I think I'll save up for those Beyerdynamics. Got any recommendations for an amp? I'm not sure if I ever learned correctly the way an amp help out headphones. I always though that 3.5mm jack couldn't provide enough power to the headphones so they under perform. Enlighten us!

How much are you willing to pay?

Beyer's scale really well when amped so they'd be a good choice. Their bass is huge.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...elcome-303271/

That's a very good deal. PINT is a DIY amp, built by a very reputable head-fi member MisterX who is known for his excellent building skills. It's a nice little amp, probably the best you're going to get under $100.

A 3.5mm jack is fine, but as you get higher, amps start to use RCA as they're the standard for hi-fi equipment. But even then, a 3.5mm to RCA adapter still works fine if you don't have RCA jacks available. I don't know where you read that it can't provide enough power as that really isn't true.

I was just trying to figure out why simply changing to a different connection allowed for optimal use, but that must just be the fact that there is an amp present. My V600's came with one of those screw on connectors so I figured that was for an amp or something. Obviously I haven't done research on this; and I won't bite my tongue saying something stupid cause I really have no idea. Thanks for the help Scott!

Now I just need to find a microphone I could mount to my face so I can game

Hey Scott, I have 2 questions! (Settled on the Beyerdynamic's so hopefully I can get those within the next few months. Thanks )

I'm looking for a decent clip microphone, I think they are called Lavaliers. Have an recommendations for a cheap one or are they all pretty much the same. I've heard the Sony ECM-T6 mention frequently: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation
For the purpose of gaming, I think it would be sufficient.

The bigger question I had, and I know you typically recommend M-Audio sound cards, are there any decent sound cards that have Optical-In that wouldn't break much over $100? I've had Bluegears/Auzentech before, but never found out why they wouldn't properly do surround sound with my Logitech z5500. I do play some hardcore computer gaming, but I also watch lots of movies and have music going almost 24/7. HT Omega's seem a bit expensive, but I could easily find used for cheaper. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by HeyItsBattleKid

Hey Scott, I have 2 questions! (Settled on the Beyerdynamic's so hopefully I can get those within the next few months. Thanks )

I'm looking for a decent clip microphone, I think they are called Lavaliers. Have an recommendations for a cheap one or are they all pretty much the same. I've heard the Sony ECM-T6 mention frequently: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation
For the purpose of gaming, I think it would be sufficient.

The bigger question I had, and I know you typically recommend M-Audio sound cards, are there any decent sound cards that have Optical-In that wouldn't break much over $100? I've had Bluegears/Auzentech before, but never found out why they wouldn't properly do surround sound with my Logitech z5500. I do play some hardcore computer gaming, but I also watch lots of movies and have music going almost 24/7. HT Omega's seem a bit expensive, but I could easily find used for cheaper. Any other suggestions?

You might want to look here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ult...ne-mod-195242/

Very cool mod.

As the sound card, I'm really not sure. I've never had any experience with optical - I've always used analogue.

I found the HT Omega Striker for about $80. How much better is a sound card vs onboard sound for headphones? I think that the Abit IP35 Pro motherboard has optical in and out onboard.

Once I get the DT770s I'll put my thinking cap on and see what I come up with. For now, I think I'll try out that ECM-T6 with my V600s

A lot better. Even an Audigy SE is much better than onboard sound.

The M-Audio Revolution 5.1 has better sound quality, as well as a better headphone amp than the Omega Striker.

Sorry, I'm not letting this die. Why isn't this a sticky anyway?

I know I asked this like two months ago, but I need an amp still for my HD595s. You have any experience with the Headroom Airhead or Bithead amps?

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...e-mobile-line/

Source = iPod.

Originally Posted by .CaLLouS

I know I asked this like two months ago, but I need an amp still for my HD595s. You have any experience with the Headroom Airhead or Bithead amps?

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...e-mobile-line/

Source = iPod.

Not worth it to be honest. Cheap amps like that don't really improve the sound - just make it louder. Save up for a decent home amp if you want a real improvement.