Reddit reviews FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier
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Volume Potentiometer, Barrier Free Design, Easy To Operate. Volume Digital Indicator, More IntuitiveBass Boost, OFF - 0dB;ON - +3dB, Built-In Bass Boosting Circuit, It's Different With Traditional Software To Set The EQ, The Effect Of E10 Will Be BetterUSB Digital Audio Converter To Coaxial Digital Audio Output; Line Output, Fixed Level Audio Line Output with Full ScaleSupport To Install Automatically Without Any Driver, Maximum Output - 96K/24BitAll- Aluminum Shell, Enhanced Anti-Interference Ability, Thus It's More Reliable And Durable
It's an e10, as far as I can tell it's out of production and replaced with e10k which doesn't have that issue.
Here's the amazon review I mentioned.
Desk handmade by local cabinetmaker. Monitor section can be flipped and dropped 3"
13" Macbook Pro with Retina
32" 1080p LG LCD (Haven't decided what to replace with yet)
Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer (being replaced by Denon Pro receiver)
Yamaha MSP5 powered monitors (yeah, yeah, I need to get stands. These are getting replaced by Genelec 8030s)
Wacom Intuos 3 graphics tablet
Late 2009 Mac Mini
FiiO DAC
First gen Xbox 360 to not have RROD
Logitech Bluetooth receiver
Cable raceway
TrendNet broadband router
Managed Switch
Short computer power cable
Short "Mickey Mouse" power cable
Short micro USB cable (for Chromecast)
Buy some of these, you slobs
20W amp
Qi wireless charger, didn't work well with my Nexus 4.
UniFi WAP
Flat-head power strip, behind my bed
Ikea MALM bed and nightstands.
I originally did this install back in the day when these were first popping up and down, major credit goes to /u/zedix as I'm pretty sure he was the first one on Nasioc to start this whole trend for Subarus.
My first installation used a head unit that was tucked away behind everything. However the weak pre-amp, and the constant loss of settings (disconnecting battery), and lack on Steering Wheel controls really got annoying. So I set out on this Version 2 project.
*96svx.dc - David was an amazing resource with getting the required harnesses for an 08+, as my car came with a 24pin + 12pin adapter (premium nav) it was very hard to find 2 reverse harnesses that would make this install doable.**
I created a double din sized Acrylic box from 1/4" sheets cut to size by a local shop... Here are the outer dimensions if you are interested in making a similar box to hold all of this.
Hardest part out of the whole install was coming up with the wiring scheme, as all of this is fed off of 12v ignition. The tablet needed to be able to charge, and the USB hub needed to receive power separate from the OTG y-splitter. I simply spliced into the cheap-o USB hubs and made my own DIY 5v USB hubs.
Fiio E10 DAC/amp ($75) and Beyerdynamic DT770 ($178)
Yup, something like this Fiio E10 would be a really good option, especially for headphones.
Hi Zeos,
Which combination would you recommend?
Headphones:
DAC/AMP:
I will use the setup at work, hence isolation and comfort are important. Nevertheless I'm not competent enough to decide myself if there's enough power for 80ohm headphones from each DAC/AMP
Thanks!
I recently bought a pair of DT 770 80 ohm's with a Fiio e10 amp and an antlion modmic for right around that budget. I love the whole setup
The DT 770's are VERY comfortable, I could wear them for basically the whole day without any fatigue.
I am not personally familiar with your music, but after a quick sampling I think the DT 770's would serve it well being a bass and treble centric headphone.
DT 770 pro 80's for 149.99
Fiio e10 for $59.99
Antlion Modmic for $32.95 + shipping comes out to be like $50
This has you WELL inside of your $300 budget. This is the setup that I personally use, I play MOBA and FPS games and listen to a wide variety of music from metal --> electronic --> rap. Voices in teamspeak are clear, and the antlion modmic is SUPER clear (and more than capable of voice detection use).
