I understand these will sound different compared to everything I have an I'm really excited about it. I'm hoping the details and sound stage will help me hear positional queue (foot steps, reloading, etc.) of other players. I have an iphone 7 plus, but have looked into getting a Fiio e18 or sound blaster e5. I'm really leaning towards the e5 because of bluetooth since I hate wires. Any suggestions on some other portable amps that would do well with the DT 1990?
Yeah, that's what will be nice, honestly the midrange and treble is awesome on them as is the bass. You can swap the pads to the analytical pads when you game, will make the soundstage a bit bigger for gaming, it's good either way but more intimate on the balanced pads. Honestly of the two, I would get the FiiO, I don't think the E5 sounds all that good. I'm not the best with portable amps/dacs as I don't use portable gear much and I think the iPhone 7 sounds surprising good for me.