I haven't personally heard the Pro 80, but my guess is they aren't the best for gaming since they're closed and have a smaller soundstage. 

Their sound signatures are definitely not the same, but both are good headphones for gaming. From what I've heard from reviews the bass isn't as nearly in your face on the SR850 compared to the poratpro/sportapro, but I don't own either Koss headphones so I can't be certain. The SR850 aren't as...

I wouldn't get the AD700 unless you plan to use them only for competitive gaming because they are pretty bass-light. I would also get the AntLion ModMic instead of the Zalman clip-on mic because it's right next to your mouth and will pick up your voice much easier. You can get velour ear pads...

Here's a graph comparing their frequently responses:http://www.headphone.com/learning-center/build-a-graph.php?graphID%5B0%5D=3301&graphID%5B1%5D=2661&graphID%5B2%5D=&graphID%5B3%5D=&scale=30&graphType=0&buttonSelection=Update+Graph

The Samson SR850 (Superlux HD668B) have the same sound signature of the AD700, but with a smaller soundstage and more bass, with way better extension. They also sell for $50 retail.

Headphile.com can completely mod your Grado SR80i up to an RS1i for $300.

Microsoft execs cried themselves to sleep last night.

But he wants some bass slam for single player, an aspect where the Q701 smashes the AD700.

The AD700 has virtually no sub-bass though, so it's a no-brainer.

Q701 hands down.

Basically, amping gives headphones more power to run to their full potential, unless you're using something that already has much more power than on-board audio and mobile devices.

That's why I'll be gaming mostly, possibly exclusively on PC because of DRM, used game fees, etc. because games are so much cheaper, plus you get better performance to boot.

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Yes. Maybe I need to reinstall the app. I'm on the latest version of android (4.2.2).

The AD700 is one of the best cans for competitive, but it has virtually no sub-bass.

To be specific , you should get the Xonar DX, it's not exactly cheap though.

The HD598 is a much better all-rounder, the AD900 is a half headphone because of it's weaker bass and brighter treble. If you're gaming only on PC then a cheap Asus Xonar sound card should be good enough for the 598. If you're going to be console gaming at all then the Mixamp is the best option.

Yeah, that's why I'm keeping the DSS so I can have a competitive oriented sound, but turn the bass up for a fun sound in single player. Because it seems like warm bass and soundstage counteract with each other most of the time.

And the HD800 is even better than those cans for competitive play.

You must have the ears of a giant if the DT770 pads are too shallow for you.

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Get the HD 598 with the Turtle Beach DSS and use the bass boost to turn up the bass.