I would recommend getting an amp, while I can power the DT770's off just my motherboard, they do sound much better when being powered off the amp and when you feel like turning them up having the ability to go a bit louder is nice. I was not aware however this setup will be MORE than able to go into "do serious damage to your ears levels" so be careful
The one for $285 should be the O2 AMP/ODAC Combo. If that's too much you could go with something like the Fiio E10. A little cheaper and a solid little amp/dac combo. I've had mine for about 6 months now and have been really happy with it, plus is shouldn't have any problem powering your HD558s.
Although, I would LOVE to get a O2/ODAC but I have a really hard time justifying the price...lol...but that's the audio game for ya.
Well actually I was a little unclear about needing an external amp with the DAC. You do need an amp to power the speakers regardless of using an external DAC or an internal sound card. The thing is, most computer speakers you buy have the amp built in.
As for the portable amp you listed, it's great for use with your laptop or iPod if you are on the go all the time. I'm using a FiiO A1 for my amp and I've had nothing but goodness from my FiiO. If it's going to be your desktop amp I would go with something else that doesn't rely on an internal battery for it's power. Guessing from what you linked you're going to be using a pair of headphones. If that's the case and you're using them on a desktop check out the FiiO E10. For the price it doesn't look bad, although I haven't actually heard it so I'm not sure how it will sound.
Yep Schhiit dac and amp are fantastic and the HE400 is as well. Can't go wrong with that combo!Schitt ModiHifiman HE-400
Getting into magnetic planar speakers will get you into a whole other class of audio.
Magnetic planar speakers love power so a Magni wouldn't be bad either but that's over the $500 mark but it's not really required. Also the modi have rca outputs so you'll need something like this http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-Female-Y-Cable-6-Inch/dp/B000I23TTEEDIT:Skip the modi and just get a Fiio E10 Sorry screwed up on the dac deal but the HE-400 is still worthy by and the Fiio E10 will perform as a good dac and amp.
I agree with pagonda, I'd return them.
I would recommend this one:
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
It does not have a mic though.
iPhone 6S.
I do have an external USB DAC I could try.
I also have the Audio Technicas. Are they good enough?
You can buy something cheap like this or more expensive like this. Both of them will work.
One is a sound card, may have a different EQ and perhaps a very small AMP included. The other is a Digital to Analog Converter plus an Amplifier.
Hope this helps.
I have a pair of 558's, and I use the Fiio E10. It's a beautiful combo.
Amazon page of the E10: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005VO7LG6/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
Totally.
Did it, a couple times, just to avoid bending all the way to the floor on the front of the box.
The Fiio E10 is my favorite, but I wouldn't call it cheap.
I'd suggest some velcro or double-sided foam tape to keep the thing in place.
I use just a basic [Behringer UCA2020] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KW2YEI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000KW2YEI&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwpuresimula-20). And haven't had a single problem with it. I don't use headphones so I have no idea on how good that part is.
The next step up would be the offerings by FiiO with the FiiO E10 being USB powered and having a better headphone amp.
Your first step should be to get off onboard sound. The two easiest routes here would either getting a dedicated sound card or a USB DAC/amp combo.
If you decide on upgrading your sound card, something like the Asus DG/DGX will do fine to start with; they'll clean up the sound nicely and will be good enough to drive an efficient set of headphones. Later when you upgrade your headphones, you can then upgrade to the ST/STX and get yourself a proper amp like the Matrix M-stage or 02. That would imo be the better option in the long run.
The USB DAC/amp combo like the Fiio E10 will be a better option if you plan on getting slightly harder to drive headphones from the get go, e.g. Senns, Beyer...
That leaves you with around $250-$300 for the headphones. For your uses(movies and rock), an open pair of headphones like the AD900 would be a great all rounder; great comfort and very efficient. Also have a look at the Beyer DT880, also a good choice within your budget. These would have a wide soundstage perfect for movies and be versatile enough for most music. An open set will generally sound more natural than a closed one.
If you really need closed, the Brainwavz HM5 would be a good choice and way under your budget, enough left over to get yourself a set of Grado SR80. Grados are known as the hardest rocking headphones around, with a fast energetic and upfront sound that goes great with rock/alternative/metal/anything fast paced.
As some others mentioned, the Beyer DT770 are a nice set but a bit too bassy for my liking. I much prefer the DT250-80, which have a great smooth midrange.
