Hello,
So next week I will buy all parts for my new computer which include my audio set-up.
I have little experience with buying these components (only know how to solder them back together). So would like your advice on what to get.
My whole computer set-up will cost around 3000. It includes everything.
Acer Predator xb270hu, gtx 980 ti, i75820k, 16 or 32gb ram, mouse, keyboard, this audio equipment etc. Still figuring out a few things. The only thing I will not buy is the OS since I still got windows 7.
My main use will be; gaming, editing videos, working on my website, recording talks/discussions, recording music. Which is why I went kind of big on everything to get some proper quality and a system which will not hold me back like the current one.
Here it goes
Headphones:
- Audio: I listen a lot of music but it differs a lot. Though I do not enjoy loud base. But really all kind of different genres.
- I live on my own so open or closed is not that important. The only thing is I do record often music or talks, so if open headphones would spoil that, then I can or not use them or use more closed ones I guess. (also I do game often and if I use a microphone will the open headphones echo my voice through skype/teamspeak etc?)
- I heard since you got 2 speakers the surround sound is almost the same as 2.0 stereo. For gaming or recording would there be a difference?
- I do not like portable headphones, they will always stay around the computer
- Do not need any with special needs. They are for the computer only.
The main need is gaming, creating videos, talks and music. Price range: up till 250 preferred and 300 in a special case.
Speakers:
- Plan on keeping them for a while and not planning on adding extra parts. (except in a special case)
- sound signature, well do not got a favourite but normally just keep it at neutral.
- the size does not matter
- the speakers are for my computer and I use them as well as headphones since I prefer speakers but cannot always use them since the horrible echo.
I do not mind 2.0 or 5.1 etc. Do not care about looks a lot either, basically just the quality of sound. Price range: 300, if they are a big step up 375.
Microphone:
- Will record a lot for my website, videos and music so vocals and instruments.
- So prefer a very clear and quality sound
- Will hook it up to the DAC since that seems to give a better sound quality.
Price range: 200-250
DAC:
- All will be hooked up to it if possible.
- Amplifier included
- What kind of DAC would I need to get the most out of these components?
Price range: Not sure what they will cost but I reckon around 100-150? Or I need more?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Cheers
Matt
So next week I will buy all parts for my new computer which include my audio set-up.
I have little experience with buying these components (only know how to solder them back together). So would like your advice on what to get.
My whole computer set-up will cost around 3000. It includes everything.
Acer Predator xb270hu, gtx 980 ti, i75820k, 16 or 32gb ram, mouse, keyboard, this audio equipment etc. Still figuring out a few things. The only thing I will not buy is the OS since I still got windows 7.
My main use will be; gaming, editing videos, working on my website, recording talks/discussions, recording music. Which is why I went kind of big on everything to get some proper quality and a system which will not hold me back like the current one.
Here it goes
Headphones:
- Audio: I listen a lot of music but it differs a lot. Though I do not enjoy loud base. But really all kind of different genres.
- I live on my own so open or closed is not that important. The only thing is I do record often music or talks, so if open headphones would spoil that, then I can or not use them or use more closed ones I guess. (also I do game often and if I use a microphone will the open headphones echo my voice through skype/teamspeak etc?)
- I heard since you got 2 speakers the surround sound is almost the same as 2.0 stereo. For gaming or recording would there be a difference?
- I do not like portable headphones, they will always stay around the computer
- Do not need any with special needs. They are for the computer only.
The main need is gaming, creating videos, talks and music. Price range: up till 250 preferred and 300 in a special case.
Speakers:
- Plan on keeping them for a while and not planning on adding extra parts. (except in a special case)
- sound signature, well do not got a favourite but normally just keep it at neutral.
- the size does not matter
- the speakers are for my computer and I use them as well as headphones since I prefer speakers but cannot always use them since the horrible echo.
I do not mind 2.0 or 5.1 etc. Do not care about looks a lot either, basically just the quality of sound. Price range: 300, if they are a big step up 375.
Microphone:
- Will record a lot for my website, videos and music so vocals and instruments.
- So prefer a very clear and quality sound
- Will hook it up to the DAC since that seems to give a better sound quality.
Price range: 200-250
DAC:
- All will be hooked up to it if possible.
- Amplifier included
- What kind of DAC would I need to get the most out of these components?
Price range: Not sure what they will cost but I reckon around 100-150? Or I need more?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Cheers
Matt