So you would not go for a Fiio?

Hi all!   I recently bough a AKG K550 and I would like to take the most of it. I frequently listen to music on my ipod/laptop and also use heavilly a desktop computer to watching movies/playing games/listening to music. I currently only have a onboard sound card: realtek ALC889. I...

Okgay!!! Thanks all for the feedback :). And what does the external amp will provide me compared to a correct sound card as it is only 32 oms :)? For which card should I go if I want a good one but not specially the best one (except if difference is really noticeable!).   Last but not least...

What does qualify a "fun" headphone and what do you loose when using such of those? Do you have some example of "fun" headphones with the same level of quality as AKG K550?   I didn't have any budget, but I can afford one :). Why should I get a spare battery? Do you have a website in Europe...

Hi all!   I am completely new in the audio world, I have owned a senneizer hd 515 and was quite happy with it (using it with my onboard sound card and my ipod). But I needed a second headphones for some reasons and wanted to buy a better one. I have read plenty of review telling that the AKG...