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    Barracuda HP-1 worth it?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by WonderBread, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. WonderBread

    WonderBread Notebook Guru

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    I've heard great things about the Razer Barracuda AC-1 sound card, but are the HP-1 headphones as good as the card? I have read that they have major durability issues. I would imagine the HD-DAI connector would improve the sound quality a ton, but does it match up with Sennheisers? Are the HP-1s good all around, only worth it when paired with the AC-1, or perfect in any situation?
     
    WonderBread, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. Steggy

    Steggy Notebook Consultant

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    no.

    get some audio technica a700s.

    and then use a desktop mic if you need one.

    the barracudas are just not good. even for pc headsets, they are baddd
     
    Steggy, Apr 16, 2008
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  3. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    its totally unecessary...

    and they are not as good as Audio technica or Sennheiser
     
    Nocturnal310, Apr 16, 2008
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