Sound Set Upgrade

[CityLake]

Hello guys,

 

I'm actually upgrade my room and are now working on my sound setup on pc.

 

I would like to use a headphone and 2 stereo speaker, my new headphone will be the DT880.
Speakers I'm not sure which are recommended, at the moment I have the Cambridge Audio SX-50 in view.

 

The recommendations of the pinned thread of the sound forum, I have already read but not found with which I can change the output source without to unplug the headphone.

 

I hope anyone can help and I'm open for other recommendations.

 

My max. budget for the complete setup are ~600$

[Himommies]

600 With the headphones?

[CityLake]

Yes, if possible to get a good setup, but it's not a problem, when the a recommended setup are over the 600.

[Himommies]

9 minutes ago, CityLake said:

Yes, if possible to get a good setup, but it's not a problem, when the a recommended setup are over the 600.

I would get a pair of HD 6XX's

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

Rokkit 5's are also on sale right now and there really good

Note that the price is for one speaker and you would need 2

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Rokit5G3--krk-rokit-5-g3-5-inch-powered-studio-monitor

Do you need something like a DAC/AMP to drive the speakers/headphones

[slashqpbyte]

5 minutes ago, Himommies said:

I would get a pair of HD 6XX's

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

Rokkit 5's are also on sale right now and there really good

Note that the price is fur one speaker and you would need 2

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Rokit5G3--krk-rokit-5-g3-5-inch-powered-studio-monitor

Do you need something like a DAC/AMP to drive the speakers/headphones

I agree, they are amazing.

[CityLake]

Thanks for the recommendations Himmomies and your feedback slash.

 

The price isn't a problem.

 

A DAC/AMP is needed yes, if possible with the specification of my first post.

[slashqpbyte]

Give this guy a shot, https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=11567

You might be able to find a better one, this is just a starting point.

[slashqpbyte]

the "FX Audio DAC-X6" might be a better choice. https://www.amazon.com/FX-Audio-Optical-Coaxial-Amplifier/dp/B072JJT7SF/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1_sspa?keywords=FX+Audio+DAC-X6&qid=1551632872&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull-spons&psc=1&smid=A2Q0JVLI22BSVA

[CityLake]

Thanks again.

But the problem is, that I dont can change the outputs.
If I like to listen only to the speakers then I must unplug my headphone or am I false?

Maybe I have to buy an Interface or two AMPs or have anyone a another option?

[Pyramiden]

You could have a look at the SMSL AD18.
It is a small desktop AMP-DAC combo that has speakers outputs on the rear and a headphone jack on the front.

As for speakers I would take a look at the second hand market. Once yet get a desktop amplifier you get access to the HiFi speaker market in general, and you can get really awesome speakers at a much better price. Speakers rarely break anyway, so you have relatively few risk.

Personally I run a Topping PA3 with an older Bose Acoustimass system, including the bassbox, and they sound pretty good for their size.

[Derkoli]

20 hours ago, Pyramiden said:

You could have a look at the SMSL AD18.
It is a small desktop AMP-DAC combo that has speakers outputs on the rear and a headphone jack on the front.

As for speakers I would take a look at the second hand market. Once yet get a desktop amplifier you get access to the HiFi speaker market in general, and you can get really awesome speakers at a much better price. Speakers rarely break anyway, so you have relatively few risk.

Personally I run a Topping PA3 with an older Bose Acoustimass system, including the bassbox, and they sound pretty good for their size.

True. I still have a pair of 1987 sony bookshelfs that are totally fine (they do have rubber surrounds though, so cant suffer from foam rot)