Scratchansniff
500+ Head-Fier
Interesting I am going to give this a try then for sure. I've only used it without you see.I didn’t even try it without the pop filter but I could imagine without it it would be harsher and pickup more sound
Interesting I am going to give this a try then for sure. I've only used it without you see.I didn’t even try it without the pop filter but I could imagine without it it would be harsher and pickup more sound
I’ve been trying different presets and keep finding myself going back to the default. It’s a bit fatiguing but I still really enjoy the default sound signature.
Oddly I also like the one that was something like Pop take the edge off.
I thought I’d enjoy the warmer presets because I enjoy listening to the warm/dark porta pros but something didn’t sound right to me
what presets are you guys using?
No EQ. Tried the Footsteps yesterday and that one will be uniquely for FTS games. It's horrible with cinematic games.I’ve been trying different presets and keep finding myself going back to the default. It’s a bit fatiguing but I still really enjoy the default sound signature.
Oddly I also like the one that was something like Pop take the edge off.
I thought I’d enjoy the warmer presets because I enjoy listening to the warm/dark porta pros but something didn’t sound right to me
what presets are you guys using?
Right click on the app and click.on compatibility. From there change the high dpi settings to "system" and apply. That should now scale properly and won't be tiny anymore.
@Audeze what is expected turnaround time for support issues? I have been waiting a week for a response on my headset having extreme metallic crinkling in the right ear ever since I received them. Support has not been helpful at all to this point.
Why do they disconnect so quickly and easily whenever I stop playing music?
I have "wind noise" constant on right side, so etimes it makes an old modem sound - insanely annoying.. Mine gets exchanged at the store, audeze support wasnt much help (they kinda copy pasted the manual)I have the same but on my left earcup and haven't heard from support for about a week either...
I just had a pair of Penrose X arrive here in the UK from Scan. First impressions... meh. I've used countless gaming headsets over the years and realised after lots of wasted money, that a decent pair of audio headphones and separate mic really are the way to go. But I'm sure everyone has heard that before so I'm sorry if I sound preachy. But the Penrose were getting such good reviews on sound that I felt I had to try them.
In terms of audio quality, yes they're decent, but decent for a gaming headset, not decent for a £300 headphone. They're better than some cheaper stock (not modded) Fostex planar headphones, but not as good as many dynamic driver headphones of similar price. Wireless is of course handy, and if that is ultimately your preferred choice of connection then these are a good option, but having just tested the Hyperx Cloud Orbit (for Xbox), I can't say the Penrose is justified in being twice the price.
IF you're looking for a closed back headphone that you're happy to hook up to your Xbox controller (so you don't need wireless), then get a Sony WH-1000X M3 and a V-Moda Boom Mic Pro. The Sony has comparable sound (I prefer the Sony sound signature), is much lighter, is far more comfortable, has better battery life, has actual noise cancelling, takes less time to charge and doesn't have the same highs (which can be a bit ear piercing on the Penrose), best of all it costs two thirds the price, and is far more functional for everyday use.
OR if you're just looking for a good headphone and mic combo, get a Fidelio X2HR and the V-Moda Boom Mic Pro for half the price. Open backed so you get a lovely spacious sound (but others will hear it), is more comfortable, is more fun to listen to music with, and for the headphone AND mic is half the price of the Penrose! The X2HR is always my go to recommendation for a gaming headphone.
I'll probably keep these Penrose for now, I'll see if they grow on me. But having gained a terribly expensive headphone addiction over the years (and having now owned many pairs), I can safely say, these are too expensive for the performance. They're too heavy, they're not as comfortable as they should be, they look like something that costs a third of the price, the charging time is poor, the battery life is mediocre, and the sound is very average for their price point. If they were £200, I'd still recommend either of the above two over these (if you don't need wireless). If wireless is your only option, then try some cheaper pairs along with these. See if you can justify the price difference when they're side by side with some others.
For anyone that loves these, then I'm very happy for you. Taste in headphones is very individual and we all have our own preferences.
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Oh wow, just trying bluetooth with my phone right next to me. I've heard "Connected" around 20 times in just one song! Sort your crap out Audeze.
Thanks I'll give that a go. I think 'Standby' on the Series X allows you to download but also keeps USB active. I will have go at disabling it though. You're right about the mediocre part, in fact it's pretty unacceptable from a "high end" product. ever feel like you're being used as a tester for a product?I've realized that if I leave my dongle plugged in and my console off, the light on the receiver blinks on and off and the connected message continually plays. Try unplugging the dongle and seeing if the connected message goes away on bluetooth. It's mediocre and the only way I've found to stop it unless there's an option on the series X to disable usb power with the system on standby. I doubt this however as most people would leave their controller plugged in to charge which is why this is enabled.
I have "wind noise" constant on right side, so etimes it makes an old modem sound - insanely annoying.. Mine gets exchanged at the store, audeze support wasnt much help (they kinda copy pasted the manual)