Do you use an amp/dac for gaming? If so what one?

@pc_decisions8764

2 жыл бұрын

9:30 I do that with my qudelix 5k, and I answers calls with my headset or bring my playlist from my phone (on LDAC or APTX adaptive).

@Norvile

2 жыл бұрын

I'm running the sound blaster g6 with a Drop pc38x

@00podge

2 жыл бұрын

love the vid, ive got the hyper x cloud II wired headset and running it through a soundblaster X3... but can never decide if its better if the cloud II are lower volume (through provided amp dac) or louder through my X3... as i play scum and sometimes my X3 can make the game sound overwhelming

@00podge

2 жыл бұрын

@@Norvile ahhhh i wanted those but realised was open back and only for sale in usa :(

@InstantLuxuryReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Personally never really used one before, I guess maybe I really thought it was worth spending loads of money on.

Beautifully clear and easy to understand. I had watched some previous hardware reviewers try to describe it but nobody put it as simply for beginners as you. Thank you Techne!

@TheTechne

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

6:00 Thank you so much for the explanation, I've been trying to find out what were the differences between them. A++ comparison!

Keep it up man I always love your videos

what a mind opening clear video! u helped me out so much by understanding the difrence between an AMP and DAC. thank you so much, u earned a new sub :)

Just when I was thinking whether do I need a amp/dac for gaming headset, you just cleared my doubts. Thanks man. Best video explanation so far.

I run the DT 900 Pro X out of the iFi Zen DAC V2 and absolutely love it for gaming and music. Nothing compares to the very first time you hear your favorite song with TrueBass turned on. It makes you "feel" the music without distorting it. In games, I have no problem picking up footsteps and their exact direction. I have had this setup for a year and a half and I feel like I could use it for the rest of my life.

@musamajid1726

4 ай бұрын

time to upgrade to 1990 pr my friend, stack with zen can

@frankprogrammer

4 ай бұрын

@@musamajid1726 i mainly use my Moondrop Katos now for gaming. They're definitely not as good as the 900 Pro X but it is a lot more comfortable and doesn't give me a dent. Looking for better IEMs but may check out the 1990.

@tyrexuk

2 ай бұрын

I also just got the dt 900 pro x , and im really stuck between either getting the ifi zen dac v2 (mostly becuse the bass boost, and primarly for gaming use) OR going for the, magni-unity DAC/AMP, As nice as these headphones are i'm very used to quite high bass from my old ones. any advice for either amp/dac is welcome!

great video thanks for the honest opinion on amp dac for gaming I've been curious of the benefits of these. great guide.

Excellent how you simplified that on all levels...

thanks , this video really did break it down to the introduction of making up your mind. Currently in searching for a huge audio upgrade experience. I believe i found my answer . thanks again.

Thanks for picking up my setup :) iFi CAN/DAC is an amazing combo for the price. I've tried things twice as expensive and they did not sound that great. It's a neat, not so pricey setup that works wonders.

This is perfect timing as I’m getting an AKG K702 and a Schiit stack tomorrow

@KZ_drift

Жыл бұрын

Thats pretty shiity

Another great topic Techne!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Dude I love how you explain things

Bro much appreciated needed to know this

I bought an ifi zen dac V2 fo my gaming set up after watching this video. Im now thinking to pair it with the mobius. Thanks man, your videos are great to watch, there is so much details! keep up the good work.

@afroditta6950

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it will make a difference for Mobius since those are gaming headsets that already have a dac integrated. It might actually sound worse.

Really good description for us who like it described in a simple way.

Thanks for this vid!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching

you nailed it :-] it seems that the Motu audio interfaces may be "the best of both worlds" regarding measurements Perso I like to experiment and I'm very happy these days with the E1DA Powerdac V2.1, outstanding for the price.

Motherboard audio is actually pretty good now days. The real problem is with the microphone input and amplification. Often it's fairly noisy because the electronics aren't isolated and many power supplies aren't particularly clean. I use a Soundblaster AE-5 and a Rolls microphone amp going into the sound card's line in. Mic input quality is so important if you do any kind of online gaming or voice recording. We've got great electret and MEMS microphones out there now on headsets and desktops, but the mic inputs are often not keeping pace.

Thanks for making this video, I bought the LCD-GX which got me started with this audiophile hobby. Makes me want to literally buy every amp/dac just to test them all 🤣 because all reviews be like these are good!. Your explanation gives a simplified way to understand the differences

The best video so far!

