Posted February 27, 2015 Hi all, Working in software development, I pass most of my days in front of my computer, and I also game in my free times. About 1.5 years ago I purchased myself a pair of Razer Electra headphones, wich I really like. I'm not a fan of razer, far from that, but so far I got to tell that they do the job very, very well. So much that I purchased a pair for my dad as a gift. Anyway, I know that they are pretty basics headphones, so I was wondering if the purchase of a Fiio e10k would make a big enough difference to change my headphone experience, or I would need better headphones to be able to hear a better quality sound. I don't wan't to spend money too much on these things since I'm just a beginner in audio components, but this would be a good start I think. I'm moving into a house this summer so money will be short for a couple of months cause moving will cost something, but now I have the budget for it. So yeah... Basically is it worth it with these headphones or it's useless ? Thank you CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 SNIP Just buy better heaphones, the fiio will make 0 difference at all Desktop - Corsair 300r i7 4770k H100i MSI 780ti 16GB Vengeance Pro 2400mhz Crucial MX100 512gb Samsung Evo 250gb 2 TB WD Green, AOC Q2770PQU 1440p 27" monitor Laptop Clevo W110er - 11.6" 768p, i5 3230m, 650m GT 2gb, OCZ vertex 4 256gb, 4gb ram, Server: Fractal Define Mini, MSI Z78-G43, Intel G3220, 8GB Corsair Vengeance, 4x 3tb WD Reds in Raid 10, Phone Oppo Reno 10x 256gb , Camera Sony A7iii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 Author Just buy better heaphones, the fiio will make 0 difference at all That's a bummer CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 How much is the E10k? Around $80 in amazon, I think. Let's round it up to $100. Get a good $100 headphone from a reputable audio brand/companies. It will sound much better than Razer + E10k HE-400 personal review , ATH-AD700 personal review, Aune T1 MK2 personal review, Lepai A2020+ personal review, Field report of Jakarta USF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 No point amping a headphone like Electra, just get something like Audio Technica AD500x or Sennheisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 Author How much is the E10k? Around $80 in amazon, I think. Let's round it up to $100. Get a good $100 headphone from a reputable audio brand/companies. It will sound much better than Razer + E10k Yeah problem is I don't know shit about headphone companies and pricings :lol: No point amping a headphone like Electra, just get something like Audio Technica AD500x or Sennheisers. Thanks, this helped, any more options ? CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 Yeah problem is I don't know shit about headphone companies and pricings :lol: Thanks, this helped, any more options ? First, choose whether you'd like open backed or closed backed. Second, what kind of sound signature are you looking for, e.g. bassy? full mids? incredible high notes clarity? Read the FAQ topic for more information. HE-400 personal review , ATH-AD700 personal review, Aune T1 MK2 personal review, Lepai A2020+ personal review, Field report of Jakarta USF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 27, 2015 Author First, choose whether you'd like open backed or closed backed. Second, what kind of sound signature are you looking for, e.g. bassy? full mids? incredible high notes clarity? Read the FAQ topic for more information. Closed back, I like to be in my own head, it help me work. I like bassy audio devices. I listen to rock, metal, electronic music, a bit of classical and blues. But yeah, definitely bassy. Ergonomics are also very important (I use them at work) along with a fairly good build quality since I carry them from my job to my home everyday. CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 1, 2015 Closed back, I like to be in my own head, it help me work. I like bassy audio devices. I listen to rock, metal, electronic music, a bit of classical and blues. But yeah, definitely bassy. Ergonomics are also very important (I use them at work) along with a fairly good build quality since I carry them from my job to my home everyday. HyperX Clouds are decent enough as a standalone headphone, and should be widely available/affordable in Canada. PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 1, 2015 Author HyperX Clouds are decent enough as a standalone headphone, and should be widely available/affordable in Canada. I like the Kingston HyperX Cloud II, they even include a desktop DAC in the package, but at 100$ for the 2 items, will I hear a good gain in quality vs. mine ? Didn't even knew HyperX made headsets. CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 will I hear a good gain in quality vs. mine ? Maybe? I can't guarantee anything, but the general consensus is that Razer audio products suck, and separately the Clouds get good reviews which isn't surprising as they are based off a pretty good headphones. Didn't even knew HyperX made headsets. That are kind new. PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 Author Maybe? I can't guarantee anything, but the general consensus is that Razer audio products suck, and separately the Clouds get good reviews which isn't surprising as they are based off a pretty good headphones. Really ? CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 Really ? Really. Audio Reference • Cutting the Crap • 7.1 Headphones? • Audio Interference Troubleshooting GuideREVIEWS • HiFiMan HE-560 • Beyerdynamic T1 2. Generation • Schiit Bifrost 4490 • Schiit Valhalla 2RECOMMENDATIONS • The Audio Board's Recommended Gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 Author Really Don't know what I expected lol. Thanks. CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 Author Juste ordered some Audio-Technica ATH-M40x from amazon. Hope I'll enjoy them ! Thank you all. CPU : Intel Core i5-4690k @ 4Ghz | Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | GPU : MSI GTX 1070 SEA HAWK X | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB | CPU Cooler : Corsair H110 | PSU : Corsair CX750M | Case : NZXT S340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 2, 2015 Really ? Ya, rly. Kingston contracted with QPAD who essentially just re-brands a good OEM headphone. The Gemini DJ HSR-1000 is the same headphone, maybe with some minor build differences. PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2015 Ya, rly. Kingston contracted with QPAD who essentially just re-brands a good OEM headphone. The Gemini DJ HSR-1000 is the same headphone, maybe with some minor build differences. One thing that has been bugging me is that did QPAD actually rebranded Beyerdynamic's headphones for HyperX cloud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2015 One thing that has been bugging me is that did QPAD actually rebranded Beyerdynamic's headphones for HyperX cloud? No, the Cloud is based off the QH-90 which is based off that headphone I just linked, which is not made by Beyerdynamic. There is some speculation that these are made by an OEM which supplies some basic parts to Beyerdynamic, but we don't know for sure. The QH-1339 is a rebranded MMX300, however, which might be where some confusion is coming from. PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2015 No, the Cloud is based off the QH-90 which is based off that headphone I just linked, which is not made by Beyerdynamic. There is some speculation that these are made by an OEM which supplies some basic parts to Beyerdynamic, but we don't know for sure. The QH-1339 is a rebranded MMX300, however, which might be where some confusion is coming from. Damn, they look awfully similar, I see why now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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