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  1. Moonpig13

    Question Can you listen to tv and computer at same time through a headset?

    Im looking to find out if im able to listen to my tv while im also able to listen to my computer though my headphones at the same time, so i can listen to my tv while im playing games, since i cant listen to my tv through its speakers well unless the volume is up but i dont live alone so that...
  2. J

    Question Do anyone know the Solution for this headset?

    Im using "JBL Tune 110BT Bluetooth Wireless in Ear Earphones with Mic headset" for almost 1 year I dont know how this damage happens. Do i need to paint it or something else? Why its happened, how to recover it from further damage. i poured fevicol to hide that hole, but after a week the hole is...
  3. S

    Question Integrating wireless headphones with PC and stereo set - using external Bluetooth transmitter

    So I bough Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Headphones. Unfortunately as it turns out, my Windows 10 does not recognize that my Gigabyte X570 Aorus Ultra rev. 1.2 motherboard has an integrated Bluetooth. Long story short: I do not intend to spend any more time trying to convince my OS, that I...
  4. alexandrevitor204

    Solved! Good setup ?

    Hi. Looking into whether this setup will work fine and which mic to go for. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen beyerdynamic 990 PRO Either the AT2020 OR rode podmic So my questions are: Will this setup be adequate? (either with at2020 or podmic) and Which microphone would you recommend between...
  5. sparikle

    Solved! Problem with razer kraken kitty headphones.

    Hi, I recently purchased Razer Kraken Kitty Edition Headphones (wired USB) and theyre great. I love the cat ears and pink color, they're the cutest headphone's I've ever seen. They're also very durable and well built, which I love. The only problem is that they make a QUIET static noise when...
  6. S

    Solved! Does a software audio driver improve audio in any way or should I avoid drivers altogether (stick to Windows default)?

    So, I recently bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones (they are analog headphones, not USB). The headphones sounded perfectly fine with the default Windows audio driver when I plugged them in, but I went to my motherboard's (MSI Z170A GAMING M7) and downloaded the Realtek HD drivers...
  7. S

    Question Hitachi Android TV and bluetooth headphones

    Hi everyone, I've managed to pair my bluetooth headphones with my Hitachi Android TV (SM20 model) successfully and it all worked fine until I turned the TV and headphones off. Next time I turned it all on, it's not picking headphones automatically and I can't see any settings I can tweak to...
  8. Alec S

    Solved! Headphone balance is messed up

    I rolled my chair back and slightly tapped my computer and it caused my left headphone to play significantly lower than the right one. I plugged it into my phone to make sure it wasn't the audio port on my PC and it did the same on my phone. The balance audio setting doesn't get the left one...
  9. johnmetro

    Question Headphone cord snagged onto desk, now sound is distorted.

    I was listening to a lecture with my noise cancelling headphones and when I got up with my headphones on, the aux cord snagged onto my desk, almost yanking out the cord from both the headphone and my laptop, but neither got loose, so it must've been at an angle. Now everything is at lower...
  10. Mark0123

    Question Female to dual male splitter not working with headphones

    I have Sennheiser headphones and am using a female to dual male splitter for my pc. There seems to be a slight echo and some static noise in the mic. The speakers are working fine. I need help to solve this... Headphones: HD 4.50 BTNC Splitter: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08578SPXH
  11. TarlaGaming

    Solved! Fuzzy, noisy audio D:

    My default headphone jack is working just fine when I plug it into my IPad but when I plug it into my PC via splitter cable, there is constant fuzzy noise which annoys me so much while watching videos and playing games. It's like there is a printer printing stuff in the background as quietly as...
  12. C

    Solved! Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro and Loxjie p20 not working... what am I doing wrong?

    I recently bought the Beyerdynamic DT 990 pros and the Loxjie p20 Amp... I plugged the headphones into the front and plugged the amp into the computer with a 3.5 mm to 2-male RCA adapter cable. The amp is powered and is working but my computer doesn't detect that the amp is even plugged into it...
  13. V

    Solved! Help! Astro a50 or Razer Thresher?