Q701 and FiiO e10.
Get the cans used and the e10 new for a total of around 260ish, probably even less if you ebay it or just buy used on amazon, I think the cheapest I saw both together was 230ish. For what it's worth, I bought both of my FiiO amps from amazon, used, and they both came essentially fresh out of the box. My e17 had a small nick on the back corner, but I never notice it. Other than that, check your local craigslist. I've heard of people finding Senn 598 for less than 100. (Mind you, those headphones are a different sound signature than the XB500 or Q701, I just used them as an example.)
You could get the 598's, a cheap USB DAC like the Fiio e10, and use Razer Surround for 7.1.
Alternatively you could get the Asus Xonar U3 and use the Dolby on there. It will be about the same.
I'm not sure what you mean. A receiver is a tuner (radio) stuck in a box together with a pre-amplifier - for turntables and other weak signals -and an amplifier (which is what really makes sound louder). What you may actually want is a DAC (specialized digital audio converter if you are using a digital source, i.e. computer or ipod) and a specialized headphone amplifier. Here is a link to one example, there are lots more.
You could also find a used receiver or integrated amplifier (which is basically a receiver without a tuner/radio) that will accept your signal source (i.e. music player) and that you can plug the headphones into, but I doubt that's necessary.
As /u/MasterBettyFTW pointed out, you might want to take a look at a Headphone Amplifier. A relatively inexpensive amplifier that you can hook up to your PC would be the Fiio E10. I'm no expert, but this is only one of the few that I've personally tried out and was pretty happy with. I'm sure the other veterans here will have better suggestions.
Goodluck!
Actually most of what I listen to is classical. I <3 Mahler.
They definitely sound better than the SR-60 headphones. Do they sound $250 better? Of course not, but it's diminishing returns, and you really have to admit that any headphones over $100 are a luxury item. I'm very happy with them.
I'll admit that I didn't try any other headphones over $200, but I was so happy with the SR-60 (especially compared to any other comparably-priced model) that I trusted Grado there. I probably should have tried some comparable Sennheisers (like the HD-600), though, and I agree that Audio-Technica makes some great cans too.
Yes, I am using an amp, but if you have a good audio source you don't need one with these. However, in this case, my computer is the source of the music, and since it's a Dell workstation with cheap onboard audio, the sound quality isn't great, so I needed an external DAC and amp. I bought the FiiO E10. Aside from my original SR-60 headphones, it's probably the best $70 I've ever spent on audio equipment. It's a USB DAC with built-in amplifier, and it has excellent sound quality.
Most connect through USB, some take optical audio or coaxial in.
The Schiit Modi is a popular budget DAC for $99. Others also have a headphone amp, such as the $80 (or less) Fiio E10.
It depends, what are you gaming on?
If you're on PC, you won't have any trouble but to get the best you need an amp or dac. You can find that for cheaper at other places, it's just one that I had on the top of my mind since I know it's a good one.
I actually use an expensive (For me) Sony pair of headphones and a clip-on Zalman Mic (Recommended to me).
Yeah, sorry about sounding condescending. It's kinda hard not to when talking about something related to a product that one bought.
This is the one I use : http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
And these are my favorite headphones : http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A
A digital to analogue converter (DAC) is anything that converts a digital signal to analogue, such as a 3.5mm port to put your headphones in a computer, ipod, phone, etc.
In the context of this subreddit however, we buy these to get better, cleaner sound than what an everyday laptop can achieve. We also get them because they usually double as headphone amplifiers that far exceed the volume and distortion capacity most devices have. You buy them when you have a good set of headphones or when their impedance is very high, mostly above 32 ohms. Here's a budget example, these things are pretty good for a start.
