[Kaushad]

558 amp
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004275EO4/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15473202699&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6100951691568196400&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B004275EO4
 
598 amp
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=SC-SB1095&c=fr&pid=711111619abe1b0c43bf56c203d798dd126e2fbe25bcfe1bedcf836402cd4b7a&gclid=CN_hl5HR9LICFXCmPAodJUwATw
 
I am 100% open to suggestions.  I mostly game and listen for music for hours on end.  Thanks in advance.
 
-Kaushad

 

[Kaushad]

bump?  I am rather new to the audiophile world.

 

[streetdragon]

they don't benefit much from an amp though, they do improve, but not by much, i suggest get the HD598

 

[extrabigmehdi]

I'd put priority on the headphone, especially if you consider that the hd5xx are not particularly revealing.

 

[Kaushad]

Does it make a difference that I am using a laptop's sound card, I don't have a desktop yet.
 
and I am not willing to spend 500 dollars on headphones... yet...

 

[extrabigmehdi]

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Does it make a difference that I am using a laptop's sound card, I don't have a desktop yet.
 
and I am not willing to spend 500 dollars on headphones... yet...

Yes it does,  laptop are known for being worst source .
I suggest something like a fiio e10.

 

[Wingstrike]

If you're just using your laptop, i recommend getting a cheap DAC/amp combo, like this fiio: http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=85
Either of the two headphones will be fine.

 

[HideousPride]

I have no relationship with said seller, but an established Head-Fier currently has a sale on a Like-New pair of HD 598s for 558-like prices.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/627120/fs-ft-bunch-o-stuff-new-items
 
If you can cope with the "used" status, it's a great deal and will save you a pretty penny.