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So I've been waiting to ask, how does the X1 do with position cues in game? In comparison to the Annie.
Umm...the whole point is to get surround sound to the headphones, which isn't possible unless a DD 5.1 decoding device is used.
I believe the Xbox's method of adjusting game/voice volume is to just drop the game volume while chat is happening, then raise it back up once it has stopped.
I'm pretty sure the PS4s controller/headphone jack will just be a weak stereo output...
Chico, by tonally neutral, I mean like voices and instruments. It mostly sounds neither warm or cold to me. But yes, in terms of bass and what it does to the sound, it does warm it up. The Annie just sounds smoother and warmer overall, though with less bass.
Bassy headphones can be cold/bright. For example: Pro 900, DT990.
So I rented the Last Of Us.
Yes. Naughty Dog titles and virtual surround don't pair up that well.
How are you liking the MD? Thoughts and impressions...
I leave it on small, since I believe setting it to large will lower voices, which isn't necessary. Not sure though.
I dont think Dan would go that route since 3.2 already reduced the mids for more bass. Any more and the MD will become v-shaped, which Dan isn't trying to do.
I wanna go to Best Buy and see if they have the Momentum up for demoing. That'd be my first choice as far as closed portables go. I'm not a fan of Vmoda's designs (too teenager-centric for me). I prefer elegant design like the X1 and Momentum. If the Philips M1 sounded great, those would be a good choice as far as looks go too. Then there is the Audio Technica ES700, ESw10, and ESw11JPN, etc... but are not comfy...
The 1R looks pretty sweet, but a bit too big for me. I'm real picky when it comes to portables. They have to be small... like maybe B&W P5 small. Those are soooo comfy, even supraaural, but I dont like the rectangular cup shape.
Momentum is as big as I'd want. I really like how the M1 looks, but I hear the treble is non-existent. Would've been nice to have matching headphones...
The ESW9 surprised me at Best Buy. I didnt like them when I owned them, but was quite happy at the store. I think my tastes have changed enough for me to appreciate warmer/smoother headphones than before. Its too bad that they just aren't comfortable headphones. That and I dont think the wood finish looked that nice on them. Maybe some lacquer would've helped those out.
The The ES7 will forever be my fave portable headphone, look-wise. But man, they were torture on the ears.
So I've been waiting to ask, how does the X1 do with position cues in game? In comparison to the Annie.