Thanks Mighty, I forgot to mention that i am intending to upgrade the DT 1990 Pro's eventually to the Clear Focal. So ideally would like something that would suit this too. I also have a pair of QX-2's so would like something that would allow me to switch between the headphones and speakers...

Hi All, Hope everyone is well in these crazy times. I have just ordered the DT 1990 Pro's as an upgrade to my HD598's. I am also looking to to upgrade my Dac/AMP situation thus have come here for expert advice (like i received when i got the HD598's). Currently i have an Asus Essence STX +...

Ha ha i am so silly.   So i've changed my order too:   One Twin RCA phono to Twin RCA Phono Leads to connect the Amp to the Sounds card.   Then i am going to buy Standard high quality speaker wire (like a role of 30metres or what not).   With that i am going to purchase 8 banana plugs 4...

I've gone for the Marantz.   Also ordered:   Twin RCA phono to Twin RCA Phono Leads x2 to connect both speakers to the AMP.   And a RCA Phono to 1/4 (6.35m) Jack to connect the AMP to the Asus Essence Sounds Card is that correct?   Thank you for all the help :D

Hey thank you for the advice:   From Ebay i can get it for £180 + £12 postage = £192.   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-AS500-Integrated-Amplifier-A-S500-Black-/141338974192?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item20e87597f0     For for a similar price i can get a...

Thank you for the replies.   I was going to pick up a cheap amplifier for now.   But thought for a not to much amount i could get a fairly decent one.   Looking for one under £200 and happy to buy second hand from Ebay.   I was thinking something like a Yamaha A-S500?

Hi All,   After using just my headphones for the last year or so i have decided to purchase a cheap pair of studio monitors.   The intention is, if i start using them more than the headphones i might upgrade to a decent pair of speakers.   For now though i have no idea what cable i need...

Hey,   Sorry forgot to mention, i'm using an Asus Xonar Essence STX sounds card.   Thank you for the recommendation Gary, though im from the UK too so shipping/duty will probably add alot more to that.

I am playing on the idea of giving my GF my Sennheiser HD598's as she is after good headphones.   What would you guys consider a worthwhile step up from the Sennheiser HD598's?    All i really do is play a lot of games (competitively, i.e. BF3) and listen to just about every type of...

Thanks again for all the advice.   Going to keep my eyes out for some Wharfedale Diamond speakers.   I have a  7970 Sapphire Vapor-X GFX card if that helps.

Hi,   Thanks for the advice.   Any recommendations on a good AV receiver and 5.1 speaker package for that price?.   The HDMI port will not be an issue. MY GFX card and Mobo both have one :P

Hi All,   A few months ago i was given advice to get some Sennheiser HD598's and i have absolutely love them.   I now want to get a full 5.1 Surround Sound system for my PC but have no idea where to start.   The only thing i have is an Asus Essence STX sounds card.   I have...

I will be ordering the Essence STX in the next few days so no point getting a cheaper one for now, thank you though.   Hopefully the Essence STX + Sennheiser HD598 combo will be good.   Budgeting wise, thats about 50% on the card and 50% on the headphones.

Thank you again Purple :D   Will be interesting to see the difference between my MOBO sound quality and then straight to what alot of people consider to be one of the best sounds cards.   This will be the first time i go from a cheap pair of Turtle beaches running from my MOBO to a...

Hi,   Thank you for the replies.   Your comments coupled with what i have read online have led to me getting the HD598's.   Just ordered them, hopefully they are as good as people are saying.   Going to buy myself a cheap clip on mic :D.   Havn't ordered the Essence STX yet...