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
my previous post was wrong, sorry. it appears to NOT be the same as the k702.
various places say it comes with an adapter from 1/4 to 3.5 (which is what you need). for example, expand the Q&A section - dig down to http://www.amazon.com/this-laptop-accessory-need-Thanks/forum/Fx2DFM1I2D6PFWZ/Tx312LIISGRN9SD/1/ref=cm_cd_ql_tlc_al?_encoding=UTF8&amp;asin=B000EBBJ6Y the adapter will look like this http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-3-5mm-Stereo-6-35mm-Adaptor/dp/B003R70OA4 (but a bit prettier).
those adapters are large, a nuisance, and can put a strain on sockets. you're better off with one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MHE100-5-Headphone-Adapter-Extension/dp/B000068O6B - or similar, which has a flexible cable in the middle.
ps amazon currently have the k702 cheaper than the k701 by the looks of things. they're the same headphone, basically, but black (arguably not as nice looking), and the cable is the other way round - a small plug with an adapter to make it larger - which makes a lot more sense.
pps on the amp... these headphones are not very sensitive, so tend to need amplification. but it depends on taste and your computer and may not be necessary. so you might want to start without one and see how you like it. anyway, there are many to choose from. search for "headphone usb dac" (these actually include a dac, which converts from digitial to analogue, and so replace the sound card in your computer, as well as being an amplifier). i own an audioengine d1 and am pretty happy with it, but amazon don't seem to have that. here's an example of what i found on amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
if you search here for "headphone dac" or "headphone amp" you'll find lots of discussion, i suspect.
Yeah I think the dt880 pros as well as a Fiio E10
When the Nexus is installed, I'll be using this for my sound.
Here is what I'm basing my stuff off of.
Budget for the sub and amp is <$300 preferably.
Amazon is a pretty reliable source: http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B005VO7LG6
Hola! Sí, es mini USB la entrada.
Es [este] (https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6) por si querés verlo.
Estoy en Colegiales/Chacarita.
FiiO E10 would be a perfect solution to your troubles
which model do you have? I was looking at getting the Fiio E10.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005VO7LG6
I made a separate post for this first before a kind user pointed me here so bear with me if you already saw this.
I've been hovering on the edge of deciding whether to invest in good headphones for awhile now and I need the final word in whether or not to do it. I own a pretty powerful desktop and do a lot of gaming; I also have hundereds of gigs of music and enjoy listening to all kinds daily. Quality is pretty important to me and I love it when a song can fully immerse me. I listen to many different genres ranging from alternative/rock to electronic/ambient. I currently own a pair of Grado SR 60i's right now and they do the trick for casual listening but I feel like I could be getting more. I did some reading and based on some reviews I picked out some new headphones along with some peripherals to enhance my listening experience. I would really appreciate it if you fellas would weigh in on my choices and let me know if I am making the right decision with my purchase.
Headphones- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A8CW2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Sound card- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TMZ1BK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Amp/DAC- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VO7LG6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A13BNE3P7C8THK
Is there anything I am missing? Something I am skimping on? Will the headphones suit my needs(in a head-fi article I read that 598's were great for gaming as well)?
That is bad isolation in the motherboard/power/EMI. No real way around it accept buying an addon soundcard or the better option of moving everything external with a USB DAC+AMP.
Cheapest option is this.. Behringer UCA202 but the headphone amp isn't spectacular.
If headphones are your main listening source this FiiO E10 or FiiO E7
Wait. Just re-read your question.
Try this
Check out the Fiio E10 - I love it!
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1348679800&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=fiio+usb
Is this a model you might recommend?
/r/headphones
/r/audiophile
That said, I use a pair of AKG K240 Studio headphones with a Fiio E10 DAC/Amplifier
An engineering friend of mine suggested buying a powered USB DAC (digital to analogue converter) for any computer when you are using it as an analogue source, as the built in ones for sound cards are almost always poor. This is an example of a more expensive one: http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B005VO7LG6
Not interested in Crysis 3. What games do you have on Steam?
do you happen to have a USB DAC similar to something like this?: http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B005VO7LG6
Or maybe extra mousepads? Keycaps for cherry mx brown switches? Those are the only things I can think of right now, unfortunately.
Check the obvious and make sure the inline volume and windows volume are turned up. If that's not the problem I would suggest an external amp or USB amp/DAC combo like the FiiO A1 or E10 over a new soundcard.
Can you post some info on your integrated audio or just the motherboard make and model? You should be able to drive them reasonably loud without more after market gear.
