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#351 MonsieurX
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I guess i've mistaken the price of the magni/modi for the magni alone I'll look into it,thanks :)
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#352 Gxgear
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-Thinking of getting Audio Technica AD700, do I need a sound card? Currently using onboard sound (MSI Z77A).

-Should I wait for it to dip below $100? In other words how frequently does it get a sale. I hear it can go for as low as $70ish.

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#353 Wolfetan
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-Thinking of getting Audio Technica AD700, do I need a sound card? Currently using onboard sound (MSI Z77A).

-Should I wait for it to dip below $100? In other words how frequently does it get a sale. I hear it can go for as low as $70ish.

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1. No, its 32 ohms. 2. Not sure.
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#354 Gxgear
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[QUOTE="Gxgear"]

-Thinking of getting Audio Technica AD700, do I need a sound card? Currently using onboard sound (MSI Z77A).

-Should I wait for it to dip below $100? In other words how frequently does it get a sale. I hear it can go for as low as $70ish.

Wolfetan

1. No, its 32 ohms. 2. Not sure.

Thanks, what does #1 mean though? The Xonar DG seems to get paired with this headset a lot from what I've read, seems the headphone amp helps with AD700's lack of bass (and in general).

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#355 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="Wolfetan"][QUOTE="Gxgear"]

-Thinking of getting Audio Technica AD700, do I need a sound card? Currently using onboard sound (MSI Z77A).

-Should I wait for it to dip below $100? In other words how frequently does it get a sale. I hear it can go for as low as $70ish.

Gxgear

1. No, its 32 ohms. 2. Not sure.

Thanks, what does #1 mean though? The Xonar DG seems to get paired with this headset a lot from what I've read, seems the headphone amp helps with AD700's lack of bass (and in general).

Its low impedance, doesn't need to be driven. It will improve with an amp though, any headphone does.
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#356 kraken2109
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[QUOTE="Gxgear"]

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]1. No, its 32 ohms. 2. Not sure.Wolfetan

Thanks, what does #1 mean though? The Xonar DG seems to get paired with this headset a lot from what I've read, seems the headphone amp helps with AD700's lack of bass (and in general).

Its low impedance, doesn't need to be driven. It will improve with an amp though, any headphone does.

My HD429s improved with a xonar DG. You don't 'need' a sound card, but it can help. It depends on whether the sound built in to your motherbooard is good or not and how bothered you are about it. Xonar DG also has an equaliser so you could up the bass a bit if you wanted.
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#357 Bikouchu35
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My HD429s improved with a xonar DG. You don't 'need' a sound card, but it can help. It depends on whether the sound built in to your motherbooard is good or not and how bothered you are about it. Xonar DG also has an equaliser so you could up the bass a bit if you wanted.kraken2109

xonar dg w/external amp :) I wonder how much better is an stx or essence.

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#358 MonsieurX
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="kraken2109"] Schiit magni is prettier :P

More expensive

Magni is $99

Can't find it anywhere in Canada :(
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#359 kraken2109
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"] More expensive

Magni is $99

Can't find it anywhere in Canada :(

That sucks, I guess buying from a US site would cost a lot of delivery?
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#360 MonsieurX
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="kraken2109"] Magni is $99

Can't find it anywhere in Canada :(

That sucks, I guess buying from a US site would cost a lot of delivery?

If I can get it shipped. Dealers listed over schiit.com don't even have it. Do you know any websites that offer it besides amazon.com?
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#361 kraken2109
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"] Can't find it anywhere in Canada :(

That sucks, I guess buying from a US site would cost a lot of delivery?

If I can get it shipped. Dealers listed over schiit.com don't even have it. Do you know any websites that offer it besides amazon.com?

Sadly I know very little about Canada :P
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#362 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="kraken2109"] That sucks, I guess buying from a US site would cost a lot of delivery?

If I can get it shipped. Dealers listed over schiit.com don't even have it. Do you know any websites that offer it besides amazon.com?

Sadly I know very little about Canada :P

Contact Jason Stoddard at Schiit and ask him.
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#363 Wolfetan
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Am auditioning the Paradox headphones by LFF at the moment. Great pair of headphones.

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#364 NamelessPlayer
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[QUOTE="Wolfetan"][QUOTE="Gxgear"]

-Thinking of getting Audio Technica AD700, do I need a sound card? Currently using onboard sound (MSI Z77A).

