headphones

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  1. A

    Question I need advice on choosing headphones ?

    Hey everyone, I'm thinking about getting new headphones to replace my Arctis 3. My main concern is music quality, looking for something that delivers unmatched clarity. I mainly listen to K-pop on Spotify and Apple Music, and I also play some FPS games like Valorant and CS2. I was initially...
  2. parvizfrog

    Question Very low noise in headphones

    I hear a very quiet noise in the headphones, it is very similar to random tinnitus, only quieter. Increasing the sound enhances it (using a potentiometer) and turning it to 0 removes the sound. Also changing the connector in Realtek from headphones to “Front speaker output” reduces noise, but...
  3. S

    Question Where to find replacement ear pads for my headset ?

    I'm looking for replacement ear pads for a SENNHEISER EPOS I GAME ZERO Gaming Headset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SENNHEISER-Cancelling-Microphone-Ligthweight-compatible/dp/B00KNPYAEY I think I've found them on EPOS' site...
  4. Milksome

    Question Recommendations for a new headset ?

    Hello! Been looking at some headsets lately, I'm on a budget and really anything is better than my 15euro 3yr old headphones... Which headset is the best out of these? 1. HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core 2. Redragon Zeus X 3. Redragon Zeus 2 These are the ones I saw during my search on olx.ba...
  5. R

    Question Bluetooth audio gets worse when gaming ?

    Hey every one. All my Bluetooth headphones have this problem so i'm sure it's a windows problems. Every time I play a game that uses my mic the audio quality just drops. The only solution I have been able to find that works is if I disable my mic. How ever this is not exactly a solution since...
  6. JelkoBG

    Question Microphone buzzing audio ?

    Hello, I'm trying to get audio from my monitor to my PC. My idea is to get my consoles audio from my monitor and send it to my PC. The way I do it is I plug 3,5mm cable in my monitor 3,5mm port for headphones, and I plug the other end in my pc microphone jack. This way I get audio from my...
  7. P

    Question Muffled sound on BOSE QC45 only on wired connection on Windows 11 PC ?

    Hope this is the right place to post this, wasn't sure between this and computer peripherals. My QC45s work completely fine on bluetooth and on a wired connection to other devices, but on my Windows 11 PC they are behaving very strangley with a wired connection (the PC doesn't have bluetooth)...
  8. JohnTHDW

    Question Service Host: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder crashing audio and net

    Hy everyone, for some reason I keep getting "Service Host: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" on my task manager processes, also the fan can be heard, after this happens the audio stops and if I'm watching a video on Youtube the video stutters and freezes, if I'm playing game starts freezing and...
  9. Unsounded

    Question Gaming ANC headset suggestions?

    Hey Long story short i have a pc with an very loud cpu in it and i've been looking into a good headset (preferably wireless) that has ANC but i keep seeing issues like static noise or the sound lagging behind the actual video and i have become very unsure of what i should get. I was looking at...
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    Question Any good alternatives to the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE headset for online meetings ?

    Hello all, I want to buy a headset for online meetings. I've heard good things about the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE, and I'm considering buying them. However, I haven't used this company's products before. Can anyone recommend any good alternatives, especially from Logitech or Sennheiser ? Thank you
  11. S

    Question I have some issues with my Razer BlackShark v2 headset audio

    I bought this headset 6 months ago and everything was fine until i turned my pc on yesterday. I started watching youtube and i realised that the audio is like 30% louder than before and the audio quality dropped slightly. Then i got into a discord call and realised that all my friends are really...
  12. pizzajojo

    Question headphones sound broker after razer synapse 3 update

    (text is from google translate so sorry) Hello, I updated to version 20231106 via Razer Synapse 3.0 last night and the "THX Spatial - Synapse" spatial audio that was previously included with the main "Razer Kraken Ultimate" unit disappeared from the audio. The sound changed beyond recognition...
  13. mdifonzo1301

    Question Converting a headset that uses USB dongle to Bluetooth?

    Hi, it's exactly as the title says. I have some pairs of wireless headphones and gaming headsets that use sort of a proprietary USB dongle receiver to plug into only one specific singular console. I do not own that USB dongle, because these were purchased with it being unknowly needed. The...
  14. A

    Question What should i get for my next Headset / Headphone + Microphone combo?

