Thanks again guys, my order is in for the 600 ohm ones!

Quote: I already have an STX and I can get the DT 990 600 ohm and 250 ohm for the same price so that isn't an issue.  I was just wondering which headphone would be better for the soundcard disregarding price.  Quote: I don't really plan to use it on many devices and am content just...

Quote: If the 600 Ohm version is supposed to be a bit better and the STX can get them to good volumes why do you suggest that I go for the 250 Ohm version?

Quote: Thanks, I did see that thread (spent the whole afternoon googling about my dilemma).   I think I might go with the 600 ohm ones.

Quote: I'm not sure where exactly I saw it (my head hurts now, I've been furiously googling about this very issue for the past 2 hours :D)   They basically said it wouldn't drive the 600 ohm version to its full potential and a separate more powerful amp will make it perform better.  In...

Quote: What is the T1?  What impedance are they?   From what I've seen about people recommending the 250 ohm version with the STX isn't due to volume but rather sound quality and bass response.  Not really sure what to believe though.

I'm in the same position as OP.  So 250 Ohm is a better match for the STX?

Which headphone would be better suited to the STX, the Beyer DT 990 250 ohm or 600 ohm?  The headphone amp in the STX is rated up to 600 ohms but I've seen people saying that the STX doesn't have enough to drive these 600 ohm Beyers...  So is the 250 ohm a better choice for it?   Input please.

Quote: So what do you set "Audio Channel" to in the Xonar Audio Center?  The one with 2, 4, 6 and 8 as options.

Quote:   Will try this out.  How many channels does BF3 support?

Quote: The ATH-M50 comes in white.  It looks very nice :)

No rattles here.

Quote: I just got an STX today and have been listening with my ATH-M50s.  I definitely feel that it is very bright and "harsh" and somewhat lacking on the low end.  But I think it improved when I switched from using the headphone out to the RCA outputs (with the M50s).  Those are my initial...

Quote: They are basically the same card.  The ST is a PCI card and the STX is the PCI-Express version of the same card.

Quote:   Did you disable your onboard sound in addition to making the E17 your default player?  If not, try that.