Hello,
I am planning to buy a pair of headphones + DAC (+AMP in one package or separately).
I like V type sound signature for music (fast and punchy, not lazy, meaty bass and good highs that don't pierce ears though) and I play CS:GO a lot so good positioning is important. My choice narrowed down to Beyerdynamic DT990. I need an advice regarding the source and the ohm version.
Portability is not important, I'll use these connected to my PC only. My budget for DT990 + DAC (or DAC + AMP combo) is 350 Euro. If it will be really worth to add extra 50-100 Euro I can do taht but prefer not to unless it's a game changer.
I am a bit scared of piercing highs so a DAC which slightly smoothens those out would be great. In terms of power if I fit within 350 euro for everything then 600ohm headphones would be preffered as they have slightly smoother highs, if I cannot fit within my budget I prefer the 250ohms that would be driven properly.
What is the cheapest DAC (or DAC + AMP combo) that would drive the DT990 600ohm properly? I was thinking about Topping DX3 PRO but I am not sure if this is enough and would fit with the sound signature. What DAC would fit the DT990 250ohm version if were to chose them?
FX Audio X6 MKII is cheap and looks like could drive the 600ohms. Has anyone bought this and care compare it to anything?
Also please advise cheapest possible DACs for the 600ohm and 250ohm versions that would actually drive them properly.
Thank you in advance!
I am planning to buy a pair of headphones + DAC (+AMP in one package or separately).
I like V type sound signature for music (fast and punchy, not lazy, meaty bass and good highs that don't pierce ears though) and I play CS:GO a lot so good positioning is important. My choice narrowed down to Beyerdynamic DT990. I need an advice regarding the source and the ohm version.
Portability is not important, I'll use these connected to my PC only. My budget for DT990 + DAC (or DAC + AMP combo) is 350 Euro. If it will be really worth to add extra 50-100 Euro I can do taht but prefer not to unless it's a game changer.
I am a bit scared of piercing highs so a DAC which slightly smoothens those out would be great. In terms of power if I fit within 350 euro for everything then 600ohm headphones would be preffered as they have slightly smoother highs, if I cannot fit within my budget I prefer the 250ohms that would be driven properly.
What is the cheapest DAC (or DAC + AMP combo) that would drive the DT990 600ohm properly? I was thinking about Topping DX3 PRO but I am not sure if this is enough and would fit with the sound signature. What DAC would fit the DT990 250ohm version if were to chose them?
FX Audio X6 MKII is cheap and looks like could drive the 600ohms. Has anyone bought this and care compare it to anything?
Also please advise cheapest possible DACs for the 600ohm and 250ohm versions that would actually drive them properly.
Thank you in advance!
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