[Smugsie]

First thing I did was look for a headphone with good instrument separation.

• DT 1990
• DT 990 250 ohm
• DT 770 80 ohm
• AKG K712/Kxx
• Hifiman 400i
• Hifiman 4xx

There's this game I play called Squad where there will often be 3-7 players (male) talking at the same time and I found so far with the iSine 20 is that a headphone with really good microdetailing and imaging allows for individuals to be easily heard between each other. Any suggestions? I'd prefer a headphone that's relatively light as well, so heavy planars are out of the question.

I'm also open to used pairs.

 

[silent-circuit]

For me it would be between the AKG and HiFiMan.

I personally find the AKGs much more comfortable.

 

[cycloverid]

From all the reviews I've looked at, dynamic drivers are said to have better precision imaging versus planars if that's important in this equation. All of those will probably do well at separation outside of that.

 

[silent-circuit]

Another potential contender would be the Phillips Fidelio X2HR / X3. Maybe not as technically competent as the AKG but they come up regularly when gaming and positional sound are the focus.

 

[Smugsie]

From all the reviews I've looked at, dynamic drivers are said to have better precision imaging versus planars if that's important in this equation. All of those will probably do well at separation outside of that.

Another potential contender would be the Phillips Fidelio X2HR / X3. Maybe not as technically competent as the AKG but they come up regularly when gaming and positional sound are the focus.

Thanks for the replies! I've narrowed my search to an AKG's and Hifimans. I'm just looking specifically at vocal clarity and instrument separation.

 

[cycloverid]

If pinpoint imaging isn't a must, I'd probably give the edge to the 400i just based on measurements, having a slightly more flat midrange than the k712 and about the same soundstage - which lends itself to better vocal clarity.