Originally Posted by Steve Da Egg

I hope Scott doesn't mind me putting my two cents in here. I think you should go for some Grado SR80's. Scott recommended them to me, and I love them. They are open but they fit snuggly into your price range at $95.


Scott, what's your opinion on cable and power filters?

EDIT: Also, will a DAC replace my soundcard? Or will it go soundcard>?amp?>dac>?amp?>headphones

You could do it two ways, depending on which inputs the DAC has.

If it's USB, then it will just be: USB -> DAC -> Amp -> Headphones

If it's digital only (like a lot of DACs are), then it will be: Sound card's coxial or optical output -> DAC -> Amp -> Headphones

Using a sound card that way, is called using it as a transport.

I bought a receiver that has DH.. Dolby headphone.. 5.1 through headphones..Very spacious & 3D like. & positioning is much better.

I got my M-Audio Q40's last week, and I'm really enjoying them. Their sound signature is pretty neutral, but I can hear a little warmth in some cases. I had some fairly cheap Sennheisers before I got these, and the difference between their detail and clarity is definitely apparent. I've been hearing things that I never before noticed in my music. The bass has a nice deep and limitless feel, I love it. These headphones also don't produce any piercing highs, which is something I hate, so I'm very happy with that. I love their portability and build quality as well; they have nice metal hinges so you can fold them up, and the cord unplugs from the headphones as well. Did I mention that these beasts are damn sexy looking? Well, they are. All in all, excellent headphones. I'm very content with my purchase. One more quick thing, though. Scott, could you recomend me an mp3 player that has superior sound quality compared to an ipod? I'm buying a new one soon, and I could use some help. Thanks.

iRiver Clix2, Sony A818, Cowon D2 all have good sound quality.

Budget: $300 at the most.
Uses percentage: 40% Music 60% Gaming
Music taste: I like alternative rock, indie, ska, reggae, hardcore, progressive, and some metal.
Preferred sound signature: I can't intelligently answer this.
Open

Originally Posted by HypnotiKs

Budget: $300 at the most.
Uses percentage: 40% Music 60% Gaming
Music taste: I like alternative rock, indie, ska, reggae, hardcore, progressive, and some metal.
Preferred sound signature: I can't intelligently answer this.
Open

Just get AD700s ($100 from newegg).

Seeing as you're using them for gaming mostly you won't notice the difference higher end headphones would bring.

I havent read through the entire thread but I wonder if these are any good.
https://edimensional.com/index.php?c...FRYesgodbC5ojg

Originally Posted by RVideo

I havent read through the entire thread but I wonder if these are any good.
https://edimensional.com/index.php?c...FRYesgodbC5ojg

Never seen those before, or heard anything about them. Doesn't look like they'd be much good for music though.

I just listened to some SR60's today. Oh my god...amazing headphones. My next purchase: Grado, for sure.

Originally Posted by Nugwin

I just listened to some SR60's today. Oh my god...amazing headphones. My next purchase: Grado, for sure.

Yeah, I saw that you were first on the head-fi loaner programme. Awesome.