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My entry, I like the case.

I use a pair of HD650's as my daily headphones, I have the Zalman clipmic as a microphone. I really cant notice any echo, when the headphones are at normal volumes. My friends haven't complained about any echo either, I would say that it is safe to use any kind of microphone even with such a open back desing.

I'd say G400 is the clear winner. I have been using mine for about 6 months, I had an MX518 before that and a Logitech MX500 before that. Not a single one has broke, and I haven't had a single problem with anyone of them. For comparison I had a Deathadder 3.5g for a brief moment. Overall nice mouse, build quality just seems to bee a bit crappy. Mine lasted for about 6 months, after that the scrollwheel broke. This seems to be the problem on MANY deathadders. So after that I switched happily back to the Logitech camp . Get the G400, that's my advise.

I have 4mm o-rings, which reduce the travel about 1mm. At the moment they are in the closet, cause I dont particulary like them. I tought that blues were too loud so I purchashed them. By the time they arrived I had already gotten used to the sound and feel. I definitely can understand if someone likes them, it gives them somewhat more "quality" feel. As far as the typing speed comes, i do not find myself typing faster with them. The 1mm travel reduce is insignificant in real world usage, atleast in my opinion. If you want to get o-rings for the blues, i'd recommed for you to search the 1mm thick ones. The travel after the actuation point feels very natural, and who knows. maybe you will type faster with them, once you get used to them. The 0.4mm reduce will probably be just fine, I just think that the effect is too small with such a small travel reduce. But you should definitely try some of them, there isn't much to loose.

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I'm running the HD650's with a Xonar STX, it drives them fine. I haven't tested them with any external amp yet, but I do think there is something to improve with the built-in amp. But don't get me wrong, they do still sound pretty amazing. I have changed the op-amps to LM49860, which I think improved the soundstage a bit. As it comes to the HD650's. They have a really unique sound which any other headphone hasn't really achieved. Many audiophiles say that even when they have HD800's and other really high-end stuff laying around they still prefer the HD650's laid back soundsignature and find them selves enjoying the HD650's more. So if you like slighly colored and laid back sound, the HD650's are pobably the best headphones you can get. :)

I could really use a system upgrade! Thanks Intel and Gigabyte. :)

The Xonar STX is all that you REALLY need in terms of amping, it will be more than enough to drive the 650's. Audiophiles usually have the best amplifiers to get the absolutely best listening experience, as it comes to normal consumers or a "music enjoyer" you shouldn't really worry about those. When it comes to the headphones you should really go and try different headphones and decide what sort of sound you like, it really comes down to personal preferences.

No matter what headphones or speakers you are using, you will always find a difference in the soundquality when upgrading from onboard. And it really doesen't matter whether they are gaming headphones or audiophile headphones, if the sound pronouncing is good they sound good. Doesen't matter if they are intented for gaming or something else. I admit the Carcharias aren't necessarily the best headphones, but you will definitely hear a difference when upgrading from onboard.

Asus Xonar DG -> Beyerdynamic DT-770 (80 Ohm) I used to have a pair of AKG K-272 wich i considered as a bit too clear sounding for me. Bought a pair of DT-770 and I haven't regret it, sounds so much more balanced than the AKG's in my hopinion.

Yep, The Xonar DG is pretty much the best in that price range, even when you are comparing it to much much more expensives soundcards. What comes for the amping, your Carcharias won't benefit of it even if you plug them directly to the soundcard, becouse they have quite low impedance. You will still find huge improvement in sound quality and in overall sound. Buy the Xonar DG or The Xonar DGX depending what slot you have available.