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#1 Bozanimal
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You'll find most headphone enthusiasts eschew gaming headsets for traditional headphones and a microphone. It offers better sound, comfort, versatility, and value.

I would strongly suggest visiting the Headphone FAQ at the top of these forums, Mad Lust Envy's Guide on Head-Fi, and the general gaming forums on Head-Fi. It should - hopefully - make you re-evaluate your conclusions on the best gaming headwear!

Good luck!

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#2 Bozanimal
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Personally I'd give it a shot. Bookshelf speakers are not going to put out the same level of bass as even a 6.5" sub due to differences in enclosure design and the lack of a dedicated subwoofer. You can use a mono male RCA to female 3.5mm adapter like this one and plug in your 3.5mm cable to see how it goes. Don't expect miracles, though; it's a stop-gap at best if you love good bass. Boz
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Turning up the volume on your computer is modifying the amount of power send via the interconnect to your receiver. In general, you want to leave this at its maximum setting unless you hear distortion at low volume levels, in which case you turn it down until the distortion disappears. This is unlikely. Always control the volume through your amplifier. If you have the volume low on your computer, your amplifier has to work harder to do its job of amplifying a quieter signal. You're more likely to hear hiss and white noise when you have the volume low on your PC. Ideally you want to avoid all of this by sending a digital signal from your PC to your computer with an optical or coaxial connection, which which case you would also leave your volume set to its maximum setting on your PC. In summary, leave your PC audio set to its maximum level. It uses negligible power relative to your amplifier. I hope my rambling made sense in there somewhere. Happy gaming, Boz
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#4 Bozanimal
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Your options for headphones are superior to your options for speakers. I would buy the Audio Technica we'd previously discussed over a mediocre 2.1 speaker system. As an aside, it's your life, but if you're living paycheck-to-paycheck and can't buy speakers because you need shoes, you might want to rethink your financial priorities and start saving some money. Happy gaming, Boz
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#5 Bozanimal
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so between the earlier suggested K550 and the suggested DT770, which one do you think would be the better fit?

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Both are excellent: The Beyerdynamic has a greater emphasis on bass and is more comfortable, so I'd personally prefer it for gaming. Others might endorse the K550, though, since it has a more neutral sound. It's up to you, really. Comfort is usually a deciding factor for me. Happy gaming, Boz
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#6 Bozanimal
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That's right, ShadowLord is in Sri Lanka. If memory serves, you ended up getting a nice headet already. Is this speaker set really for the surround sound effect, or are you looking for high-fidelity audio? Given your options, I'd lean towards Logitech, though I'd see if there's a boutique audio store in a nearby major city if you're not living in one yourself. Happy gaming, Boz
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#7 Bozanimal
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Get the Beyer DT990 32 Ohms as im guessing you dont have an amp. They are one of the most comfy headphones and have great sound.http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK344/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1339557821&sr=8-5&keywords=Beyer+dt990

They produce great bass for an open headphone and have great soundstage.

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Those are excellent headphones, but one of his concerns was sound leak. An open-back model would not be appropriate, in this case, though I like your pointing out the 32 Ohm model due to the lack of amplifier (we assume). The DT990's closed-back little-brother the 80 Ohm DT770 (be sure it's 80 Ohm if you don't have a headphone amp) is one of the most comfortable headphones on the market, and is super crisp and clear, with a deep, heavy low-end that's great for games and movies. It doesn't leak sound, comes in under your budget at $200, and is truly wonderful. If you want to splurge you can go for the Denon AHD2000, widely regarded as the best value at its price point. This would be my ideal headphone: Closed back with a broad soundstage and deep, clear bass. It's about $300, but really deserves a dedicated amplifier to make it sing. Good luck! Boz
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#8 Bozanimal
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I drive a 2010 Civic Sport. There is a trunk. I've found these speakers aswell, they're the model just below but the pricing might be better... I like your recommendation on the Kenwood! And yes I live in Canada...

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It looks like pretty much anything you put in the front will require a bracket to mount the speaker properly, just be aware. That's an excellent deal on a great pair of speakers that look like they'll fit without any issues. I will warn you again, though, that aftermarket component speakers really require an amp. You don't want to end up like this guy, awesome speakers that sound worse than the factory because they are not properly powered. Consider maybe a quality amplifier like the three-channel JL Audio XD500/3 or JBL GTO-3EZ. This will give you amplification for your front speakers and - if and when you get a sub - you can just plug it right in. If you're only replacing just the front speakers, that's fine, but you'll want to be sure to either disconnect the rear speakers entirely when you install your head unit or fade completely to the front, or they'll muddy your audio quality and ruin your sound stage. I run a three-channel setup myself, and it sounds great. Installing an amplifier is a bigger, more complicated job, but totally doable if you want to spend a little time reading up. If not, though, get it installed by a MECP certified professional to make sure it's done right. Improper amplifier installation can not just reduce audio quality, but can also be a serious safety hazard. Alternative speakers include the Infinity Kappa 60.9cs, Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1730P, and Polk Audio MM6501. So you know, I would personally go with the Infinity, having had a lot of good experiences with them over the years, but those MB Quarts are pretty tempting. Lastly, if you do get an external amplifier, be sure to turn your head units internal amplifier OFF. A lot of folks forget to do this, making their head unit work harder and reducing its longevity. Good luck, Boz
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#9 Bozanimal
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[QUOTE="kraken2109"]Can you recommend me some speaker wire for a low price? (Can't use monoprice in the UK) Thanks

Unfortunately, I cannot; you'll have to shop around for a discount retailer in your area. You can start with EBay and Amazon, and see if any of their retail partners have their own online storefront in the U.K., and work from there. Good luck, Boz
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#10 Bozanimal
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I didn't realize he was in Canada, NVIDIATI. Do you have any experience with Crutchfield's Canada business? I also didn't know Scan|Speak offered car audio products. It looks like it's just the two pairs of components (5.25" and 6.75"); very interesting. Thanks for that. Boz