Recent content by Amywalker730

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    Is the PM-3 a good choice for gaming, movies, and music?

    Wow, thanks so much Pointed! I've never tried an open-back headphone before, but hearing what you had to say about them and looking into both the X7 and Q701 have really excited me. I think I'm sold on your suggestion of a 7xx + X7 combo, but I'm now curious if there is anything else I should...
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    Is the PM-3 a good choice for gaming, movies, and music?

    I've had my eyes on the PM-3 after many reviewers and people gave it such high praise, but as soon as I started asking around on the Hi Fi forum it became very unpopular due to a roll-off in treble at 7khz and sound-stage. I was told that it was a poor selection for gaming, which is a half of...
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    How quickly does headphone technology progress?

    Thanks guys, I learned quite a bit from reading your posts! Are there anything to look for when trying to weigh-in on their durability?
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    How quickly does headphone technology progress?

    I'm trying to decide between buying a $200 - $300 pair of headphones and one in the $800 - $1,000 range. If technology improves like it does for hardware, the more expensive range seems almost like a waste when I can't see them physically lasting long enough for a suitably improved replacement...
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    Are simulated 7.1 headphones inferior to 5.1?

    Hello everyone! I'm in the market for a high-end pair of headphones and have run across a few claims that simulated 7.1 headphones are inferior to 5.1 and that there are trade-offs for each. Is this true?
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    Could anyone offer insight on wireless and wired headsets?

    Hello everyone! For the past two years I've used a pair of ROCCAT Kave 5.1 XTD headphones, which have been great, but they, like every other pair of headphones I've owned, eventually die because the copper wire breaks in the cord from getting caught and pulled. I thought that the solution...
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    How do I go about building a high-quality Home Theater?

    Hello there, I've always bought hardware for gaming, but after going to the cinema and watching the new Star Wars movie I feel inspired to reproduce that experience at home. Sadly I know virtually nothing about home theater builds and thought the best starting point would be to ask you guys...