    So, i am looking for a gaming head set (mainly for my xbox) and found a great deal on a Razer Thresher and Astro a50. Either way cost aside what is the best gaming headset as far as Sound stage and then also sound quality that i can get for xbox one? also any feed back on comparing these 2...
  14. hyperlxrd

    Solved! Biggest soundstage under $100

    i want to buy a headphone with biggest soundstage under $100, what headphone should i buy?
  15. H

    Solved! bluetooth over ear headphone with high passive impedance

    Hello guys, im looking for Bluetooth over ear headphones with high passive impedance. any suggestions? Thanks in advance. :)
  16. atesba

    Solved! Apple Headphone's mic not working with PC.

    Hi, I have an Apple headphone with 3.5 mm jack. I want to use it as both headphone and mic on my PC. I've bought a splitter cable for mic and headphone but the mic doesn't work. -Splitter works fine when tested with different headphone on same pc. -Apple headphones mic works fine when I use it...
  17. readbeancass

    Solved! New custom-built PC won't detect detachable mic on headphones

    Hello all. I recently built a PC that I will use for both programming and gaming. When I was about to use the mic on my headphones, I get a warning message that no input is being detected from the mic. The mic perfectly works on my PS4, laptop, and even android phone. I tried plugging it in the...
  18. C

    Solved! Is it safe to use 3.5mm audio splitter for input and output?

    Is it safe to plug my headphones (3.5mm) into a aux splitter (1x male to 2x female), then one end of a male-to-male aux cable into the splitter and the other end into my computer's audio output (headphone jack)? a diagram of what I'm trying to say. This would essentially extend the length of my...
  19. hfj;askgthe

    Solved! i installed equalizer APo and now my mic does not register to discord

    exactly what the title says
  20. _Binz

    Solved! Laptop is using dedicated mic instead of external mic

    so my laptop at some point decided to use the dedicated mic instead of my headphone's mic, but the sound output did come from my headphone. i did noticed this problem when i was playing game with my friend via discord, he notice that my sound is worse than usual. at that time i tried to mute my...
  21. DionL

    Question What is the best headset for $100 or shorter?

    Hello, Forum! :benetton: I’ve recently been saving for a gaming headset, and I’ve found various products at the price range of $100: The Logitech G Pro, the SteelSeries Arctis 5, and the HyperX Cloud II. There are also some headsets below the price range, but I want to focus on these main ones...
  22. B

    Solved! Looking for a pair (or two pairs) of headphones for gaming and listening to music.

    Hi, So I play a lot of competitive and casual games and listen to a lot of music whilst travelling and programming daily. I have a budget of £150 and I'm looking for either two separate pairs of headphones for either purpose or one pair that accommodates both. I'm not fussed on the headphones...
  23. J

    Question How can I use my mic jack as a headphone jack?

    My headphone jack recently broke where when I put the headphones in all the way, the audio only plays on one side. To make it normal, the plug has to be very loosely in the jack. How do I use the mic jack as a headphone jack? I know that Realtek HD Audio Manager is able to do that, but I don't...
  24. Dizahsin (Dion)

    Solved! Which gaming headset is better, the CORSAIR VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS, or the SteelSeries Arctis 5?

    Hello, Forum! ? ? I’ve recently been needing a pair of gaming headphones to use. I use a wired SONY headset with no mic, volume or features. I play a lot of different games, and a pair of stable, comfortable, and great-audio headphones with a mic is the way to go. So I’ve looked up different...
  25. Cinderblox

    dac/amp Fostex HP-A4 delay

    Hello Just bought a fostex HP-A4 to power my HD660s. I use it trough usb bus and the sound seems to be delayed. I can't really confirm if the optical input gives the same problem. Watching movies is possible but the delay is noticeable. The problem lies with using it for gaming. Is this the...
  26. C

    HELP: How to use speaker and headphone at the same time

    Hey guys, I have a sound card installed and its currently occupied by my speaker. How can I use it for my headphone together instead of plugging into the speaker's crappy port? Does dual mini extender affect the audio quality? Note that my machine is placed under the desk so even with headphone...
  27. L

    Is this the real deal?

