Well nevermind, they sound amazing. Bass doesn't quite rattle the windows like the z5500's, but it was a bit bass heavy anyways. Overall sounds better, pretty happy camper running it through the Soundblaster Z.

Because while the SBZ does a great job, it does in fact get better when add on the amp. I was happy before running my Schiit Magni through the soundblaster z but even happier now that I've switched to the Vali. It just adds a warmth and intensity to them that wasn't there before. The only reason...

So I had the Z5500's and a power surge took out the subwoofer, now I've ordered the Z906's and hoping it ends up being worth while as I was really close to just getting a brand new Z5500's set off ebay. Am I going to be disappointed in everyone's opinion, and say I wasn't satisfied with the...

So I have the Creative Sound Blaster Z, Schiit Magni amplifier, and DT990 250ohm premium. I'm really happy with it as the sound is incredible but I'm curious how much room there really is for improvement. Would a Schiit Vallhalla tube amplifier improve the sound dramatically over the Magni? Also...

Quote: Ya I heard tube amps work wonders with the DT 990 but was a little out of my budget. One day I hope to give it a shot tho. For now just gonna have to deal with this Schiit, times are hard :P

Okay got the amp hooked up, gotta say I was impressed before but holy hell.. Everything has more presence, is brighter, and is just more aggressive in general (in a good way). Even with fps games the experience is a little more intense and immersive than it was before. This is my first time...

I dunno what I was thinking but I had the EQ and a few other settings messed up in the SBX control panel, I thought it sounded good for some reason (maybe Im just slow..). But when I took most the settings back to standard on the EQ and left only a few small tweaks in place the DT990 250ohm's...

Quote: Well I've got the Logitech Z5500's connected to the soundcard as well, and use it a fair bit, would hate to have to unplug it / plug it in when I want to switch. But yea that sounds good I'm tired of spending money will just use the Z's onboard DAC, no need to buy a Modi then, thanks...

Quote: Awesome to know, my magni will be here tomorrow :)   I was curious does anyone happen to know if a DAC is completely useless to purchase along with my DT990 250ohm/Magni if I already have the sound blaster z?

Well my DT990 250ohm's arrived and I have to say im a bit disappointed with how they sound compared to my old creative fatal1ty gaming headset. Don't get me wrong they sound fantastic but it's not leaps and bounds ahead as I was expecting. I've ordered a Schiit Magni as I'm positive this is...

Hello, I'm having trouble finding a microphone that can pick up my voice from at least 2 1/2 feet away, and also cancels out the other sound around me. Main usage will be for things like skype, ect. So far this looks like it might work but not completely sure yet...

That would be nice if the SBZ could drive it, but say that did give it enough juice for them to go as loud as I want, I know there's more to it than that (soundstaging ect.). Will I fully be taking advantage of the cans by using the sound blaster z? I know this sounds crazy, but with my current...

Hello, I have creative sound blaster z and am looking to purchase the DT990 Premium 250ohm but not sure about what amp to get. My main usage will be for fps games and music. I recently tried the HD 598's but was quite disappointed with the bass so don't want to make that mistake again. Would my...

Hello, I have creative sound blaster z and am looking to purchase the DT990ohm but not sure about what amp to get. My main usage will be for fps games and music. I recently tried the HD 598's but was quite disappointed with the bass so don't want to make that mistake again. Would my soundcard be...