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
Budget: Ideally under 500 for the set (like 150-200 for buds; 300 for AMP/DAC), but looking to be ultimate bargain master man.
Style: Like a fickle human, a bit of everything; from hip-hop, to EDM, classic rock, alternative / punk (I think this is new screamo?), and anything that has a good recording (I'm down to try classical). I can list specific bands and anything else that may help with this.
Thank you for reading this and for your time, Austin
An amplifier’s purpose is to amplify an analog signal to proper power levels for a speaker (such as the driver in a headphone), and usually to provide volume control. A better amp will minimize loss from the signal quality from a DAC, and have enough power on reserve to allow a headphone to have a stronger impact, distinct differences between quiet and loud moments, and not mask small details.
We were pleased enough with the Apogee Groove USB all-in-one DAC/Amp to sell it in a combo package with our HD 650. As a student and probably someone who needs a device small enough to be portable, the Groove is one good option without being too expensive. More expensive units will often provide an upgrade, and often seasoned enthusiasts will spend more on their signal chain than in the headphones themselves. But, for starting out, the Groove is good.
For gamers, we also have the Sennheiser GSX 1000. It’s rated to have enough power output for headphones up to 150 Ω , so not the ideal choice for the HD 6XX which has 300 Ω impedance (the HD 58X Jubilee would be a better fit), but I’m trying it out right now with an HD 650 I have on hand, and it’s putting out a respectable, musical experience at 40% volume. The GSX 1000 features our Binaural Sound engine, which can really help people who are more used to speakers; without it, music sounds are centered in your head, but the Binaural Sound will make you have to double check your speakers are off because it creates a sense of the music coming from in front of you, out of your head. For gaming, it supports 7.1 input, with that same out-of-your head sensation but also letting you easily distinguish between sounds in front or behind you. Listening to the GSX 1000 and HD 650 right now, the Mars Volta, “Televators” has a little grain in the treble, but Massive Attack’s “Girl I Love You” has smooth twinkling treble and a strong bass foundation. If the processing sounds interesting to you, it may be worth checking out the GSX 1000.
All-In-One vs Discrete components •The fidelity and performance of both will increase with better design.
All-In-One Pros: •A more straightforward setup for cable management and transportation. •Potentially smaller desktop footprint •Less concern about choosing cable accessories between DAC and Amp •Manufacture engineers’ tested pairing of DAC and Amp components. •Often (but not always) have the option to just be used as a DAC or Amp if you buy a discrete component in the future, to upgrade one component at a time.
Discrete Component pros: •Can upgrade one component at a time, as budget permits. •Choose your own pairing of DAC and Amp (though manufacturers often have an option for each), often with more input and output connector flexibility. •Sometimes a manufacturer specializes solely in DAC designs, or Amp designs •DAC technology is tied to computer advancements, and models with better speed, accuracy, and precision continue to be released with perhaps faster development cycles. •Easier to prevent interference