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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM Post #17,237 of 48,562
mad lust envy said:
Yeah, that'd be my choice if I want an all rounder, and didn't mind less comfort, and a sonic improvement compared to the MA900.

If the X1 had considerably less mid bass... I'd consider it quite neutral sounding. Its that bass tilt that keeps it from being that.
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What's more comfortable about the X1? Better heat ventilation or something? (Again, I haven't tried the X1 myself, funkdoc)

Btw, I think the MA900 has slightly better imaging for the sensation of surround while gaming. You know, just to make the choice easier :wink:

And when I say the differences are small, I mean they are noticeable and would sway preferences, but the difference isn't like night and day (Beiber will still sound like a kid, etc)
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM Post #17,240 of 48,562
Lol, the headband padding on the X1 is infinitely superior than the Q701's bumps of doom. The X1's headband is probably my favorite outside of the Stax SR407 and MadDog comfort strap headbands.

I do prefer the Q701's pads over the X1 though. It breathes easier. I actually prefer their firmness over even the Annie's memory foam, which, like the X1, gets a little hotter. Overall though, I'll take the X1/Annie's pads with better headband, than the Q's better pads, and horrible headband.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:55 PM Post #17,241 of 48,562
change is good said:
The extra padding under the headband...
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mad lust envy said:
Lol, the headband padding on the X1 is infinitely superior than the Q701's bumps of doom. The X1's headband is probably my favorite outside of the Stax SR407 and MadDog comfort strap headbands.

I do prefer the Q701's pads over the X1 though. It breathes easier. I actually prefer their firmness over even the Annie's memory foam, which, like the X1, gets a little hotter. Overall though, I'll take the X1/Annie's pads with better headband, than the Q's better pads, and horrible headband.
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Where I quoted you, you said the X1 was more comfortable than the K712... I was wondering if you knew something I didn't. With the newer K712 not having headband bumps, my only comfort gripe was solved.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:56 PM Post #17,242 of 48,562
Huh? Did I say that? I was referring the K712/Annie compare to the MA900, which I find more comfortable than everything else that isn't the KSC75.

And I do find the X1 more comfortable than the Annie (and I assume the K712), because the padding is better than than the padless headband on those AKGs. The pads are similar, however. Memory foam, that heat up just a little.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 6:35 PM Post #17,243 of 48,562
X1 is very comfortable. However, I can see the velour pads causing some heat issues in the warming months if your room is hot. Another issue some people have is that the felt(?) speaker covering can vibrate against your ears.
 
All that being said--I've been able to wear it for long periods of time with no discomfort.
 
The K712 pro surprised me...I thought that unpadded leather strap would be uncomfortable. It's not.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM Post #17,244 of 48,562
Hi lately I've been thinkng of upgrading from my HD558's and I wanted to know whats a good step up from them.
For what kinda sound I'm looking for I'm thinking of ether a more bassy sound (Since I listen to alot of high energy songs like rock metal and techno) or maybe something like my 558s only better I hear the AKG Q701's fit the latter.

Velour is a MUST since useing the HD 558s I can never go back to anything else.
I'm willing to pay $200 to $250. thank in advance.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 6:43 PM Post #17,245 of 48,562
Sounds like the X1. The HD558 is a really solid pair of cans. I really like them. You might have to wait until they either go back doen to around $250, or buy them used.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM Post #17,246 of 48,562
Hd598s are on sale for 150 at frys electronics if you have one local. It's on the newspaper ad. I'd grab a pair myself if I already didn't have the x1s.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 7:04 PM Post #17,247 of 48,562
I find the 598 less pleasing than the 558... I wouldn't consider it an upgrade, more of a sidegrade with more mids, but similar sound otherwise. The 558 is more balanced to me, though slightly less detailed. It's easier to listen to the 558.
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 7:13 PM Post #17,249 of 48,562
Not interested in the 598's since I hear there not that diffrent from the 558's.
And I do find the 558's awesome, they have served me well for music and gaming but I feel its time for something new. (Why do I have a feelling this is going to be a bad habit)
 
Oct 13, 2013 at 7:23 PM Post #17,250 of 48,562
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