Recent content by XtraSweat

  1. X

    Solved! Looking for a simple upgrade

    Hi, My current set up is a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770s, a mod mic and an Asus Strix Soar soundcard. I have a budget of about £140 and want some sort of upgrade. Currently I'm thinking either a pair of open backs or replacing the sound card with an external dac/amp. I'm a gamer but have found...
  2. X

    Ultimate Home Theatre Setup

    Hi, We would like to setup a cinema room in our house but aren't experienced in the home theatre area. It's an average sized bedroom that's being emptied, walls painted black, dark floor and only has one window in the ceiling with a blind over it so the room will be very dark. The screen will...
  3. X

    Headphone setup advice ~£100 (can stretch to more)

    Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!
  4. X

    How to select Headphones or Speakers as output when both are plugged in.

    A quicker way is to right click the speaker icon in the bottom right of the task bar. Then choose playback devices, right click and set as default the one you want to use.
  5. X

    Can't Find Astro A40s

    Usually the mic is under recoding instead of playback.
  6. X

    Headphone setup advice ~£100 (can stretch to more)

    Hi, I have been using my Corsair Vengeance 1500 v2 for ages and they have recently broken so I have switched to using my Audio Technica M50x, which I don't usually use as I take them out and about a lot. I also have my Harmon/Kardon soundsticks so can't plug both in as my front panel headphone...
  7. X

    Best Headphones and Mic possible for gaming (any cost)

    Hi, Can someone please summarise the best headphones, the advantages and disadvantages, of them. Cost is not an issue. I have been looking at ones such as the sennheiser hd800 or some audio technicas. I will be using them mainly for gaming and recording so I need a separate mic anyway. Thanks...
  8. X

    best headphones and mic for pc

    Hi, What is the best headphones and mic for gaming and recording. The budget doesn't matter and it doesn't need to be a headset. Thanks
  9. X

    Should I switch from my iPhone??

    I have an htc one, my brother has an iphone 4s and my dad has an htc 8x so I have experience on all three, windows, android, ios. Switching from an iphone to a windows phone is a big risk as they are so different. Windows just doesn't have many apps and games yet and the major ones that everyone...
  10. X

    Help which smartphone to buy

    Also have a look at the moto g. It's incredibly good for the price. Motorola are a google company so it's really good quality. It has a good 720p hd screen, good battery life, the only downside is that the camera is not that great. You've also got the nexus 5 if you can afford it or loo at the...
  11. X

    What gaming headset is the best for me?

    Hi, can anyone reccommend me a headset. My budget it £70. I have owned 2 vengaence 1500s and both broke so any other than them :) Also if there is a better headphone + mic combination for the same price, that would be good. I have looked at : Siberia V2's platronics gamecom 780 Thanks