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I'm sure this has been asked and answered numerous times, but since ASRock is apparently having issues. (can't seem to connect to their site) let me ask here.
I was using an Audio-Technica ATH-G1 gaming headset (45 ohms) (without the mic connected) for gaming and watching misc. videos, (Prime, etc.) but the in-line volume control got glitchy and cleaning it with Deoxit Fader or CorrosionX didn't help it, so Amazon agreed to take them back. (warehouse sale, A-T wouldn't honor the warranty since they were "used.")
Now, I'm in need of a decent set of headphones or even a good gaming headset, but have to stay around $100 or less. I DO NOT have the extra funds for a DAC/amp. I never game on-line, so the microphone part of the gaming headset is just a waste for me, but I just don't plug it in.
I like Beyerdynamic cans...they USUALLY sound great to my ears, but I'm afraid my on-board sound (Realtek ALC892 ) just won't push 250 ohms well...and from everything I read, the 32 ohm versions just don't sound good. Newegg has the DT770 Pro in both 80 ohm and 250 for around $150, and the 32 ohm set for $110.
Opinions? Recommendations?
Again, I don't have and won't be buying a headphone amp/DAC, or even dedicated sound card...I'm stuck with the on-board sound.
I was using an Audio-Technica ATH-G1 gaming headset (45 ohms) (without the mic connected) for gaming and watching misc. videos, (Prime, etc.) but the in-line volume control got glitchy and cleaning it with Deoxit Fader or CorrosionX didn't help it, so Amazon agreed to take them back. (warehouse sale, A-T wouldn't honor the warranty since they were "used.")
Now, I'm in need of a decent set of headphones or even a good gaming headset, but have to stay around $100 or less. I DO NOT have the extra funds for a DAC/amp. I never game on-line, so the microphone part of the gaming headset is just a waste for me, but I just don't plug it in.
I like Beyerdynamic cans...they USUALLY sound great to my ears, but I'm afraid my on-board sound (Realtek ALC892 ) just won't push 250 ohms well...and from everything I read, the 32 ohm versions just don't sound good. Newegg has the DT770 Pro in both 80 ohm and 250 for around $150, and the 32 ohm set for $110.
Opinions? Recommendations?
Again, I don't have and won't be buying a headphone amp/DAC, or even dedicated sound card...I'm stuck with the on-board sound.
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