[SwiftFoX]

Basically, I've been digging a huge research mine in my own head over the past month or so. Just two days ago I was sold on the DT880 600ohm, and Asus STX combo (best for my needs atm)
 
I've started to look for where to buy them, but a local store has offered me a very good deal on the T70's.. problem is, I'm not really sure about the T70's. It's very hard to get the DT880's where I live, and it'll cost a lot more than something local (importation tax here is 25%).
 
I've looked at some T70 threads, but nothing that compares the DT880 to the T70. What's better, is there a lot of difference in soundstage and what not? I chose the DT880's because they're more neutral and 'true' sounding - I'll be using them for vocals/gaming/music/movies. If anyone has some insight, please help, I'm close to purchasing one or the other, but this T70 deal has cropped my interest.
 
Thanks!

 

[the fool]

T70 has little bass, they sound "clean" and very detail, if you know what i mean, it is somehow similar with t5p, easy to drive. 

 

[Graphicism]

The STX isn't going to sound that great with the 600 Ohm DT880s... therefore the 250 Ohm T70 might (haven't heard them) be a better pairing, they're also closed so you'll get more of a full sound out of them compared to underpowered DT880s.

 

[stv014]

The STX does not lack the power for drive the DT880, this is a myth. If it suits the OP's preferences better than the T70, then use it (not to mention it is less expensive as well).
 

 

[Graphicism]

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The STX does not lack the power for drive the DT880, this is a myth. If it suits the OP's preferences better than the T70, then use it (not to mention it is less expensive as well).
 

How do you know?
 
What have you compared it too?

 

[stv014]

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How do you know?

 
The STX can output up to 80 mW into 600 Ohms at high gain, and it has quite low distortion with high impedance loads. Why would it not work ? I have the 250 Ohm version, and it sounds fine even with a fraction of that power. Not to mention the DT770/880/990 drivers cannot even handle much power without audibly high distortion anyway. Can you objectively prove why the card would be insufficient for the DT880-600, but not the T70 ?