Looking to update audio - recommendations please!

shredgodxp · 27 Dec 2023 at 15:09

Currently got the Arctis Pro wireless headset and I fancy a change. Looking to get headset/Dac combo and potentially a soundbar for those times where I don't fancy wearing the headset.

Anyone got any recommendations? I only use my PC for gaming with the occasional film/tv watching so don't need anything too enthusiast grade.

shredgodxp · 31 Dec 2023 at 10:42

siumatfung said:
Do you have a budget?

£300-350ish i'd say. Don't want to go too crazy

shredgodxp · 3 Jan 2024 at 13:34

Timber said:
Yep true, I think second-hand does open up interesting options and the options for more 'mid-fi'/mid range'.

That said the only other thing that puts me off the HD 6xx line was this comment from the Op; 'I only use my PC for gaming with the occasional film/tv watching so don't need anything too enthusiast grade.'. I'm just not sure the HD 6xx is the best fit here. I think headphones like the HD 560S, TYGR, Sundara's are all going to be better suited. The first two of those will be well within budget and are on point for that requirement.

Been looking at this and almost settled on the HD 560S set but the only thing putting me off is what looks like questionable build quality (they look a bit plasticky for the price point). The Sundaras however look awesome, as do the TYGRs.

Anyone got any recommendations to help decide between these three?

shredgodxp · 6 Jan 2024 at 10:13

Timber said:
That's around £500-600.

I think something like the Sennheiser HD 560S will be a better choice for the budget. The Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R is also worth looking at too.

DAC/AMP wise there are lot of options around £100 and then loads at around £200 (like the Zen DAC V2 mentioned above). I suspect some of the budget options around the £100 range would suffice, but would call out the Fiio K11 at £120. Think it's an abosolute bargain for what it is.

Took the plunge and bought the Fiio K11 & Sennheiser 560s and have to say, dead impressed.

Not sure if it was a driver issue or something with my prior headset (Arctis Pro wireless) but these are 1000x better when gaming.