Ok so I got new headphones (DT770 PRO 200ohm) for my primary gaming machine which has a Asus stx sound card. I was using the ATH with that card. Had the gain set on high (+12 63-300ohms) and never had to go over 60% cause it would be too damn loud. So taking these guys over to my secondary...

I have both the AKG Q701 (two years now) and ATH-M50x that I just picked up. I also have a Asus Xonar Essence STX soundcard (two years now). I prefer the ATH over the AKG for csgo gaming as I like the more bass punch. (I game 95% FPS). I have my soundcard set at extra high gain, but only keep my...

I have read Mad's huge thread on headphones and gaming. It seems I have come down between the Q701 or the PC350. I play only on PC and will also be adding in a Asus Xonar Essence Stx sound card. From what I have read these come with a built in amp that should be good to power the Q701. As for...