New Headset + Headset amplifier question
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Yondaime
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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 16:22    Post subject: New Headset + Headset amplifier question
Hi guys!

I have to buy a new headset, as the old one is just unusable now. It's not broken but the foam is completely detached and it sounds worse than it used to do so...

I've pretty much decided on the Sennheiser HD 558, I tried them on and they felt very comfortable and sounded good as well. Now mind you I'm a complete noob when it comes to audio, but I read something about headset amplifiers being necessary if you want to get the most out of certain headsets (I didn't read it the HD 558 in particular, but I read it when I was looking for headsets) and my question is, do you guys think I would need one (to get the most out of it) for the Sennheiser HD 558 or is that more for high end headsets (for DJs and the like)?

Also, I currently have the Logitech Z-4 as audio for my computer, I assume that one won't do as a headset amplifier right (told you, I'm a complete noob, I know a lot about computers, overclocking etc, but audio is my one weak point Razz)?

If I do need a headset amplifier, which would you recommend?
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fisk




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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 16:26    Post subject:
The FiiO E7 is good, works as a soundcard as well.


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Yondaime
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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 16:34    Post subject:
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BearishSun




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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 16:35    Post subject:
I have a FiiO E9K and I'm happy with it, but I don't really have a reference point to compare.

Whether you need it or not, I suggest you get the headphones and try them out first. Then you can see if it's loud enough for you.

My AKG phones need one if I want to listen to anything higher than medium volume.
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Breezer_




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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 17:04    Post subject:
Xonar DGX, costs like 40 euros and has headphone amp. Alternatively you can buy DG if you have PCI slot (costs only 20-25€).
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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 20:50    Post subject:
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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 2nd Mar 2013 23:43    Post subject:
FiiO E7 / E9 Combo user here for my laptop. Hate that crappy sound chip the laptop has so the E7 DAC is amazing compared to it.








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