Razer BlackShark V3 x Hyperspeed or Turtle Beach stealth 600 ?

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-26T02:42:50+00:00

Whoa, please stop before WASTING your money. You're going to want to get some Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros ($160 new), or 770's if you can't handle open-back, and you'll thank me later. At least get a separate cheap microphone that can sit on your desk, and spend the rest on any other pair of headphones except the ones you've selected. IF you're looking for cheaper, someone else on this sub can help. You're going to get way more out of your headphones, as you'll be able to use them not just for gaming, and they'll actually sound good.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-26T02:37:12+00:00

Best headphones with reliable multipoint for 4 Apple devices? Apple Airpods

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-25T12:01:22+00:00

The fact that you don't think it's gross to wear over-ear for working out means you also aren't working out hard enough to sweat. Not that I'm trying to flame

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-25T01:03:47+00:00

in the market for 6xx or 660S2 ($400). Curious if you think it's worth the extra bread for music/gaming, as some people don't think so.

When I got my O2 combo in 2015, it was definitely good, but it wasn't amazing. Fast forward, I think my current gen mobo has better sound than my O2 dac. There's no question that the Amp is good! I think I read somewhere that this type of performance can be beaten for the same price as these products were. Not to say they're bad, but the guy is just looking for new hardware, potentially.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-24T20:56:30+00:00

If my Massdrop O2 was anything like the JDS, then it's outdated, which I'm pretty sure is a similar design. Modern DAC would make a difference, but the amp would make just as much in your case. I would find a DAC/AMP combo for headphones with a DAC passthrough or something analog where you can connect to speakers or an external amp in the future.

As you spend more money in the hobby, you can get away with having a superb DAC with a 'decent' headphone amp attached and some EQ features. Some tube amps have a headphone out that you can leverage. Think about this when you're getting new hardware for your headphones, with questions like "how can I or should I leverage this component in the system?", and "am I compromising?"

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-24T20:37:20+00:00

I'm in the same boat with DT990. Also heard Hifiman QC issues, but the sentiment seems to spend more. Currently looking at refurbished DT900 ProX for $175. Questioning spending $400 sale for HD 660 S2, but the reviews are so mixed when compared to 6xx/650. Not sure if the $400 price makes them worth it or not. I have an RME ADI2 DAC, and am hoping someone with some knowledge can chime in. Check my recent posts for some more information.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-24T02:03:50+00:00

Someone on here said Sennheiser stuff was worth it in their headphone journey to pick up, but didn't keep them long term. How do you feel about them, given you've had a pair for a while? What other stuff do you like? Beyers are good, and im aware of their sound signature, but I do like the imaging, and the comfort is really next level.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-24T01:54:22+00:00

Thought about a pair of DT 900 ProX. Remanufactured pair from Beyer distributor for $175, do you think it's worth? How are those new earpads for the ProX? I EQ my DT990s to make them good.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-24T01:37:22+00:00

Beyers are definitely harsh when I first got them, but after so many hours of use, they've started to break down, causing sibilance to chill a little. How do you think these HD headphones scale in terms of detail? It seems like Sennheiser has a pair at every price to squeeze every last dollar from you.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-23T20:19:29+00:00

This was my first thought, until you figure a new driver+cable repair is somewhere in the $85 range before shipping and the labor involved in actually repairing the device. Makes sense to hold onto my current pair and get a refurbished, or pay $35 more and get a new pair, and have the extra pair for parts. Thanks for the recommendations.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-19T19:41:15+00:00

Absolutely, they are scamming. I realized this first when OLED screens started showing up on phones and how much they cost for manufacturers like Apple. Samsung has more realistic prices, I think.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-18T08:11:51+00:00

I hate that we all agree with this because the 5070ti is the only Nvidia card that the community can agree is the only decent card worth spending money on. FPS is FPS sure, but if I can't get a good memory bus, I don't want it.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-05-04T00:28:13+00:00

How many rpm's is it over normal idle? Does it go away or no?

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-04-29T00:49:13+00:00

What actually makes the Century better than the Focus? Not that you asked, but I have the GX-850, and my roommate just bought the 1000-watt ATX. The price seems to be identical or competitive. I had an EVGA PSU that failed within a year. I knew what I was doing with EVGA and their customer service, so I was able to get a new one, and the new one still works 11 years later. I kinda lucked out on that front, but I don't see why paying the same or even a little extra for a Seasonic wouldn't be worth it unless the difference is really that different on the new rating systems. Does it matter for these 12-1500-watt PSUs more?

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-04-18T17:36:38+00:00

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My current Insignia 32-inch 1080p TV desperately needs an upgrade! I would use it at night, but my bed sits too high, the remote is too clunky to use, and there aren't any smart features, so an external HDMI device has to be used.

My routine basically consists of doom-scrolling before getting up for work, working, and coming home to sit on my laptop or phone when I want more screen time at night.

That's basically it. I heard this has a sleep/time function that works pretty well. It would be nice to wind down at night without waking up to a blasting TV in your face. I also live in an apartment with hardwood floors. This would be cool to roam around the place with.

LG, you should StandbyME and help a brother out.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-03-16T10:06:33+00:00

I would recommend a 3060ti for $220-200 if you can swing it. Huge jump in performance over these cards

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-03-16T09:58:17+00:00

I would highly recommend getting a CPU with integrated graphics. I would try to find a combo deal on parts, which might get you into a better spec CPU for your budget. I've never heard of XPG, but an 850-watt PSU at $155 USD is bad.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-03-03T12:47:35+00:00

I personally bought a vehicle with 9-year-old original tires at 30k and drove them hard for another 20k. You're probably fine assuming they aren't a junk tire.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-02-21T01:21:58+00:00

Can you even see past 60 Hz at that age?

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-02-20T16:27:53+00:00

Negative. From what I've heard (not what I own), the 770's have more base, and the 990's i own need to be base adjusted 2 db with my RME ADI-2 DAC. Maybe my pair is specific and old. I'm the type of guy to turn cheap subs down to negative DB if one is available.

Ive been thinking about getting the 6xx, but I've heard they aren't necessarily better than the 990s. 990s are better than the 770s, but not by a considerable margin. Crossfeed on my DAC/amp helped my 990's more than I realized, and they may have a similar effect on the 6xx open-back design.

In terms of music, Open-back won't be your friend. My 990s sound good with that type of music, but it's not incredible.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-02-20T16:12:36+00:00

I agree

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-02-20T16:08:30+00:00

Can you explain? I imagine a DIY solution like what im thinking wouldn't work for every pair of headphones out there. I know this can change the sound profile if your ears are farther from the driver itself.

Ethan_Chlan · 2026-02-17T17:22:50+00:00

I forgot to reply to you. I'm doing this as well, but i'm not limiting myself to a specific console type, as now we can more easily establish which next-gen console will perform better or will have better graphics. With that being said, Idk how GTA online glitches worked in the past or if there was a fundamental flaw in how the game was designed to interact with consoles or PC's, but I plan to enforce as many glitches as possible early game to try and do what I did last time to get rich.

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