I play on XB1. Definitely heard the same about hackers on PC, though I've definitely seen some sketchy behavior on Xbox (usually teammates, because it's easier to tag along and watch them). I'm optimistic it'll get better over time, given how transparent Respawn has been.

How do the 598Cs compare to QC35 in noise isolation? BART is no joke, approaching 100dB in some sections, sustaining 70+ for a good portion.

Better a submarine than a subway, in my case... Are there better options these days?

Ahh, well now the term 3rd partying makes perfect sense! I kinda like that aspect of the game because it makes you choose battles carefully if you're not prepared for all the noise to draw attention from other teams. It's also especially satisfying to start a fight and make it through a few...

Hey, I'm Dylan from CA. Been lurking here for a bit researching desktop amps/dacs for my HD800s. Happy to be a part of the community!

What's 3rd partying? Is that the people who go off on their own straight from the start? I've been notifying that a lot more in season 2. The skull down cluster from season 1 stuck around, which is... not my thing. I've been enjoying s2 a lot. Completely agree that the weapon changes are great...