I tried to make heads or tails of all those graphs but I couldn't figure it out. Can you translate that into audio-for-dummies speech?

Lots of great advice here guys. I have a question, don't laugh because I honestly don't know, when you talk about "driving" headphones or speakers I guess for that matter, are you talking about how loud they can go?   For example, with the built-in amp of the STX, on High Gain (+12 dB...

The Asus built-in seems to be pretty capable of driving the 300 ohm 650s. I plugged the 650s into my Pioneer Elite SC-57 as comparison and theu sounded pretty similar. I am just starting out my audio journey so my ears might be missing something.    What amp would you suggest for the 650s...

So my new HP ZR30W came in and I drastically underestimated how big it is, so I was pretty limited with how much room it gave me on my desk. I ended up with this set-up :   Audioengine A2 w/ Stands Sennheiser HD650 Headphones Asus Essence STX Soundcard   Finall got it all hooked up...

Quote: Do you mean the Peachtree Audio DS4.5?

Will the Amp in the card be enough to power the 650s?

I found this on Amazon :   FiiO E9 and E7 Bundle Desktop and Portable Headphone Amplifier with USB DAC Would this satisfy both the headphone amp and external DAC gap in my set-up? So it sounds like you plug everything into this, then a USB cord into the computer?

After reading this thread here is what I am thinking :   Speakers :   Audioengine P5 Speakers : : $399 Audioengine A8 Subwoofer : $350 Audioengine N22 Amp : $200 External DAC ?   Headphones :   Sennheiser 650 (Wondering how good their surround sound is for gaming, which is...

Quote: I'm really liking the Audio Engine P4 + N22 Amp set up, it looks compact and powerful enough for my available desktop space. How are the bass on these? Do you have any suggestions on a external DAC to connect that too?

Wow, thank you guys for all the detailed advice.   When I meant unlimited, under $2000 is cool as long as it fits on my desk. I now think I am going to just use the microphone on my Logitech C910 (It's just for Skype mostly and some online games) and focus on a high end headphone set. Do you...

Like I said, I am 100% completely new to nice audio, that is why I am asking for advice. I have been using the same Creative Speakers for every computer I've built for like the past 10 years. My  headset now is :  ...

I recently updated my computer and wanted to start getting more serious about my Audio. I mostly game on this computer, along with Skype and the usual suspects. My budget is essentially unlimited. My goal is :   - A very nice headset, mostly for gaming. I was thinking this :  ...