    Hello Everybody, My current Hyperx Cloud 2s are getting pretty old and are slowly starting to fall apart so I was looking at a futur replacement. I really liked them over the years and i could buy them again (63€) but maybe there is a better alternative now. I want a new over ear Replacement I...
  15. E

    Question Same headphones, different sound?

    I bought my second pair of DT770's today, and they sound like i'm listening through a bottle in comparison to my old ones which had broke a couple months ago. The change isn't massive, but im very picky and notice a difference. Do i refund these or is a hardware issue? 250ohms, i run them...
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    Question My Hyper X 7.1 is on its way out, what headphones do people recommend (I dont need a headset), looking at a max of £100-£150

    So as I put in my title my hyper x is starting to fall apart and become janky etc now so looking to get myself some new headphones. Any recommendations are appreciated.
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    Question Bluetooth Headphones do not auto-connect ?

    PC specs: Windows 10, 21H2 running on an i5-7500 desktop PC. Recently added a TPlink UB500 for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. ISSUE: I have already paired my Bluetooth earbuds with my PC, but it does not reconnect automatically after a disconnection in cases such as -----------1. I go somewhere...
  18. JelkoBG

    Question Buzzing audio

    Hello, I tried to use my wireless earbuds with my ps4. To do it I used my monitor port for headphones. I plugged 3,5 mm jack in in and plugged the other side in my computer microphone port and it works but there is constant buzzing noise. I tried my to connect my wired headphones directly in the...
  19. kloddm

    Question No audio from motherboard, but headphones are detected ?

    Hi everyone, until yesterday everything was fine. I used to plug my headphones via jack at the back of the pc because the front jack never worked (even if the HD Audio cable is correctly plugged into the MB, who knows why...). My motherboard is the Gigabyte B450M DS3H V2. So what's changed? I...
  20. K

    Question Headset is too quiet when plugged in back panel.

    When I plug my headphones in the back panel of the PC, The sound is too quiet even when my volume is 100%. I tried plugging my headphones in front panel, The sounds are loud but there is poor audio quality. Is there any way to get the same volume when it is plugged in the back panel?
  21. Bladvel

    Question Bluetooth Headphone audio cutting out

    I have JBL TUNE750BTNC Bluetooth Headphones, and whenever I play any game, the audio sometimes starts cutting in and out/stuttering. Sometimes the audio dissappears completely for a few seconds. Can someone help me please? I am using Windows 11 and have tried disabling audio enhancements and the...
  22. OrdJk

    Question Need help to find some headphones..

    I want to own a pair of headphones to listen to music outside of my house. My criteria is as follows Closed back Wired Balanced sound signature around £150 budget Able to be powered by phone If you have any knowledge on this please share it in the comments appreciate it !
  23. R

    [SOLVED] Sound in games too quiet ?

    Hi everyone ! I really need help i recently built this new gaming PC: RYZEN 5 5600X ASUS STRIX ROG B550-F Gaming : https://rog.asus.com/sk/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-model/spec/ RAM 32gb Corsair Vengeance PSU EVGA 750W Gold ASUS POSEIDON GTX 1080TI 11gb SSD m2 1TB My...
  24. F

    Question Cannot get audio in headphones no matter what I do.

    Apologies if this is the wrong category to ask in, but I'm honestly at my wits end, and I haven't found a solution yet. As of late, anything plugged into my 3.5mm jack would be significantly quieter. The headphones worked perfectly fine on any other device and would play things at appropriate...
  25. D

    Question Low Headphones Volume (Audio) problem on new pc

    Hey, i just bought a new pc a few days ago: Mobo: Gigabyte b660m Ac ddr4 Psu: Corsair cx 750m (Idk if more info is necessary for an audio issue) As for the headphones, the one's i use, worked great on my previous pc and present laptops, also i have multiple types of headphones from crappy...
  26. M

    [SOLVED] Wanting to know my headphones mm so I can replace the wire

    So to explain in the most basic terms, I bought a pair of Sennheiser PC37X's off of drop.com around a year or two ago. Yesterday, for the first time ever with these headphones the audio was cutting out a pretty good amount. I would put them on and start playing a game and periodically (Every 1-2...
  27. B

    [SOLVED] Headphone volume quieter in certain ports

    I have the Hyperx Cloud Flight wireless headset, which uses a USB dongle to connect to my computer. I've used them on my desktop for over a year now with no issues and recently started using them on my laptop. At first, everything was normal, but after a week or so of using them, they became...
  28. S

    Question Advice on audio upgrade for my desktop PC ?

