Sennheiser 598s

[Vesy]

I want to get the Senngeiser 598s and I don't know if I need a DAC/Amp. If I do need them, any recommendations?

I know nothing about Audio so that is why i'm asking, thanks in advance!

[OdivValknir]

I'm kindof in the same spot as you. I bought 559s yesterday, and while using the PC I DID need an amp to get a higher volume level, but quality is perfect even without it. I'm just an old(30) metal head, and love to have it ear splittingly loud. Plus I have kids so I am deaf anyway.......  But getting to your question, from what I have read the 598s don't need an amp, but again it depends on your usecase. I listened to them at the store when I bought mine yesterday, I'm not sure what kinda setup they have them plugged into, but they were loud and sounded great. Not sure if they have some kinda amp under the display that their headphones are plugged into though.

[Vesy]

I will use them mainly for Music / Gaming. Also, I have an external mic with a mixamp.

[Techicolors]

i have the HD 558, they work just fine with the motherboard. but then again my motherboard has surprisingly good DAC/amp system for the MSRP 

[OdivValknir]

14 minutes ago, Vesy said:

I will use them mainly for Music / Gaming. Also, I have an external mic with a mixamp.

What is the codec your mobo uses?

[Vesy]

49 minutes ago, OdivValknir said:

What is the codec your mobo uses?

I have no idea, Pre-Built PC..

 

[OdivValknir]

3 minutes ago, Vesy said:

I have no idea, Pre-Built PC..

 

I'd suggest getting a dac/amp then. While on-board codecs have come a long way, they still arent as good. The interference caused by all the electricity and such is pretty much taken care of, but if you're gonna buy a high dollar set of cans you would benefit more from something to plug them into over the internal stuff on your PC. What kind of prebuild is it?

[Vesy]

49 minutes ago, OdivValknir said:

I'd suggest getting a dac/amp then. While on-board codecs have come a long way, they still arent as good. The interference caused by all the electricity and such is pretty much taken care of, but if you're gonna buy a high dollar set of cans you would benefit more from something to plug them into over the internal stuff on your PC. What kind of prebuild is it?

I'll get a DAC but what DAC should I buy to power them? Any suggestions? 

[OdivValknir]

That is really up to you, depends on your budget and a whole host of other things to take into consideration.

[Vesy]

Thinking about the FiiO E10K USB DAC

[OdivValknir]

Just now, Vesy said:

Thinking about the FiiO E10K USB DAC

I've heard good things about that. I actually asked a question very similar to this one yesterday, it is actually right under your question in the forums. There was some other suggestions that people listed there if you want to check it out.

[Vesy]

Alrighty, thanks!
 

[Vesy]

3 minutes ago, OdivValknir said:

I've heard good things about that. I actually asked a question very similar to this one yesterday, it is actually right under your question in the forums. There was some other suggestions that people listed there if you want to check it out.

Can't seem to find it, could you link?

[OdivValknir]

 

[GamerDude]

With your other thread about DAC's, I'd thought you'd already gotten the HD598, just try it with onboard/mobo first and see if it gets loud enough for your taste. If not, then consider an external amp or DAC stack/combo.