Are there any headphones that sound like the Fidelio X2 but are lighter? I had the X2 but had to sell because I found them too heavy for long listening sessions.    Or alternatively   Are there any headphones like the SHP9500 in terms of weight/comfort and sound, but with more bass? I've...

  Mostly music, but also a bit of gaming. The G5 looks like a good compromise so I'll probably go with that.        I think the noise at low volume will annoy me.

I'm looking to spend around $100 for a USB DAC + AMP for my PC. I was thinking of getting a FiiO E10K or E17K. Are there any other products I should look at?

  I assume you are referring the tutorial you made?   http://www.head-fi.org/t/717690/philips-shp9500-discussion-thread/660#post_12348812   What pads would you recommend getting if I wanted more bass? 

   I had an X2 but had to sell it so this looks great but I'm reading that the bass is lacking? Even compared to Sennheiser headphones? Do you have any experience with the SPH9500?

Can someone recommend me an over-the-ear headphone with a detachable cable for ~$100 (new or used)? I don't want a bass-deprived headphone (HD 598) or anything bass heavy, just something with decent bass. I can get a CAL2 for ~$60 but I've read mixed opinions about it being the same or worse...

  Anyone?

Three Questions:   1) I currently own a Philips X2 and was considering switching to the Hifman HE-400s and wanted to know anyone's opinion on them for gaming? I mostly want to switch because I like the design of the 400s better and they weigh less (the X2 is kinda heavy for me for long...

Anyone have experience with the Edifier Exclaim E10?  Would they be a better buy than the Creative T20 and T40?

  So I bought that USB dongle but it isn't working on my PS4. I used the Y-split adapter that came with my BoomPro mic and I plugged the headphone side into my SB X7 and the mic side into the USB dongle and inserted that into my PS4. Regular audio works through the SB X7 but the mic is not...

By USB dongle do you mean a USB to 3.5mm adapter? So one like this?

So for confirmation, there still is no way to get a Boom Pro mic + SB X7 working with PS4, right?

  I don't think Bluetooth headphones use LE since streaming audio via Bluetooth requires too much power, especially if the headset uses higher quality codecs (aptX). But maybe standby mode could use LE?

  What are some other VSS + wireless options that are better than the PS Gold Headset? I assume they would just be other gaming headsets?

  What port on the DSS do you put the 3.5mm cable in? In the picture by Fleat, the 3.5mm cable goes in the DSS2's AUX IN port, but the original DSS does not have that.

HOHOHO3 coupon doesn't work anymore. :(    I'm in the US.

  The BoomPro comes with the cable you describe but I'm not sure if SB X7 will recognize it properly. I had this issue with the DSS but not the Mixamp Pro. So I was wondering how the X7 will handle it.

How does the SB X7 handle headphones + mic? I know the X7 has a built in mic but if I wanted to use my Boom Pro with my Fidelio X2 could I do that?

Guess I'll get the Magni 2 since its the same price. Thanks everyone.   EDIT:   Now going back to the Mixamp Pro vs. Recon3D, I don't know what to believe. Mad Lust Envy says they're 75% of the mixamp (meaning worse) but others are saying they at least match the Mixamp Pro.

I know this isn't the PC thread but I think you guys can help answer this question:  

What would be the best combination:   FiiO E10K    or    Sound Blaster Z + External Amp (maybe Schiit Magni)   I'm going to need to buy an external amp for my mixamp pro + PS4 but I'm trying to minimize the cost and just swap out the devices when needed. So, is the DAC in the SBZ any...

How's the sound quality on the Recon3D vs Mixamp Pro? I find the Mixamp Pro (and DSS) quite lackluster but if the Recon3D can at least match them then I might consider switching. Are there any issues with using the Recon3D with a headphone + BoomPro mic?

So the background noise at higher volumes on my Mixamp Pro is annoying me. If I leave it half way (12 o' clock position) the hiss is gone/unnoticeable but then the volume on my X2s are kinda low for my taste. I tried connecting my FiiO E10K to the Mixamp and that to my X2 but then even at max...

Well the soundcard is suppose to output 7.1/5.1 to my headphones right? So 7.1 should be better? Or is the 5.1 sound quality on the Z than the 7.1 on the RX? I'm only using stereo speakers btw.

I'm thinking of getting the Sound Blaster Z but is this a better sound card? It does 7.1 vs 5.1 on the Z.