If you want good sound people here have nailed it pretty good. Sansa Clip sounds pretty good even out of the box.
Cowon are known for having good sound as well. I would recommend at some point if you want something that sounds really good - look at getting a DAC or DAC/AMP combo - these things really enhance MP3s - they will make you say "oh wow..." especially if you are using good headphones. I have 3 DACs and I recently just heard the FiiO E17 and was really impressed with it - particularly for 100 bucks.
Get the sansa and look later into a DAC/AMP combo. Even with the DAC you are under 200 bucks. :)
FiiO E17 - 121.99 http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E17-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0070UFMOW
Also look at FiiO E10 - I have one of these, very happy with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373074173&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=FiiO
Need a bit of advice guys. Got like £150 - £200 to spend on my first headphones.
I was thinking about the Audio-Technica ATH-M50s or the Sennheiser HD25-1 II or perhaps even the Grado SI80i and a Fiio E10.
Is that a good starting point? Do I need the Fiio DAC?
Many thanks.
Budget - £150 to £200.
Source - Onboard motherboard sound (HD audio connection, not AC97).
Requirements for Isolation - I'll mostly be in a quiet room at home.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Anything but IEMs. These are for home listening.
Preferred tonal balance - No idea (sorry)
Past headphones - Apple iPhone headphones (lol)
Preferred Music - Wide range from Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, some blues, some classical.
Location - UK
I listen to EDM all day long with these (I found em for $170 CAN)
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM
and this (amp required to power the 250ohm cans, $60)
http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
the E10 has a bass boost which kicks ass with EDM.
These also absolutely destroy my $350 open ear Sennheiser PC 360's!!!
I use a FiiO e10 Olympus for my DT770 250ohm and it's wonderful. Relatively cheap, quite well-built, and nice looking.
keep the speakers, your xonar is not an AMP, its a sound card, you need a new sound card (also called a DAC). get a £60 Fiio e10 USB DAC and use the line out on the back. it should be will be better than the xonar and you can keep the money for something more important.
awesome. I didn't know much about them but just did a little research and that sounds like a pretty good idea. Do you know what the difference would be between using a DAC compared to just the sound card?
EDIT: I was looking around reading forum posts and reviews and came across this. Any good?
Im currently in the market for a new desktop amp or dac im new to the whole audio game and would like ot learn. i currently have the beyerdynamic dt 770 pro 80 i know these dont need an amp but at the moment they soudn really low to me. im looking at a price range from $100 - $200
Ones i've been looking at:
https://schiit.com/products/magni-2
https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6
I've recently purchased a pair of JBL LSR305, I've been using it with my Fiio E10. Since the sound card on my motherboard stopped working. I've read that using powered speakers with an amp can damage those speakers. Also is there a way to increase the maximum audio output from these speakers without damaging them?
In that price range the only things I can think of is the FiiO E7 or E10. Those are both a DAC and an amp though, so either will more or less replace the E11, although you could bypass the amp in either and run a line to your E11 if you really wanted too.
Alternatively, you could buy the ODAC from JDS Labs for $150, which would be your best option. It doesn't include an amp so you'll have to run it to your E11.
You could probably also pick up an internal pci soundcard (I see the ASUS Xonar thrown around a lot but I know nothing about it) for much cheaper. But I'm an external kind of guy, and usually internal sound cards aren't recommended (due to potential noise issues similar to what you are currently experiencing).
If you want the best sound for your money (within your requirements) you should check out the MrSpeakers Mad Dog and Fiio E10. You will get sound from plugging it into the iPad Mini, which would be fine for listening to YouTube videos but not really for listening to music; you're Macbook Pro will drive them quite easily but you will get much improved sound quality using an amp. They isolate well but are really too big to wear out and about - they would be perfect if you shared a dorm room or for studio use. They are super comfortable with huge ear-pads, and have a great clean neutral sound.
If you want to be able to use these on the go the Sennheiser Momentum is a good choice. They are more consumer-grade headphones, but you would get way more out of these with the iPad and the Macbook. They are not as comfortable to my ears, but they are much lighter. They are quite neutral with a slight bass emphasis to my ears.
