(Schiit Magni 2 Uber + Schiit Modi 2) vs Schiit Fulla 2

dt97583 · 29 Aug 2017 at 11:50

Cheers Marsman, I've tried different volumes, but it's still exhibiting the off balance sound.

Marsman · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:55

Did you level out the balance in Windows first?

I assume you did, but thought I'd mention that just to make sure.

If so and it's still present at higher volumes, then it sounds like a fault. If there's an imbalance with low volume than would even out when the volume pot is opened up. I get with my headphone amp, so I have the Windows volume lower and set the volume knob higher.

Setting the left right balance in Windows is not ideal, as although it's fine when using just those speakers, once you get a headphone amp, the balance for that and the headphones will be out.

Can you try the speakers with something else like a smartphone or laptop to see if the issue is still present? At least that would confirm for certain it is a speaker issue and not something with the PC. If it's still there, best return them for a replacement pair.

rids57 · 29 Aug 2017 at 14:36

If you are using the motherboard audio then the speakers must be at fault as the mobo volume is digital, which makes an imbalance all but impossible (barring a fault).

dt97583 · 29 Aug 2017 at 15:18

Cheers Marsman & rids57, appreciated.

Marsman said:
Did you level out the balance in Windows first?

I did

Marsman said:
Setting the left right balance in Windows is not ideal, as although it's fine when using just those speakers, once you get a headphone amp, the balance for that and the headphones will be out.

Yeah I thought this might be a problem too.

Marsman said:
Can you try the speakers with something else like a smartphone or laptop to see if the issue is still present? At least that would confirm for certain it is a speaker issue and not something with the PC. If it's still there, best return them for a replacement pair.

Good idea, just tried with a laptop, still the same. Trying it with this laptop and messing about with Windows volume etc, shows fairly consistently I need to drop the left speaker balance by 16-20%.

rids57 said:
If you are using the motherboard audio then the speakers must be at fault as the mobo volume is digital, which makes an imbalance all but impossible (barring a fault).

Cheers rids57

Hedge · 3 Sep 2017 at 09:41

You should just buy HD650s from Sennheiser outlet store refurbished. My 599s came good as new.

Marsman · 3 Sep 2017 at 11:27

Good advice from Hedge. I'd forgotten about the Sennheiser outlet store. Products bought from the outlet store also come with a 2 year warranty, same as new products.

650's are £250 and the 600's are £207. Not bad at all given the current cost of brand spanking new from the jungle site, etc.

benjii · 3 Sep 2017 at 15:38

Marsman said:
Good advice from Hedge. I'd forgotten about the Sennheiser outlet store. Products bought from the outlet store also come with a 2 year warranty, same as new products.

650's are £250 and the 600's are £207. Not bad at all given the current cost of brand spanking new from the jungle site, etc.

If you know a uni student you can get 25% off from Unidays too.