Recently also bought ifi audio zen dac v2 +IpowerX+HD650S I have the same feelings as you~ In the past, I only focused on gaming headsets and DACs Now I have used products like IFI~ It really is a completely different world~ Incredibly beautiful!! There is no need for any EQ adjustment at all~ It is very pleasant to use on my FF XIV and R6.

@snowwfps

2 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to get the same setup with the same headphones. Really excited.

@Tripokaridos22

2 жыл бұрын

There is no HD 650s ... there is HD 560s or HD660s or HD 650

@e234darkrock

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tripokaridos22 I made a mistake. I did ask 560s. Sorry...

@blueknight7100

Жыл бұрын

What you recommend for gaming ( hearing footsteps clearly ) and some music

I discovered your chanel recently and I love your content, I can see that you are passionated by it. I do have a question, does the z390 aorus master onboard sound is ok or should i get a dac/amp to drive the beyerdynamic dt 1990 pro?

@kendil22

2 жыл бұрын

There is no MB currently made that will properly run DT 1990's. Will sound come out? Sure. But it'll sound like garbage compared to what it could be doing. It's like taking a prius to race against F1's... Does not compute!

Hi! This video is very intresting. Anyway Did you also tried The Byerdynamic DT 990 Pro on the Shiit Hel 2? i just need to know if the Shiit Hel 2 is good enough like the Ifi Zen! Thank you very much!

Omg I literally just started to look into amps and dacs after watching your video on the SteelSeries Arctis Prime. ....

I'm looking into getting the Sennheiser HD560S and pairing it with my Schiit Hel 2 gaming dac/amp for fps games. I've heard good things about those headphones in terms of its great audio cues and neutral sound in general. Great video my guy.

@adamstern5116

2 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the Drop X Sennheiser 6xx’s . That’s what I use with my Hel 2 for PS5 and it also works awesome with Xbox! For the true setup I recommend pairing it all with a Woojer Vest Edge to really feel that bass!

@DDHDTV

2 жыл бұрын

560s ja a great choice

@Tripokaridos22

2 жыл бұрын

I have both of them , HD 560s are better for gaming and HD 650 are waaaaay better for Stereo music.

when using a dac like in this video is it better have dolby atmos/dts on or everythin off? just wondered on ur setup that gets u the best sound for gaming music etc as a whole? thank you

Right now I’m rocking the Hifiman Ananda with the Singxer SA-1 amp & Singxer SDA-6 dac. It’s a buttery smooth combo. 👌🏽

@mmorales508

2 жыл бұрын

That's endgame right there my friend 👌👌👌👌

Hey 👋 Where would you place the Schiit Hel 2 in comparison to the ifi stack ? Can't decide which one to get.

This is very informational and im in the process of upgrading my setup....i do plan on getting a stack of some sort but how would i incorporate it with my elgato xlr or would it be no need?

I use the Steel Series Pro wired w/gamedac. I love them. I might get the wireless pro just for when I want to move away from my desk.

@shutdown8230

2 жыл бұрын

but the wireless pro doesnt sound that good like the wired version with dac

@macaroshusgaming683

2 жыл бұрын

@@shutdown8230 I would still use my wired for when I'm at my desk but my wireless for when I need to be mobile.

Which amp/dac would you recommend for a ps5? Or should I just buy a gaming headset like a steelseries arctis nova pro instead?

Hey buddy Im lookin to upgrade my audio setup for playstation5 (maybe in the future pc, so thinking alteady about to buy something for pc as well). Im almost only playing fps and open world. Would you recomment the ifi amp and dac with the beyerdynamicdt 1990 for the playstation? Will that work ? And do i need both? I mean amp and dac?… I actually ordered the maxwells, but i think i prefer the open back and want something really good…

I love how practical and simple your videos are! Would you say this investment is worth it versus say the Razer Blackshark V2 Wireless headset? It seems like a steep price to pay for an incremental increase in quality and the hassle of wires. Thanks!

@TheTechne

2 жыл бұрын

I love and still use gaming headsets daily, and I love wireless! but yes the quality diff is amazing, but that also come with a fair price increase

@erichagele

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechne Thanks for the reply! Your videos are so down to earth and refreshing in a crowded and complex tech review world. Love the "how does it actually perform in real life" approach. Just subscribed! Keep it up brother. :)

Just ordered the audeze lcd-gx. What do you recommend for Xbox, I’m planning on using an Astro mix amp for now but would like your recommendation for something better. I know not many work on Xbox.

