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- novice27b
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What sound systems do you guys have?
My ultra low budget sound system (total cost < £20):
Sound Card: Sweex SC012 5.1 PCI Sound Card
Amplifier: Yamaha DSP-A592
Main Speakers: 2x JBL decade 16 (made in the '70s)
Subwoofer: 12 inch “LEAK Sandwich” in DIY enclosure - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LEAK_Sandwich
My non-audiophile ears think it sounds pretty good, but i'm thinking of upgrading my sound card at some point in the future. I also need to get a decent pair of headphones.
My ultra low budget sound system (total cost < £20):
Sound Card: Sweex SC012 5.1 PCI Sound Card
Amplifier: Yamaha DSP-A592
Main Speakers: 2x JBL decade 16 (made in the '70s)
Subwoofer: 12 inch “LEAK Sandwich” in DIY enclosure - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LEAK_Sandwich
My non-audiophile ears think it sounds pretty good, but i'm thinking of upgrading my sound card at some point in the future. I also need to get a decent pair of headphones.
i use arch btw
- fission
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Does a sound card sound that much better than no sound card?
Christiaan Huygens is my arch-nemesis!
- novice27b
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
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Does a sound card sound that much better than no sound card?
I can't hear the difference myself, but I can't do surround sound without a sound card…
i use arch btw
- jji7skyline
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
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Modern motherboards usually have built in surround sound.Does a sound card sound that much better than no sound card?
I can't hear the difference myself, but I can't do surround sound without a sound card…
- Harakou
- Scratcher
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Asus Xonar DG + Sennheiser HD 448 for my decent mid-range setup. The 448's sound nice and are comfortable even wearing them for long periods of time, but I'd consider buying something a bit better at some point.
- NeilWest
- Scratcher
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My computer has nearly no bass, so I have to use headphones to listen to music.
Last edited by NeilWest (April 28, 2014 08:48:31)
- terminator68
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I'm running a laptop right now, but if I had the money to build a nice rig, I would have:
Sound Card: ASUS Essence STX
Speakers: Corsair SP2500
Headphones: Either the Audio Technica ATH-M50X or the ATH-AD700X
The Sound Card is notable for its warm sound, and Corsair is a reliable brand (I might want to go with less gaming-oriented speakers), so I think they'd go well with the ATH's.
Sound Card: ASUS Essence STX
Speakers: Corsair SP2500
Headphones: Either the Audio Technica ATH-M50X or the ATH-AD700X
The Sound Card is notable for its warm sound, and Corsair is a reliable brand (I might want to go with less gaming-oriented speakers), so I think they'd go well with the ATH's.
They look reasonably comfy. Then again, I wear glasses, so that's a first. Most headphones kill with their head squeezing, but the new Beats Executives feel nice. But the comfiness does not justify the high price/wooly, smeared sound. Asus Xonar DG + Sennheiser HD 448 for my decent mid-range setup. The 448's sound nice and are comfortable even wearing them for long periods of time, but I'd consider buying something a bit better at some point.
Last edited by terminator68 (April 28, 2014 10:23:46)
- Dante
- Harakou
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I wear glasses as well, but the clamping force is very light so it's not a problem for me. Nice choice of headphones in the Audio Technicas, as well. I'm running a laptop right now, but if I had the money to build a nice rig, I would have:
Sound Card: ASUS Essence STX
Speakers: Corsair SP2500
Headphones: Either the Audio Technica ATH-M50X or the ATH-AD700X
The Sound Card is notable for its warm sound, and Corsair is a reliable brand (I might want to go with less gaming-oriented speakers), so I think they'd go well with the ATH's.They look reasonably comfy. Then again, I wear glasses, so that's a first. Most headphones kill with their head squeezing, but the new Beats Executives feel nice. But the comfiness does not justify the high price/wooly, smeared sound. Asus Xonar DG + Sennheiser HD 448 for my decent mid-range setup. The 448's sound nice and are comfortable even wearing them for long periods of time, but I'd consider buying something a bit better at some point.
- terminator68
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That is really comforting (no pun intended ) to hear. And yes, the AT's seem pretty sweet. The ATH-M50 supposedly has a warmer sound signature, but they actually look pretty painful, for long term use. The AD700X is definitely comfy (I've tried a similar pair on before), but they seem bigger, and thus harder to carry around. Plus, since they are open-ear, everyone would be able to listen to what I'm listening to. I wear glasses as well, but the clamping force is very light so it's not a problem for me. Nice choice of headphones in the Audio Technicas, as well.
Now all I need to do is finish driving school to get my license, and get a job. When I'm done fat stackin' benjis, my dreams can come true.
Speaking from experience, Beats don't really sound good in the first place, so that's not necessarily a good comparison (unless you use them for music like the Doctor's himself). Is it the nLa? I have the xLa, and they are decent-ish, but more painful than anything. Might have to sell them along with my Xbox. It's about time I sold that Xbox, I haven't touched it in forever. Worst purchase ever. I have a Wii U headset that cost $20 and I'm not kidding sounds just as good as Beats.
Last edited by terminator68 (April 28, 2014 21:11:23)
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