donunus
Headphoneus Supremus
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They are spec'd to be slightly heavier. Maybe better resonance control/tweaks inside? ![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
They are spec'd to be slightly heavier. Maybe better resonance control/tweaks inside?![]()
I have 2 questions, if you could indulge me: 1.) To step it up a bit, should I be looking into getting a better soundcard and moving away from the 5 year old onboard realtek?
2.) Would I still need an Amp and if so, which would would be recommended? (Only really planning for desktop use, but if portable one is good, why not?). I saw mention of Audioengin and FiiO, but I'm completely green with all this stuff. Perhaps someone could point me in the right direction so I can research some specifics more?
Thanks for letting me join the forums, I'm excited to learn many new things!
Bonus Question:
What is the limit in audio quality when only using the computer? Would something like an HD800 ever show any potential on (good) computer equipment or is that strictly the domain of highly dedicated audio equipment?
I have HD650 (similar to HD600) and had HD598. HD650 is better than HD598 in every front except HD598 have much better soundstage. I expect HD 650 to lead even more when i whould buy Beyerdynamic A20.... By the way, does anyone have Walhalla 2 and A20 to compare?, even thou i whould buy A20, but it is interesting for meThat black HD 598SE looks really good!![]()
Anyway, just wondering if there's a big gap between the HD 598 and HD 600? The HD 600, as I have read, is highly scalable. How about the HD 598?
Not that I am about to spend a ginormous amount of money for a DAC/Amp.
I might use an iBasso D14 if ever. I don't think the HD 600 is sounding its full potential on that DAC/Amp based on the reviews I have read...
I know that the cable is four pole TRRS at the headphone end, but from the photos that people share it seems like the jack in the headphones has three solder points, ie. TRS. Can someone double check this for me?
Yes, the plug for the headphones (2.55mm) is TRRS, and the 3.5mm is TRS. So what is your question/worry?
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I mean the jack in the headphones, as in literally in the headphone cup soldered onto the pcb, the one that the 2.5mm plug goes into, not the 3.5mm plug on the source side.