Okay, I do have a realtek driver installed, so I'll try removing that, thanks.

So I bought a FiiO e10 for my new Beyerdynamic DT990s (250 ohm) and I've noticed that when everything on my computer is silent, and a sound plays, the start of the sound is cut off. For example, when I get a message on steam I only hear the last half of the notification sound. It's consistent...

Alright thanks, bought the e10.

Sorry, coming from an onboard soundcard, realtek ALC 898, so a DAC would be nice, and I'll be using it with just a desktop computer. Seems like the e10 would be good.

Title says most... My budget would be around $100, but the cheaper the better.

Well, I'll let you know how they are when the headphones come (later today or next monday). Might buy a FiiO e9 or something later on if I think it needs it...

Good to know, how were they for volume?

Alright, so I didn't know that sound cards just had a small amp for headphones. So let me rephrase the question... Will an realtek ALC 898 be good enough for a 250 ohm set of Beyerdynamic DT990s?

Hey, I just ordered some Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 ohms, and I'm wondering how well they will go without any amp. I'm pretty new to this higher end audio stuff if you can't tell... So am I okay without an amp for these headphones? And how much difference would an amp make (for someone who...