[JoJoRockets52]

Hi, I'm a new comer to the Head-fi community and have been researching which headphones I should be buying to use with my computer (no dedicated sound card yet). I am hoping to spend no more than $300 on the headphones/amps. I was wondering what the best combination would be. I was originally looking at the DT990 Premium 600ohm, but that leaves me with like no money to spend on an amp. I have the DP-GA500 Sony headset/Amp. I don't think this would be enough to power them. So I would like to know that the best headphone/amp combo would be the best for the money. I would be mainly using them for FPS gaming so a good sound stage is a must. I also like some nice bass.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Hi, I'm a new comer to the Head-fi community and have been researching which headphones I should be buying to use with my computer (no dedicated sound card yet). I am hoping to spend no more than $300 on the headphones/amps. I was wondering what the best combination would be. I was originally looking at the DT990 Premium 600ohm, but that leaves me with like no money to spend on an amp. I have the DP-GA500 Sony headset/Amp. I don't think this would be enough to power them. So I would like to know that the best headphone/amp combo would be the best for the money. I would be mainly using them for FPS gaming so a good sound stage is a must. I also like some nice bass.

Should be with in your budget if you go used
DT990 Pro 250-ohm
Asus Xonar Essence STX.
 
Or Asus Xonar DX or D1 sound card, used $50
(DX/D1 good sound card, but no headphone amp.)
Bravo V2 tube amplifier, sells on Amazon for $64.

 

[JoJoRockets52]

So you'd think this would be a good deal?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001OV789U/ref=sr_1_4_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1344227947&sr=8-4&keywords=Asus+Xonar+DX&condition=used
 
and this
 
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Open-Studio-Headphones-Ohms/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344228063&sr=1-3&keywords=dt990
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

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So you'd think this would be a good deal?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001OV789U/ref=sr_1_4_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1344227947&sr=8-4&keywords=Asus+Xonar+DX&condition=used
 
and this
 
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Open-Studio-Headphones-Ohms/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344228063&sr=1-3&keywords=dt990
 

For used they are really good prices. STX $112, DT990 Pro $155.
 
For new, you can get the DT990 cheaper from Pro Audio Star on eBay.

 

[JoJoRockets52]

Sweet I really appreciate the help Im going to go with the STX and Pro's. Thanks!

 

[desmoface]

Just a note, my dt990 pro's are being delivered today, if you don't mind 250 ohms, they are $179 here:
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/92807-REG/Beyerdynamic_459038_DT_990_PRO_Studio.html
 
Steve