DT990 Pro 250Ohm on onboard soundcard.

[RageMouse]

Hey, I've been doing quite a bit of research. And I still haven't figured out if I need a AMP or a new soundcard for the DT990s. I'm using the Asus Z170 Pro Gaming which claims to support headsets up to 300Ohm, but I have no clue about that. So anyone would could help me out?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

The board has a built in headphone amp that says it can handle 300ohms. So the 990s should get plenty loud.

https/www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/

Will it drive the DT 990s as well as a discreet sound card or even better external amp/DACs can? Probably not. Asus is capable of doing audio quite well so it will probably be pretty good for onboard though.

 

[RageMouse]

The board has a built in headphone amp that says it can handle 300ohms. So the 990s should get plenty loud.

https/www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/

Will it drive the DT 990s as well as a discreet sound card or even better external amp/DACs can? Probably not. Asus is capable of doing audio quite well so it will probably be pretty good for onboard though.

Thanks for replying and I think I'll just test it out myself. Thanks for the tip tho!
Do you have a suggestion for a good external amp/DACs?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

What's your general budget?

 

[RageMouse]

What's your general budget?

Uh I guess about 50-100, I have no clue how expensive these things are.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Oh they start around $50 and easily go up to $5000 and beyond. lol

For an entry level setup something like the Schiit Fulla 2.

http/www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2

Fiio E10k

https/www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=pd_sim_267_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LP3AMC2&pd_rd_r=WKESTFZ3WA04T1M6Z4MG&pd_rd_w=fy2gy&pd_rd_wg=EJRZY&psc=1&refRID=WKESTFZ3WA04T1M6Z4MG


Or Q1 Mk II

https/www.amazon.com/Q1-Mark-II-Native-Amplifier/dp/B0757MH46M

Are good places to start.

 

[RageMouse]

Oh they start around $50 and easily go up to $5000 and beyond. lol

For an entry level setup something like the Schiit Fulla 2.

http/www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2

Fiio E10k

https/www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=pd_sim_267_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LP3AMC2&pd_rd_r=WKESTFZ3WA04T1M6Z4MG&pd_rd_w=fy2gy&pd_rd_wg=EJRZY&psc=1&refRID=WKESTFZ3WA04T1M6Z4MG


Or Q1 Mk II

https/www.amazon.com/Q1-Mark-II-Native-Amplifier/dp/B0757MH46M

Are good places to start.

Thanks again, I'm going to look into them! Some might be harder to find in Europe.

Maybe a dumb question, the Schiit Fulla 2 has 2 inputs, is one for headphones and the other for microphone? Same for FiiO Q1. I'm currently just using a standalone mic directly into my motherboard, does microphone quality also improve with a amp/DAC?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

No these don't work with mics. The 3.5mm input is for attaching a phone.

There are a few external solutions that support mics like the Sennheiser GSX 1000 and Mayflower ARC but they're well above your stated budget.

https/en-us.sennheiser.com/audio-amplifier-gsx-1000

https/mayflowerelectronics.com/arc-overview/

If mic support is important to you then you may want to consider trying the onboard or looking at an internal soundcard.

 

[RageMouse]

No these don't work with mics. The 3.5mm input is for attaching a phone.

There are a few external solutions that support mics like the Sennheiser GSX 1000 and Mayflower ARC but they're well above your stated budget.

https/en-us.sennheiser.com/audio-amplifier-gsx-1000

https/mayflowerelectronics.com/arc-overview/

If mic support is important to you then you may want to consider trying the onboard or looking at an internal soundcard.

Is there anything specific I should look at while browsing interntal soundcards? I've seen a few so far like Sound Blaster and some Asus ones.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Honestly before I spent $100 on a sound card I'd give the onboard a chance. It has an amp which is way better than most onboard. I'm not sure anything other than a high end / flagship card would be an upgrade to what you have.

 

[RageMouse]

Honestly before I spent $100 on a sound card I'd give the onboard a chance. It has an amp which is way better than most onboard. I'm not sure anything other than a high end / flagship card would be an upgrade to what you have.

Will do! Do you mind me giivng you an update when they arrive?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Not at all.