Reddit mentions of Sound BlasterX G6 Hi-Res 130dB 32bit/384kHz External Gaming DAC and USB Sound Card with Xamp Headphone Amp, Dolby Digital, 7.1 Virtual Surround, Sidetone/Speaker Volume Control for PS4, Xbox One, Nint

Mi è già stato consigliato l'e10k anche perché non ho un budget elevato anzi... Più che altro non mi è chiaro se vada bene da solo per cuffie appunto con impedenza nominale 250 Ohm (ho pensato alle DT 990 Pro) o se poi si sente un po' basso...

L'alternativa (un po' più costosa) sarebbe abbinare un Loxjie P20 di cui parlano tutti benissimo nell'ambiente, che però essendo solo amplificatore avrebbe bisogno di un dac, però non so orientarmi tra i dac a budget medio-basso (più che altro basso)

Terza alternativa totalmente a istinto sarebbe questo, nelle recensioni dicono che riesce a pilotare bene anche cuffie ad alta impedenza (tipo 600 Ohm) però sono troppo inesperto per capire se è una fregatura.

Considera che

• il tutto è da collegare al mio pc
  
  
• budget totale (cuffie comprese) avevo pensato inizialmente a 250€ circa ma comunque posso sforare un po' se mi conviene
  
  
• utilizzerei il tutto per film/gaming e musica, in questo ordine

All the blue texts were linked texts to bring you to the websites, but here it is again. Or Sound BlastX G6 if you want the name. I would say the sound is more clear, crisp, and sharp with the DT 1990, the Mobius is also the same, but the DT 1990 is just on another level. When I first tried the DT 1990 with the sound card, I was playing Monster Hunter: World, so I was fighting a monster with a sword, I didn't know how it was gonna be, but when I made my first sword slash, the sound was soooo sharp, my ears literally hurt, lol, it felt like razors in my ears, that's how good it was (I think it'll be my title for my review on Amazon, "When sound is too good, your ears hurt" lmao.

Same for FPS, the footsteps and gunshots are especially clear, I tried Battlefield V, since it has the best sound, apparently. The gunshots sounded so real, I felt like I was at a firing range in real life.

For music, this is also where it really stands out, I could hear sounds that I've never even heard before, from song and movies that I've watched in the past. In some songs, I could hear each "note" perfectly clear, one after the other, it was just flawlessly clear.

I thought the DT 1990 was also really expensive, but after a few years of gaming headsets, I think its worth it, I look at my setup more as for longevity, rather than optimal sound quality. The DT 1990 is built really well, I have no doubt that it'll last a minimum of 5 years.

Okay, just making sure there wasn't some technical reason that you needed a discrete card.

If you're just used to them from building PC's years ago, it's different now. The only discrete sound cards I know of are the SoundBlaster AE-7 / AE-9 and the Nu Audio from EVGA. Supposedly they're both really good, but if you have a GPU they'll probably get in the way of airflow. (Unless it's water cooled)

If you just want a better option than your on-board sound, look into some DAC/Amp combos as well.

Mayflower Arc

Topping MX3

SoundblasterX G6

and a cheap but very effective option. I used this one to drive my 6xx's for a while. Was surprised how good it was compared to the price. Would reccommend.

Thanks for the reply!

Ummm so from about 7 to 10 theres a tv playing in the room where i game. But from 10 to 3 its pretty quite. I'm usually on the computer from 7pm to 3am. So idk that i NEED anc headphones. But if theres not a big sound quality difference its def the way i wanna go.

The source is a sound blaster g6: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY45F2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its hooked up to my computer.

Wired or wireless? Don't care which ever sounds better.

Music i listen to? Its mostly for gaming and the music in that is pretty random.

Sound signature? Loveeee heavy bass.

Sound BlasterX G6 7.1 HD Externe Gaming-DAC- und USB-Soundkarte mit Xamp-Kopfhörerverstärker für PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch und PC https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07FY45F2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VQwZCYhCBtf9d

This would exceed your intended budget by a little bit, so if that's not doable for you I understand and you can stop reading now.

Fostex T60rp + VModa BoomPro + Creative G6 would be about what I think of as the peak for an excellent quality headphone setup around that price range with excellent positional imaging for competitive shooters without feeling like the sound is being drilled into your brain, very enjoyable for music listening (if that's even a consideration for you), and works into a streamlined setup that's easy to use with an inexpensive but good sounding mic and a soundcard that has some nice specs, versatility, and features you can play with.

The headphones are a semi-open so you'll get some passive noise isolation from whatever is going on around you, and have an easily replaceable cord and pads. Your can pull mic monitoring from either the G6 or straight from within windows if you're using a windows pc.

how about this? link

http://www.cleer.us/product/next/ I Recommend this


Or this if you want electrostatic headphone
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12001&cs_id=1082707&p_id=33455

https://www.amazon.com/Dekoni-Audio-Pads-Audeze-Headphones/dp/B07DLDX2P2

https://www.amazon.com/Kenable-Male-Female-Holes-Adapter/dp/B004HTIIRW

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Female-Balanced-Adapter/dp/B0002E53O2

And very good amp if you're a gamer
https://www.amazon.com/BlasterX-External-Headphone-Surround-Sidetone/dp/B07FY45F2S

https://www.creative.com/oem/products/software/blasterx-720.asp

Imo. https://www.amazon.com/BlasterX-External-Headphone-Surround-Sidetone/dp/B07FY45F2S/

Alternatively get any good DAC with a JDS Atom

How about the soundblaster g6? Not as good sounding as the arc, but still competent.

links?

anyway the headphones I want and probably gonna buy:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Momentum-Over-Ear-Wireless-Headphones-Black/dp/B00SUZVLAA/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=audiophile+headphones&qid=1562080935&s=electronics&sr=1-12

or similar to them....

I am thinking of saving money for an external soundcard like this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FY45F2S/ref=twister_B07KXLS6MV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

but I am not sure if it's worth it... if it is better to upgrade other parts of my PC so that's why I want all of you your help...

Thanks

My headset is connected to a Soundblaster X-fi DAC (digital audio converter) amplifier. The Philips Fidelio X2 headphones aren’t quite powered sufficiently by my motherboard, so this DAC bypasses my onboard sound and essentially does the job much better. The microphone is a Vmoda boompro inline microphone, also being driven by the DAC.

Links to all products

Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2HR-Over-Ear-Open-Air-Headphone/dp/B01N5VHLUG

DAC: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-BlasterX-Headphone-Surround-Amplifier/dp/B07FY45F2S/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=soundblaster%2Bx-fi&qid=1561940558&s=gateway&sprefix=soundblaster%2Bx&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1

Mic: https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=vmoda+boompro+mic&qid=1561940595&s=gateway&sprefix=vmoda&sr=8-1

A good beginner setup for EDM/Metal listeners who play a good amount of video games? I'd readily suggest the closed-back Cooler Master MH751 for the low price of $60 (it's essentially a rebranded Takstar Pro 82v2 w/o bass ports and w/a detachable mic) --

Coolermaster MH751 on Amazon

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The MH751 doesn't really require amping, but a nice starter dac/amp (for both gaming/music) would be the Sound BlasterX G6 for $158 --

Creative Sound Blasterx G6 on Amazon

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Total cost: $60+$158 = $218.

If you can spend a bit more, replace the G6 DAC/AMP with the Topping DX3 Pro (if music is a strong top priority) for $220: $62 over the price of the G6, for a total of $60 + $220 = $280.

Topping DX3 Pro on Amazon

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Hope this helps!