Thank you. I will wait for the HD6xx to go on sale and hope for the best as it comes to driving it directly from the motherboard. Really wish I could just keep using the Bose on the computer but I can't for safety reasons. EDIT: Product description on Drop says that the 6xx was Sennheiser's...

I purchased the Dolby Atmos license/program on Windows. I used to use it quite often, but mostly for gaming (to apparently increase the positional accuracy of game sounds). As it relates to music, you can definitely hear a change. It's more apparently (in my non-expert opinion) on Tidal Hi-Fi...

Thanks! Is it absolutely necessary to have the DAC/amp (if just for PC gaming, youtube, netflix) that type of thing? Is the motherboard's audio not good enough to power the 6xx? I don't mind that there's no volume/powersupply on the headset since I would use the PC to control that stuff.

I will look into the 6xx. Quick Googling makes it seem like they are essentially identical to the 650? What has your experience been like with the 6xx as it pertains to the cushions wearing out and having to buy new ones? Very frequent? Expensive? EDIT: Can they be properly driven by just...

You are completely right--comfort is probably the biggest thing. I am spoiled with the comfort levels of the Bose series. Are there any open back ones you'd recommend with high comfort levels?

Hello all, I am in need of open back headphones for gaming since my current headphones (Bose QC25) are no longer good for my current environment. I adore the comfort in the Bose (although not a fan of having to replace the ear cushions almost annually) since I do wear them for usually 12 hours...

THanks! I ended up buying the one you had linked earlier. So far so good!

Wonderful, thank you! Last thing, do you think this one: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Extension-Headphone-Extender-Compatible/dp/B08S6WGZ1F would be any better? The only negative is that it's 3ft instead of the 1.5ft you have (I prefer shorter length) BUT this new one is a right angle...

Thanks! I only need it for headphone purposes, not a mic (as I have a separate mic and don't use my Bose inline mic). Is this the UGREEN that you used? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0919NSDS1/

I am looking for a very short (no more than 1ft and even 6" would do) 3.5 male to female extension cable. I use Bose QC25 for PC use and it is a pain to constantly remove and attach the headphones to the rear PC audio port. The front don't work well, so I am only using the back. I used to use a...

Do you mind checking one more thing? During a phone call, is there a lot of wind noise if you are outside? The QC35 and the MDR1000x both suffer from this issue (extremely difficult for the other person to hear you). When on a call, does the sound come from both sides in stereo or is it just...

If you get a chance, could you do a more in dept review of how effective the ANC is? If you've tried other ANC headphones, how do these earbuds compare (seal + ANC)? Thanks!

I'm very interested in this model, solely because of the active noise canceling. How would these fare on a train with high pitched screeching? I know the Sony MDR1000x did a fairly decent job muffling the sound (definitely better than the Bose QC15). Would tthese be better?

I'm actually interested in your amazon story. I buy a lot of my things from there and return items as needed as well.

I'm surprised you liked the recalibration function. First time I accidentally stumble across it, I introduced a weird hum/whoosh sound that wouldn't go away, even after successive recalibration. I lost that silence I had prior to recalibration. Never did get total silence back, but did get close...

https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/31/sony-wh-1000xm2-wireless-headphones/

I just got the 1000x for about $230 recently, but now that the new version is out, I don't know whether I should keep the 1000x or return them (and wait for the new model to drop in price). In the meantime, I can keep using my Bose QC15. Amazon has a trade in for the QC15 at $115 (or $70...

I inadvertently engaged the ANC Optimizer feature (push and hold the ANC button for a few seconds) and now there is a slight hiss in the headphones (mainly, right side). Any idea how to get rid of the optimization and go back to how it was before? It was much more silent before. I already did...

Forgot to mention, this is the K550 MKII.

I prefer closed headphones to limit ambient noise from the street. So far, my daily drivers have been the QC15. I have them plugged into an adapter like this and that goes into an Asus Xonar DG sound card into my PC. I use the adapter because previously (years ago, when I first started to...

For gaming purposes, how does the Razer Kraken Pro compare to the Bose QC15?   Positional audio (and must be closed back) is probably the most important thing. I cancelled my Ossic X kickstarter backing because I read some negative reviews about how their tech was going to work, so I'm...

I have a QC15 and now the Philips X2/27 Fidelio Premium Headphones.  Initially, I used my QC15 with in-line mic connected to my PC's soundcard (ASUS XONAR DG Headphone Amp & PCI 5.1 Audio Card) but quickly realized that since the mic and sound are transmitted through the same cable on the...

Thanks! Where did you buy them?

Hello all,   I read the Gaming guide and the 712 Pro seemed to be the best out of the bunch, but it's just slightly above my comfort budget range for purchase ($250 is my soft limit, and $300 is my hard limit). I've also been looking at the 612 Pro, but I'm not sure how much I'd be "giving...

  Thanks for the guide! Couple questions for you.   I'm currently using the Bose QC15; those were primarily purchased for their ANC that really helps me out when I'm on the move somewhere. It's the best pair of headphones I've used, but from what I've read, I can definitely do better in terms...