u/Far_Literature_5404

Bloodborne Soundtrack

I know I'm late to the party, but I need to share this.

I recently played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the soundtrack hit me so hard that I still find myself listening to it and getting emotional. It has such a profound beauty to it. Now that I've started Bloodborne, I’m finding myself just as blown away by the music.

Bloodborne is my first Souls game, and yesterday, after three days of struggling, I finally beat Laurence. >!Now, only Orphan of Kos, Mergo’s Wet Nurse, Gehrman, and the Moon Presence are left.!<

I really need to highlight how absolutely incredible this soundtrack is. Ludwig’s theme is easily one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard in my life—movies and games included. The way the music captures his transformation is hauntingly perfect.

>!Even though Laurence gave me a hard time, the beauty of his theme is undeniable. It starts with that heavy, religious atmosphere and then shifts into something so tragic and dramatic in the second phase. It perfectly portrays his degradation—from a Vicar to a mindless beast, legless and thrashing through lava just to survive.!<

It’s honestly insane how something so grotesque and terrifying can be so beautiful and moving at the same time. Absolute peak.

What are your favorite themes from the game?

u/Far_Literature_5404 — 10 days ago

After my post yesterday, I read a lot of opinions, did a ton of research, and ended up going with the HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3.

Now I’m trying to figure out how much DAC/AMP I actually need to get the best out of it.

I don’t plan to use it outside the house — I live alone, so I can enjoy music in peace — but I do care a lot about sound quality and overall experience.

At this point I’m mainly looking for good value, because honestly… I already spent enough on the Ananda and I’m still paying off my Sennheiser HDB 630. God help me lol.

My setup would basically be an iPhone (USB-C), MacBook Air M4, and maybe an iPad too.

I’ve heard the MacBook can drive the Ananda fairly well, but there doesn’t seem to be much consensus on how good it actually sounds straight out of it.

Would a cheaper dongle DAC already be enough, or is it worth going for something like the FiiO KA13 or some of the other low price options?

And what about simpler dongles like the Apple dongle or the JM20 Max? Would they already do a decent job, or would I be leaving a lot on the table?

Would love to hear your experiences before I buy anything else. Thanks!

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u/Far_Literature_5404 — 17 days ago

Fala, galera!

Depois da publicação de ontem, li a opinião de várias pessoas, pesquisei bastante e acabei decidindo ir no HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3.

Agora minha dúvida é a seguinte: até que ponto eu preciso de um DAC/AMP pra realmente aproveitar o potencial dele? Não pretendo usar o fone fora de casa — moro sozinho, então fico bem de boa pra ouvir música com tranquilidade — mas gosto de ter uma experiência de qualidade.

Dito isso, quais seriam boas opções de DAC/AMP com um custo-benefício interessante? (poxa, já gastei o suficiente com o Ananda e nem terminei de pagar o meu HDB 630 da Sennheiser, Deus me ajude hahaha).

Meu uso seria basicamente com iPhone (USB-C), MacBook Air M4 e talvez até um iPad. Já ouvi dizer que o MacBook até empurra o Ananda, mas parece que não existe um consenso sobre a qualidade da entrega.

E aí, o que vocês acham? Vale pegar um dongle mais em conta (seja no Brasil ou AliExpress) ou já compensa partir pra algo estilo “pendrive”, tipo o FiiO KA13? Não tenho muita vontade de ir pra um DAC de mesa agora justamente pra manter uma certa mobilidade dentro de casa e conseguir usar também no celular.

Outra dúvida: aqueles dongles mais simples, tipo o da Apple ou da Kuba, dariam conta ou ficariam muito aquém do que o Ananda pode entregar?

Enfim, queria ouvir a experiência de vocês antes de dar o próximo passo. Valeu!

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u/Far_Literature_5404 — 17 days ago

Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well.

I recently put together my current setup with a pair of AirPods Pro 2 and a Sennheiser HDB 630 (closed-back). I absolutely love both and don't feel like I'm missing anything for my daily use. However, I’m now looking for a third option to use strictly at home, focusing on immersion and catching new details in my music.

My music taste is pretty varied: I listen to a lot of Progressive Rock (Rush, Opeth), Hip-Hop, Jazz, Fusion, classical music, and gaming OSTs (I'm looking at you, Clair Obscure and Bloodborne).

Reading through reviews, I’ve come across three very different paths and I'm wondering which one makes the most sense to complement what I already have:

The Sennheiser HD 650: I know it's an open-back classic. My main doubt is whether it delivers that soundstage and separation that my closed-back HDB 630 can't quite reach, or if the "Sennheiser" sound signature will end up feeling too redundant.

The FiiO FT1: This one really caught my attention for its value and more "fun" sound profile, but I'm afraid it might be "more of the same" since it's another closed-back headphone.

The B&W Px8 S2: It got on my radar because of the sound contrast compared to the HDB 630, but it's way more expensive here in Brazil and I feel it would just end up fighting for the exact same spot as my current Sennheiser.

I know these are headphones with completely distinct proposals, but they are the ones that have attracted me the most so far. Which of these would bring the biggest "novelty factor" and make the most sense in my setup, considering I'll be running them straight out of a MacBook Air M4?

Feel free to suggest other options as well, I just don't want to spend a fortune haha. Thanks!

P.S.: Before the AI police arrests me: yes, guilty as charged. I used an AI to help me draft this post because English is not my native language. I felt it was important to mention this because I've dealt with misunderstandings in this and other forums in the past due to language barriers.

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u/Far_Literature_5404 — 19 days ago

Fala, pessoal! Beleza?

Recentemente montei meu setup com um AirPods Pro 2 e um Sennheiser HDB 630 (fechado). Adoro ambos e não sinto falta de nada no dia a dia, mas agora quero uma terceira opção para ouvir em casa, focado em imersão e novos detalhes.

Meu gosto musical é bem variado: muito Rock Progressivo (Rush, Opeth), Hip-Hop, Jazz, Fusion, MPB, música clássica e trilhas de jogos (estou falando de vocês, Clair Obscure e Bloodborne).

Lendo reviews, cheguei em três caminhos bem diferentes e queria saber qual faz mais sentido para complementar o que já tenho:

  1. Sennheiser HD 650: Sei que é um clássico aberto. Minha dúvida é se ele entrega aquele palco sonoro e separação que o meu HDB 630 (fechado) não consegue, ou se a assinatura "Sennheiser" vai acabar sendo redundante.
  2. FiiO FT1: Me chamou muito a atenção pelo custo-benefício e pelo perfil sonoro mais "divertido", mas tenho receio de ser "mais do mesmo" por ser outro fone fechado.
  3. B&W Px8 S2: Entrou no radar pela diferença sonora em relação ao HDB 630, mas é bem mais caro no Brasil e sinto que ele brigaria pelo mesmo espaço do meu atual Sennheiser.

Sei que são fones com propostas totalmente distintas entre si, mas foram os que mais me atraíram até agora. Qual deles traria o maior "fator novidade" e faria mais sentido no meu setup (vou rodar direto no MacBook Air M4)?

Podem sugerir outras opções também, só não queria pagar uma fortuna haha. Valeu!

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u/Far_Literature_5404 — 19 days ago