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He's going to be using it on a custom built PC, so wouldn't he need a DAC in order to remove any hissing from the PC?

If he's using non-shit modern components, then there might not be any hissing. 

I think you should wait to see how his computer turns out before proceeding to the audio equipment. 

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My brother is looking for a good headphone and DAC combo. He plans to use this for his music production. He prefers closed back headphones. His budget is around 200$ for headphones, and 100-200 for the DAC. Any recommendations?

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Pretty sure you mean "amp" because a DAC (digital to analog converter) cannot drive a headphone. Or speakers.

 

I'd say something like the Sennheiser HD280 Pro. No amp necessary.

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Shure SRH440 and 840 are also popular options for production. 

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Shure SRH440 and 840 are also popular options for production. 

 

Sure 440 with 840 pads. Also doesn't need an amp.

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Sure 440 with 840 pads. Also doesn't need an amp.

For some reason I thought the 840 earcups were a bit bigger than the 440, but if the pads fit then cool. 

 

I think HM5 pads might also fits.

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Pretty sure you mean "amp" because a DAC (digital to analog converter) cannot drive a headphone. Or speakers.

 

I'd say something like the Sennheiser HD280 Pro. No amp necessary.

He's going to be using it on a custom built PC, so wouldn't he need a DAC in order to remove any hissing from the PC?

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He's going to be using it on a custom built PC, so wouldn't he need a DAC in order to remove any hissing from the PC?

 

Well how would I know? Does his PC hiss?

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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He's going to be using it on a custom built PC, so wouldn't he need a DAC in order to remove any hissing from the PC?

If he's using non-shit modern components, then there might not be any hissing. 

I think you should wait to see how his computer turns out before proceeding to the audio equipment. 

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