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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Oct 14, 2015 at 9:42 PM Post #32,491 of 48,566
mad lust envy said:
So spending more time with my Jaybird X2, I found that the smallest Comply foam tips work well for my ears in terms of comfort. Everything else makes my ears itchy/sore to the point of not wanting to use my Jaybird X2s whatsoever. So I'm glad I found a good pair of tips. Oddly enough I'm a pretty big guy, so I half expected to need the largest tips or at least the medium ones. However, I do feel like the tips wanna sort of shift a bit and slip out a little. Pet peeve, but quite minor, as it's just a feeling and doesn't actually slip out or alter the sound negatively. I'm sure my ears would work best with the medium tips, but I just can't handle the feeling in my ear after a while with them.

Silicone tips are an absolute no go. I can't stand the feeling.

So I received that Avantree bluetooth transmitter/receiver. No real latency from the X7 to it and then to my Jaybird X2. It does have a bit of grain to the sound which is not the best thing, but it's not a huge deal, and I prefer the benefit of getting SBX surround to my bluetooth than the grainless stereo quality. Certainly not ideal, but I'll make due.

X2, X2, X7.... lol.
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X7 can transmit and receive over bluetooth?
 
Also, getting in a nice pair of IEMs tomorrow. No one better steal it off my porch.

 
Oct 14, 2015 at 10:29 PM Post #32,492 of 48,566
evshrug said:
Creative Labs E5 review is up, has me really excited for the G5! Playstation 4 USB works perfect with recognizing the E5's mic for chat (gotta raise the gain a bit), sounds great out of the box but the mobile app allows for volume balance mixing and custom EQ. Add console surround decoding (Dolby or DTS at this stage of the game), maybe have the option to configure the analog line-out as a chat-out for LAN events, and the G5 will better the Mixamp in basically every way!

http://www.head-fi.org/products/sound-blaster-e5-24-bit-192khz-high-resolution-usb-dac-portable-headphone-amplifier/reviews/14251
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Any release or maybe preorder info on the G5? Hoping to get it in time for Battlefront. Come on Nov 17th! 
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Oct 14, 2015 at 10:49 PM Post #32,493 of 48,566
calpis said:
 

X7 can transmit and receive over bluetooth?

Also, getting in a nice pair of IEMs tomorrow. No one better steal it off my porch.
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No, I hooked up a small, low latency Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver that has a 3.5mm input. You can find them for like $30-$40. I bought the Avantree one, Saturn Pro I believe it's called.

From the X7's headphone out, I hooked the gadget up. That's what my Jaybird X2 syncs too.

X7 is only a receiver.

The Philips X2 seems to get enough juice for a good volume from the thing too. It comes with a really small 3.mm malemale adapter, so it literally can hang from the X2's input. The Saturn Pro basically weighs nothing too. Instant bluetooth headphone, lol. Though the Philips X2 sounds like crap on it. The Jaybird fares a little better, though still not up to it's best potential.
 
Oct 14, 2015 at 10:54 PM Post #32,494 of 48,566
Gotcha. I had something similar that I used for my sonos. Ended up returning that one and picked up a receiver only model because it was one hell of a time to find something that stayed on and didn't go to sleep after 5 min if no activity.
 
Oct 14, 2015 at 11:19 PM Post #32,495 of 48,566
I'll let you know how it fares with more use. I only tested it briefly. I'm wondering if it's the device or the Philips X2 that has a really bad imbalance now when I ue them together. My X2 has been acting up, where when I use the Boompro, it constantly pops and drops audio. I dunno...just a bit salty lately.
 
Oct 15, 2015 at 4:53 AM Post #32,496 of 48,566
evshrug said:
Define minimum? Is that budget constrained? Or you want to make the smallest sound quality improvement? Generally, the KSC75 is quite good for the cost but it's also the lowest-costing of the recommended gaming headphones. As you keep "leveling up" you get more and more options at each "level." You would probably be pretty impressed with some JVC HA-RX700 and 900, especially with some of the easy mods, or after that perhaps some Sennheiser HD449, HD558, or HD598.
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Thanks for the suggestions.
 
Was wondering how much I'd be having to spend and where to start looking for a noticeable improvement. Looks like just in the $60 range (RX700) could be starting point.
 
