[boydeee]

Hi, Im a complete noob when it comes to all this. I just started my adventure this morning, and I obviously didn't read enough because I bought these headphones and just now figured out I need a DAC and an amp, and they cost more than the headphones!

So, what my question is, what do I need to for these headphones to work with my computer? Its going to be for gaming and skype, and I cant spend more than $50 because I kind of wasnt expecting to buy more stuff.

I found this thread, but I cant afford the DAC linked.
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/85037-dt-770-what-to-get-32-80-or-250-ohms/

Can anyone help me find something on Amazon to make it work?

Thanks.

 

[boydeee]

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[Lorspeaker]

250ohms?

 

[boydeee]

  250ohms?

Yeah, 250. Sorry.

 

[Lorspeaker]

can u plug the DT770 into your cpu? u should hear some sound...no?
( i am not familiar with your realtex stuff... is there a socket for the headfone to jack in? )

 

[boydeee]

  can u plug the DT770 into your cpu? u should hear some sound...no?
( i am not familiar with your realtex stuff... is there a socket for the headfone to jack in? )

I haven't gotten it yet. I probably should have waited to make this thread before even testing it with my computer. 

 

[Lorspeaker]

ok u havent bought anything..u just have your computer..thats it right? 
if this is the case, then u have the whole world to choose from ...
lets start again...
 
what is it that u WANT?  DESIRE...CRAVE FOR?  
 
( the money...u can always work extra hours at Macdonalds...: x hours X x$$$ = your NEW toys )

 

[boydeee]

  ok u havent bought anything..u just have your computer..thats it right? 
if this is the case, then u have the whole world to choose from ...
lets start again...
 
what is it that u WANT?  DESIRE...CRAVE FOR?  
 
( the money...u can always work extra hours at Macdonalds...: x hours X x$$$ = your NEW toys )

I already bought them, they just haven't came in yet.

 

[HiVLTAGE]

You don't NEED an amp, but it's highly reccomended. You can just plug them into the back or front port of your computer.
 
Now, for a cheap Amp/DAC that should be able to power the DT770, the E10 is a good choice.
 
Only $75 and provides some pretty good sound, a noticable improvement over onboard sound.

 

[boydeee]

  You don't NEED an amp, but it's highly reccomended. You can just plug them into the back or front port of your computer.
 
Now, for a cheap Amp/DAC that should be able to power the DT770, the E10 is a good choice.
 
Only $75 and provides some pretty good sound, a noticable improvement over onboard sound.

Ah ok. I should be fine then. When I made this thread a few days ago, I was convinced I NEEDED an amp.

 

[guywithtwohands]

Hi.
 
I'm pretty new to this whole thing too so take my advice with a grain of salt.
 
As already mentioned by HiVLTAGE, the headphones will work with your on-board sound, but they likely won't be driven to their full potential, hence getting an amplifier is recommended.
 
I second getting the FiiO E10 as it is a relatively inexpensive DAC + amp combo that should do a decent job of driving your headphones. I would imagine the DAC in the E10 is also noticeably better than what is provided by on-board.

 

[boydeee]

So, I just got them and I plugged them in. The first thing I did was get on skype, and every time somebody talks, there is this MASSIVE echo. Like, I'm in a huge empty room, and they're on the other side of it. Is that normal? It's kind of annoying, and not what I was expecting.

 

[guywithtwohands]

So, I just got them and I plugged them in. The first thing I did was get on skype, and every time somebody talks, there is this MASSIVE echo. Like, I'm in a huge empty room, and they're on the other side of it. Is that normal? It's kind of annoying, and not what I was expecting.

That doesn't sound right, although I don't have personal experience with that set of headphones, but I can't imagine that's how they're supposed to sound. How do they deal with other audio? If possible, try plugging them into another source and see what they sound like from that.

 

[boydeee]

I'll try plugging them in to my phone and see how it sounds.

 

[boydeee]

Well, they sound awesome on my phone, but horrible on my computer.