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How do you pick your hardware? (lemmy.world)

submitted 16 hours 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 34 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (3 children)

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.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 11 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

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 3 points 4 hours ago

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

[–] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 17 points 15 hours 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

[–] iopq@lemmy.world 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

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 14 hours ago (1 children)

Say that to a tube amp.

Massive dist, wonderful sound!

[–] iopq@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour 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