Hey Guys,
I just got a HD650 relatively cheap and I'm now looking for an headphone amp to get more out of them. So far I'm using them with my onboard audio - a realtek standard solution. So far it works quite well (although I maybe dont know what im missing out on). I also want a DAC for my Laptop which has terrible hiss in its audio. I listen to quite a variety of music and want to use the headphones for games and movies aswell. So my question: Is it even worth getting a external ?headphone ampilfier? Are there DACs with sorround simulation like dolby headphone and is that worth it and an improvement over standard headphone settings in games (shooter)?
So far I considered the creative soudnblaster E5 (150 Eur) because I could also use it with my phone and the intergrated mic would be great for TS/Skype on my Desktop. However I'm not sure about the quality (and fear it would mostly record my audible keyboard)
Are there better options? Mobile use is not a must, my phone is able to power the headphones enough. I dont really want to spent more than 150 Euro, unless its highly recommended.