No real budget per say but I'm reluctant to spend that much on a first step and due to other factors as well such as comfort (also had some ear lobe rash/irritation issues last time I tried full headphones years ago).
 
I'll look into the JVCs and HD449 you suggested. Maybe the HD558 as well, although that is really pushing how much I'm looking to spend at this point.
 
Wondering if there are any other suggestions in those ranges (I guess $50-<$150 judging by the pricing of those with a quick search)?
 
Oct 15, 2015 at 12:27 PM Post #32,497 of 48,566
helvetica bold said:
Any release or maybe preorder info on the G5? Hoping to get it in time for Battlefront. Come on Nov 17th! :dt880smile:
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Here's all I know:
http://www.creative.com/corporate/pressroom/?id=13476

Says November, so it should come out right around the time of the new games... You should probably have just days to wait.
 
Oct 15, 2015 at 2:35 PM Post #32,498 of 48,566
arandomguy said:
Thanks for the suggestions.

Was wondering how much I'd be having to spend and where to start looking for a noticeable improvement. Looks like just in the $60 range (RX700) could be starting point.

No real budget per say but I'm reluctant to spend that much on a first step and due to other factors as well such as comfort (also had some ear lobe rash/irritation issues last time I tried full headphones years ago).

I'll look into the JVCs and HD449 you suggested. Maybe the HD558 as well, although that is really pushing how much I'm looking to spend at this point.

Wondering if there are any other suggestions in those ranges (I guess $50-<$150 judging by the pricing of those with a quick search)?
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I'd go for the 558, no doubt.
 
Oct 16, 2015 at 7:33 AM Post #32,499 of 48,566
arandomguy said:
   
I'll look into the JVCs and HD449 you suggested. Maybe the HD558 as well, although that is really pushing how much I'm looking to spend at this point.
 
Wondering if there are any other suggestions in those ranges (I guess $50-<$150 judging by the pricing of those with a quick search)?
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Just echoing what MLE said above, the 558 is an excellent jumping in point. You can get some used ones for around $60 off Amazon and they'll scale pretty well if you pick up an amp at some point.
 
A note on used: Every headphone I've bought has been sold by Amazon and listed as "Used - Good". All have been practically new with a scuff or two here and there, they seem to be very critical when assigning grades to stuff. I just clean them when I get them (more for my own paranoia than because they're dirty) and I'm good to go.
 
EDIT: If you really want to do the minimum price-for-sound route, the Superlux HD681 might be an option. Only $32 and apparently alarmingly good sounding. I can't recommend them too much since I haven't heard them, but I'd imagine they did something to earn the reputation they have around here.
 
Oct 16, 2015 at 2:06 PM Post #32,501 of 48,566
Creative sent me the SoundBlaster Jam bluetooth headphones. They go for like $50, and I gotta say for it's price and wireless, and foam pads, I'm liking it. Not going to win any awards for flagship killers, but its SQ is pleasing and I like how easy it is to use. I have a harder time pairing my Jaybird X2 and that Amazon neckband headphone. I asked for something cheap to toss about in a bag, and this fits the bill. I could use this at work with no issues.

I just wish the stupid ass PS4 would've had Bluetooth connectivity with it. I'm returning that Avantree bluetooth transmitter/.receiver due to bad/grainy audio quality.
 
Oct 16, 2015 at 2:25 PM Post #32,503 of 48,566
Yeah, someone should get on that. There are various low latency transmitters, but without microphone line, and I dunno about their nose. I don't feel like playing the lottery with Amazon.

In case anyone is wondering why I'm looking into wireless headphones, it's because I'm tired of the mess of cables and tangling on the Koss KSC clip ons.

If and when Koss makes some KSC35/75 wireless, OMG... JUST DO IT.
 
Oct 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM Post #32,504 of 48,566
what would be the headphones to buy from purely a competitive aspect, im an fps player currently using m50's which are quite horrible for competitive gaming, are the ad700 & akgs the pinnacle in this regard or is it possible a headphone can be alot better the hd800 for example
 
Oct 16, 2015 at 7:58 PM Post #32,505 of 48,566
Detail + soundstage depth/width = gaming prowess. So it stands to reason that something like the HD800 known for both will be ideal.
 
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