[orangelemon]

Here are the links 
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blaster-Performance-Headphone-Beamforming-Microphone/dp/B009RPQA2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414535574&sr=8-1&keywords=soundblaster+z
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009S1NTUU/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
 
One is £17 cheaper than the other but I can't find the differences between the two. Is it just that plastic cover and the microphone it comes with?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Here are the links 
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blaster-Performance-Headphone-Beamforming-Microphone/dp/B009RPQA2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414535574&sr=8-1&keywords=soundblaster+z
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009S1NTUU/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
 
One is £17 cheaper than the other but I can't find the differences between the two. Is it just that plastic cover and the microphone it comes with?

 
The first one (SB1500) comes with a EMI shield (metal shield) and a microphone and I'm assuming in a retail box.
The second one (OEM, SB1502) does not come with an EMI shield or a mic and comes in a plain box.
Otherwise the cards are the same and both should come with a driver/software CD.

 

[orangelemon]

Thank you for your reply! I think the OEM will be best for me. 
 
Also, how do the DGX and the DSX compare to this? 

I've just bought the DT770 80ohm for gaming and would like a sound card too. 
 
The DGX is £23 and the DSX is £38. Are these worth considering over the OEM SBZ which is £50?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Thank you for your reply! I think the OEM will be best for me. 
Also, how do the DGX and the DSX compare to this? 
I've just bought the DT770 80ohm for gaming and would like a sound card too. 
The DGX is £23 and the DSX is £38. Are these worth considering over the OEM SB-Z which is £50?

 
I have a personal preference for Asus sound cards.
But the SB-Z does comes with a better DAC chip and more powerful headphone amplifier, then the DG/DGX.
And the DT770 Pro 80-Ohm does it's best when it's gets more power.