Headphone + Computer = Disaster

Kaleco · 12-13-2005, 21:10

So I don't have my speakers for my computer (which I would normally plug my headphones into), so I plugged them directly into the audio port on the computer and it sounds horrendous. All treble no bass. Is this normal? I thought my computer would be able to produce better sound.

Martinp · 12-14-2005, 01:16

Uh, what headphones, what soundcard?

notguilty · 12-14-2005, 01:57

If it's typical onboard sound...that's normal. Don't mind all the buzzing and chirping, either. Make sure you're using an output for headphones, though.

Most computers suck at producing sound. That's why the AV710 exists, along with very well priced USB audio devices. Around $30 shipped will get you in business, if you're in the U.S..

Kaleco · 12-15-2005, 02:37

Ok, thanks. I was using my Sennheiser 201s. I just decided to use my X5 and screw any computer sounds

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12-13-2005, 21:10	#1
Kaleco Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US Posts: 79	Headphone + Computer = Disaster So I don't have my speakers for my computer (which I would normally plug my headphones into), so I plugged them directly into the audio port on the computer and it sounds horrendous. All treble no bass. Is this normal? I thought my computer would be able to produce better sound. __________________ iAudio X5L 30gb + Sennheiser HD 201 + Sennheiser MX 400

12-14-2005, 01:16	#2
Martinp Former iAudiophile/DAPreview editor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 1,918	Uh, what headphones, what soundcard? __________________ Proud to be a part of the DAPreview webring: DAPreview \| epiZENter \| iAudiophile \| DAP.db

12-14-2005, 01:57	#3
notguilty ...not known as cerbie... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 543	If it's typical onboard sound...that's normal. Don't mind all the buzzing and chirping, either. Make sure you're using an output for headphones, though. Most computers suck at producing sound. That's why the AV710 exists, along with very well priced USB audio devices. Around $30 shipped will get you in business, if you're in the U.S.. __________________ PC: Philips PSC805/17 "Aurilum" \| Portable: I5 1GB \| Amp: Xin Supermini-3 \| Cans: E3c, KSC75, KSC35 Supermini-3 reference card Last edited by notguilty; 12-14-2005 at 02:00..

12-15-2005, 02:37	#4
Kaleco Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US Posts: 79	Ok, thanks. I was using my Sennheiser 201s. I just decided to use my X5 and screw any computer sounds . __________________ iAudio X5L 30gb + Sennheiser HD 201 + Sennheiser MX 400

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