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L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Dec 28, 2017
after owning this one for nearly a year, I just wanna say that this headset apparently NEED amplification to really shine.
at first, I tried plugging directly to motherboard and I barely hear footsteps. Then I bought O2 amp, footsteps improved but doesn't solve the entire problem. Bought the usb dac (mine is smsl idea) and magically the problem solved. Footsteps loud and clear, directional sound and accuracy are amazing.
sirsoswag
8
Dec 28, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Lhow did you separate the microphone and the audio input for pluging it into the smsl idea ? (I haven't already my headset but i'm looking for an external amp for it...)
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Dec 28, 2017
sirsoswagthis headset has audio and mic jack separated.
My setup: Pc37x > O2 amp > USB DAC
as for mic, I just plugged it directly to motherboard, no complaint about the quality, although it can't compare to a standalone XLR mic, my teammates thought the voice quality is better than average.
sirsoswag
8
Dec 29, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Lthank you very much :)
sirsoswag
8
Dec 29, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Ljust a final question why the 02 and the usb dac ?
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Dec 29, 2017
sirsoswagit's under $100 lol
dounedinini
3
Dec 29, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Lhahaha x)
bsastor
779
Dec 30, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Li'm using the nuforce dac-3. also from massdrop. the foot steps sounds are really penetrating i often hear someone from upstairs or on the other side of the wall. the amount of details i hear is crazy.
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Dec 31, 2017
sirsoswagI would recommend usb dac first, if your onboard is realtek audio.
this might help: https://www.soundmaximum.com/best-usb-dac-under-100/
sirsoswag
8
Dec 31, 2017
L0L0L0L0L0Lhmmm thank you but the mic cable is that long ? like I can put my amp on my desk and then plug my mic in my mother board ?
bsastor
779
Dec 31, 2017
sirsoswagIt's the same cable with a split at the end with 2x 3.5mm plugs. One for mic input, another for output
sirsoswag
8
Jan 1, 2018
bsastorthank you m8
sirsoswag
8
Jan 1, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lyeah but i haven't optical output and the cheapest is like twice my budget :/ more like an smsl x4 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neoteck-Headphone-Amplifier-Rechargeble-Computers/dp/B01IHGWGDM shit like that...
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 1, 2018
sirsoswagbest I could find are Fiio Q1 or FX-audio x6 for decent dac/amp under 70
if you wanna try your luck, go for DIY chinese dac/amp under 50 at ebay or aliexpress
sirsoswag
8
Jan 1, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lfor the cheap diy i find this :) https://www.amazon.com/Audiophile-headphone-amplifier-parts-Altoids-Wintergreen/dp/B00H7JAPD4 but I will check the fiio and the fx thank you !
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 1, 2018
sirsoswagalso I found this on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FQHBDI4?psc=1 it has good chip, which is ess sabre 9023
downside is that it seems to be dac only, so you might need to buy separate headphone amp.
that said, buying cheap audio stuff is practically relying alot from your luck, you either get hidden gems or just worthless pebbles lol
sirsoswag
8
Jan 1, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lyeah... but it said it's an " Portable USB DAC Headphone Amplifier"
sirsoswag
8
Jan 1, 2018
sirsoswagsry for the maj just copy paste from amazon x)
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 2, 2018
sirsoswagyou're right, but then again it's a dice roll haha, get used to it when it comes to audio stuffs
sirsoswag
8
Jan 8, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lso i receive my headset and i working prefectly... the thing is when i frist plug it to my pc it's was perfectly loud my music was clear etc but i launch a cs go game and all the guns were way to loud but the footsteps were pretty silent... it that was the same thing with you or it was quiet all the time ?
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 8, 2018
sirsoswagNow you know lol
Maybe it was a design flaw. Original pc373d came with usb soundcard. Probably they weren't tuned to be used with low power output from onboard soundcard. That's my suspicion.
bsastor
779
Jan 9, 2018
sirsoswaggive it some time to burn in or get seasoned. now everything is solid and clear. even footsteps from upstairs or around the corner can be heard clearly. i love this headset. well. until the jubilee arrive anyways. lol
sirsoswag
8
Jan 9, 2018
bsastorwhat do you mean by seasoned ?
sorry I'm french
bsastor
779
Jan 9, 2018
sirsoswagImagine a pair of leather shoes. It needs some wearing to get it soften. something like that.
sirsoswag
8
Jan 9, 2018
bsastorhoo ok :) you think in a near future my headset will sound better ?
bsastor
779
Jan 10, 2018
sirsoswagI'm not a fortune teller, but i think after playing rain sounds, white noise and pink noise on youtube can help your headphone break in faster. You can try those or just use it everyday. It gets better after a while.
sirsoswag
8
Jan 10, 2018
bsastorNice ! Will try it... thank you :)
sirsoswag
8
Jan 13, 2018
bsastorhmmm after a straight 10 hours of ping noise my headset sound the same... maybe a bit more of high... I will still take a cheap usb amp/dac... I want to hear more the base who sound weak and i want an overhall clearer sound.
bsastor
779
Jan 13, 2018
sirsoswaghow about the rain sound? http://www.rainymood.com/
sirsoswag
8
Jan 14, 2018
bsastorayyy let's go !
sirsoswag
8
Jan 14, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0LI don't know if we talk about it but the fiio k1 is very recommended as a budget dac/amp... https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0189EVGAG/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AgEAAAAAAAAAAQcAAAAAADFODOAAAAAAWluMRA Does the chip inside is not to bad ? or the Xtrem pro is better ?
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 14, 2018
sirsoswagextrempro has newer chip, but you can go for which ever cheaper one if you're on budget :)
sirsoswag
8
Jan 14, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lhmmm thank you :)
sirsoswag
8
Jan 19, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lso the extrempro is only a dac... and I won't buy an external amp so after a bit of search on amazon.com i found this : https://www.amazon.com/YOHOOLYO-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier-Powered-Headphone/dp/B06Y3XC5R1?SubscriptionId=AKIAINYWQL7SPW7D7JCA&tag=aboutcom02lifewire-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B06Y3XC5R1&ascsubtag=4151946%7Cgoogle.fr%7C%7C%7C66%2C24%2C27%2C60%2C29%2C79%7C%7C
Seems good with some positive reviews and recommandation on multiple site. i will try the rain sound this week end. thank you for all the advices guys :) love you... ;)
L0L0L0L0L0L
19
Jan 20, 2018
sirsoswagthat syba dongle is decent I think
sirsoswag
8
Jan 20, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lhmmm the plastic doen't inspire me conidence I find this don't know if that's viable but i can use it with my phone too :) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZPL85V/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3IS7MIVPZRK45&psc=1
sirsoswag
8
Jan 20, 2018
L0L0L0L0L0Lbut the fact the syba can be use with the microphone is kinda cool
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