[BadBoyBrazil]

I think I would probably hold off on opening the X1 until you've heard the X2. If you love the X2, then I'd return the X1 new. The X1 is NOT gonna be technically better, just different, and sloppier.

much appreciate your help, Btw which closed headset you recommend from your list under $500 Thanks!

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Well at $500 from a certain place, the TH600 is... awesome. I mean, it was a $1000 headphone at first.

I don't have toooo many closed headphone experience. The 1540 at $400 is great as well.

 

[PacoTaco]

much appreciate your help, Btw which closed headset you recommend from your list under $500 Thanks!

 
You didn't ask me, but the ZMF Vibros are also a good choice at $499.00. Then again, you do have to pay another $50 for the cable.

 

[BadBoyBrazil]

Well at $500 from a certain place, the TH600 is... awesome. I mean, it was a $1000 headphone at first.

I don't have toooo many closed headphone experience. The 1540 at $400 is great as well.

You didn't ask me, but the ZMF Vibros are also a good choice at $499.00. Then again, you do have to pay another $50 for the cable.

Awesome Thx guys . I will look into it and study then a bit comparing things.

 

[Evshrug]

How long should I let pizza burn in the oven before taking it out?

My roommate thinks you should leave it in till the living room fills with haze.

Axel, I <3 you and your humor ^___^

 

[calpis]

@MLE 
 
Tell me one thing. HOW DAT BASS BE?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Deeeep as the D7000, and thunderous, but not as resonant, which I miss. The bass resonance on the D7000 was what made it super special sounding. By all accounts though, its like 9/10 of the way there, but more controlled.

 

[AxelCloris]

Well at $500 from a certain place, the TH600 is... awesome. I mean, it was a $1000 headphone at first.

 

Deeeep as the D7000, and thunderous, but not as resonant, which I miss. The bass resonance on the D7000 was what made it super special sounding. By all accounts though, its like 9/10 of the way there, but more controlled.

 
Sounds like I need to listen to one when I'm in SoCal this month. From impressions it sounds like it may be too bassy for my tastes but it can't hurt to give it a listen.

 

[Evshrug]

FYI, the new (and improved, according to Mad's review of the DNA series) Monster headphones are on sale today at WOOT.com. The full size ones are 66% off:

http://www.woot.com/plus/monster-headphones-6

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Well the bassiness comes from the lower depths, and isn't invasive like strong midbass can be. It's just 'there', rumbling in the background.

New toy syndrome out of the way, I can say there are a few problem areas, mainly a pretty strong peak at 4.5-5khz, which is fatiguing if music hits that range constantly. The mids are also a bit recessed than what I've been accustomed to lately, meaning it wouldn't be my first choice for an all rounder. It is definitely going to be my movie and fun gaming headphone though.

I guess the X2's generally good at EVERYTHING sound has spoiled me.

Anyways, I switched back to the 1540 Alcantara pads to run some sweeps, and keepn them on for a day. It really does retain pretty much everything of the stock pad's sound, including the bass, though it's a little faster down low., and consequently just a hair brighter in tone. I'd say if the eggshell pads are a nightmare to you, the 1540 pads may be worth visiting. I feel like the stock pads are just a touch more fluid, and deeper sounding, so I prefer their sound. Also, I'm not sure I like female vocals with the 1540 pads. It sounds sizzly.

edit: Wow, the DNA for that cheap? Not bad. I mean, I would still rather get the Creative Aurvana Live for that price, but not bad.

 

[dakanao]

Hey guys, so my brother broke the Optical cable from my DSS yesterday (by accident), and now I'm going to buy a new one.
 
My question: Will these fit the Turtle Beach DSS just fine?
 
http://www.allekabels.nl/optische-kabel/5/1237277/optische-kabel.html

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Looks fine to me. As long as they don't have a massive metal housing. That one looks small, and should be fine.

Okay, so to hell with swapping pads. I feel if I do it again, I'll end up messing up the pads, regardless of how careful I am. It's not worth it. Hearing the stock pads, it is, more fluid, warmer, and deeper. The frmale vocals aren't as sizzly.

 

[AxelCloris]

Tempted to try a pair of these to see how they handle gaming applications.
 
http://nss.lear-audio.hk/
 
I doubt it'll be anywhere near as good as a 5.1/7.1 DSP but it could be better than plain old stereo.

 

[glow9]

I'm considering the x2, are the pads easily replaceable or are they fairly soft and comfortable? Also who would you say is direct competition to it in terms of sound quality and comfort? Do you prefer open vs closed headphones for gaming?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I may consider doing something crazy. One thing, and i honestly can't stop thinking about it: The TH600 has a really garish peak at 5khz, which is quite painful to my ears. We're talking about a peak that far exceeds comfort levels whwn you're listening to the TH600 at your preferred volume. As such, it may be the only headphone that I'm actively going to EQ-down. Everything else is is absolutely lovely to my ears.

And lol, the site that shall not be named posted a graph, and the 5khz spike of doom is there as well, which leads me to think Fotex tuned it like this intentionally. Its far different from Tyll's graphs which don't show the spike.