-Should I wait for it to dip below $100? In other words how frequently does it get a sale. I hear it can go for as low as $70ish.

Gxgear

1. No, its 32 ohms. 2. Not sure.

Thanks, what does #1 mean though? The Xonar DG seems to get paired with this headset a lot from what I've read, seems the headphone amp helps with AD700's lack of bass (and in general).

People pair the AD700 with a sound card NOT for the amplication, but for headphone surround. CMSS-3D Headphone, Dolby Headphone, that sort of thing. Way better than just playing in plain one-dimensional stereo.
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#365 xfactor19990
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So I really like the Beyerdynamics headphones, and am wondering whats top notch for 200-400? I need a new headset for my build.....Especially being I want true 5.1 or 7.1!

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#366 NamelessPlayer
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So I really like the Beyerdynamics headphones, and am wondering whats top notch for 200-400? I need a new headset for my build.....Especially being I want true 5.1 or 7.1!

xfactor19990
True 5.1/7.1, as with multiple drivers? Do you enjoy wasting money? If you like Beyerdynamic headphones and insist on a headset instead of the headphone + ModMic route, I suppose the MMX300 would be the logical conclusion, though it's more on the $300-400 end of things. Just make sure you run it through a sound card with CMSS-3D Headphone, Dolby Headphone, THX/SBX Pro Surround, etc. to get the most out of it.
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#367 xfactor19990
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[QUOTE="xfactor19990"]

So I really like the Beyerdynamics headphones, and am wondering whats top notch for 200-400? I need a new headset for my build.....Especially being I want true 5.1 or 7.1!

NamelessPlayer
True 5.1/7.1, as with multiple drivers? Do you enjoy wasting money? If you like Beyerdynamic headphones and insist on a headset instead of the headphone + ModMic route, I suppose the MMX300 would be the logical conclusion, though it's more on the $300-400 end of things. Just make sure you run it through a sound card with CMSS-3D Headphone, Dolby Headphone, THX/SBX Pro Surround, etc. to get the most out of it.

Not specifically a fan of wasting cash :) Haha just trying to get a feel for quality headsets, will definitely look up your recommendations!
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#368 Wolfetan
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Just recieved my Paradox:D

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#369 Darkslayer16
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Has anyone tried the sync by 50 wireless headphones? Also where is a good place to buy headphones in Canada? All the stores I see just sell crap.

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#370 kraken2109
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Has anyone tried the sync by 50 wireless headphones? Also where is a good place to buy headphones in Canada? All the stores I see just sell crap.

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Look like fashion accessories to me, avoid if you care about sound.
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#371 Darkslayer16
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Has anyone tried Sennheiser RS 220?

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#372 kraken2109
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Has anyone tried Sennheiser RS 220?

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Why do you want wireless headphones?
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#373 kushy26
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Very nice information shared.
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#374 Darkslayer16
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[QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

Has anyone tried Sennheiser RS 220?

kraken2109

Why do you want wireless headphones?

Because I do?

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#375 Wolfetan
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Well, I am going to be making a HD650 cable as soon as the wire/plug/heat gun get here. Can't wait:D

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#376 kraken2109
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

Has anyone tried Sennheiser RS 220?

Darkslayer16

Why do you want wireless headphones?

Because I do?

Just wondering if you were aware how much more expensive they are for the quality. i.e. £100 wired will beat £300 wireless.
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#377 Darkslayer16
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[QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

[QUOTE="kraken2109"] Why do you want wireless headphones?kraken2109

Because I do?

Just wondering if you were aware how much more expensive they are for the quality. i.e. £100 wired will beat £300 wireless.

I'm aware wireless cost more, but when I buy wired headphones I will be spending 1k+ and I don't feel like doing that currently and need wireless ones.

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#378 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

Because I do?

Darkslayer16

Just wondering if you were aware how much more expensive they are for the quality. i.e. £100 wired will beat £300 wireless.

I'm aware wireless cost more, but when I buy wired headphones I will be spending 1k+ and I don't feel like doing that currently and need wireless ones.

