How does the sound quality compare to USB? I know it'll be lower, but is it significant?
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I don't use devices which allow my making that comparison, however just listening, I'm satisfied. The frequency response seems flat with no noticeable distortion. I don't feel I'm compromising sound for convenience.
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Jacks give you sound at a lower resource to your computer. USB headphones can contain a built in sound card to make quality better, however they use more cpu/ram on your computer.
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I run Linux on my PC, so I can't address the Windows issue. And I don't think I even used the USB interface at all ... I just used the "line-level" output, and plugged that directly into my PC's sound card, and that worked perfectly.
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Mine works okay though the sound quality isn't very good. I had trouble with a flash drive that developed the problem of not being recognized by any of my computers. Found no remedy for it and the company would not replace it. Disgusting turn of affairs. Hope you have better luck. F. Burton
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Hello. Thank you for your question. From what I have found out and seen is that all USB headphones use their own sound drivers and not the one in the soundcard; therefore making your soundcard useless. As for USB headphones they really lag, not that good at all if you are gaming and so on. But basic use with music will be ok. I would say stay clear of USB headphones if you can. If you buy the ZRX sound card with the audio control module, then you can plug your headphones into that; it will be amped and sound great and have a volume control. Normally with this kind of high-end sound card, people always use jack connection headphones to get the best from your sound card. This sound card is the best out there; others crash, crackle, lock-up, pop, drop sounds clip and so on. Ok hope this helps. Take care.
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I think you've said it. There is going to be very little noticeable difference in those two contrast ratios. However, I think the USB port is worth the extra few dollars. You get easy plug in to look at photos, play music, update firmware, etc.
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The unit has the older USB input. Not the micro USB. It does sound nice when you connect it to a PC as it takes over from the PC's built in sound card. It also has a "headphone" type input. I like the 2 headphone jacks for output as both my wife & I can listen to music or a movie I might have on a table while on a plane.
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I'm not great at determining sound quality but I have only tried it in full blast once and it was alright. I usually listen in medium level or lower and it had an okay bass to it. The sound is a lot more clear at lower level than a phone speaker in full blast that's for sure.
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Much will depend upon the sound system / speakers / etc. your using. We use it through our 5.1 system at home and it sounds fine.
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"The mic", I had to buy a USB Converter, but I got mine for $2.18. So its not to bad. I got mine at ----> HDE 7.1 Channel USB External Sound Card Audio Adapter. The mic isn't powered, so it needs a usb converter. Plus almost all computers have usb, not line-in.
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Low, really no problem. Just plug the usb-adapter into anb usb-slot of your machine and have an audio running (even video embedded in an Poewerpoint presentation or any other "normal" audio output. Windows 8.1 and even Beta of Windows 10 will do!Good for presentations even in a larger audience without cable traps. Pfüa´s Gott from Bavaria/Germany Horst
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most definitely!!! hook your laptop up to it thru the USB!! KaaaaBooom!! clearest "sound" no hiss!!... wink... - DTM
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USB's are not like the old cassette used to be with metal, high bias, etc. Quality of sound does not vary from one to the other. Speed and storage capacity are the differentiating factors in choosing a thumb drive to record your music onto. And as you would expect the the more storage capacity, the higher the cost.
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Go for a Personus audiobox, or m audio USB interface. Both are quite cheap and worth the money.
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For the most part I listen to music with an external speakers connected. It sounds great on them. My speakers are not high end in cost so I think the sound quality comes from my Nook HD. I hope this helps you.
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Nope, sorry! You get adequate sound reproduction without much power behind it. I would suggest that because the speakers are of, ah, "minimal quality" the base probably isn't too deep. For what it's worth, I haven't been bothered by the base on any of my mp3 songs. Hope that helps!
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Perhaps that is true, funny thing is if I listen to a CD or digital off a thumb drive they sound fine. It's the radio that sounds poor. I had only listened to radio when I wrote the review, I should have updated later. I would have to say that for the price they are a very good value and sound fine very good