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SsButerbal
Ringing in PC38X's
I recently got this headset, and wow is it good. My only issue is when certain people talk on discord, I can hear a really high pitched ringing. I fiddled with a bunch of settings, computer audio and discord, and nothing seems to solve the issue. It is primarily if not all in my right ear only. Is there something wrong with my headset, or was that ringing always there I can just hear it cause the headset is THAT good? I haven't had any issues with any other application, though I have yet to test if I can hear the ringing on a different version of discord, say on my xbox instead of my pc. Only other issue I've had is occasional static, but I can't tell if it's from the headset or the show/game/etc.
Apr 24, 2024
itsamepe
Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
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Apr 23, 2024
Briankan
Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all, What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome. Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC. thx!!
Apr 22, 2024
Simthaniel
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Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
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So what would happen if you get an amp anyway? Your headphone will just sound "different", not better or worse, just different depending on the signature of the amp. Though you might potentially like it or hate it depend on your taste.
And if your headphone is hard to drive (like say, 300 Ohm) then most likely it will benefit from an amp (louder, more dynamic range... etc).
If you can tell me what headphone you use then I can give you further suggestions. :P
People seems to agree that while it's 62 Ohm, it still is best to use amplification and it's actually power hungry headphone. So you might need a desktop dedicated power amp/dac.
Now the problem is price, most desktop dac/amp will cost you over $120. Ideally you'll probably want to aim for O2/ODAC or Schiit Modi/Magni combo. But both of those will run you over $200.
Something to look for is that since K7XX is a very neutral headphone, it usually pair well with warm sounding amp. UDAC-3 is a warm sounding dac/amp I'm just not sure if it will have enough power to push it to its full potential. Though this might be a decent middle ground.
Maybe think about your final goal for now, if you think in the long run you do want to shell out for a good desktop amp, I'd just use it straight (no amp/dac) in the time being until you can afford the "proper" dac/amp. But if you think you'll never want to spend that much, then buying this might get you to a decent point (although not ideal but should be not bad either).
Another good option is the CEntrance DACport Slim that's also going on right now. To be honest, I've tried other sub $100 dac/amp (E10K, SMSL M2, and Schiit Fulla) and all of them were decent, you can't go wrong with any of them since most dac/amp in this price bracket actually do sound similar to each other. Only exception might be E10K since it's a more lean/clean sounding dac/amp and might be too lean/clean sounding with K7XX (very neutral to begin with).
Decide how much you're willing to spend then go from there. :)