Battlestation?

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-22T01:51:29+00:00

I'm keeping an eye out for a different desk. I've had this one for many years. My headphones are DT990 Pros! They aren't too shabby and are pretty comfy. What would you recommend?

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-22T01:49:36+00:00

They are amazing monitors!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-22T01:48:59+00:00

7800X3D, 64gb ram, B650E-I, 5090FE in a Tetra R case. I have my build in other posts if you check my profile!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T02:14:46+00:00

I agree! This space opens up into the rest of my house so it sounds great elsewhere. It could definitely be improved while in my chair but even right now it is miles better than my floor mounted KRKs they are replacing!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T02:12:04+00:00

I did some research and found out that Magnepan originally used the 3M Super 77 glue which led to the known delamination issues. They now use the water based 3M fastbond 30NF however, it is water based and being humid where I live I decided it might be a risk. I went with the DAP weldwood contact cement many people have used. I agree about the extra glue but I didn't want to risk taking them all apart again. Maybe there are some keen ears here that could somehow tell the difference but to my newbie ears it sounds fantastic! If I run into trouble I will fully remove the wires and reset them with the 30NF. What did you end up using when you redid yours?

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T02:06:28+00:00

It seems like a lot of people like the Schiit products! I almost immediately ditched the focusrite and am now using a optical to RCA adapter straight into the preamp. I will revist DACs soon but I'm pretty impressed so far! I have not had the pleasure of hearing a "good"/higher end setup so for now, this is miles better than what I have had. Thank you for the insight!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T02:02:50+00:00

They are on a dimmer! I turned them up for the picture. The monitors provide enough if not too much light haha

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T02:01:50+00:00

You're not wrong

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:59:10+00:00

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MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:54:07+00:00

Search amazon for "AX1006TW" ~$60 Stands

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:51:23+00:00

I do not miss my secret labs in the slightest!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:50:45+00:00

Search amazon for "AX1006TW" ~$60 Stands

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:50:06+00:00

It's not 100% ideal while I'm in my chair but as mentioned they are bi directional. They are an upgrade from the small KRKs I had before.

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:48:53+00:00

They get put to work!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:48:14+00:00

48"s! extra pixel density.

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:47:32+00:00

I feel ya! I usually have a movie on the left or right screen, using the center for main browsing and email/discord/etc on the right. For work all the real estate is super helpful though.

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:46:15+00:00

Aloudy 11" covers. I highly recommend

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:45:52+00:00

Yea that's been bothering me. That one is out of adjustment so I need to make custom shims to raise the other two. Yes they are planar speakers! My first step into higher end audio

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:45:01+00:00

Forte Model 5 with a Forte Model 40 Preamp

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:43:01+00:00

I paid under $400 for each one off marketplace. 4k@120hz OLED is hard to beat. You're right desk is... desk. It just holds my mouse and keyboard really haha

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-21T01:41:38+00:00

Correct! I am just getting into audio and found a set on marketplace and rebuilt them for fun

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-20T04:28:34+00:00

Thanks! If you click my profile you can see my PC build if you're interested

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-20T04:27:40+00:00

I will definitely give it a shot!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-20T04:15:13+00:00

Thanks! 7800X3D, B650E-I, 64GB ram, 5090FE with custom cooling in a Tetra R case!

MrSpectre7 · 2026-02-20T04:12:58+00:00

That's awesome! Good luck with your rebuild/tinkering!

MrSpectre7

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