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I recommended a DX3 Pro to my friend who wants to step up from mobo audio, but he said he already has a 4i4. This can function essentially the same as the DX3 pro with regards to being an external sound card, right? Would there be a substantial difference in quality of music or gaming between...

Can someone give me some good options to check out at different price points below the Element for amp/dac devices?

I currently have DT-990 Pros and was rather shocked to see the abysmal review in the review index for them lol. What might I consider otherwise that’s perhaps $500 or less? I don’t care to spend more on a pair of headphones for the sake thereof if I’m quickly moving past the point of diminishing...

It looks like there haven't been an official review for the Kanto TUK -- anyone know anything about these speakers? Love the way they look. And apparently Tiger Direct has them for $600... Does anyone know how they might compare to the Vanatoo? I love the way both of these speakers look.

Woah, I love the way these look! And the price is pretty attractive, too! I need to consult the review index to see what's said about them... The Adam T5Vs look good, as do the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ speakers. I also love the looks of the KRK RP5 G4. The glossy front panel of the JBL 305/306...

Hi everyone - I've been reading some threads here and there trying to wrap my head around everything. I am by no means an audiophile and I do not know much about audio in general (which is why I'm seeking advice here!) I would like to get a nice pair of desktop speakers for my PC. Previously I...

I wish I could; we don't really have anything like that nearby. The closest thing I can think of is the local Guitar Center and they don't really seem to have a very diverse selection from what I'm aware...

Fyi, John from JDS had this to say about Windows volume: I decided to pick up the Element II. Love it. It's really perfect for me. I don't have anything else to compare it to (except mobo audio), but compared to that it sounds substantially better. It's really hard to describe why or how it...

Interesting. Well, I like Trojan 10, in that case.

Lol. Funnily enough, Linux support just got dropped for one of my favorite games (Rocket League). I grew up on Windows, anyways, and am really comfortable with it.

Something I thought I’d ask here instead of creating a new thread - what’s the recommended procedure for setting volume? For example, should I max out the volume in Windows 10 and then adjust the amp to desired level, or something else? Also, I finally decided on the Element II and placed my...

I asked JDS about this. They said the following:

So I shouldn’t be deterred just because the Element II has an analog pot or because the pot is on top? That’s the impression I’m getting. I do like it, but these were concerning issues, at least at first.

That is to say, the analog pot and dust infiltration aren't concerns or negative aspects? I don't have to worry about the pot gumming up over a 2-3 years of usage from occasional dust getting inside?

After reading through all the reviews from headphone reviews from the filtered list (headphone dac/amps $400 or less that are not portable and recommended), as well as checking out the aesthetics of each one (yes, I'm a bit superficial), I find myself really leaning towards the Element II...

I will certainly consider this, and I’ll watch that video as well. Will any of the recommendations of that list that Fluffy shared power my 250 ohm 990s with headroom to spare? Also, what if anything am I missing out on going with the K5 Pro versus the Element II? Does the K5 Pro have a high...

Perhaps. Though, I question how much difference in lag the mic makes versus the time it takes the signal to travel across the internet. I would think the former would be substantially less impactful than the latter, but I haven’t looked up any data on this. I’m willing to trade a few...

You mean for if I wanted to use an XLR mic while gaming or if I was going to stream or something like that? Honestly, I don't want to deal with a mic in front of my face (personally). Actually, I just purchased an installed a Modmic USB onto my DT-990s and it apparently has great quality. When I...

Well, I'm only a PC gamer these days so USB is pretty much all I care about. I don't think I'll ever go back to console after gaming on a high-end machine with a high refresh rate monitor and the like.

Nice. This is all exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you very much! I feel like I'm learning toward an all-in-one solution like the Element II. I will probably look at the others on that list and see what I think before making a final decision, but based on what I'm...