NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
So my weakest technological area when it comes to computers is audio, I can tell the difference between higher end and lower end products but I just get confused by all the audio products out there and how everything is actually connected. So here I am asking for help!
I want to get either a Fiio e10 or e17. Now i'm only using this for desktop purposes and it'll never leave my desk so no need to point out the e17 is portable. Now i chose this over a STX 2 simply because they cost 1/3rd the price and are probably better than anything else out there(excluding the STX1 probably). I want to use these either one of these that can connect to my speakers and my headphones, i plan on getting DT990s 250ohm or 80ohm if need be. Now i'm just confused on how would i connect all that up? I couldn't find anything on google about using both so I assume you can't. Now the e17 can also be combined with the Fiio Eo9K and combines the DAC/AMP to provide stronger outputs(up to 600ohm). Does this combo make me able to connect my speakers and headphones? I just feel thats not worth since they are almost the same price as a STX2 which can do both natively.
So really can either the e10 or e17 do both? I know the e10 probably can't push the 250ohm well so would i need the 80ohm version, or can it run it fine at low levels or something? Its not that i need it but more because i really don't feel like unplugging one and then switch over my default audio to the speakers. I would rather just have something that does it for me when i put away the cans or turn off the speakers. So if does indeed do both, how would i connect it?
I remember Feronix had an e10 iirc? If anyone knows how he managed it that would be a big help!
edit: Should probably mention i tend to not listen to audio that loud. If that helps at all regarding the Dt990s.
I want to get either a Fiio e10 or e17. Now i'm only using this for desktop purposes and it'll never leave my desk so no need to point out the e17 is portable. Now i chose this over a STX 2 simply because they cost 1/3rd the price and are probably better than anything else out there(excluding the STX1 probably). I want to use these either one of these that can connect to my speakers and my headphones, i plan on getting DT990s 250ohm or 80ohm if need be. Now i'm just confused on how would i connect all that up? I couldn't find anything on google about using both so I assume you can't. Now the e17 can also be combined with the Fiio Eo9K and combines the DAC/AMP to provide stronger outputs(up to 600ohm). Does this combo make me able to connect my speakers and headphones? I just feel thats not worth since they are almost the same price as a STX2 which can do both natively.
So really can either the e10 or e17 do both? I know the e10 probably can't push the 250ohm well so would i need the 80ohm version, or can it run it fine at low levels or something? Its not that i need it but more because i really don't feel like unplugging one and then switch over my default audio to the speakers. I would rather just have something that does it for me when i put away the cans or turn off the speakers. So if does indeed do both, how would i connect it?
I remember Feronix had an e10 iirc? If anyone knows how he managed it that would be a big help!
edit: Should probably mention i tend to not listen to audio that loud. If that helps at all regarding the Dt990s.
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