Hello!
I'm a novice when it comes to headphones, and I'm looking for a new pair for my PC setup. I live in the United States, and my budget is about 250$, though that's vague.
I don't have a ton of experience with audio equipment so I can't really point to specific preference about bass, treble, etc. That said, some deep bass is definitely appealing to do justice to fps/rts games that might feature big rumbly/boomy sfx. I also value good directionality for fps/tps and adjacent games (primarily warthunder). I won't be exclusively using these for gaming - also for music, so some versatility is welcome.
This set would be more or less exclusively for my PC setup, and I'm not worried about having to drive it on a phone or anything. Needing an amp/dac even on the pc isn't a dealbreaker, though. Between bluetooth and wired, I really don't care. I'm not that worried about audio latency with bluetooth, but I'm also not that worried about dealing with a wire.
A built in mic is a plus, but...
I recently purchased Fiio X5 (3rd gen) and want to play it in my new car that only has USB input (no Aux cable input as the old one did). How do I do that? Thanks!
I need help finding a pair of new headphones. My budget is let's say 200-800 usd. The main thing I will use them for is watching movies and very casual console gaming. I mainly will be using them through an Xbox one x controller with Dolby atmos mode. I have no issue with picking up an amp to go from either the controller to an amp or directly to the Xbox via Fishkill out. I don't mind sound leak from an open back set so long as I can listen at a volume that someone talking in a movie would match a realistic volume, and not wake up my todler in the room nextdoor. My main desire is to find a set of cans that will have enough bass for movies and play nice with Xbox atmos surround effects. I did mention casual gaming but having a Mic is not something I really care about. Right now I'm using a pair of beats studio 2's and I can't find the words to explain how much I hate them, so please help me constructive suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I was hoping to have a solid HiFi setup for FLAC and DSD listening with everyday use (conference calls + gaming) optionality. I was hoping to get a balanced setup that doesn't need to be upgraded for a long time (or ever!?) and I think DROP offers a lot of value in the following stack:
DROP + MRSPEAKERS ETHER CX CLOSED HEADPHONES
DROP + GRACE DESIGN STANDARD DAC BALANCED
IFI AUDIO ZEN DAC SIGNATURE
DROP + THX AAA™ 789 LINEAR AMPLIFIER
I plan to plug the DAC into my DS1621+ and run an XLR to the amp, which should be on my desktop.
Am I missing anything? It there a better value buy out there?
I currently do not own any DSD files.
Trying to buy some gear off Drop for the first time. I was told I would receive an email with a welcome to drop $10 off promo. I never received that email. Drop was able to send me emails for my login token and email for Password update. But for some reason the $10 off coupon was never sent to me.
One day I just plugged in my Pc38x and they stopped working. I tested the mic and it works, I've tried changing the cord multiple times and have adjusted the volume disk, none of this has changed my situation. I've tested the headphones on my PC, switch, and PS5 and the audio doesn't work there either.
Hifiman x Dekoni Cobalt or Massdrop x Meze 99 Noir
Im looking to buy a set of closed back headphones under $200. So far the two main contenders are the Cobalt and Noir. Has anyone compared these two? which seems to be better? Both are around the same price.
Ive heard the cobalt is lacking in bass, while thats not ideal im not too worried as I dont often listen to bassy music.
Order shipment problem that nobody it caring my support request at Drop
I ordered a headphone 4 weeks ago. Shipment is waiting at Germany to be send to Turkey for 3 weeks. I'm sending customer request forms for help from Drop but it looks like nobody is checking it or not caring, getting no response from Drop. Any idea to get their customer support's attention?
Hi friends,
I recently had a mishap with my Xduoo Poke II, that is, it fell out of my hands and now it turns on but the command buttons now work sometimes and sometimes not. I have written several times to Xduoo directly because it was with them that I bought this Dac and
to find out what I can do about it but after two months I have not received a response.
I live in Mexico City but I would like to know if anyone knows of a technical service in the US that could repair my Poke II and know if it would be worth it for me taking into account the cost of repair and the issue of shipping, or if it is better to think about buying a new portable Dac.
Thanks and Cheers everybody.
Hey, I just wanted to ask if anyone else is having the same issue I am... This is the second pair in which the right ear cup has began cutting in and out on me, and I'm wondering if anyone has seem something like this happen and has fixed it with a better cable. If so, I'd like to know which cable to pick up. I've only had these a few months, I'm surprised to see this kind of thing happen so quickly.
Please someone here help buy a headphone for my use case-
listen mostly Indian music ( old and new Bollywood songs ) .
play them on my iPhone. So need to be wireless.
must be light and comfortable for small ears and 3-4 hours of listening.
noise canceling is not important.
budget is around $150.
i am not audiophile by any means and do not understand much of the jargon. Just want something that sounds good and is comfortable on my ears while I work from home.
thank you all.
Hello, I am wondering if anybody has any experience contacting E-MU support, sending them headphones for repair, or getting them back fixed. Can anybody share any experience? I have been emailing them for a while now, but nobody has responded. Thank you.
i own a Drop + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset and i need a new cable that connects the headset to the computer. i dont know what its called and i cant work out what to look for on amazon etc. could someone please help me with this
Can anyone help me with this? Went away for dinner and came back home to my speakers making this static sound(Video Link). Its like this both in Line In and Bluetooth mode.
These speakers were super super hot but I was told that it was normal for it to be this way. Sucks that literally I am just about two months out of the 1 year warranty :/
If anyone can help me that'd be great.
I ordered the Dekoni Cobalt for $179 and the price dropped to $159 before they even arrived. Some retailers do price match reimbursements if an item goes on sale within a certain time frame after purchase. Does Drop do that?
I currently am rocking the beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros and have been for a while now, along with a go xlr! I was trying to see what other headset you guys recommend along with something to replace the xlr? Thank you!
I have some Hifiman headphones (HE-X4) that no longer work on one side. Is it possible to order a replacement side (if it is self servicable) or send them in for repair?
I just got my pc38x in the mail today and the out put is quiet but fine and I'm happy. But the mic will not work when on my Xbox series and I was wondering if this issue can be resolved or if the head set is not compatible with Xbox.
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