Sounds like I will like my Z and enjoy the SBX :) Was reading what DJ said, I'm going to be running sli 770s soon therefore I cannot put my Z above my cards, will this make a huge difference in EMI(think that's what it's called) or SQ? Won't have tons if room when I get both cards in there.

Amp vs. amp/DAC I'm still trying to decide which route to go for k612s. I want a DAC/amp that can connect optically into SB Z or just an amp to connect via headphone plug in worth $100-250. Just depends on peoples opinions on the DAC in the Z and if getting an external will make a huge...

As long as the SB Z will power it moderately for now I will definitely get the k612s, I just don't want them to sound bad right when I get them.   As for amp vs. amp/DAC I'm still trying to decide which route to go. I want something that can connect optically into SB Z or just an amp to...

  Ok I think I will get the k612s then.  Audio GD NFB 15.32 is what I was looking at getting which is out of stock right now. But I won't be getting an amp for a little while anyways so they should be back in stock by than. Shipping and border costs is another PITA! Not looking to spend over...

Sounds exactly like me! Get too many different thoughts/opinions in my head and it makes the decision extremely hard! DJ found me a place where I can get the k612s shipped for $224 or so. Can't really beat that price. The HD598s I found used for $180-220 used. Any negative to not being having...

Thanks Evshrug, it's just a hard decision! lol both sound great! Looks like a sick PC build! Good luck on her! I love my gtx770! Keeping me happy!

Ok thanks for the answer! I won't be amping right away other then my SB Z, but eventually I will be getting an external amp. Will the 612s sound real bad with just the SB Z? It will be maybe a month or two before I pick up an amp unless it's in the $100-150 price range like the magni or vali...

k612s vs. HD598s.    If anyone has tested both of them, opinions would be greatly appreciated.    I can get both at roughly the same price and I've heard good things about both and is make it extremely hard to pick.    I've read that the k612s are very natural sounding with forward mids...

My bad, thought this was about headphones too. But he was just giving his favorites, I'll move this. 

k612s vs. HD598s.    If anyone has tested both of them, opinions would be greatly appreciated.    I can get both at roughly the same price and I've heard good things about both and is make it extremely hard to pick.    I've read that the k612s are very natural sounding with forward mids...

Even if anyone has had negative issues with either headphone, post them. That will help me decide.    They both seem like awesome headphones and I'm having a very hard time deciding.     Thank you.

Looking to get a pair of headphones for 75% gaming and the other 25% music listening. -FPS games -All genres of music   Looking for a big sound stage for the more engaging surround in games and I've come down to these two and having hard time deciding. I can get both at roughly the same...

Ok was just curious. Have one hooked up optically right now and seen a few people on forums that used cans through it. I'm sure they spent more $$ on the avr. Mines a few year old Yamaha so we will see how it goes!

Hey guys,   Back again for a quick question...   How well would a home theater receiver connected via optical into my SB Z power k612/k702 cans?   I forgot I could possibly use that as an amp until I get my external solution if it would be more powerful and better SQ then the sb Z.

Ok k612s it is! Can't beat that at $224 shipped! Along with the SB Z for now. Than will decide between external solutions in the near future!    Thanks a lot guys. This forum has been an enormous help! 

Ok I will do that, thanks a a lot. Saves me coin rather then ordering off Amazon.com and I can still get exactly what I want. What about the fixed cable.. Does anyone see that causing any issues in the future or should it live the life? Seems like a nice feature being able to remove and change...

I'm from near Kitchener, Ontario. The store that I checked said they didn't have the ability to get the Pro models. I will most likely try ordering the k612s off Amazon.com and see if they will ship here. I still have the opportunity to get hd598s for $220 used. Not sure if that would be a...

Ok, no problem was just curious.    I've been struggling finding the k612pros anywhere in Canada and they aren't on Amazon.ca. (know is Amazon.com will ship to Can?)   Yes I've read his guide, there is soo much I really do not where to start with it and he covers so many prices and styles...

Ok thanks a lot, I will get my amp and headphones then this weekend and probably wait for the 15.32 to restock. Seems like the way to go!   Was also looking at the Schiit Vali which is a tube hybrid so I'm not sure if that would help with the musicality and warmth. Although it seems like it...

So If I chose the Magni for instance, how would the connections be? A left/right cable into a single jack, plugging into the sound cards headphone output, then the headphones just plug into the Magni?   What bonuses/improvements would I be getting with the DAC/amp(eg. Audio GD NFB...

Ok, I think I will wait for the 15.32 to get stocked and then order one of those unless anyone speaks up.    Would just getting an amp and connecting via headphone jack be better bang for the buck though, if I have a Sb Z with DAC interally anyways?  What bonuses/improvements would I be...

I agree with Sal about Planetside 2, great free FPS with pretty good sound! Pretty hard to pick up positions though when you have 100s-1000s of people around!   Would you say the Fiio + Magni or O2 would be a better option connected to my SB Z or will the Audio GD 15.32 surpass the SQ? or is...

Ok, so the SB Z will work for now, it just wouldn't be anything to write home about I take it!     As long as the AKGs won't have any clipping or SQ issues then I will be happy with the Z until I get an external solution. As for the ACM I will just forget about, like you said most of the...

I think I will do the SB Z for now so I can upgrade to an external DAC/amp solution in the near future!   I kind of would like an external Volume control because I do adjust mine on the Razer a lot! That is the only issue. Does ACM ruin audio that much when only gaming, or would it be barely...

Your descriptions there got me excited! I will look more in depth at those cans and then decide. They both sound awesome from your description. I read a review on this site a little bit ago, I will have to check it again after I have been learning these past few days.   I think I may do the...