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This is a list of recommended audio equipment that VTLUUG members ownor recommend. Feel free to contribute!
== Outputs == === Headphones ==={| class="wikitablesortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Brand
! scope="col"| Price
! scope="col"| Recommended By
! scope="col"| Recommended Genres
! scope="col"| Notes
|-
| AKG
| K702 (similar to K701)
| Over-ear
| Semi-open
| 62 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K702-Headphones/dp/B001RCD2DW/ $265]
| [[User:mjh | Matt]]
| Most electronic stuff, acoustic/layered rock, jazz
| Very comfortable, long detachable cable, durable metal casing, probably needs an amp
|-
| Audio Technica
| ATH-M50
| Over-ear
| Closed
| 38 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000P62ND6 $159]
| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]
| House, minimal, techno, trance
| 1/8" connector is somewhat malleable, recommend keeping 1/4" connector on when not in use
|-
| Audio Technica
| ATH-AD700
| Over-ear
| Open
| 32 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU $99]
| ackthet
| Postrock, classical, downtempo, electronic
| Be wary of malleable 1/8" connector
|-
| Grado
| SR-60i
| On-ear
| Open
| 32 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR-60i-Headphones/dp/B0006DPMU4/ $79]
| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]
|
| Durability may be an issue
|-
| Sennheiser
| [http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-449-Headphones-Black/dp/B005SNPV8K/ $120]
| [[User:mjh | Matt]]
|
| Casing is plastic and somewhat flimsy
|-
| AKGSennheiser| K702 (similar HD202| On-ear| Open| 32 Ohm| [http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Professional-Headphones/dp/B003LPTAYI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce $26]| [[User:mjh | Matt]]|| Great sound for the price, but the cable will eventually break, so you'll need to K701)solder-on a new one|-| Sennheiser| HD280 pro
| Over-ear
| OpenClosed| 62 Ohm64 ohm| [http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K702-Headphones/dp/B001RCD2DW/ $265]100
| [[User:mjh | Matt]]
|| Very comfortable, long detachable cable, durable metal casing(compared to 202s). Extreme frequencies are not produced well. Recommended for broadcasting but not personal use.
|-
| Audio TechnicaSony| ATHMDR-M507506 Professional| Over Ear| Closed| 63 Ohms| $130| [[User:Echarlie|echarlie]]| | Good for audio production; Industry standard. Durable, good dynamic and frequency ranges.|-| Sony| MDR-V6
| Over-ear
| Closed
| 38 Ohm63 Ohms| $90| [[User:bgregos|bgregos]]|| Very similar to MDR-7506, slightly different sound signature. Nearly indestructible. Has coiled cord.|-| V-MODA| Crossfade 2 Wireless| Over Ear| Closed| 32 Ohms| $250| [[User:TooCrazzzzy|toocrazzzzy]]| LoFi Hip Hop, Dub step, Classical, Jazz| A great sound quality for the study-ness and robustness of the design. I have drooped mine, kicked them ,and worn them in moist environments without them breaking.|-|} === Computer Speakers === === Stereo Speakers === === Stereo Monitors ==={| class="wikitable sortable"|-! scope="col"| Brand! scope="col"| Model! scope="col"| Max Power! scope="col"| Self-powered?! scope="col"| Price! scope="col"| Recommended By! scope="col"| Notes|-| KRK| Rokit 6|| Yes| | | May no longer be in production|-| M-Audio| AV-40| 20 W| Yes| [http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Technica-ATH-M50Studiophile-ProfessionalPowered-Monitor-HeadphonesSpeakers/dp/B000P62ND6 B0051WAM64/ $159149]| ||-| M-Audio| BX5 D2| 40 W| Yes
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| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]| May no longer be in production|} == Components == === Sound Cards === === USB DACs ==={| class="wikitable sortable"|-! scope="col"| Brand! scope="col"| Model! scope="col"| Max Sample Rate! scope="col"| Inputs! scope="col"| Outputs! scope="col"| Price! scope="col"| Recommended By! scope="col"| Notes|-| Emotiva| Stealth DC-1| 24/192| AES/EBU, Coax, BNC, Optical, RCA, USB| Balanced XLR, RCA| [http://emotiva.com/products/electronics/dacs/stealth-dc-1$499]| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]| Integrated pre-amp and headphone amp|-| Schitt| Modi 2| 24/96| USB| RCA| [http://schiit.com/8" connector products/modi-2 $99]| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]| '''The original Modi did not work with the USB 3.0 controller on Haswell;''' it is unknown if this is somewhat malleabletrue with the Modi 2 as well|-| Muse Audio / Texas Instruments| PCM 2704 USB DAC| 16/48| USB| 3.5mm, recommend keeping 1RCA, Coax, Optical| [http://amzn.com/4" connector B00FEDHHKE $25]| [[User:bgregos|bgregos]]| Great cheap upgrade from onboard audio. Based on when not in useTI PCM 2704. The linked model has a fairly high output power, an external volume control is recommended for devices that are low-impedance.
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= Speakers == Headphone Amps === == Computer Speakers = Stereo Amps & Receivers === == Stereo Speakers Inputs == ===Turntables = Monitors ==
= Amplification === Sound Cards Recommended Reading ==== USB DACs ==* [http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html Comparison of 24/192 and 16/44.1 music quality]* [http://www.reddit.com/r/audiojerk /r/audiojerk]== Headphone Amps ==* [http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/ Headroom selection guide]== Stereo Amps & Recievers ==* [http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide Head-fi headphone buying guide]
