Proper ventilation for 360?

Post by **Flak Beard** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:02 pm

nightwalker wrote:Unfortunately you have to keep your 360 very well ventilated. I had to change my entertainment center for a open type one. So my PS3 and 360 could breath a lot of air. And BTW those two are on the top near a window including the 360 power brick (that thing is huge and annoying)

Does it still have glass doors? Or is it completely open?

Post by **Niode** » Fri May 02, 2008 7:50 pm

Sennheisers suck as far as audio quality goes. Much like Bose 'no highs or lows it must be Bose' they suffer from extreme drop off at high and low frequencies. Now unless you're 40 and have lost your hearing in those ranges anyway it might not matter. For me i'd never ever get rid of my Beyerdynamic DT250s. They need a proper headphone amp to get the full use out of them though. Full and flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Slightly more expensive than those though. If you get high quality cans you won't regret it though. Plus the beauty of the DT250's is that replacement parts are readily available should any part of it break.

Then again i'm an audiophile and work in the profession.

Post by **Doctor Fugue** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:17 pm

vlame wrote:
doctorfugue wrote:
vlame wrote:don't those fans melt/void the warranty?
I don't think MS can tell if you've used a fan.
http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=471014

i was right.

Yes, but I was talking about the voiding of warranty, not the melting.

Post by **GSZX1337** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:31 pm

I never have my consoles in any enclosed area. I always make sure there is an opening the size of console (or greater) in the direction of the out take.

Have you considered getting one of those add on coolers?

Post by **Flak Beard** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:22 pm

devilmyarse wrote:Sennheisers suck as far as audio quality goes. Much like Bose 'no highs or lows it must be Bose' they suffer from extreme drop off at high and low frequencies. Now unless you're 40 and have lost your hearing in those ranges anyway it might not matter. For me i'd never ever get rid of my Beyerdynamic DT250s. They need a proper headphone amp to get the full use out of them though. Full and flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Slightly more expensive than those though. If you get high quality cans you won't regret it though. Plus the beauty of the DT250's is that replacement parts are readily available should any part of it break.

Then again i'm an audiophile and work in the profession.

I've heard a lot about the Grado SR60s too. Although, I would like to stay under $50 if all possible.

Post by **Metalcrack** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:44 am

Flak Beard wrote:
I've heard a lot about the Grado SR60s too. Although, I would like to stay under $50 if all possible.

Those are the entry level cans that introduce you to better sound. I have them. I love them.

Post by **Niode** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:03 am

At under $50, you're looking at steering clear from Sony/philips/Sennheiser. You'd better off getting low range audiophile gear. Rather than low priced hi-fi tat ala sony/philips/sennheiser. You won't regret paying a little extra though. Audiphile gear is built to last as it's generally used by studios and professionaly environments so build quality is a must to last for use at extended periods of time. AKG do nice entry level cans. Also see if you can get some Beyerdynamic DT100's cheap. It's not uncommon to get a pair of those for about £30/40. ($60-70). I can't recomend Beyerdynamic enough. The DT100s are ugly as sin but industry standard. The DT250's are a nicer looking, more comfortable version. That kind of quality and aesthetic comes at a price though.

If you want open cans have a look at the DTX900, they're more modern looking and are high quality at quite a moderate price band. After you get out of the low price range kit the quality difference is astounding. It's only the upper echolons of audiophile gear where it's hard to hear the difference. I think you will be most satisfied and get the most out of your money if you spend a little extra and get a nice pair of headphones. They're more comfortable to be worn for long periods of time (they have to be otherwise pro's won't buy 'em) and will generally last longer with drivers/cups/plates/bands/cables etc easily available to replace anything that breaks.

Post by **nightwalker** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:51 am

Flak Beard wrote:
nightwalker wrote:Unfortunately you have to keep your 360 very well ventilated. I had to change my entertainment center for a open type one. So my PS3 and 360 could breath a lot of air. And BTW those two are on the top near a window including the 360 power brick (that thing is huge and annoying)
Does it still have glass doors? Or is it completely open?

Its completely open

Here you can see it

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3347