I read a user that asked correct orientation for K701 earpads apparently wider part goes back.   But I'm confused because my K601 Earpads look symmetrical, Is there something I'm missing or are the K601 earpads symmetrical while K701 earpads have a wider part?   FWIW my earpads are...

Quote: From what Ive read the AD700 have very good imaging (pinpointing where enemy are). They are well recommended for pure FPS games.   As for the others headphones I have no idea.

Quote:   I own a Xonar DX soundcard, how do you think the ODAC compares to it? I'm guessing I'm loosing 8 channels + Dolby Surround with the ODAC?   BTW is this how Xonar DX is correctly setup for competitive gaming:  

Quote:   Ofcourse you can compare 400usd dollar headphones to 1200usd headphones, even if the 1200usd headphone is better doesnt mean that the 400usd headphone is bad..   As an example I'm getting K601, the K702 Annie is 4x the price, now if K601 satisfies my needs and I never get to...

Quote: Yes, I meant to build a O2 AMP ODAC combo, I carefully checked to make sure all parts are in there, just asked here to be 100% sure I picked correct parts.

Quote:   Thanks, yeah it makes sense to have for one week the new headphones. Is this how you do with all the headphones that you have tested in youre guide?   I will be getting K601 to have as reference for future headphones (if needed). My current(and only ever had) headphones...

What would be the best way to compare two headphones against each other? I was considering running a Benchmark of some game and compare the "feel" of both headphones.   I think swapping between two headphones ingame would be a hazzle, maybe play game for a day then next day try the other...

Quote:   Quote:   My impression was that PC--soundcard-->--3.5mm-->O2-->HD598 Is perfectly fine, basicaly the ODAC would be disabled and the O2 amp active.   That is however what I have been told, have not studied any documents regarding the subject.   So if wanting to...

Quote:   I decided for now go a cheaper route, K601 + ODAC, incase the ODAC is not good for gaming I do have a soundcard. K601 is a starting point to see how satisfied I am with the sound   I don't know where the K601 ranks in competitive gaming, it should atleast be better then my...

I want to build a ODAC, could someone confirm these components allows me to build a complete ODAC:      

Quote:   I'm curious did you end up getting the K601 and if so how does it compare to the Q701?   Quote:   I see you don't have K601 in youre signature did you decide not to keep them? Also have you tried running the K601 through a ODAC? Does the K601 match OK with the...

Quote:   So should I use Xonar DX while gaming or my ODAC?   Ive read for music the ODAC has better DAC then Xonar STX (STX is twice the price of DX).

Quote: The MLE guide stated the K701 is better for gaming then Q701, atleast for competitive.

Quote:   Thanks for really good post!   So basicaly the HD 800s are best for competitive gaming then? Atleast when it comes to pinpoint enemy positions.

When you write it disconnects ODAC, this meanst the O2 Amp is still active? So basicaly Xonar DX is DAC and O2 is only AMP?  (sorry still audio beginner)   Quote:   Well I might buy Creative soundcard, so I guess I would be using CMSS-3D then.   I play alot Counter Strike: GO...

Quote:   My PC has a Xonar DX soundcard, I think it has no OR weak amp, so this can be a problem if DX has built in amp because of "double amping"? I might invest on a Creative Titanium HD or Z because those are more recommended for competitive gaming.   So basicaly I would connect...

Anyone here own O2 Amp? I was going to pair it with the K601 as long as it is a OK choice.   I listen to some rap, my understanding is these propably are not for that kind of music?   I guess the sound will not be good from my Xonar DX soundcard without a AMP...

If I get a O2 ODAC is it possible to disable the DAC and just use the O2 AMP with PC soundcard as DAC?

Quote: Does "imaging" mean to know exact location of enemy (foot step, noise)? While "soundstage" means that W1000X sounds like a small room and Q701 sound like a bigger room?   I can't find W1000X for sale, wonder if the A1000X is similar headphone?   Many ppl are happy with the...

Quote: Well my current headphone Ive had for very long, so long that I don't remember when bought them. It's the HD212 pro, maybe Ive had them for 10years.   There is a good chance that once I buy new headphone I'll have them for 5+ years, maybe 10+ years(!). So It's not impossible...

Quote: In Sweden the HD600 are slightly below Q701 in price, I'm assuming the Sennheiser are more aggresively prices in Sweden compared to AKG which are very expensive.

Quote:   Quote:   Ive read to not use the ODAC for gaming and instead use a dedicated soundcard, is that true? Ive read the ODAC is actualy better the Xonar STX for music but I guess for gaming not so good?   So on my PC I can not use ODAC and have a working mic? My...

Quote: I play CS GO where sound is important, If there are no background noises would there then be little difference determining steps location regardless of headphones at  8 or above?   On CS GO there is a map De_Nuke, basicaly the map is designed in a way that A bomb site is above B...

Quote: Would it not be best for competitive gaming choose Q701 or K701annie and then for single player gaming choose something like DT990 which from what I read has more bass?   I might buy the Q701 + DT990 combination (online games with Q701 other stuff DT990). Also atm I have HD212...

Quote: Ive read that external DAC are not recommended for PC gaming and instead use a high end soundcard. But you are saying that using external AMP + DAC is better for games like CS 1.6?   I think that sound is more advanced in CS source and CS:GO.