[TheJackalX]

Hi guys! I'm new here and need a little help.
 
I have a ADH-700x for a few months and his lack of bass let me sad, so I'm planning buy an Sennheiser HD598 to use in gaming and music. My doubt is, I need a sound card to get better results with HD598 or my oboard SupremeFX from Asus Maximus VIII Ranger is enough?
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Hi guys! I'm new here and need a little help.
 
I have a ADH-700x for a few months and his lack of bass let me sad, so I'm planning buy an Sennheiser HD598 to use in gaming and music. My doubt is, I need a sound card to get better results with HD598 or my on-board SupremeFX from Asus Maximus VIII Ranger is enough?
 
Thanks in advance!

 
Your motherboard's on-board audio comes with an add-on ESS 9023 DAC chip.
So i'm guessing you can hold off adding a sound card (or external DAC/amp) for when your looking to spend serious money, well over $100 (or over $150?), for a sound card or DAC/amp.
If your big on FPS gaming, then maybe get the Sound Blaster Z sound card (used $60?)
 
Might consider getting Soundmagic HP200 headphones, as they have more bass, then the HD598.
Just keep using the ATH-AD700X for FPS gaming.

 

[TheJackalX]

Hi PurpleAngel! 
 
I was thinking in HD598 'cause I used one for some days (borrowed from a friend) and I liked his sound. I don't wanna a lot of bass, just a little more than ADH-700x because it apears that have no bass. I had an HD518 but I sold 'cause I think he has so much bass and sounds muffled, but I keep an spare cable with P2 connector that I'm planning to use in HD598.
 
If I want spend about 100 USD, Sound Blaster Z is a great upgrade comparing my onboard sound? Is difference noticiable?
 
Thanks a lot for your help!

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Hi PurpleAngel! 
I was thinking in HD598 'cause I used one for some days (borrowed from a friend) and I liked his sound. I don't wanna a lot of bass, just a little more than ADH-700x because it appears that have no bass. I had an HD518 but I sold 'cause I think he has so much bass and sounds muffled, but I keep an spare cable with P2 connector that I'm planning to use in HD598.
If I want spend about 100 USD, Sound Blaster Z is a great upgrade comparing my onboard sound? Is difference noticiable?

 
The HD598 should at least offer a little more bass then the AD700X.
 
The CS4398 DAC chip used in the SB-Z card does have a higher SNR, then the ESS 9023 DAC chip.
Just not sure how much of a noticeable difference (improvement) the SB-Z would be.
 
Not seen any comparisons, between the ESS 9023, used on a motherboard and add-on sound cards.
 
Here is a used SB-Z card, for $57.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172346004646?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[TheJackalX]

Thanks a lot!!! I'll buy both.