Couldn't say. Havn't gotten here yet lol

So I actually am also a gamer, but I just purchased the WH-1000x for office/commuting use myself. For gaming, I use a pair of open back Audio Technica AD-900x's, and they are a great pair. If you amp them and keep the bass a little high, combined with a very wide soundstage, they make a...

What I got from reading literature online is that sound cards can be best for gamers, like myself, due to surround effects and otherwise, but that they pick up a lot of internal noise that can be avoided by an external DACAMP. With that knowledge I suppose I still want to use a sound card but I...

mmmmm thats not good :grimacing:

Could you explain that in more detail? Maybe im also struggling to understand the difference between a sound card and a DAC. Not to be a burden, but could you explain the differences?

I'm unsure if this card is driving my headphones to the extent they need? I'm having a hard time finding stats on whether or not the card can manage the 44 ohm impedance.

Just ended up going with a gaming Audio Card, the ASUS Xonar DSX. I figured it would be probably the best for my purposes.

Hmmm okay, well if that is too low, is there anything within the 70-75 range you'd recommend? The FiiO K1 has pretty good reviews, so i''m not sure what the downside really is other than a lack of controls.

Anything cheaper? or would that sacrifice quality? Ideally spending a max of 50

Hello, I just bought an Audio Technica A990z and I am looking for recommendations for a DAC. I would primarily be using this for gaming, however I don't feel it necessary to buy a sound card for virtual surround sound. I also listen to a good bit of music (genres vary). Any reccomendations...

Thank you! Ill make a post in the DAC section asking for more advice on that specific issue. Again appreciate the help. I weirdly think I remember reading a post from you in a thread when I was originally looking at my AD900x's. So indirectly, thanks for helping me pick two of my cans :D

Huh, I suppose that would be the logical choice, since its basically the corresponding closed back model. I did some googling and also found a post where you recommended this set to another person in a similar situation. Reviews online say that the 990z is the best in the ART Z collection, a...

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Hi! I have been gaming on a pair of ATH-AD900X's that I have had to repair the jack on several times due to a mishap on a plane. (Sat up too quickly and broke the damn jack right off.) After a year and a half of being okay on a new jack that I soldered myself, they seem to have finally given up...

Hi! I have been gaming on a pair of ATH-AD900X's that I have had to repair the jack on several times due to a mishap on a plane. (Sat up too quickly and broke the damn thing right off.) After a year and a half of being okay on a new jack that I soldered myself, they seem to have finally given...

  250 ohm? Also, for the K142HD's, would an amp be necessary?

Hi, Im looking into buying either the AKG K142HD or Q701, which have an impedance of 55 and 62 ohms respectively. I am wondering if a small amp will be required for these headphones when running through my laptop, and even if not required does it make sense to buy a cheap DAC/amp in order to use...