. I am not an audiophile.
I have made many threads over the past few days, asking about advice, what to do about the horrible quality of sound I am getting from the Senns. I think its all down the HUUUUUUUGE 120ohm rating, bad soundcard, and unamped. I have reduced all effects from the Soundmax applet, e.g. reverb , ear models, EAX effects, had the mode set to Stereo Speakers instead of Headphones settings, but to no avail. I need a MAJOR upgrade to drive these headphones. Hence I am returning them.
I have read many threads here about the BEST gamer headphones but I am now tired, dazed and confused. Someone please help me. I want :
Headphones with good quality sound output, will run optimally with Audigy 2 ZS, are comfortable in long gaming sessions. Phones can be either closed or open don't care. I don't really want to go above £80 for the headphones. I can't find any amps here in Europe so I can't spend on amps.
Would really appreciate some help.
Sincerely,
Mr Frustrated
