Quote: Cheers - Not planning on using them for music, just movies and games.   If I plug the DT990 straight into my macbook is is really obvious it needs the E09k, as the volume it can get to is pretty weak! But I'm not planning on doing that :-)

BTW I have the E09k on high gain and it is about 11 o'clock volume setting which I read is where the E09 is optimised.

Hey guys, just got a new E09k to go with my DT990 Pro's (250 ohm). They are running off a DSS2. Got a couple of questions about it.   I'm trying to work out the difference the amp is making. It is obviously louder, but the DSS2 was already able to get games and movies to a the loudest volume...

Just been watching the start of Prometheus on DT990's.. WOW. Really glad I got these now :)

BTW has anyone got suggestions for movies with really good surround sound? The best one I can think of at the moment is Saving Private Ryan.

Just ordered an E09K for my DT990's, currently running off a DSS2. Hoping this provides a bit more refinement to the current sound.   Does anyone here use Apple TV for streaming movies? I've got some 5.1 movies on my Macbook that I'd like to stream through Apple TV. But when I plug the...

Quote: Thanks that's helpful. And that diagram too!   Now just gotta bring myself to drop 110 pounds on the E9 :P My plan to justify it is, if the amp doesn't help, then I can always return it.

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've got DT990's and a DSS2 which are great but now I'm looking at amping. How does an amp like an E9 actually fit into this setup? Does it sit between the DSS2 and the DT990? I'm guessing it somehow doesn't affect the converted 5.1 signal as it passes through...

Quote: Do you remember the centre speaker on the z5500 being a bit weak? I often couldn't hear dialogue in games that well...I thought it was the only weak spot in the whole package. So if you are into RPGs etc a centre speaker should be a good investment? How do you compare your new...

Quote: Thanks for the replies guys. So it seems the quality will improve if I amp them. It's pretty good now, but being a perfectionist I will probably get an amp when my wallet is feeling a little fatter :-)   What did you think of the DSS2 by the way? At first I was pretty...

Hi guys...quick question. If I get an E9 amp for my DT990's (running off DSS2 at the mo) - will it improve the sound quality or just make it louder? thanks

Right! So I've set up my DT990s and the DSS2. I've been playing quite a bit of mass effect 3 and battlefield 3 to test them out. They are a big step up from my Sennheiser 25's however I'm not sure their quite optimised yet. The bass in battlefield 3 is a bit lacking (unless I turn on the bass...

Quote: Well I definitely found it helpful having references within each review. I was tossing up between HD598, PC360 and DT990. I think a few references in your reviews about the different bass in each headphone swayed me towards the DT990

Do you guys know why soundstage differs from headphone to headphone? Is it a matter of the driver design, or literally a function of how far the driver is away from your ears? Curious...

Quote: I've gamed on a Logitech Z5500 5.1 speaker system for a few years and loved it. The positional audio was excellent and the immersion was fantastic too.   In terms of comparison with a headphone setup - I've recently replaced my Z5500 with a DT990 and DSS2. I haven't tried the...

Quote: Agree that Bioshock is up there. There are several moments in that game where the sound design is just brilliant - mainly in a creepy, shivers down your spine, kind of way. The scene I'm thinking of is in the room with white paint everywhere and (I think from memory) corpses at a...

Just pulled the trigger and ordered a new set of DT990 Pro's 250 OHM and a DSS2. I'm thinking this will be a big step up from my DJ headphones - Sennheiser HD25s -  that I've been using for gaming and movies. (These are really not designed for gaming and movies!).   Thanks to MLE and...

Quote: I have spent tonnes of time researching DSS2 vs Mixamp, but haven't really looked at the Recon3D!   It would be cool if someone on this forum owned all three and could do a real scientific test :-)

Quote: Apparently mid-December..so any day.   The only other place I can find to buy these is: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Astro-A40-Gaming-MixAmp-Pro-Only-without-cables-and-headset-/120997609987?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c2c050203   I might get a DSS2 since I want my...

Quote: That's what I'm hoping. At the end of my z5500's life, I wasn't using it that much because of the living situation. It was much more usable when I was studying and at home :) So I'm hoping a really flash pair of headphones will be a big step up. I'm using HD25s (DJ headphones) right...

Thanks... I'm already leaning towards the DT990 from your review and other comments here. My next question is around amping it. I'm not going to be using voice chat much initially, so do i need to amp it? I've gone through this thread and I think you and others have noted that as long as you...

Great thread, heaps of good info!   After doing hours and hours of research I think I've settled on either the DT998, the PC360 or the HD598. I'm going to be using these for gaming and movies, probably about 50/50. I'd be really interested in people's views on which of these are better for...