    So I am looking to upgrade my audio set up for my desktop. I am currently using a SHP9500 and a creative sound X3. I am no longer needing a sound card that has a dedicated mic input since I got a great deal on a Blue Yeti. So I am looking for the next step up. I am looking at the schiit stack...
  29. eddieiwnl

    Question I need to know if my motherboard can support my 250 Ohms DT 990 pros (ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4)

    I was thinking about getting a DT 990 pro, but I’m not sure if my motherboard can support 250 ohms and produce good sound. The motherboard is ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4
  30. Trenty

    Question No audio from any headphones.

    Audio from speakers are fine and outputs seem fine. Any pair of headphones will not output any audio. My computer will recognize it by showing the realtek window and letting me select what type of device I plugged in. It guessed headphones. I click ok. Normally, It'd cut the sound from the...
  31. Z

    Question Having some really weird issue with new V-Moda wireless headphones I bought ?

    Hello everyone, Sorry for coming here with technical problem but I dont know where else to go. I couldnt find anywhere how to solve the problem I am having, and I didnt see anyone with the same one. I very recently bought new V-Moda Crossfaide II Wireless, after being satisfied with my V-Moda...
  32. H

    Question Wireless headsets for gaming ?

    Hello! Just wondering if it's worth it to use a wireless headset for gaming? For many years it wasn't worth it to use a wireless mouse for gaming because of the latency or lag, however, over time this issue has been improved upon and for the most part resolved. I was wondering if the same...
  33. X

    [SOLVED] Scarlett Solo disconnects keyboard ?

    Hi I'm having this issue where the audio through my Scarlett Solo audio interface keeps crackling especially when on web browser. It also causes my keyboard to constantly disconnect which makes it really difficult to type. I have tried unplugging and change the usb port it is plugged into. It...
  34. franzy75

    Question Are laptops meant to be able to use both headphones and a mic at the same time?

    As the title said, I haven't been able to use my headset and mic the same time (Mic shows up but no sound). My laptop's an AN515-56 (The issue is the same as my previous laptop), and the audio jack has the headset icon. I think I read somewhere that some laptops can't do this but I might be...
  35. M

    [SOLVED] Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro headphones sound very faint after I did something ?

    i was playing with my DT 990 Pro headphones and I was fidgeting with the inside of the ear and pressing down on the speaker and the driver. All of a sudden it became faint in both ears. I tore it open and the cable seems attached fine. Did I press too hard and the speaker driver things are...
  36. ggtaytay89

    Question Headphones randomly give a loud noise every few days

    1st time this happen i was doing stuff on my pc without sound and randomly my heaphones make the loudest [redacted] sound. 2nd time which was 10 mins ago i was listening to music while gaming and again the headphones make the loudest [redacted] out of nowhere and all ingame sounds and music was...
  37. spazbandicoot

    [SOLVED] Stereo audio reversed upon game launch

    Hi there, Recently I decided to use my headphones (Philips Fidelio X2HR) on a Syba USB Audio Adapter that I purchased about a year ago for use with my Microphone (ModMic 5). Both the headphones and Microphone are currently plugged into the Adapter. No Windows audio 'enhancements' are enabled...
  38. George.R

    [SOLVED] Help with headphones and their 'ohm' rating

    Hello everyone, I was deciding which headphones to buy, the DT 770 PRO 80.OHM / DT 770 PRO 250.OHM. I will be using my computer to power them so I was wondering if it can power the 250ohm ones without compromising sound quality as I can get that version cheaper. My power supply is a 550 Watt...
  39. M

    Question Arctis 1 Wireless - Crackling sounds & randomly disconnects.

    I have asked a few places, and I haven't been able to get a good fix. I thank you in advance if you're able to help. After the initial setup, I used the headset for a few minutes before it would start disconnecting and reconnecting, along with these horrible crackling sounds that would appear...
  40. B

    Question After suspected sound driver crash, system becomes basically unusable.

    Hello, so I have my headphones plugged into my front panel on the case. Whenever I bump my headphone cable too hard, because of turning around or whatever, even though it doesn't fall out or anything, it makes the system pretty much unusable. It shows as if there is no devices connected...