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Sep 17, 2014 at 5:17 PM Post #26,116 of 48,566
Stillhart was right, I didn't really notice the Mixamp hiss/noise while playing the 3 games I've tested with so perhaps it's not as big a problem as I initially thought and maybe I can live it.
 
I am worried that some specific games might suffer more than others though.  Especially horror games like Outlast, or upcoming titles like Alien: Isolation or The Evil Within. 
 
Those kind of games have amazing atmospheric sounds and effects that occur amidst total silence to great effect.  Which is precisely where the hiss/noise may annoy the crap out of me. Time will tell I guess.  
 
I'm seriously considering getting the Recon3D, and switching between that and the Mixamp.  That I'd have the choice of DH + a little hiss, or SBX + less/no hiss.  Best of both worlds :-D
 
Thanks guys, appreciate the advice.
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 5:25 PM Post #26,118 of 48,566
conquerator2 said:
  What MLE says. The emitted hiss is constant and less sensitive headphones reduce it quite a bit. And yep, it is a lot better with the 3D but there's still some minor left.... Much less than with Mixamp/Turtle Beach definitely though!
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More headphones?
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LOL you guys would have me broke in no time
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I have a set of HD650's that I use for all my music and movies.  Have them hooked into a Soundblaster ZxR and they are just sublime, best cans I've ever owned.  But they stay right where they are, I don't fancy plugging and unplugging them all the time. 
 
So I literally just bought the K702's to be my dedicated console audio setup, and it will be a while before I splash out on another new set.  Although, I have been eyeing the HD800's for a long while now......
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM Post #26,121 of 48,566
One more Question!


Mixamp Pro -> K702s and Q701

Will i need an amp add on to get the sound quality at its max?

If so, name the best (Best with lowest price possible)
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 5:58 PM Post #26,122 of 48,566
dementxusa said:
  One more Question!


Mixamp Pro -> K702s and Q701

Will i need an amp add on to get the sound quality at its max?

If so, name the best (Best with lowest price possible)
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You will need an amp to get the best SQ, yes.  I wouldn't say you need one in general, but if you're looking for the best SQ, yes get an amp.
 
You might look into the E09k, E12, Magni, Vali or O2.  All reviewed on the front page. 
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM Post #26,123 of 48,566
stillhart said:
You will need an amp to get the best SQ, yes.  I wouldn't say you need one in general, but if you're looking for the best SQ, yes get an amp.

You might look into the E09k, E12, Magni, Vali or O2.  All reviewed on the front page. 
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thank you for the help guys, it was very appteciat3d, sorry for the repetitive questions I know was easily findable but I preferr to actually ask people and have real conversations. My ideal setup is now.

Q701/e09k/mixamp pro 2013 or New look 2014/modmic which will be covered with the headphone wire in techflex to reduce mess
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 6:45 PM Post #26,124 of 48,566
dementxusa said:
thank you for the help guys, it was very appteciat3d, sorry for the repetitive questions I know was easily findable but I preferr to actually ask people and have real conversations. My ideal setup is now.

Q701/e09k/mixamp pro 2013 or New look 2014/modmic which will be covered with the headphone wire in techflex to reduce mess
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Sounds like a solid setup.  I'm sure you'll enjoy the hell out of it.  :)
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 7:08 PM Post #26,125 of 48,566
Many thinks X7 is overpriced, but doing math right the price is there, it seems the set of various devices.

Making the total cost of these devices that I believe are within in X7, maybe is not so overpriced has many cry.

Let's see, X7 is a:

MixAmp (we can balance chat) + modding amplifier + miniPC able to process tweats and controls from app + wifi, Bluetooth, NFC receiver (we only see headphone cable)

Buying all this devices separately how much would cost? Very close to X7, i think.
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 8:44 PM Post #26,128 of 48,566
axelcloris said:
  For those who are interested, Amazon has a sale coming up tomorrow at 7 PM EDT/4 PM PDT on the HyperX Cloud. If it legitimately is $40 I'll be picking up a pair for myself. If it's 50% off MSRP and is only a $5 savings then I'm gonna pass. :p
 
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that's a really good price... but I already bought the Fidelio X1 hmm
wonder how the HyperX competes with the Sony gaming headsets
 
Sep 17, 2014 at 9:32 PM Post #26,129 of 48,566
axelcloris said:
  For those who are interested, Amazon has a sale coming up tomorrow at 7 PM EDT/4 PM PDT on the HyperX Cloud. If it legitimately is $40 I'll be picking up a pair for myself. If it's 50% off MSRP and is only a $5 savings then I'm gonna pass. :p
 
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Amazon has different MSRP for the black n white, hope its at least 50% over the $100 MSRP (not the $150 hopping), then would be a nice deal at $50.
 
Sep 18, 2014 at 1:46 AM Post #26,130 of 48,566
I have a xonar U7, but I do admit the X7 look great, as long as it can handle dolby headphone for games, and good enough for movies.
 
My headphone is a modded HD650, and I sure would love to plug my PS4 or PS3 onto the soundcard, to minimize the peripherical.
Got an old mixamp, and the HD650 are not teaming well with it.
On the contrary, i'm sure it would with the X7...
 
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