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How do you pick your hardware? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Purpl@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Currently on the market for new audio hardware, headset and mic. Gaming hardware manufacturers often come with their own software that doesn't run well on Linux.

How do you decide what hardware to buy and you can be sure it will work with your OS?

I am currently looking to get Bluetooth headphones but still am unsure about the mic solution, a fixed mic on the desk seems so uncomfortable and a clip-on mic often also comes with it's own software or Android app.

What audio setup does Lemmy use with their Linux setup?

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[-] Militias@lemmy.world 43 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This is what worked for me: Abandon 'Gaming' and start looking at 'Audiophile'. Those guys and gals know EVERYTHING about sound and can probably tell you exactly which headphones and what mic are worth it for you.

None of my audio gear has an app (I think), so compatibility with Linux hasn't been an issue.

And I use headphones with a separate mic (on a long-ish arm) as I felt that the audio quality on all headsets I looked at was terrible.

[-] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 21 points 3 weeks ago

I second this mostly.

Just need to make sure you look in the science backed audiophile places and not the cable lift snake oil sections

[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 21 points 2 weeks ago

Budget focused audiophiles tend to have good advice, regular audiophiles can be completely dillusional and spend unbelievable amounts of money for placebo gains.

[-] MagnificentSteiner@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Ahh, but have you considered buying wires made of silver for your hi-fi? They're a bargain at only £200 per metre!

[-] iopq@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Do not listen to audiophiles. Distortion and frequency response are the only things people can AB test reliably about sound quality.

[-] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Say that to a tube amp.

Massive dist, wonderful sound!

[-] iopq@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

That's the point, distortion sounds good sometimes. You're not going to hear golden cables

[-] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

There is horrible distortion too, I don't know what you want to say with that. I'm no "audiophile" with golden cables lol

[-] xelareko@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I think the point is that you can distinguish distortion, not whether distortion is good or bad.

[-] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

But that makes the initial claim just worthless?!

Anyway, whatever 😁

[-] xelareko@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm not saying I agree with the initial claim. Just wanted to clarify what I thought the poster was saying. I'm basically deaf in one ear so I only have half a horse in this race anyway.

[-] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

No worries!

And to be honest, stereo is bullshit usually anyways so I hope you can enjoy some nice music anyway.

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