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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
May 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM Post #13,396 of 48,562
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mad lust envy said:
You need to spend some time with them. You've become to accustomed to the AX720's sound signature. Give the 880s at least a week ALONE (do not compare). Then go back and see if you still feel the same.

They're not even in the same stratosphere in terms of sound quality and refinement, IMHO.

If you still feel they're not worth it, then stick to the AX720 and be happy. No need to upgarde if you're happy.

I DID specifically mention the 880's aren't the best for positional cues in gaming, especially competitively. People think I'm kidding, it seems. They just do not have the best positional cues.
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I will probably keep testing them out for a week or two. Im not lookin too much into positional cues, looking for more immersion but at the same time nothing too bassy. Thats why I chose the DT 880 especially after reading your review.
 
May 9, 2013 at 1:05 AM Post #13,399 of 48,562
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sycomike01 said:
What about with the CALs?
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Doesn't need an amp either.
 
32 ohms and designed for portable use - "Lightweight and ergonomically designed, the Aurvana Live! is perfect for listening on the move".
 
AD700 and CAL! sound nothing alike though.
 
May 9, 2013 at 1:40 AM Post #13,401 of 48,562
Ad700 is as open as it gets, though if you're in your own room, its not like it will bother others, even with the doors open, unless you like to listen so loud to the point of ear torture.
 
May 9, 2013 at 3:09 AM Post #13,402 of 48,562
I am looking into getting an amp and dac but I want to have the dolby headphone feature. Would it be best to just stick with my current Xonar Essence STX or are there other alternatives that are better without loosing the dolby headphone feature? 
 
May 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM Post #13,405 of 48,562
That's quite a different presentation of sound, and for competetive gaming, the 555 will trump the M50s.
 
May 9, 2013 at 7:40 AM Post #13,406 of 48,562
minimaster said:
I am looking into getting an amp and dac but I want to have the dolby headphone feature. Would it be best to just stick with my current Xonar Essence STX or are there other alternatives that are better without loosing the dolby headphone feature? 
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Swap the op amps.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/421890/the-xonar-essence-stx-q-a-tweaking-impressions-thread
 
May 9, 2013 at 9:18 AM Post #13,407 of 48,562
pascual said:
Thanks for this guide it's been a great help. Thinking about ditching my aging hd555 for the Audio-Technica M50.
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I don't know how you came up with that idea, but as MLE said, you're not upgrading to the M50...quite the opposite.

If you feel the need to upgrade from your HD555, then you've gotta look up to the Beyerdinamic/AKG headphones or even at much more expensive ones.
 
May 9, 2013 at 9:22 AM Post #13,409 of 48,562
Even so, I don't think the M50 is a solid choice for gaming. I like it a lot for music for it's price, but for gaming, I would definitely look elsewhere.
 
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