{"product":{"product_id":"B00LP3AMC2","title":"FiiO Headphone Amps Portable DAC USB Type-C coaxial 384kHz/32bit (E10K-TC black)","price":"75.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B6FZP9DxL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2"},"comments":[{"body":"I had the same problem. Best way to get ride of this static would be to remove your analog audio from the inside of your computer. \r\n\r\nI would get an external DAC/AMP or DAC/AMP combo. I use the FiiO e10k. [$75 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/) It's a pretty good little DAC/Amp. ","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"c_galaxy"},{"body":"Properly powered, the 770-80 can deliver very deep, textured, powerful bass when the music calls for it. So, something is very wrong here :), but, it's an easy fix.\r\n\r\nLow volume and poor bass response are the first indicators that headphones are being underpowered. You need an amp. Might I suggest a [FiiO E10K](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2)? It has excellent quality and is cheap.","subreddit_name":"HeadphoneAdvice","author":"scalablecory"},{"body":"Another thing to keep in mind is that your computer or laptop will probably not drive them on their own. You'll need an external DAC or headphone amp. I currently use the [fiio E10k](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=Fiio\u0026amp;qid=1632017156\u0026amp;sr=8-7) with my desktop and it works just fine. There might be less expensive options but this is really good for high impedance and low impedance like earbuds and M50x's. \r\n\r\nAlso, as a glasses guy the standard earcups don't feel too clamped down and I don't feel too fatigued after a few hours of wearing them.","subreddit_name":"PaymoneyWubby","author":"Simbus_Rapiens"},{"body":"Ah, then maybe an external USB-audio may work. Sounds like maybe something is broken with the audio on the motherboard.\r\n\r\nYou'll want something with a digital to analog (DAC) converter. USB sound cards have one built-in. Some headphone amplifiers may also have them included such as: https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2 . Good DACs can handle 24-bit/96 kHz while the higher end ones can go up to 192 kHz sampling.\r\n\r\nI would aim to spend at least $60-150 or so especially if you want to support high end headphones. Going too cheap means sacrificing too much while too expensive gets really diminishing returns.","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"PrionBacon"},{"body":"He could use the onboard sound but I recommend a USB dac/amp like this because they will sound bad unless you have a sound card and even then I've heard there can be hissing and feedback.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_JPQUFbPN6JPPQ\r\n\r\nThis is a good starter one, the k3 is a different model that is slightly better.  There are a lot that people recommend like schiit and dragonfly but fiio is where I'd start","subreddit_name":"buildapcsales","author":"wuzzle_was"},{"body":"It’s this fella here.\r\n\r\n\r\nFiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Black) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Jm-xFbEP2JDQP\r\n\r\nSo it’s both but not powerful enough for my headphones. So I’ll try it when I get home and see if it works fine. Probably will.","subreddit_name":"EscapefromTarkov","author":"Heatbeat"},{"body":"honestly if your budget is 200 max you might as well stretch it for a pair of  beyerdynamic DT770 like someone else mentioned. Pair it with a cheap 70-100 dollar desk mic and youre set. Next when you're feeling spicy you can up your game more with a cheap amp like the FiiO (https://www.amazon.ca/FiiO-Olympus-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2)  for another 100. This is the realistic upgrade path for those that are sick of the heavy headset combo gimmick.","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"zXerge"},{"body":"and, as a last resort, you might just buy a desktop audio DAC to bypass the port altogether, something like https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=JL06377T2OIY\u0026amp;keywords=fiio+audio+dac\u0026amp;qid=1664420783\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=fiio+audio+dac%2Caps%2C65\u0026amp;sr=8-3\r\n\r\nit may even make your audio sound a little crisper, especially on larger headphones.","subreddit_name":"pcgamingtechsupport","author":"ToTimesTwoisToo"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=JL06377T2OIY\u0026amp;keywords=fiio+audio+dac\u0026amp;qid=1664420783\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=fiio+audio+dac%2Caps%2C65\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"pcgamingtechsupport","author":"ToTimesTwoisToo"},{"body":"and, as a last resort, you could buy a USB audio DAC to bypass the port altogether. something like this would work really well, and might even make your audio sound a little better https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=JL06377T2OIY\u0026amp;keywords=fiio+audio+dac\u0026amp;qid=1664420783\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=fiio+audio+dac%2Caps%2C65\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"pcgamingtechsupport","author":"ToTimesTwoisToo"},{"body":"The one I've been using for a long time now is well discontinued and I'm not up to date on what the latest and greatest is. r/audiophile might know more, but I've seen people just use the USB-C to 3.5mm Apple adapter and have positive results.\r\n\r\nI've also seen this [Fiio E10K](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/) be recommended a few times, but I have not read any reviews myself.","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Vareten"},{"body":"The Beyer T90 should be a way better experience than pretty much any gaming headset. I would since you already have them I would try them first with the motherboard audio to see if it's enough.\r\n\r\nIf the motherboard audio can't drive them properly I'd maybe try the [Fiio E10K](https://www.amazon.ca/FiiO-Olympus-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YVI1HEGYZSYC\u0026amp;keywords=fiio+e10k\u0026amp;qid=1649426225\u0026amp;s=electronics\u0026amp;sprefix=fiio+e10k%2Celectronics%2C178\u0026amp;sr=1-2) since it's relatively cheap and should be able to drive the headphones on high gain.\r\n\r\nFor the RAM, IMO 16GB is plenty. I've upgraded my PC to 32 a couple months back because I had a good deal and since then I've never used more than 15GB of RAM, and that was with multiple CAD programs and plenty of chrome tabs open and plenty more supporting software.","subreddit_name":"bapccanada","author":"PepeIsADeadMeme"},{"body":"From a crappy set of earbuds to a decent set of headphone is going to be a huge jump. \r\n\r\nAre you in the US or not?\r\n\r\nThe DT770 pros 80s, you want to get the 80s, are 157 on amazon right now , is that what are you paying for them?\r\n\r\nget a dac/amp if yoiu want another jump in quality\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2\r\n\r\nA little better than that the Schiit fulla, hel or magni/modi combo. \r\n\r\nI will say this the biggest jump you will get, aside from the good headphones,  is just adding any decent amp/dac. After that you are chasing much smaller differences. There are differences but being wowed like you would be the first time you add something sort of goes away and it gets expensive. So if you fine something you like just stick with it. \r\n\r\nI ran literally this combo for years and was perfectly happy with it.","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"loki993"},{"body":"I just bought a senn hd569, but it sounds arguably worse than my hyperx cloud IIs when plugged into my computer, would getting a dac fix this? I was looking at this one specifically\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_glt_i_YZH1ERZBMQFAXXDANPYQ","subreddit_name":"headphones","author":"redde_mihi_curae"},{"body":"I've had this happen with lower quality headphone amps (esp with very low impedance headphones). I've found that the headphone drivers on PCs often aren't capable of driving heavy headphones.\r\n\r\nI'm curious if you get the same result using a different jack (like one on your interface) or even a [dedicated motoring amp](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2).\r\n\r\nTLDR: Troubleshoot your monitoring before you troubleshoot your mix.","subreddit_name":"audioengineering","author":"strway2heaven77"}]}