Hello. I recently acquired a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-625 Digital Piano and I want to plug in some headphones in order to practice privately. I already have a pair of Beyerdynamic T1's that is currently plugged into my ASUS Essence STX soundcard. I tried plugging the T1's directly into the digital...

Thanks a lot! I'll give it a try once I purchase an amp.

Could you elaborate a bit further on this? If my setup were to look like:   ASUS Xonar Essence STX >>> External Amp >>> Beyerdynamic T1   What exactly would I need to do in order to make that setup work properly while still allowing me to make use of the Dolby Headphone feature from my sound...

Thanks for the reply! I have decided to purchase only the Beyerdynamic T1 headphones. When I get more cash, I will purchase an external amp to power them, so I will be using the Essence STX to drive them until then.

Forgot to ask this, but I believe it is also a fair question: How well will my Xonar Essence STX drive the Beyerdynamic T1's? Compared to the Shiit Valhalla, will I notice a big difference? I don't have the money right now to get a super expensive amplifier, so would driving them through the...

Hello everyone! I have decided to buy the Beyerdynamic T1 headphones and would like some recommendations for an amplifier that will drive them well. Just for some background information, I will always maintain these headphones plugged to my computer, which has an ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound...

Wouldn't the Asus Xonar Essence be better than the Mixamp? Also, I have no need for a mic because I already own a Blue Yeti. Has anyone tried the Shure 1840?

I've heard the AKG's have a large, yet inaccurate soundstage. Somewhere on these forums it was said that their imaging was lacking sorely.

Hello everyone. I'm going to the US in less than a week and have some cash to spend on new headphones. I currently am using a pair of Denon D2000's connected to my Asus Xonar Essence STX computer sound card (I need the Dolby Headphone feature for gaming). With that said, what would be the best...

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Is it possible to tweak a pair of headphones like the DT990's and essentially remove some of its bass or treble in case I find it too much via my sound card? Thanks.

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Anyone else want to provide some insight? DT880 or DT990 for competitive FPS gaming? I'm basically determined to get a pair of Beyerdynamics, never owned one before, so I'm quite curious.

I simply find it unintuitive to keep switching headphones based on what I am currently doing. It becomes too much of a hassle after a while. I prefer having one good pair of headphones that can take care of everything. It seems that the AD-700, while good for competitive play, simply lacks many...

Hmm, do you use your 880's with Dolby Headphones or any surround sound emulator?

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I will be gaming at home, in my room, where no one can disturb me and there is very little to preocupy with outside noises. I am leaning more towards the DT 880's as I have read that the treble in the 990's can get rather sharp and the bass can get fatiguing. Can anyone confirm this? What I...

You mean ambient noise from the game or from outside? I game in my room so there are little disturbances there. 

I did read that topic, but I still have my doubts. As an open can, a DT990 should have a larger soundstage than the DT880's, therefore making 3 dimentional imagery more accurate. However, the DT880 apparently sports a more balanced sound, therefore making footsteps more audible. The great...

Whats the advantage of having a larger soundstage though?

Alright, I have narrowed it down to either the Beyerdynamic DT 990 or the DT 880. Which is better for online FPS gaming? Thanks. 

Nevermind, I keep seeing people say the HE-500 is uncomfortable. The problem with my D2000's is that they are becoming uncomfortable after a while. One year ago this was not the case but now the pads feel rather hard. Also, the headphones aren't perfect for surround gaming because they are not...

There's an HE-500 going for $700 in amazon. Would that be a good pair with the essence stx for gaming?

What about the Dt990/600Ohms and little dot mkIV with my essence STX as a DAC? Is the dt990 superior to the D2000?

Well unless theres a badass DAC for gaming then I will use the essence stx. Gaming is my number 1 priority.