Audio Gear

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This is a list of recommended audio equipment that VTLUUG members own. Feel free to contribute!

Headphones

Brand Model Type Isolation Impedance Price Recommended By Recommended Genres Notes
AKG K702 (similar to K701) Over-ear Semi-open 62 Ohm $265 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 $159 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 $99 ackthet Postrock, classical, downtempo, electronic Be wary of malleable 1/8" connector
Grado SR-60i On-ear Open 32 Ohm $79 mutantmonkey
Sennheiser HD448 (now HD449) Over-ear Closed 32 Ohm $120 Matt Casing is plastic and somewhat flimsy
Sennheiser HD202 On-ear Open 32 Ohm $26 Matt Great sound for the price, but the cable will eventually break, so you'll need to solder-on a new one

Speakers

Computer Speakers

Stereo Speakers

Monitors

Brand Model Max Power Self-powered? Price Recommended By Notes
KRK Rokit 6 $399
M-Audio AV-40 $144.71

Amplification

Sound Cards

USB DACs

Headphone Amps

Stereo Amps & Recievers

Inputs

Turntables

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