I use the steel series artics pro, beyerdynamic MMX 300, and massdropxsennheiser HD58x for gaming on my pc desktop. Any recommendations for a dac/amp for these headsets. would the SCHiit stack be overkill for this or just fine?

Short answer no you dont need one, unless you use very high ohm headphones. Do you want one? Maybe, if you are running the motherboards internal soundcard. Even separate soundcard is a big upgrade. The biggest benefit of the dacs imo is that they remove all or most of the electrical interference from the audio. And sure they do change the sound a bit, but you can do a lot with just a software Eq also.

@fhf17

5 ай бұрын

eq sucks ass lmao.

how do we connect the amp and dac to the xbox series x please help me ''''

Nice n detailed video.. 👍

Hey Techne. I wonder if I can get your opinion on something as I do respect it. I watch a lot of your reviews. I recently bought a set of Beyerdynamic 2nd gen mmx300 gaming headphones. I know that they are a stereo headphone. But Beyerdynamic states that the experience is much better with the Immerse Gaming software. My question is... would virtual surround or spatial audio still work with an amp or dac or possibly both connected? Not sure if you will even see this but if you do have an opinion I would love to hear it. Thanks.

Ty so much

Thanks for the comparison. For someone with the Sennheiser hd600. Which amp/dac will you recommend for a 70 gaming / 30 music

@kendil22

2 жыл бұрын

Schiit Hel or mayflower arc if you need a mic input, schiit modi\magni stack if you don't. JDS makes some good stuff too, like the Atom series if you want $200 or less. Once you get over $200 there's a ton of options and most are pretty good, you'd have to do some research to find the one for you.

I’m using a Gamedac with my PC38x paired with a Helm DB12 aaamp. I know there are better set ups, but this works well for me because I have an Xbox one from what I’ve heard the usb audio can be finicky. So far this set up works flawlessly and allows me to chat and hear my party without having to have an external mic, I also love the fact that I can control my chat mix/game audio with a screen right in front of me, that was the biggest selling point for me

What would you recommend for the dt990 pro 250ohms, looking for an dac and amp in one. And relatively lower budget. From Au :)

you made me buy the dac amp lmao

@inkycat8

2 жыл бұрын

Get me one? I'm broke

@TheTechne

2 жыл бұрын

U are in for a treat!

@frozenkingdomBM14

Жыл бұрын

​@inkycat8 get a job, quit begging

I do online sim racing and i currently own: a pair of fidelio h2hr, a ifi zen dac standalone

what if you use 560s ? for gaming

Can you review the game ones from sennheiser. Also do I need a amp for them?

did you ever plug the gc7 in virtual sound into the nice dacks you are talking about

I use the GC7 with Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Gen 2s and its really great, i hear things i never heard before in games like Tarkov, massive upgrade from my A40 with Mixamp, would recommend the upgrade to anyone willing to spend the cash!

@Chris.Cliver

2 жыл бұрын

Drift do you think it’s the headphones or the amp that is the difference? Can you compare the new headphones without the amp. I’m specifically and exclusively interested in the difference in what you hear in Tarkov. I upgraded from wireless closed ear turtle beach stealth 700s to open ear wired sennheiser HD 560s but I’m not running an amp/dac currently. I’m wondering if adding that would also make a noticeable difference in Tarkov.

@driftwize

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris.Cliver hi! I definitely think its the combination of the both, as i’ve not tried them without the amp i could not say for sure, all i can say for certain is the combo i use has amazing clarity and crispness compared to the A40 TRs with Mixamp Pro, i find myself hearing people in Tarkov way before they hear me, its that good i sometimes second guess myself actually hearing something! Also with the amp you have good EQ customization which you can also use to enhance many things such as gunshots, footsteps etc

@nate5211

Ай бұрын

Hey i know it's been 2 years since your comment but I'm currently thinking of getting that exact setup. I currently am using the astro a40s gen 3with the mix amp. How has the mmx 300 been for you and also the gc7? is the gc7 similar to the astro mixamp?

@driftwize

Ай бұрын

@@nate5211Hi! i have long since got new equipment, but the MMX300 is probably still the best gaming headset money can buy imo, the GC7 is also very good and plenty of features if you require them, i would definitely still use them:)

@seanoconnor3997

17 күн бұрын

Love my mmx300. I. Using it with the astro mixamp but I'm looking to upgrade to a dac amp. Think it's worth the purchase or should I stick with the astro mixamp?

Can u please explain a way for streamers. I have goxlr mini but I notice a huge difference in audio from my fiio K5 pro in my 1990 Bear Dynamics. Is it possible to have the best of both worlds use the clean audio of these great dac amp with goxlr or wavexlr.

