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Good Headset/Amp/Dac combo for gaming and audio?

Rohan.Le.Roux
By Rohan.Le.Roux
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Hi,

 

I'm very new to the specifics of audio, so I don't know many of the specific terms. I'm currently looking at a ~$100 pair of open headphones, specifically for gaming and audio/media consumption. I was quite interested in the Audio Technica ATHAD500X headphones, which are currently on sale @Amazon for ~$80. Was wondering what you guys would recommend. Secondly, I was also interested in coupling it with an AMP. I'm currently running an mITX system with a Z97-I motherboard, so I have no room for PCIE sound cards. I don't want to spend too much, preferably less than $50 if it is possible. I don't know much about AMPs, don't even know if I need one, but would obviously appreciate better audio. 

 

Thanks for putting up with my lack of knowledge in this area!

 

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you don't really need the AMP imho.

i'm running my dt880s 250ohm perfectly fine on my onboard audio.

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880's are solid, and aren't that hard to run for most. Some prefer the 990's

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Most headphones around $100-300 don't really need amp or scale very little with amp. HD518 or AD500x would be your choices I guess

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Most headphones around $100-300 don't really need amp or scale very little with amp. HD518 or AD500x would be your choices I guess

 

Q701 most likely needs 1 tho. AKG always use dB/V in their spec. 105dbB/V of Q701 translates roughly to 93dB/mW. Pretty unefficient. 

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Q701 most likely needs 1 tho. AKG always use dB/V in their spec. 105dbB/V of Q701 translates roughly to 93dB/mW. Pretty unefficient.

AKG and hifiman would be 2 of some exaceptions, no? I did say most however not all :P

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