I guess that explains how I feel about them. I don't know if they are perfect but to my untrained ears they sound great. I probably should keep it this way because I don't want to catch the sickness. I don't make the money to support it.

Ok, glad I am not crazy then. Thanks for the help! It's embarrassing the amount of time I spent reading your reviews over and over and tossing and turning on which phones to try. I am glad I took your X1 recommendation because they are amazing IMO. And they led me to the X2s which I think is...

  I made my wife test out the 712s and the X1s a few weeks back and she much preferred the X1s. But after about 40 minutes of a few songs back to back with the X1s and X2s she preferred the X2s. That's saying alot since they ran my $70 more and she knew they did. I was expecting the inevitable...

Been playing around with my X2s and X1s for a few days now. I texted my wife and told her I was in love before the 2nd song was over on my initial X2 listening. That dark sound is gone from the X1s and the bass is still very present especially compared to the AKG 712 which I didn't hate...but I...

Wouldn't I still have the same issue? I would have to plug a 6.3 adapter into the 3.5 to plug into the magni.

I was reading somewhere about using a standard 6.3 adapter could put strain on the input jack on my magni. Is there an alternative?

So has anyone pulled the pads off? I thought I saw somewhere where someone did. I just got done doing a run through of the DT990, AKG712, and these and I prefer these. Now it comes down to two more questions.   1. Have we found any earpads that can fit on the X1?    2. Would it benefit more...

I ordered the K712s. I really don't want to get into buying amps and mixing and matching so I would like to stick with the stack. Is it too much or too little for all the mentioned headphones?    I was eyeing up the He400. Main concern was driving the planar headphones.

At $500 its too expensive tbh   I would like to keep it around $350 or below   Edit- Probably should have specified that in the OP

I have the Schiit Stack right now and I got both pairs just recently to compare them against one another. I read up on the HD600 and the AKG 712 Pro and both have me curious. I still am in the return window so I need some advice on what to check out.    I will eventually move to 2 headphones...

Currently fighting between keeping either the DT990s or the Fidelio X1 but I am thinking of lining up one more in the mix   Been looking at the Anni or the 712 Pro to have a something a bit different to see which one I settle on. I don't want more than 1 can...maybe 2 eventually. The Anni and...

So should I look into other headphones at the moment. I bought a Magni Modi combo so I don't mind a pair that's harder to drive. Im about about 60% volume on the magni on the beyers and 40% on the X1s.    I really love the bass on the X1s. But I like the clear airy separation of the 990s. So I...

  I bought the DT990s and the X1s and haven't played around a ton with the mediabridge cable but I don't notice any real difference between stock cable and regular cable on the X1s and my wife and I both think the DT990s sound more clear than the X1s. The bass is a bit more powerful on the X1s...

  Schiit Magni + Modi   I just got an adapter for the mediabridge cable to plug into the magni jack. Haven't played with it too much but if it sounds different, its not by much.    My wife also thinks the DT990 sound much cleaner while the X1 has a bit more bass.   I can't tell any...

I just got my Schiit stack and two pairs of headphones to test out. DT990 Pros and Fidelio X1. After a few days with both, I feel the DT990s sound better to me. I am using the stock cable on the X1. The cable I ordered isn't large enough to plug into the Magni. Wondering if I should waste more...

Well I haven't come to a verdict just yet but I feel the Beyer 990 pros sound better to me than the X1.....so far at least

  Aren't they glued down? I do like the headphones but I would order the X2s since they earpads are replaceable. What are my options? I am fairly new to headphones

I just got a pair of these but notice my sideburn area starts to itch after an hour or so. Anyone else have that issue?

Not necessarily wanting bass heavy but I do want bass to be there and have punch. That's the main thing for immersion in games IMO. It doesn't have to cancel out everything else but I do want some punch.   I don't know if I am a fan of Senns tbh. I got recommended the 598s and wouldn't mind...

I would need a soundcard for that which would mean not getting the modi correct?   What if I just used Razer surround or something similar?   Any recommendations for the headphones?

Absolutely. Not into competitive anymore but I like being immersed more than anything.    With taking that into account?

80% Single player immersive gaming (think Amnesia)  20% music (mostly rock with a tad of rap/hiphop here and there)   I am looking into the following   ATH M50x Beyerdynamic 770/880/990 Sennheiser 598 Phillips Fidelio X1 (preferably X2 if its scheduled soon)   Will take other advice...

Anyone using the X1s coming out of a soundblaster z? I just bought the card for $84 and wanted some input before opening it up and installing it. I haven't ordered a set of cans yet but wanted to pull the trigger on the X1s or the Ultrasone Pro 900s tonight. The only pair of cans I have now are...