[Jiggybutt]

Has anyone used them for gaming?

I use them for both music and gaming. I think they are great for games. I have bumped the bass in eq and the gaming expeience is total! Added a modmic that I can remove when listening to music.

 

[Jazic]

  I use them for both music and gaming. I think they are great for games. I have bumped the bass in eq and the gaming expeience is total! Added a modmic that I can remove when listening to music.

 
I have a modmic as well but I prefer a condenser mic with arm I got from Amz for around $50. The sound is 10x better imo and never had a complaint about volume. That said I do use a Sound Blaster as the mic source to auto adjust mic volume level. Pretty overkill but I don't have to fight with an extra cable or worry about the mic being right since its pretty much sit and forget.
 
The 560 definitely benefits with a sub bass boost for more punch and presence. 

 

[Atavax]

idk, i was leaning towards using bass boost, but i just got a balanced cable with the jot and 560, to my ears it doesn't seem quite as bright, bass a little more present, the soundstage funkiness i disliked before is gone, i don't think i need to boost bass at all in gaming.

 

[Jazic]

  idk, i was leaning towards using bass boost, but i just got a balanced cable with the jot and 560, to my ears it doesn't seem quite as bright, bass a little more present, the soundstage funkiness i disliked before is gone, i don't think i need to boost bass at all in gaming.

 
Does the Jot have a software bass boost in windows? 

 

[Atavax]

   
Does the Jot have a software bass boost in windows? 

you can use the default windows bass boost with it...

 

[mysticstryk]

idk, i was leaning towards using bass boost, but i just got a balanced cable with the jot and 560, to my ears it doesn't seem quite as bright, bass a little more present, the soundstage funkiness i disliked before is gone, i don't think i need to boost bass at all in gaming.

I always found the bass in the 560 to be the best bass I've heard in a planar. Really actually miss it right now that I sold them.

 

[AReasonableMan]

Thinking about upgrading to these from HD600's. I know planars can be hard to drive, so my question is if anyone has used these with the Matrix Mini-I DAC/Amp successfully. I love this unit, and I'll only part with it if I'm forced to.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

It'll work but won't be optimal. I've tried it and found the amp section not bringing the best out of the he560. What about upgrading the amp section?

 

[AReasonableMan]

Maybe a Nuforce HA-200, and I can buy a second one later. I already have a Little Dot MK II, but I like an accurate amp as well as a smooth one.

 

[DavidA]

  Maybe a Nuforce HA-200, and I can buy a second one later. I already have a Little Dot MK II, but I like an accurate amp as well as a smooth one.

I would suggest a tube/hybrid for the HE-560 since for some it can be bright or a warm SS amp like the Gustard H10.  I like my Lyr2 with the HE-560 but the best was on a friends Liquid Glass or EC Balancing Act.  I know these amps are pricy and very much diminishing returns but if you can afford them the HE-560 will scale up some.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

If your price range is around $300 I would highly suggest the Project Sunrise 3 but only if you buy a 24v linear power supply on eBay (~$70). Or get the Project Ember but the sunrise 3 with an LPS is better imo.

 

[AReasonableMan]

If your price range is around $300 I would highly suggest the Project Sunrise 3 but only if you buy a 24v linear power supply on eBay (~$70). Or get the Project Ember but the sunrise 3 with an LPS is better imo.

I have tubes covered with the MK II. I'm looking for SS amplification.

 

[Atavax]

using the Jot with a balanced cable works pretty well with the 560. Using the 560 and Jot with a grounded cable is a bit bright.

 

[Mingus Ah Um]

  I have tubes covered with the MK II. I'm looking for SS amplification.

I was in the same boat about a month ago.  Decided to search for a good SS amp because all I had were three OTL amps.  I went with the Gustard H10 and I have been quite happy with it.  I know there are more expensive SS options out there but for the amount of power this thing puts out and how well it pairs with my HE560's, I don't see myself looking at any SS upgrades for quite a long time.  Good luck with your search.

 

[AReasonableMan]

  I was in the same boat about a month ago.  Decided to search for a good SS amp because all I had were three OTL amps.  I went with the Gustard H10 and I have been quite happy with it.  I know there are more expensive SS options out there but for the amount of power this thing puts out and how well it pairs with my HE560's, I don't see myself looking at any SS upgrades for quite a long time.  Good luck with your search.

Thanks for the reply! I am considering it, but if I'm dropping that much on an amp I'd prefer for it to be balanced.