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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:24 AM Post #21,811 of 48,566
mad lust envy said:
At this point in time, I'd really be interested in a wireless dac/amp. Fiio and NuForce already have wireless DACs... but they really need to do an all wireless setup, like the Mixamp 5.8... but audiophile level. I would love a wireless E17 with the power of the E12.

Sorry, just rambling. Just getting tired of clutter. Cable management is the future of audio for me.
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Functionality wise, the A50 was perfect. It had the convenience and features I wanted out of a headset but overall SQ was lacking. Boomy bass, mediocre mic. The comfort was ok at best.
 
What I really want is a wireless version of what I use now, AKG K702 65th with Beyerdynamic mic. I basically wish I could take the SQ of the AKGs and Beyer mic and combine it with the A50. That would be the end-all, be-all for me IMO.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:27 AM Post #21,812 of 48,566
How did you manage the Beyer mic on the Annies? pics?

Actually, I'm referring to non-gaming needs. Yeah, I'd love a wireless solution that surpasses the 5.8, but I'm just speaking in general head-fi terms, a wireless dac amp for music, etc. If a product like this ever exists, I'm betting it's not going to have chat functionality and virtual surround, unless it's made by companies like Astro, which aren't going for audio fidelity first.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:28 AM Post #21,813 of 48,566
In other news... I went back to the KEF M500 as my portable. I was able to negotiate a good deal for a pair in the classifieds... and couldn't pass it up. Man, I hate this hobby... but love it at the same time! 
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These have a very nice soundstage for being an on-ear... first thing I noticed and remembered. Really glad these are back in my hands, because I was sad to sell them the first time.
 
Will try some BF4 with them at the end of the week... and report back with results...
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:34 AM Post #21,814 of 48,566
change is good said:
  Gotta love it when people ask if fill in the blank is worth the extra $?? over fill in the blank... lol
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Thank you for your brilliant contribution.
 
mad lust envy said:
The X1 is a safer choice. The DT990 has some thin mids, and the treble may irritate you as they're very prominent.

Just...get the X1.

If beyer ever manages to revamp the 990s with less treble, and a little bit more mids, then it may be a better buy, since the bass is more articulate, and the positional cues are sharper.

This is probably the most asked question now. I get a LOT of pms asking between the two.
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That's what I was concerned with, most reviews on the DT990 complain about the treble, but I see your scores on the DT990 are pretty close to what you rate the Fidelio. On paper for ~$100 it would look like the DT990 has a better price/performance ratio, but if I can't stand them for long sessions, there is no point. They have been described as "ear piercing". I wish I could find the Fidelios locally, usually I would  just go to Sam Ash or Guitar Center and pick it up. I don't see it in stock at any brick and mortar store.

I will order the Fidelio online. Thanks!
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:35 AM Post #21,815 of 48,566
:xf_eek:Change, was it an addition, or replacement?

I went back to BB and tested the Momentum On Ear again. I actually think it'd be a nice headphone to have, and I think it's v shaped sound would actually work for gaming. What keeps me from getting them is that I test the regular Momentum next to it... and it's clear that I prefer the originals in sound. Just wish they had alcantara pads too. Sennheiser really should have aimed the On Ear to have the same frequency response as the Momentum, even if it wasn't as refined. The regular Momentum just sounds amazing. I hope they make a full over ear Momentum soon, not this sorta over ear.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:47 AM Post #21,816 of 48,566
slayn said:
 
Thank you for your brilliant contribution.
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Glad I could help!!! 
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mad lust envy said:
Change, was it an addition, or replacement?

I went back to BB and tested the Momentum On Ear again. I actually think it'd be a nice headphone to have, and I think it's v shaped sound would actually work for gaming. What keeps me from getting them is that I test the regular Momentum next to it... and it's clear that I prefer the originals in sound. Just wish they had alcantara pads too. Sennheiser really should have aimed the On Ear to have the same frequency response as the Momentum, even if it wasn't as refined.
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It was an addition to the collection, just my second time around with them (sold my first pair a while back). I inquired about them, and negotiated a deal I could not pass up in the classifieds. I just used the money I still had from my K545 refund...
 
I was very impressed with the M500 the first time, but my time with them was so short lived (needed funds) that I completely forgot they existed... and how awesome sounded. I've been in search for the perfect portable (for my taste) for so long, that I was glad I remembered about these. It really is relieveing because I was tempted to try the K545 one last time (hoping for a working pair). No need for that, now...
 
As for the Momentums, have you thought about getting the originals and just replacing their pads with Shure's alcantaras (if they fit)? I see them being sold on Amazon, now...
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:51 AM Post #21,817 of 48,566
Because I know that would change the sound, and I've never heard any headphone improve with swapped pads, except the Mad Dog and HE400. I like things to remain stock, unless stock is horrible.

The same way I wouldn't want any miniature changes in the Momentum sound.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:53 AM Post #21,818 of 48,566
mad lust envy said:
Because I know that would change the sound, and I've never heard any headphone improve with swapped pads, except the Mad Dog. I like things to remain stock, unless stock is horrible.
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True... but add the Q701 with Annie pads to that... and possibly the K612 with K702 pads (at least for me).
 
I say the swapped pads on the Mad Dog, however, is more credited to the pads themselves. Those Alpha pads do wonders for the 1540s...
 
Speaking of the MDs, has Dan contacted you about the MD Pros yet?
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:58 AM Post #21,819 of 48,566
Nah, not yet. I kinda want a nice lengthy break from reviewing though.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:59 AM Post #21,820 of 48,566
Mar 18, 2014 at 2:07 AM Post #21,821 of 48,566
Since these M500s have an in-line mic that also works with the mixamp... it makes me want the 5.8 even more...
 
My wired mixamp is just too far... and in-line mic cables too short on my H3 and M500. I really hate just using the DS4...
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 2:31 AM Post #21,822 of 48,566
It's too bad the good deals are over on the Microsoft store website. Getting the Mixamp 5.8/A30 for $90 was... a steal. The A30s are fairly throwaway (though I'll be giving them to my brother). I better get the review done before he comes back from the military next month.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 2:32 AM Post #21,823 of 48,566
Mar 18, 2014 at 2:40 AM Post #21,824 of 48,566
Though apparently I must've bought an older stock 5.8, since apparently some people were getting ps3 chat cables with theirs.
 
Mar 18, 2014 at 4:11 AM Post #21,825 of 48,566
Hi im looking at the X1's or 701/702's. Im a pc FPS Gamer with dedicated sound card. My dilema is I need to use a microphone as i play all online multiplayer fps bf4 dayz (clan etc). Should I just go for a headset incorporating microphone? Im more interestef in the competative rating at this stage. Help! Any ideas?
Thanks in advance and sorry if this has already been covered a million times. (Amazing reviews by the way)
 
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