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We’ve been exploring Schiit Audio’s line of DACs and headphone amps over the last two weeks all in the pursuit of today: Schiit Audio’s first gaming product. What happens when you take audio experts like the folks at Schiit and task them with creating something custom-designed for gamers? Hel happens. This is our review of the Hel High-Power Gaming DAC/Amp from Schiit Audio.
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What is the proper way to pronounce this companies name?
Exactly like it sounds, Sh*t. If I recall correctly, the guy who founded the company was making a joke about something sounding like sh*t, and it turned into the company name. Now people can go around saying, "hey man, that sounds like schiit." You can tell they have a sense of humor.
That said you can't go wrong with their products, though at that price point a nice alternative would be the Sennheiser GSX 1000, as it has some great virtual 7.1 surround sound built into it as well. It might not be able to drive the most power hungry headphones though, but it can handle a Sennheiser HD700 with ease.
You can see my sci-fi/WW2 book recommendations.
even a soundcard produces a night and day difference in audio quality as long as you don't use potato headphones.
I bought an AT2020 mic and it's glorious. It puts all headphone mics to shame, and it really should considering it only has one job.
Then I picked up a pair of ATH-M50x headphones and, again, I was blown away.
The only way these things could be better is if I had a DAC/amp combo, so something like this is definitely on my menu next. Maybe even this particular model.
I may have to jump on that bandwagon as well
If you want a new idea, go read an old book.
In order to be insulted, I must first value your opinion.
For example the Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 Portable HD Gaming USB DAC and Sound Card which runs for about $29, or one of those lesser name brand $6-10 dollar ones. I recommend Creative at least for their software that goes with it though, makes a big difference.
You can even pick up a cheaper pair of V-Moda crossfades, or heck some open backed sennheiser 598s to top it off. Once you hear the difference, its hard to go back to crappy audio.
Thank you for your time!