Shatrtit t1_j99z5f2 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 11:27 AM

My HD6XX sounds noticeably better on my 2012 motherboard than an E10K, which is probably more expensive than the whole motherboard, even had other people test and they prefer the motherboard. all running on 24bit 44100hz. but people on reddit will still tell me Its impossible xD

flyedchicken t1_j9fzewe wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:26 PM

E10k has long been reviewed as making things sound bright, not too too surprised.. To most that characteristic wouldn't be a very good match for the 6xx's tuning. Even if the E10k costs more and maybe puts out slightly more power (though it doesn't put out much) there is still room for preference here.

It may not be worth it to you to find out, but I guarantee there is something out there that will make your 6xx sound better to you and all your friends than that 2012 motherboard does. The E10k just ain't it.