So currently I have it set for High Gain for 64~300ohms headsets for my 300 ohm HD 650. I was wondering if people have it on 300~600 ohms.    Can having a higher impedance setting than your headphones damage the headphones?

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Quote: Disabled on-board audio, downloaded Unified Xonar Drivers, set audio channels to 2 and kept the impedance at 64~300ohm. Thanks for the help! I use the Headphone Out Port and I think that is correct?

I saw this other dude who could change the audio channels in the main Xonar Control panel. However I don't get that option http://i.imgur.com/OgyCIJx.png . Worth to mention is that I use the Headphone Out Port and I don't have an amp. 

Quote: - I'm not sure where can I change/check this? - High Gain +12dB for 64~300ohm - I have not. Will it make a difference? - What does those do? - I listen to music through spotify/youtube etc.   Thanks for the reply!

I've attached the Essence STX soundcard to the motherboard and plugged my HD650's into it. I've also selected Hi-Fi from the DSP modes on the soundcard because I feel that mode gives the best sound for music. The sound is good and all, but is there something I've forgot doing? I'm sure it is. I...

You could always use the mic on the 360s and just use the 650s for gaming.

The main reason I bought the STX was so that I had enough power to drive my new HD650 on my PC. I was basically just hoping the STX would be good for positional audio with my PC350s aswell.

Thanks for the reply! I will consider it after i've tested the STX. Motherboards can fit two soundcards? I have the z87-pro.

What did you end up with? I just got my PC350SE because they are closed and i want to bring them to big LANs where there is a lot of backround noise

I recently ordered the two because I've also gotten the HD650'S and the STX is said to be one of the best soundcards for music(with built-in amp which should be quite good). But many people say they're not good for gaming. I'm looking for good positional audio as I play a lot of CS;GO...

I recently got a little into audio and think it's interesting with all the headphones there is out there. Is there any video that takes you into where Sennheiser or Audio Technica headphones are being produced or something like that? I tend to just open up YouTube on watch reviews on headphones...

Thanks for all of your replies. I will consider the DT's in case I send the HD's back. Which ohm version do you recommend for my soundcard?

Seems like DT's are the way to go. What does the DT's have that the HD650's don't, in the electronic genre?

Thanks for the input! Which headphones would you recommend in around the same price range?

I hope they will work good with the STX card. It is said to have it's own amplifier(?). And yeah, will definetely  try them out for as long as I can!

I recently put up a thread on another forum saying I needed a pair of open-back, over-ear and good sounding headphones. I stated that I was gonna use them for basically all genres and use them with my Asus Xonas Essence STX soundcard which I'm gonna be ordering next week. People recommended the...

If anyone has some other advice I'm open for it!   Anybody know if the Essence STX and ATH-A900 combo will outperform a Logitech G930/35 (in terms of mic and soundstage, sound etc.)

Thanks for your replies. I might be going for the STX and A900 combo. But do you think this will perform better than a Logitech G930/G35? They are USB and doesn't require a soundcard

Essence STX for gaming and music? And I won't need an amplifier?

The Titanium HD`sound card will work well with music aswell? I've considered ATH-A900 strongly. I live in Norway and I don't think any norwegian store has the X versions. Atm I'm considering PC 350 SE and ATH-A900. Why would u've picked ATH-900 over PC 350?   About the amplifier. I've seen a...

Hi, this is my first post. I recently found this website which basically is a goldmine for headphone lovers. I've been checking out various guides like Envy's and they've been really helpful! I know very little about audio in general so any help is appreciated.   To the point: I've decided...