I was confused when he had the amp on top of the dac It made me think you needed both for it to work lol ended up getting the dac.

How can you compare the ifi stack to the astro a40 and steel series wired pro game dac? is it worth upgrading to the ifi? my goal is to upgrade from the headsets i mentioned to the HD660s or Audeze lcd -gx

I bought the audeze lcd-gx and Ifi stack because of your reviews. Thank you. Only problem is, I can’t find any info on how to properly set them up… I have the 4.4mm connector connecting the can and dac but other than that, fixed or variable switch on the back? Do I use the balanced or unbalanced cable to my headset, I have another stand alone mic that I use. Also which input setting to use?

@afroditta6950

Жыл бұрын

You can't connect mics to ifi stack, you'll have to plug them in your source if it's usb. Fixed - when connecting the ifi DAC to ifi AMP, Variable if you want to use ifi DAC as both dac and amp. Balanced vs unbalanced doesn't really matter, balanced just gives you a bit more power.

So if I have the Astro mix amp, can I just use that in conjunction with other headsets/headphones?

For mobile gaming what do you recommend I'm planning on buying yanyin Canon iems

Hello i currently have the sennheiser hd 599 and also audio technica ath ad 500x. What kind of set up should i use. I currently plug them right into my pc but i want that next step up of sound. I want to make them sound better so looking for suggestions on what i should get?

the FPS reference is really good btw

Do u use GTO filter on iFi or the older warmer one ?

should I get an audio mixer and a amp and connect them together or should I just get the amp or audio mixer

Highly reccommend the Hel 2 dacamp, makes my arctis 7p+ get the full quality sound

Do audio interfaces soind better than dac/amp combos? As im looking at the rme ucx ii audio interface.

Would Sony MDR'7506's benefit from a DAC/AMP setup? They are only 63ohm

can i ask whats better the dt990 pro or the m50x? im thinkin of gettin the ifi dac v2 thanks

Do you recommend the Hel2 pared with a Sennheiser 660s for gaming ?

Im using a SBX G6 with a pair of hifiman sundara closed back right now. would the ifi stack be a noticeable upgrade?

I have the Turtle Beach elite pro 2 Xbox with superamp and use it for my PC mostly but I dropped the Amp and it's broken now and I was wondering if I should get a new Amp and if it's worth getting a new one again so I can have the Amp experience again and with that one it does have that streaming setup feature and I was gonna start streaming. I did also buy the Roccat Torch mic so I can get a good streaming mic and the Roccat Syn Air so I can have a wireless headset experience so with that I was wondering if I don't need that streaming feature anymore with those two products and it will just work fine with them. But if I was to stream like a story campaign game instead of a multiplayer game would the Amp give me personally a good experience with the sound so I can enjoy it while streaming or will the Syn Pro Air give me the same experience with the sound or even a better experience or maybe using Syn with the Amp. Is that type of Amp worth getting again with this new setup, I haven't yet setup my torch or Syn yet because I'm finishing up my desk I made myself from Lowes using a flat door haha I just need to finish painting it caz I did build it myself and wanted to give it some personality. I appreciate your time if you did read this and would love your feedback. I love how real you are on these review videos and I always come to your videos to make my final decision on buying something I want. Keep up the great work fam! 😄

yo , how you connect the ifi zen stack between them , the 4,4mm balanced connector or rca

How does the sound blaster G6 compare to the ifi amp and dac

hey techne can review the monoprice supernova gaming headset ? its only $60 btw

Hi, I need help. I usually direct plug in my headphone to PC and use Sound Blaster Cinema 3 software while playing FPS games. It has surround effect and right positional. But when I switch my iFi Zen DAC/Amp + Zen CAN Amp (Stack), Sound Blaster Cinema 3 software auto-disable. There is no surround effect and the positional feels very weird which only has left and right positional. So how to get surround effect and right positional while using external DAC AMP? (except those dac amps come with surround sound like sound blaster x3) Or is it there is no way as getting an external DAC would mean no surround sound for movies and gaming, just stereo 2-channel sound?

I just bought dt 900 pro x with the zen dac v2 .. should ill buy the zen can aswell ?

Did you recently start recording in 4K? It looks extra crispy today!