    Sup. I was just surfing about in ebay and came across this RAZER HAMMERHEAD EARPHONE. http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Set-Razor-Hammerhead-In-Ear-PC-Music-Gaming-Headset-Headphone-Earphone-New-/321894916855?hash=item4af26ea2f7:g:IVgAAOSwAYtWIKku is this one or any other RAZER HAMMERHEAD on EBAY...
  28. N

    Closed vs Open headphones - Better for gaming?

    Hey guys, I've always used open headphones, which are fine - I play (PC gamer) in a quiet room and have no need for isolation. However, some say if you use closed headphones you can experience a more 'immersive' experience where you feel more engaged... which is exactly what I'm after...
  29. MrR4nDoM

    Philips Fidelio X2 without a sound card?

    Hey lads! So for a couple of weeks now, I've been looking for a new headset. I tried the Hyper X Cloud 2 and I was not satisfied. I've been looking for a headset that has higher sound quality and came across the Philips Fidelio X2. I am thinking about buying the Philips Fidelio X2, but I'm...
  30. A

    Which one of these 3 headsets/headphones is the best for gaming?

    I'm currently deciding on which headset to buy for gaming. I usually play FPS games and MMORPG/RPGs and wish to hear enemy steps as well as ambient sounds in RPGs like the witcher 3, TES and so on. Most importantly, I wish to have a headset which is comfortable for longer periods of time. My...
  31. O

    Sennheiser pc 363D Wind tunnel

    So I recently purchased a pair of Sennheiser 363d headphones and when I breath it sounds as if I am in a wind tunnel. I had previously fixed this issue by uninstalling the drivers and doing a clean install of them. However attempting to do so again did not result in any improvement, it should be...
  32. J

    Headset advise help

    Hello, I am looking for a headset that includes: -PC & PS4 platform -Surround sound (5.1 or 7.1 doesn't matter) for both pc and ps4 -good bass (for explosions) This seems an easy task, but i can't figure it out online. Alot of "surround sound" headsets require software, so they won't deliver...
  33. D

    Which of these cheap headphones is better for music?

    Hi, which of these headphones will show a better quality when reproducing music and playing games, in mainly interested in the volume intensity and the bass, these are the models: 1. ATH-ON300BK: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/cb47dd4ea6662c9f/ 2. Maxell EC-150...
  34. M

    Headphone volume controls

    So my pc has one audio-out which I have split to my speakers and headphones. The speakers have a volume control built in, but my headphones do not have a volume control. I dont like having them always on while using the speakers and reconecting the headphones everytime i want to use them is kind...
  35. S

    Sound Blaster Z speaker/headphone switcher breaks audio

    Good morning everyone Recently I built a new computer and was very excited to use some new gear with it however I seem to be having a little bit of an issue with the audio. Firstly the audio works and works very well. It sounds crystal clear in both my headphones and speakers however, when I...
  36. R

    Building a new audio setup for desktop

    Hello! I'm currently in Japan and everything is really cheaper than in my home country, so I'm building a new desktop. I'm been searching for tips for some time now, but didn't find anything really helpful, mostly people saying X its either great or garbage. There's some similar topics about...
  37. S

    Problem with sound when I plug in the headphone (laptop)

    Hello there. So I have a problem : when im in a game or program and i plug in my headphones the audio "splits". I mean the already opened program's sounds are coming from the speakers but the system sounds (or notification sounds, i dont know how it is called ) and the newly opened progs (opened...
  38. S

    Sound Coming from Speakers and Headphone

    Hey community, I have an Hp Envy Touchsmart 15-j067cl and recently gave my laptop an upgrade to windows 10. And ever since the sound has been coming thru my speaker and my headphones. This is really annoying as you can understand. I have tried this solution: control panel ->hardware and...
  39. G

    Chossing Headphone PC

    I play many PC games and listen to music, and I know Headphones are better than Headsets. So i want a good headphone for the price $100-200 and an external \mic. I am in doubt of theese ones but i am open to suggestions: -ATH-AD700X -ATH-M50 -COP -Sennheiser HD598 Now the mics: - Yeti -...
  40. J

    ATH M50's For Gaming

    Hey guys, I received the Audio Technica M50's for Christmas and ant to use them for PC gaming. Since then I have done alot of research on whether they will be decent for gaming or not and am extremely conflicted on if I should try to return them. Should I keep the M50's, what other peripherals...