Oooo. Sennheiser HD800?
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#379 Darkslayer16
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[QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

[QUOTE="kraken2109"] Just wondering if you were aware how much more expensive they are for the quality. i.e. £100 wired will beat £300 wireless.Wolfetan

I'm aware wireless cost more, but when I buy wired headphones I will be spending 1k+ and I don't feel like doing that currently and need wireless ones.

Oooo. Sennheiser HD800?

Most likely, but I don't feel like buying them right this second. Looking for wireless for now as a temp thing.

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#380 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="Wolfetan"][QUOTE="Darkslayer16"]

I'm aware wireless cost more, but when I buy wired headphones I will be spending 1k+ and I don't feel like doing that currently and need wireless ones.

Darkslayer16

Oooo. Sennheiser HD800?

Most likely, but I don't feel like buying them right this second. Looking for wireless for now as a temp thing.

Cool:)
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#381 MonsieurX
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Curious if anyone have an opinion about this Little Dot MK V Little Dot MK III Matrix M-Stage Schiit Asgard Can all be found around 200$,best bet for my DT990 600ohm?
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#382 Wolfetan
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Bottlehead Crack!

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#383 MonsieurX
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Bottlehead Crack!

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250$ kit and ~400$ assembled,don't have any soldering iron and such
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#384 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

Bottlehead Crack!

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250$ kit and ~400$ assembled,don't have any soldering iron and such

:( Hmm. Have you asked around on Head-Fi?
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#385 MonsieurX
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

Bottlehead Crack!

Wolfetan
250$ kit and ~400$ assembled,don't have any soldering iron and such

:( Hmm. Have you asked around on Head-Fi?

I did. Got few answers...but I went got the MK V for 160$ finally. :) Next step will be an external DAC to sell my Essence STX
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#386 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="Wolfetan"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"] 250$ kit and ~400$ assembled,don't have any soldering iron and such

:( Hmm. Have you asked around on Head-Fi?

I did. Got few answers...but I went got the MK V for 160$ finally. :) Next step will be an external DAC to sell my Essence STX

Cool!!
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#387 A_keifer_conroy
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Great thread, very detailed and informative. Thanks for the help!
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#388 MonsieurX
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Received the amp today, sounding great so far. Not stellar improvement,but I enjoy it. :)
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#389 charlesavon
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I think the headphones between 40 and 80 are a good choice regarding quality and price.
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#390 mixedplanet
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well I am in a markey for a new headset. Looking for a premium headset for games, music and movies but primarily games like battlefield 4. 

Any suggestions? Razer Tiamat 7.1 has kind of failed me. 

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#391 MonsieurX
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well I am in a markey for a new headset. Looking for a premium headset for games, music and movies but primarily games like battlefield 4. 

Any suggestions? Razer Tiamat 7.1 has kind of failed me. 

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PC or console?
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#392 mixedplanet
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[QUOTE="mixedplanet"]

well I am in a markey for a new headset. Looking for a premium headset for games, music and movies but primarily games like battlefield 4. 

Any suggestions? Razer Tiamat 7.1 has kind of failed me. 

MonsieurX
PC or console?

PC
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#393 Wolfetan
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I acquired a Schiit Mjolnir. Pretty schitty I must say. 

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#394 MonsieurX
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I acquired a Schiit Mjolnir. Pretty schitty I must say. 

Wolfetan

Lucky bastard! :P

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#395 Wolfetan
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[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

I acquired a Schiit Mjolnir. Pretty schitty I must say. 

MonsieurX

Lucky bastard! :P

:D
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#397 kraken2109
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so many headphones, i like the high quality sound of headphones, the rock, the classical, Music can sound out the perfect showcase. http://www.drebeatshome.comdaimonding
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#398 MOkshark
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Wow .. thats great .. having fun with high quality sound and the best satisfaction. I have searched a lot and finnlly happy to get right one :)
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#399 Wolfetan
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Hey, guys check out my review:) : http://www.head-fi.org/t/683477/review-astell-kern-akr01

May be on a pro review site soon:D, may take 3 months to a year, or never. I have to improve A LOT.

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#400 kraken2109
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Hey, guys check out my review:) : http://www.head-fi.org/t/683477/review-astell-kern-akr01

May be on a pro review site soon:D, may take 3 months to a year, or never. I have to improve A LOT.

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I'd love to do some reviewing, how did you manage to get them to send you gear to review? And do you have to send it back?!