[SKisaGooner]

Headphone: Sennheiser HD518 (impedence: 50 Ω)
Main use: 16bit FLAC, gaming (on laptop)

Been using the HD518 for years on built-in laptop headphone jack.

Since using a Powerlink adapter, there has been some noticeable fizzy noise on my headphones when I'm gaming and listening to music which is intolerable. I suspect the "sound card"/built-in headphone jack in my new laptop is piss poor and am looking to delve into an external soundcard/DAC.

Products I am looking at: Fiio E10K, Creative Sound BlasterX G1, Creative SoundBlaster PLAY! 3

I'm leaning towards Creative despite the E10K's reputation. Would love to hear your suggestions.

 

[PurpleAngel]

If you need headphone surround sound, for FPS gaming, get an external sound card.
Otherwise just get an external DAC/amp.
A FiiO K1 would be a good low cost option.

 

[SKisaGooner]

If you need headphone surround sound, for FPS gaming, get an external sound card.
Otherwise just get an external DAC/amp.
A FiiO K1 would be a good low cost option.

The Creatives are cheaper than Fiios though...