[thrgk]

I was wondering if the sound blaster z can be used with the dt990 600ohm? I know it states or can but wanted to ask around.

 

[BrightCandle]

I was wondering if the sound blaster z can be used with the dt990 600ohm? I know it states or can but wanted to ask around.

In my opinion no it can't. There was a clear and noticeable improvement going from the soundblaster Z to a Schiit Magni 2 for a pair of HD 598s which are some of the easiest to drive headphones you can find. I also ended up using a Modi on the optical out to bypass the DAC and got a reasonable improvement as well, so realistically the SBZ really IMO isn't suitable for high ohm headphones, its poor for low ohm ones.

 

[thrgk]

Ok but when I am using the headphone for computer only I do not have many choices.

Just get the 250ohm I guess? HD598 arent great with gaming i saw so wanted dt990 pro

 

[PurpleAngel]

I was wondering if the sound blaster z can be used with the dt990 600ohm? I know it states or can but wanted to ask around.

I believe I tried my DT990 600-Ohm plugged into the SB-Z card, I guess it drove the DT990 decently, but the DT990 really needs to be used with a more powerful head amp.

 

[mindbomb]

Wouldn't suprise me if they just added the same thing that is present in G5 and E5 USB cards:

FYI, I have a Soundblaster G5 and Virtual surround 5.1 is prefferred IMO to 7.1, too many channels is only bad for headphones, too much "directions" to interpret and the steps get more narrower between them, meanwhile 5.1 the directions step out better as there's more space between making it easier to interpet that specific direction. Well that's how I'd sum it up anyway based on my own testing.

Oh man, that headphone surround for line/optical out option is pretty sweet. Hopefully it is on the new cards.

 

[pr0g4m1ng]

AFAIK all cards since the X-Fi Titanium can "play stereo mix to digital output". http://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArticle.aspx?sid=107538

 

[Anarion]

In my opinion no it can't. There was a clear and noticeable improvement going from the soundblaster Z to a Schiit Magni 2 for a pair of HD 598s which are some of the easiest to drive headphones you can find. I also ended up using a Modi on the optical out to bypass the DAC and got a reasonable improvement as well, so realistically the SBZ really IMO isn't suitable for high ohm headphones, its poor for low ohm ones.

Just curious... My Zx is just plain and simple unusable if I plug my HD 595's directly into the headphone out in this card. It's so damn loud. Heck, even the line out is so loud that without the volume pot that came with the card I could only set Windows volume to 4% at max before my ears start to bleed. Unless by noticeable improvement you mean that those cans became usable, I don't buy it at all that Z/Zx isn't enough to get the max out of HD 598/595/599.

 

[BrightCandle]

Just curious... My Zx is just plain and simple unusable if I plug my HD 595's directly into the headphone out in this card. It's so damn loud. Heck, even the line out is so loud that without the volume pot that came with the card I could only set Windows volume to 4% at max before my ears start to bleed. Unless by noticeable improvement you mean that those cans became usable, I don't buy it at all that Z/Zx isn't enough to get the max out of HD 598/595/599.

There is no issue with the volume, but its not a clear controlled driving of the headphones and its very noticeable on a pair of 598s let alone something better.

 

[Elocai]

You're on Win10, they implented a new audio path, increasing volume insanely over Win7. But you can actually decrease the Volume by 15db so volume control is useful again.

 

[igytech]

Have to put in this thread as warning.
Creative Z series soundcards have working problem with Gigabyte AM4 motherboards.
Problem can't be solved with todays UEFIs on first motherboard revisions.
Gigabayte and Creative know for this problem. Creative don't have solutions for this problems. Gigabyte support tell to wait UEFI update but also told some users that some motherboards have hardware issue. They still didn't provide any solution. So don't buy Gigabayte motherboards with first revisions or check did they fix problens if you want have working soundcards.

 

[Onik]

Sorry I never answered your question, but it's pretty much impossible and I think these two pictures will tell you why:

Is this mod better than Burson V5/V6 Op Amps??

 

[gug42]

Different, you can do it with or without burson : adding some mkp caps close to the AOP. Mkp are usually better than chemical (faster reaction, less impedance, better sound).

 

[gug42]

About AOP can you give me some other recommandation than muses8920, AD827SQ, Sigma NE5534NE and of course burson ?
Any good stuff for buffers ?

Thank you in advance !

 

[Shark00n]

Hey guys! Few questions regarding the ACM on a ZXR:

- Does it hurt sound quality at all? What about with high impedance headphones?
- Will it work on a different sound card, like intended?

Thanks!

 

[x7007]

Hey guys! Few questions regarding the ACM on a ZXR:

- Does it hurt sound quality at all? What about with high impedance headphones?
- Will it work on a different sound card, like intended?

Thanks!

yes, the acm hurt the performance or sound, unlike the. asus ones.

I am using the Zxr Acm with asus strix dlx raid as micrphone, and it works perfect.

my headphones is connected to Mayflower electronics O2 amp with Gsx 1000