A beginners audiophile setup on a budget

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some thoughts on a beginners audiophile setup on a budget

this is gear iv used an some iv still got the i loved on got at the same price its at now

Full-size HeadphonesHA-RX700 (upgraded to monolith m570 with xlr cables)

with some Brainwavz GEL Gaming Earpads - XL - Micro Suede with Memory Foam

(still using the pads)

an for your amp with some various power an output options for future proofing if your were to upgrade later on

schiit magnius (still current)

https://www.schiit.com/products/magnius

an for you dac the

Topping D10 Balanced USB DAC (started with now on a 2nd pc setup)

(currently using the Drop + Grace Design Standard DAC Balanced - out of stock)

with some 1/4 to xlr cables

Right Angle XLR Female to 1/4" TRS Male - 1.5 Feet - Red - Pro 3-Pin Microphone Connector for Powered Speakers, Audio Interface or Mixer for Live Performance & Recording

Right Angle XLR Female to 1/4" TRS Male - 1.5 Feet - Blue - Pro 3-Pin Microphone Connector for Powered Speakers, Audio Interface or Mixer for Live Performance & Recording

im currently using the xlr to xlr versions

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momoachair

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How about studio monitors for those of us do don’t care much for headphones?

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Go full send- to HECC with space

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Keeping in mind that most people won’t have sound treatment, so speakers will perform worse than headphones due to standing waves and interference.

But those are some good performers in their price ranges in my opinion:

Budget Option: Presonus Eris 4.5
Midrange Option: JBL LSR305
Higher End: Adam T7, Yamaha HS8

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If you’re on a budget I’d check the second hand market before resorting to Amazon.

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