Thanks for all the help guys.   I've bought the LP2020A+, three $2 clip-on mics from DX and a pair of Dayton B652s from an Aussie retailer I found - unfortunately at a marked up price but still cheaper than a $90 shipping fee from Amazon.    About to purchase the 900X, an E10 DAC/amp...

Quote: Ok. I think I will.   All the other parts cost an arm and a leg for shipping, Where can an Australian buy some audio gear without doubling its cost due to shipping?

Yeah good point - I'd rather be spending money on a good set of cans rather than a sound card that might pick up noise from the motherboard and provide software to make gaming better. I don't game THAT intensely, I've hit a stage of life where I can muck around and enjoy it rather than play...

Quote: I heard that internal sound cards picked up computer noise or something.   Also what's the benefits of that card vs the e07k, for example?

Quote: You have my attention...

Ok. Think I'm going to go with A900Xs (splurge a bit) from an E07k; L7 line out to L2020A+ and B652s.

Haha alright I'll steer clear. Do I need any adapters or anything if I was to purchase what I posted in the OP?

Quote: No worries. Hey, you're Aussie too... This .au website is selling 900X's for $139, reckon it's legit?    http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-open-air-dynamic-headphones.html

Quote: Yeah, that DAC/amp combo came up in my research. Bit too expensive for my budget, though. :c

Hey everyone!   I recently bought a new pricey PC and wanted to put the cherry on top with a solid audio setup. Please note, I've never owned or used any sort of quality speakers, headphones, amps/DACs so $300-$400 will let me notice a massive boost in quality.   Firstly, the setup will...