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Sennheiser HD558 vs. AKG 612 vs. Beyerdynamic 990?

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Hey guys,

 

I need to get a good set of gaming headphones and my research has lead me to these three. So far I have the most recommendations going to the Sennheiser's...the AKG and Beyerdynamic would need an amp from what I understand - the Sennheiser's wouldn't. Let me know what you guys think...

 

I plan on ordering a ModMic as well.

 

Thanks!

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You can't go wrong with the Sennheiser, but the 612 is a better headphone in my view. The 990 offers more bass an treble if that's what tickles your pickle.

Audio Reference • Cutting the Crap • 7.1 Headphones? • Audio Interference Troubleshooting Guide
REVIEWS • HiFiMan HE-560 • Beyerdynamic T1 2. Generation • Schiit Bifrost 4490 • Schiit Valhalla 2
RECOMMENDATIONS • The Audio Board's Recommended Gear

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It seems that the AKG 612 is maybe the best headphone for under $200, but everyone tells me I would need an amp?

 

What amp would be best for it? I am not familiar with amping a pair of headphones.

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It seems that the AKG 612 is maybe the best headphone for under $200, but everyone tells me I would need an amp?

 

What amp would be best for it? I am not familiar with amping a pair of headphones.

 

You would probably need an amp. You could always buy it first and see if you can do without.

 

For amp, I'd suggest SMSL SD793-II if you have optical out on motherboard, Fiio E10K otherwise. You could also get just an amp (the previous two are amp+DAC) SMSL sap-II.

Audio Reference • Cutting the Crap • 7.1 Headphones? • Audio Interference Troubleshooting Guide
REVIEWS • HiFiMan HE-560 • Beyerdynamic T1 2. Generation • Schiit Bifrost 4490 • Schiit Valhalla 2
RECOMMENDATIONS • The Audio Board's Recommended Gear

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You can see my motherboard in my signature - I am not sure whether or not I have an optical out? I am pretty sure I am using the Line Out port right now for my Klipsch Pro Media 2.1s though...

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You can see my motherboard in my signature - I am not sure whether or not I have an optical out? I am pretty sure I am using the Line Out port right now for my Klipsch Pro Media 2.1s though...

 

Looks like it does.

Audio Reference • Cutting the Crap • 7.1 Headphones? • Audio Interference Troubleshooting Guide
REVIEWS • HiFiMan HE-560 • Beyerdynamic T1 2. Generation • Schiit Bifrost 4490 • Schiit Valhalla 2
RECOMMENDATIONS • The Audio Board's Recommended Gear

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Alright cool well it looks like the AKG 612s are the way to go then...and then go with the Fiio maybe

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