Hello, so i´m going to buy dt 990 pro but currently i only own Steelseries USB Soundcard. So my question is how will they sound without amp ? I´m going to buy amp/new soundcard at my birthday 3.3. Will the sound be alot better with amp? Thank you

Sorry about so many questions recently, I am a noob and just getting into the Head Fi scene, staying here and reading around for the past few days have convinced and made me reconsider a few things. Like getting my first headphone amp/dac. Need some suggestions for a nice one thats not too...

Hi headfi! Thinking about getting a pair of DT770's for music/gaming (currently have the AD700's, and while they're great for positional audio, I found the lack off bass impact made both music and games sound boring) and have, after some research, decided that the 250 Ohm version will probably...

Hello everyone.   I need new headphones or headset and sound card for competitive gaming. My preferences:   Build: - Large around-the-ear pads with space to breathe. - Only open back! - Only velour pads! - Long cord from only one earpad.   Sound: - Competitive gaming only...

So I bought some HD 598s since I have a new work schedule and was I hoping for an immersive late night listening experience. As it turns out, I was not adequately respecting the perspective of who commonly writes reviews for these and they don't really pertain to my music tastes and desires. I...

I recently bought a Xonar DGX soundcard to accompany my Sennheiser 558s, and they seemed to be working well for the most part, but now the DGX is emitting a strong, constant humming sound. I don't think it was there for the first few hours or so of testing, because it's so loud that I can't...

I got my first ever dedicated sound card, didn't want to go overboard so I bought an Asus Xonar DGX.  All the settings in the control panel of the sound card are completely foreign to me, so I needed to input on what the best settings would be for best quality.  I mainly play games, FPS, as well...

Hello,   I am looking into getting a Fiio E17 and just have a few simple questions. I'm a beginner when it comes down to this sort of stuff so excuse me if these are silly questions. Since the Fiio E17 is a USB (and headphone) DAC/AMP that means I can plug it into my computer USB jack and...

Do those USB audio jacks cause a decrease in sound quality? Does it matter which one I buy, or should I just get the cheapest one?

Preferably looking for a sound card with a dedicated headphone amp, since I SOLELY use headphones/headsets always and always will.   Is this card any good for such? All opinions and advice are much appreciated and I use AD700s as my topic says but will eventually invest in a more expensive...

Hi guys,   Just wondering if the ohms rating of a Xonar DX soundcard is enough to comfortably drive a pair of Fischer Audio FA-011 headphones?   Ive done a fair bit of googling but cant find a definative answer and no websites seem to show the ohms rating of the DX.   Thanks so much...

I am an audio newb getting ready to order some AKG Q701 headphones.  I intend to use them for gaming and also for watching movies and TV all via the computer.   I am trying to get my computer up to snuff so it can take advantage of them.  I am interested in virtual surround sound particularly...

My friend is ordering all his PC parts tomorrow, as sewegg.com is already starting their Black Friday deal, and is getting a really nice $900 rig, the only thing he still needs to figure out is the soundcard... I told him to get the ASUS Xonar DGX (Found here...

Hi ,all i'm going to buy the shure srh440(44ohm) headphones and i would like to find a suitable headphone soundcard. I found the asus xonar soundcards but i don't know wich one is better for headphone listening cause some have amps and some don't.I'm looking for amplified headphone sound cause...

A FIIO E7.     Sorry I want to get another amp and some hd 600's, but I'm not sure if this will be good with my onboard sound. Should I get an Asus Xonar DG?

Hello.   I'm about to buy one of the asus Xonar sound cards.   For my purposes all it will do is process a digital audio signal. It needs to output this  through SPDIF to my E17.     After almost of month of researching into these sound cards I don't really know what their...

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new sound card for my PC, but I want some expert opinion on the choice before I go ahead. I used to have a Auzentech X-Plosion which I used with my Logitech speakers and Sennheiser PC151. This used to be enough for me, but I want something better now and my new...

Hey guys,   I have been a happy owner of the M50 for 5 months. I really love the sound signature of these, but I'm looking for cans that offer more comfort, and better (wider) soundstage.  I saw that DT770 have velour pads so I guess these can be way more comfortable than m50, but is the...

First of all, I'd like to say hello there! I'm new to this website. I don't know much about headsets or sound in general, so do noobify your replies. :) Second, I'm looking for a headset that's good, both for gaming and listening to music.  - I prefer closed-ear headsets, but it's not...

Planning to buy the AKG K550 very soon, and I'm wondering if it is needed to drive the headphone. I am planning to use the headphone on my desktop computer. If so, what amp do you guys suggest on buying?   Thanks Guys, ~Newbie

Hi, I've got a DAC/AMP and HD650 and I just connect the DAC/AMP through the usb in the computer. I'm just wondering, i don't have a sound card in my computer, will adding a sound card make a difference?

Hello everyone.   I'm looking for someone with some time to read through my post and provide some feedback, any comments will be much appriciated, and should I be in the position to help you in return I will do so gladly.   Okay, here's some background.   Prompted by a friend I've...

Hi all, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am looking at buying some good headphones that will be used exclusively for listening at my computer in my home study. I've been spending lots of time looking for the perfect headphone - and then I realized that a lot of money could go to...

My soundcard on my desktop is shot and the one I bought to replace it isn't cooperating.  It's a pci-e sound card and I ran into an install error that hundreds of others had hit aswell and there's been no fix listed.  Now I want a USB DAC (I'm currently using a $3 USB soundcard that occasionally...

Hello everyone. I'm looking for an Headphone + Sound Card combo for about 100$, do you know any? I'm going to use it mostly for gaming, but I do like some rock n roll sometimes... hehehe  I thought about the Audio Technica ATH-M30 (42$) and the Asus Xonar DS 7.1 (43$) and saving the rest for a...