This one and that one are a good place to start if you want a dac/amp
You own some? I am looking at this dac/amp as well as some others 2 3 4 5 and if you have any insight I would love to hear it before I burn another hole in my tight budget.
INSANITY
The worst thing I've ever heard play sound was a pair of $4 speakers I had to use before I got anything half way decent. As for the next giveaway, I think a fiio e10 would be kind of nice.
Yeah, I think a DAC/amp combo might be the best for right now. I was looking at the Fiio E10. And I'll definitely go with spotify premium, I've been considering the upgrade anyway. Thanks for the advice.
one more nod for Fiio, e10 is my choice as well. best sound I've ever heard for such a small, cheap little gadget!
/r/audiophile is a great resource.
If you want to keep the price low, I bought an Asus Xonar DG, which has a headphone amp built in. Huge improvement in sound quality over the built-in audio on my mobo. Obviously this is only for desktops.
If you have a laptop, you would get an external unit, like the Fiio E10, which is a combination DAC and headphone amp.
These are both low priced options that are pretty great for the money. As I'm sure you're aware, the sky's the limit for how much you want to spend on audio gear.
Yeah, i wouldn't bother placing the sub another place if you're happy with it now.
As I said over, I'm a bit in the same situation as you. Neighbor(Not old thogh) and thin walls. I figured I just go for the cheap speaker set, since I can't get the advantage of a more expensive one and I'm kind of broke these days. So I use my MH50s to listen to music and games.
Works ok, but I find that my computer can't power the headset properly and adjusting the volume in W7 is a niughtmare. Next on my list is one of these
Hey guys,
The DAC and amp guide here seems a bit old and I'm a bit of a newbie so I figured I'd ask here.
Here is my current equipment at my work desk:
These are currently connected using a simple 1/8th to 1/8th audio cable, but the end result sounds awful and looks ugly as well since the 1/8th cable has to be plugged in to the front.
I would like to hook up the laptop to send audio to the speakers, I don't usually use headphones. The speakers use RCA and 1/8th as input, but I'd like to use RCA because those inputs are behind the speaker and won't clutter my desk. In an effort to accomplish this AND improve the sound quality a bit, should I get a DAC? And should I consider switching speakers or do you guys think these are ok?
Ideally, I'm looking for the DAC to run off of AC/USB power since I intend to leave it plugged in 95% of the time. A rotary volume dial would be ideal but isn't strictly necessary. Do I need something like these? And if yes, which one would you recommend?
PS - Could something like this Fiio D3 work maybe? Not sure what kind of adapter would be needed, but it seems unlikely.
Hi,
several sets of supposed gaming headsets(5.1+7.1) have let me down, both with terrible positioning audio and just general quality. So considering replacing them and i stumbled into virtual barbershop and then a few more audiophilish videos. Bit of research and generally looking around have left me with this as a short list.
Zalman ZMMIC1 Lapel Microphone,
Sennheiser HD 518 Open Circumaural Headphones with E.A.R. Technology
FiiO Olympus E10 USB Decoder Headphone Amplifier (3.5 mm Stereo Jack, Black)
as far as I am aware (blissfully unaware) these 3 are compatible? and pretty decent quality for the cash (£200max)? and just plugging them straight in the back of my pc via USB will work beautifully?
and on a gamming related, do most games now have positional stereo enabled ala virtual barber shop or am i going to end up without any positional from this setup?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-ZM-MIC1-ZMMIC1-Lapel-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_sim_recht_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0XH5A8P6Z9R4JGS2MG2D
http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/audio-headphones-stereo-hifi-tv-hd-518
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Olympus-E10-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=pd_sim_computers_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=02T1N4VCS5H08BNWSD6J
First let me say that I don't know anything. I was looking at these headphones and using this"amp"
EDIT: It appears that this is a better option with the headphones I linked. But again, I do not know anything. Seriously.
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Here's three that are dedicated DACs and Amps. I own the e10 and it sounds great, and not just for its price.
Also, they didn't say that the dedicated amp would be able to drive high impedance headphones well. Keep in mind that they're targeting Beats headphones which have low impedance.