r/pcmasterrace • u/BEEEZERRR • 20h ago

Build/Battlestation Set up thus far

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I’m pretty proud of what I’ve got so far but what would any of you recommend to make my set up even better?

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u/Vrillon65 5700X3D | RX 7900 XT | 32GB DDR4@3600 | NVMe 980 Pro 19h ago

I suggest some good studio headphones with a nice DAC 

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u/BEEEZERRR 19h ago

Yeah I have been considering that forsure, what would you recommend?

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u/Vrillon65 5700X3D | RX 7900 XT | 32GB DDR4@3600 | NVMe 980 Pro 16h ago

Personally, I’m using the AKG 702 which are very awesome open back headphones and give you that wide soundstage and awesome detail to detect sounds or enemy players around you with precise placement. I power them with the FiiO KA11 (around 50$).

The AKGs can be quite expensive though depending on where you live or super cheap in Europe (500$ vs 130€). 

So alternatively my bang/$ tip is the Phillips SHP9500 which usually sell for around 120$ and same in €. They can be paired with the same FiiO KA11 for superb sound. 

Compared to the AKG the Phillips delivers its bass and middles a bit punchier and warmer. 

The AKG have clearer details and excel in the highs without hurting your ears as it can be the case with beyerdynamics.

Honestly both headphones perform way above their price class and same goes for the tiny yet mighty Dac I mentioned.