@TheTechne

2 жыл бұрын

Have been. But had a diff angle, not sure if that was it

what if i like play FPS game? i want buy some external soundcard that can plug in hyperx cloud earbuds. i love to hear some detail of the footsteps

Stinkin' amazing video. I would definitely be interested to see you review more dedicated headsets as to take advantage of tech like this. Especially since you have started reviewing more mics that would allow for a lot of people to skip the need for a mic on the headset.

Can I run headphones with just an amp? (Is a dac necessary) for example can I just run dt990s with a schiit magni 3 or another amp like that?

great video, in am audio noob and ive been building PCs for over 20 years, i have never focused on sound, at all. I am looking into a iFi Zen DAC and maybe upgrade with an amp later.

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

you will love the ifi combo, it's game changing!

Is there a way to hook up the zen dec to a Xbox series x? I have a pair of 900 pro.

Nice T-shirt Techne!!!

Does the chord mojo 2 sound better than the ifi Amp dac combo

the question i have is how do you hear yourself in audiofile headphones? if i use an xlr mic where does that go?

i am getting the xenns tops iem do you know what amp or dac for gaming playing fps games

Hello I am a competetive fps player and I want a dac/amp that has really low latency and good sound. Which one should I buy for my sennheiser 800s?

You can use the optical out of a sound blasterx g6 into any dac of your choice and take advantage of the dsp from the g6 and get the sound quality from the higher end dac/amp that you’re using.

@kendil22

2 жыл бұрын

If you're using optical just use the one built into most motherboards, the signal is exactly the same. Use the G6 as a dac and run it into an amp would make a lot more sense, or just get rid of it.

So do u need to have the amp to use the Dac or can u just use the dac

what should i get for dt770 pro 250 ohm for my pc playing competitive shooters

With DAC you need to connect to optical output i guess? I use xbox from my couch and my cats EAT cords so I cant run a 8 foot cord from my TV/Xbox I’m afraid. With an amp can you connect it to the xbox controller using 3,5 mm and power it from a wall outlet?

Hey @The Techne Thanks for this video! I am just upgrading to the Sennheiser HD800S which apparently is one of the best immersive landscape headphones for gaming out there. Now which AMP/Dac setup is the best to get most out of these cans? I am a bit confused by all the gear out there and need some advice please!

Thanks for bringing the ruckus, Techne! Where are you from? Definitely the northeast. My best guess is Massachusetts.

just ordered the 990 pros the 250 ohm with a creative sound blaster g5, making the jump from “gaming” headsets all my life on consoles and now having a pc going to this, should be interesting. also currently have the arctis 7 wireless from steelseries

@mt8009

2 жыл бұрын

Hey did you end up liking the switch from gaming headsets? I am making the switch as well to an HD 560S and Arc Mk2

@Taimenu

2 жыл бұрын

How was it??

@luzackperry9512

2 жыл бұрын

M T never saw this comment but yeah man i’ll never go back to a gaming headset 😂 these 990 pros are incredible and if they break or it’s time for a change i’ll get another pair of open back studio headphones because it’s amazing

@luzackperry9512

2 жыл бұрын

Drew i just replied to the other guy if you wanna read that one

@Taimenu

2 жыл бұрын

@@luzackperry9512 appreciate the reply!! You replied faster than ma dad coming back from buying milk, cheers🫡🫡

I am Going to get a dedicated DAC like mdac plus or rega r DAC for movies but schit hel design alwys makes me want that

Can you do a video on how you set it up on Xbox

If I was to buy the ifi can or dac first which would you recommend? I also have a scarlett 2i2 to go through.

@RazeEdge

Жыл бұрын

For gaming where I need footsteps

Hello, I am a bit late here, but does your Neo IDSD work on a PS5?

I cant find a proper dac/amp for my oneodio monitor 80 and vmoda boompro. very few have a separate mic input, and those that have are way expensive for me

would you still stay on the lower end with VZR model 1?

My fulla 4 has been on backorder for a few weeks☹️

@TheTechne

2 жыл бұрын

My Fulla 4 won’t connect anymore :(

@pc_decisions8764

2 жыл бұрын

I change my mind when i saw the delivery time and got a qudelix 5k instead. I wanted to be the btr5 but it doesn't support mic on usb mode.

@thetechne hey man, is this info still relevant or are there any new products in this category you'd recommend. Thanks bro.

Hey teche, for gaming I can only buy one of the ifi. Would you recommend the amp or dac ? I play only fps

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

amp for sure

@xxxx-ow3rl

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechne thank you!

@boredaliensclub4416

6 ай бұрын

​​@@TheTechne can i get ifi zen air which has both dac and amp? For dt770 pro 80 ohm.