I was just wondering if i need a amp or soundcard for these headphones
Audio Technica Ad700s
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No, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.
No, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.
Negative. However, I think the misconception that "AD700s have no bass" is often linked to people's impression of them being easy to drive. AD700s will improve with a better source, but perhaps not as dramatically as more demanding headphones.
Negative. However, I think the misconception that "AD700s have no bass" is often linked to people's impression of them being easy to drive. AD700s [i]will[/i] improve with a better source, but perhaps not as dramatically as more demanding headphones.
Stochast1cNo, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.
[quote=Stochast1c]No, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.[/quote]
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.
Im on a 135$ Budget. My plan was just to get a Mod Mic and the Audio Technica AD700's. Im just wondering if these headphones will be fine in csgo without a amp or soundcard
Im on a 135$ Budget. My plan was just to get a Mod Mic and the Audio Technica AD700's. Im just wondering if these headphones will be fine in csgo without a amp or soundcard
It will be fine yes but a soundcard cant really hurt
It will be fine yes but a soundcard cant really hurt
no, you don't necessarily need an amp or a soundcard to drive the AD700's. It does sound SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER with a dedicated soundcard though. You might be better off getting the 10$ Zalman clip-on mic, AD700's, and dedicated card like the asus xonar DG(30$) with an onboard amp. It'd be 5-10$ over your budget but IMO much more worthwhile.
no, you don't necessarily need an amp or a soundcard to drive the AD700's. It does sound SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER with a dedicated soundcard though. You might be better off getting the 10$ Zalman clip-on mic, AD700's, and dedicated card like the asus xonar DG(30$) with an onboard amp. It'd be 5-10$ over your budget but IMO much more worthwhile.
should probably also mess with your equalizer once you get them to increase the bass on them. i had my hd555's forever and finally decided to turn up the low end on my equalizer and noticed a world of difference.
should probably also mess with your equalizer once you get them to increase the bass on them. i had my hd555's forever and finally decided to turn up the low end on my equalizer and noticed a world of difference.
snailStochast1cNo, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.
Most on board sound today is actually pretty decent. The only reason to get a separate DAC would be if you hear pops and clicks in your music for no good reason. The AD700s are plenty efficient to be run from on-board power regardless. No need to speed money on a card unless you have a definite problem, the gains from it are minimal.
[quote=snail][quote=Stochast1c]No, unless your on-board sound is absolutely terrible.[/quote]
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.[/quote]
Most on board sound today is actually pretty decent. The only reason to get a separate DAC would be if you hear pops and clicks in your music for no good reason. The AD700s are plenty efficient to be run from on-board power regardless. No need to speed money on a card unless you have a definite problem, the gains from it are minimal.
Chances are, his onboard is absolutely terrible.
IIRC, the asus xonar DGX and DG both have onboard amps if you're looking for a soundcard.[/quote]
Most on board sound today is actually pretty decent. The only reason to get a separate DAC would be if you hear pops and clicks in your music for no good reason. The AD700s are plenty efficient to be run from on-board power regardless. No need to speed money on a card unless you have a definite problem, the gains from it are minimal.
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