[PurpleAngel]

What are your experience with the DT 1990 pro compared to the 990 pro? I know the higher price is not worth it but is the DT 1990 better for gaming?

I would expect the DT1990 to provide a better overall sound quality, compared to the DT990.
I myself own the DT990-250-Ohm & 600-Ohm, the 250-Ohm T70 and 250-Ohm T90.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

@Mad Lust Envy sorry but 2 more questions, firstly is there any virtual surround sound programme I could use because the DAC I am using now is the SMSL SU 8 ( good measurements according to amirm from audiosciencereview) and the THX 789. I am happy with my gear now. Secondly couldn't I just use the mic cable from the LCD GX on the LCD 2?

I forget, are you just playing on PC?

1. If you play on Xbox, you can just use the Dolby Atmos app for it. If you play on PC, you have limitless options. Dolby Atmos app, HeSuVi, or buy a cheap usb stick like the Xonar U3 that has virtual surround and can be sent either optical or line out to your dac. On PS4, you're out of luck.

2. Of course. Though the GX is NOT the LCD2. They sound different. But yes, if you have an LCD2, or literally any LCD, you can use the mic cable with them and turn them into a headset.

 

[Thenewbie76]

I forget, are you just playing on PC?

1. If you play on Xbox, you can just use the Dolby Atmos app for it. If you play on PC, you have limitless options. Dolby Atmos app, HeSuVi, or buy a cheap usb stick like the Xonar U3 that has virtual surround and can be sent either optical or line out to your dac. On PS4, you're out of luck.

2. Of course. Though the GX is NOT the LCD2. They sound different. But yes, if you have an LCD2, or literally any LCD, you can use the mic cable with them and turn them into a headset.

Sorry for the late reply, my bad I forgot tell you which platform I am on. I am playing on PC

 

[TeeReQs]

Any plans to review anything from the Focal line (Elex or Clear?)

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Any plans to review anything from the Focal line (Elex or Clear?)

Not unless they reach out and send me something, or someone is willing to loan me a pair.

 

[TeeReQs]

Someone get this man a pair of Focals!

 

[SierraMadre]

Full product page for Sound blaster X3 with full specs.
https://uk.creative.com/p/sound-cards/sound-blaster-x3

Seems it’s already shipped to some
https://www.reddit.com/r/SoundBlasterOfficial/comments/d9gbbd/x3_just_arrived_at_my_door/

Perhaps surprisingly, it’s currently almost 20% cheaper than an already slightly discounted SXFI Amp despite the X3 having considerably greater functionality.

https://uk.creative.com/p/super-x-fi/creative-sxfi-amp

 

[SierraMadre]

@Mad Lust Envy If I may ask, in your Multichannel VSS gaming and movie experiences with the SXFI Air, how much ‘out of your head’ depth did you get from the center channel?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Fegefeuer]

Wonder if it transfers S-XFI/SBX over optical out.

 

[herya]

my Fostex-TR X00 are great for gaming, paired with my Sound BlasterX AE-5, great directional sound and effects.

 

[tmaxx123]

X3 is a bit underwhelming from what I was hoping it would be. Oh well, Back to my x7 with sparkos

 

[TeeReQs]

X3 is a bit underwhelming from what I was hoping it would be. Oh well, Back to my x7 with sparkos

I'm thinking of doing the Sparkos upgrade on my X7. Asgard 3 was intriguing, but with no optical input, that doesn't work for me.

 

[Yethal]

Any plans to review anything from the Focal line (Elex or Clear?)

I own the Clears. Not that great for gaming, imaging is amazing but the soundstage is very narrow which hurts positional cues.

 

[TeeReQs]

Good to know. Elex is more in my price range anyways, but any idea if they are similar to the clears in regards to soundstage?

 

[tmaxx123]

I'm thinking of doing the Sparkos upgrade on my X7. Asgard 3 was intriguing, but with no optical input, that doesn't work for me.

sparkos are def worth it in the x7. I’ve had them for over a year and they always seem to surprise me no matter what I throw at them. Well worth it