SolomonPierce
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I love the 598s, out of the box they were okay but the more I used them they really opened up to the soundstage that people speak of. Anyway, I didn't experience any problems right away, but now I'm getting a crackle / pop sound randomly and at any volume. I'm guessing / hoping it's some distortion rather than a faulty piece of equipment. Before now I never used an amp as my previous cans were low imped. k540s. These I know are still only 50ohms but I got the e7/e9 combo for the heck of it as an intro rig and for use with future higher impedance cans.
Anyway I'm sure it has to do with the e9, because I haven't noticed it when using pc soundcard / e7 with ipod (for testing purposes don't worry lol). Is it just too much for these? I know they're sensitive but I thought I could use it as long as I didn't crank the volume / have on high gain.
I have no EQ
I keep e9 volume at 50 - 70% and manage music volume in Foobar. Never turn it up to un-Godly heights.
On my pc, I have a sb titanium series (not sure of exact model), and it seems to be decent for driving these. I kinda wish I hadn't bought the e9 at all. Is it faulty or just not at all meant for use with the 598? I know it's overkill but the e7 seems to be too little for me. Anyway I'd like any input. Thinking of just selling the damn thing now as it's mostly been a hindrance.
Anyway I'm sure it has to do with the e9, because I haven't noticed it when using pc soundcard / e7 with ipod (for testing purposes don't worry lol). Is it just too much for these? I know they're sensitive but I thought I could use it as long as I didn't crank the volume / have on high gain.
I have no EQ
I keep e9 volume at 50 - 70% and manage music volume in Foobar. Never turn it up to un-Godly heights.
On my pc, I have a sb titanium series (not sure of exact model), and it seems to be decent for driving these. I kinda wish I hadn't bought the e9 at all. Is it faulty or just not at all meant for use with the 598? I know it's overkill but the e7 seems to be too little for me. Anyway I'd like any input. Thinking of just selling the damn thing now as it's mostly been a hindrance.
