[DoMM]

Hi, new user here. I currently own JVC HA-SZ2000 and use them with a fiio e12 alongside my phone(xperia z1). I want to begin using them with my PC but don't really know what I need, I assume a new soundcard, but know not much else. I will be using them for music and also gaming primarily, mainly I enjoy dance music so bass is a priority. The quality of my music wavers as I use both Spotify and Soundcloud. I thought maybe using equalizer software on my PC would be a good idea but I have not found much I can use, I assume a good sound card would come with that?
 
If any advice could be given on a potential setup I would appreciate it a lot as I definitely did not meet the potential of my headphones using an amp and my phone, since I usually use them at my desk anyway it seemed like a better idea to go the PC route. 
 
Thanks 
 
Dom

 

[PurpleAngel]

Asus Xonar DX or D1 sound card (used $50-$60) and plug the E12 into the sound card (and headphones into E12).
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (used $60-$70), plug headphones straight into the Z's headphone jack.

 

[DoMM]

Thank you for the advice I'll most likely act on that today.