kayan
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Thanks this very detailed response!I haven't paired them with the Element 2 specifically, but I find that the 2C is fairly easy to pair with an amp. I've heard it out of several inexpensive amps and several DAPs, and they don't lose a whole lot compared to my desktop rig.
Regarding gaming, they are excellent for short bursts of gaming. The soundstage and imaging is surprisingly good, actually better than some of the more expensive LCD headphones. That means you will be able to target-seek effectively by sound. There are better options in this regard though, and some much cheaper. In fact, I use a $20 pair of obscure earbuds for their extraordinarily wide soundstage and light weight. Where the 2C falters a bit is in physical weight and in it's very impactful sound. In the short run, that can make explosions and atmospheric effects in the game more exciting, but it can be distracting and fatiguing for longer sessions or for competitive gaming. I mean, just how realistically boomy do you want those video game grenades to be? Personally, I prefer something a bit lighter in the bass for gaming.
I'm kind of looking for an all in one, but I could get a much cheaper secondary pair for multiplayer games. I'm contemplating the 560s as the second pair, but am worried about how bright they are.
What do you use to complement them?