I mostly play more single player RPG/action/adventure focused games like The Witcher/Control/Resident Evil 2. Would there really be anything better than the DT990's for these genres?

I am using a Sound Blaster AE-9 sound card in my setup. Honestly, I think the DT990's sound great when gaming, so no complaints there, but I'm really just curious if there are any better options over them that are similar or would the cost of better headphones really not be worth it from a...

Hello @Mad Lust Envy, first I just want to give a thanks to this guide. So much valuable info! Quick question, I recently went from Audio Technica AD700x's to Beyerdynamic DT990 250 Edition's for PC gaming and I much prefer the "fun" factor the 990's offer over the AD700x's. In your opinion...

Thank you for the information! I have read exactly what you described regarding the AD1000x's in that the AD700x's are actually better suited to gaming because of the type of sound stange. Do you by chance have any recommendations for a strictly gaming headphone that would rival the AD700x's...

Hey Sp12er3, I currently have the AD700X, and mostly use them for gaming, but would you say that the AD1000X is worth the upgrade cost over the 700X's? I love my 700X's but am willing to pay to upgrade if the 1000X's provide a superior sound worth the cost. For gaming, would you say that it's...

I'm curious as to how you set up SBX Pro on your Z for the AD700X when gaming.  Currently I am only using the default settings (67% surround, 50% bass, crystalizer off).  I also enable the equalizer but keep it at flat except for the level, which is -2db.  Do you personally adjust anything else...

Is there any difference between the AD700X and the ATH-ADG1 besides the ADG1 having a built in mic and USB DAC?  It seems like the drivers are the exact same between the two. 

I currently have the AD700X headphones and I primarily do single player PC gaming.  I think they sound great, but I have been considering looking at other options for a more immersive gaming experience (if possible) with a Soundblaster Z card.  The Sennheiser 558's were brought to my attention. ...

Don't get me wrong, I think the AD700X's I have are great for gaming, and with the rubber band mod they fit comfortably (I have a small head).  I just don't do any competitive gaming at all, mostly just single player, so I'm just asking around if the Sennheiser 558's would fit my needs better...

What are your thoughts on the Sennheiser HD 598 or 558's vs the AD700's when they are used primarily for gaming?  A friend of mine recommended the HD-558/598's over the AD700's, but I personally have never heard the Sennheiser's when they are used for gaming.  Would it be a worth while...

Thank you genclaymore.  That's pretty much what I was leaning towards.  In the off chance I decide to take that route with the ZxR, would you have any recommendations for headphones that pair well with it?  I'm not even sure if I really will go down that road as the Z with the AD700X's were...

Firstly, I just wanted to say that this thread has been very helpful in a lot of ways and thank you for all the information!    Recently I decided to upgrade my gaming sound experience and purchased a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD700X with a Soundblaster Z.  I must say that this alone made a...