Aug 27, 2015 · A friend recommended I buy a 2.1 set that uses a USB plug instead. I am not looking for a high end surround sound, just something to play back music while working in a home office. Is there a difference in sound quality, distortion, etc. based on connection (3.5mm or USB), or is this simply a matter of cheaper vs better quality speakers/wiring?

Sep 20, 2023 · A DAC is only necessary if you don't have a 3.5mm jack in the first place. An amp is only necessary if the output of whatever 3.5mm jack you have isn't sufficient enough to drive the headset (i.e., it's too quiet)

Jul 14, 2015 · usb or 3.5mm? depends on preferences. usb includes its own dac and amp inside the headset (a soundcard inside the headset) and bypasses onboard. good if you have a laptop or no soundcard and do not want to upgrade the onboard though if your system is known to have any issues with its usb it might not be as nice as 3.5mm. 3.5mm is better if you ...

Feb 11, 2014 · USB headsets only work on computers with compatible drivers. They do not work with stereos, MP4 players, etc. 3.5mm headsets are more compatible. They work with old tape decks and with my phone. 3.5mm headsets require that You have a working sound card in Your PC. USB headsets bring their own sound card with them.

Apr 12, 2013 · There is no such thing as a 3.5mm to USB adapter. You could get an external USB sound card and plug the 3.5mm microphone plug into that, but then you still have possible noise from the 3.5mm connection. It might help because the connection is better and because the external sound card may be better quality than the onboard sound.

Feb 20, 2014 · 3.5mm is an analog signal optical is a digital signal. benefits of optical:-single cable (not three)-digital (less interference)-no need for a good soundcard as if your speakers accept optical they have sound processing onboard. however this could be a con (see 3.5mm benefit) benefits of 3.5mm-cheaper (your speakers come with the cables)

Feb 24, 2015 · For best 3.5mm in the whole wide earth vs optical, i would say take the fibre glass optical !!! Its better for game due to refresh time for sync with screen is much quicker than 3.5mm and movie!!! For music wise GREAT CUSTOM 3.5mm come close to optical however with software in my opinion if i custom i felt and i feel that optical is my pick .

Jan 23, 2013 · So I have decided to purchase a Audio Technica AT2020. I was wondering what would be the best way to connect it to my PC. I was wondering either a XLR to 1/4" then 1/4" to 3.5mm or something like a Blue Icicle (XLR to Usb Preamp). Which would get the best quality?

Mar 26, 2020 · The fact that there's similar issues with the USB dongle, and y-splitter w/ Realtek on-board audio makes me wonder if it's something else. However I almost exclusively like using USB connection headsets instead of using 3.5mm with on-board audio, so that issue could have been pre-existing with on-board realtek audio.

Jul 27, 2018 · I noticed that if I plug in the headphones directly into my laptop with a 3.5mm jack, Windows doesn't recognize the earbuds (like the audio works, but the control buttons on the earbuds don't work), but once I plug them in through USB-C using the adapter, Windows recognizes the earbuds (in Settings it says "G333" instead of just "2nd Audio ...