Sorry, I wasn't clear. I was show him my old Mixamp 5.8 with the wireless client, which he complained of additional devices. So, I guess there's only two options like you stated: A50 vs PLYR1. Thanks.

Hi guys, any XBOX One gamers using the latest Astro wireless setup? If so, which one would you recommend for FPS gaming? This is for a friend of mine who insists minimum cable since I still couldn't convince him to use Astro Mixamp 5.8 with my AKG Q701 w/Annie pads and mic. Thank you.

Yeah I have and they've been very helpful thank you very much. I've only seen it in store. It will sell out soon in my area because I'm gonna go buy it all and put it behind all my monitors and TVs at my place and my folks, muhahaha :)

Wanting chicolom's setup, I ended up hunting down a 32" Sammy instead of his 40" (smaller so my eyeball won't burn), same model series, TS01 panel at Best Buy on clearance for $379.99.  For those who want a 40", Costco has them with TS02 panel for a bit over $500.  Costco also has the Sylvania...

I was really skeptical of the hype surrounding O2 but it ended up impressing even my coworker who swore off SS amps after he went Stax only.  The O2 surprised our ears for the low price and now he's back doing orthos and SS.  The joys of digging deeper into money pit that is this hobby.

Quote:   Don't bother with the E11 as when I compared it against the O2, it actually makes the sound worse.  I only use the E11 paired with my Koss Pro DJ100 for fun listening.  Keep in mind though plenty of folks use it with E11 and they are perfectly fine with the Q701, but for what I...

Quote:   Exactly that setup.

Decided to get the O2 amp for desktop use and I tried Skyrim last night to bi-amp the Q701 with the Mixamp pro, and I have to say the soundstage and positioning was a lot better than thru Mixamp alone.  Maybe it's new toy placebo effect, but I'm now convinced the Q701 definitely benefits from...

Time to go to the ER? You rather risk damaging your ears and not be able to enjoy music?

BTW their gray-black color is back in stock. I probably ordered by now over $100 in V-Moda cables for all my headphones, but ended up with only white, red, and purple as my choices

I gave up on these guys a while back when I started listening to neutral headphones only. After a while, I needed some fun for my ears and gave these guys another shot by messing around with the pads. I have to say that something along the way of all the stuff I was trying it just became so much...

Quote:   They are the same size as the m50s and like I said, your ears will get sweaty.  Well, but at least the velour fabric absorbs the sweat :)  I think the stuffiness of these pads is what's keeping the bass.  Sound leakage is minimal with these compared to other velour pads I have.

tdockweiler: the bass with the Pearlstone velour pads plus stuffing lots of tissue paper to raise them up is insane with the FiiO E11 on eq +1. Blows everything up with eq +2. The key was stuffing lots of tissue paper that made a thick stiff wall and the bass came back thundering while...

For those on Pearstone velour pads, wash those a couple of times.  The itchiness goes away, but not the stuffiness.

Quote:   For me it's now more like plunging into quicksand.  The more you struggle/resist, the more you end up sinking ($$$).

Quote: Just lug your stuff in a carry-on luggage :)  No experience with the JDS Labs c421, but from what I read it has plenty juice.  I'm ordering one to upgrade from the FiiO E11.  Also I have a M-Stage on its way for the desk.

PM me if anyone wants to buy M50 pads that I used for only a week in pristine condition. I decided to go with the Pearstone itchy velour pads.

Matrix M-Stage has been suggested and reviewed by many as a good pairing with them.

Or you could just use the money saved from the Digitech and buy the shorter cable from Brainwavz. Now you've got a backup cable for in case if you ever need it.

Advice for a newbie. Do some research before you post. This site is packed with information and the updated search engine is very good, but patience is your friend. Most of your questions are answered many time over if you just search 'q701 amp'. There's also a AKG Q701 appreciation thread that...

V-Moda, no brainer

Isn't it all digital files for the surround sound anyways?  I guess they are trying to save memory space by not including those audio files.

Quote:   Thanks MLE.  I'm hoping they introduce virtual surround on the dongle so the Vita, even if Sony does it as exclusive function to push their headphones.

Quote:   MLE, correct me if I'm wrong, but 7.1 virtual surround sound is only supported on the PS3 console, but not on the PS Vita, right?  Thanks.

Heads up for those on the fence buying Q701s, used ones like new going for sale by Amazon Warehouse for $176 and change.  Only 2 left. Posted in the deals thread: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B004EQPE6G/ref=aw_d_ol?qid=1339124014&sr=1-624