[mbyrnes]

I have both PC and PS4, the amp is mostly for PS4, hah.. Hmm,I will keep the mixamp pro, thanks!
/Just ordered the X2, really excited for it now

One I haven't owned but have always wanted. I hope it's what you want!

 

[Zyker]

Has anyone used an X7 with a HifiMan 400i?  I'm contemplating upgrading my K7XX to one of those...

 

[ToonMechaMan]

  Has anyone used an X7 with a HifiMan 400i?  I'm contemplating upgrading my K7XX to one of those...

I've not used the X7 with the 400i but I've used it with the Schiit Stack and I didn't like them compared to my Q701 (which from what I've read are close sounding, albeit superior for gaming, to the K7XX). I found positional cues to be noticeably lacking.

 

[lenroot77]

Has anyone used an X7 with a HifiMan 400i?  I'm contemplating upgrading my K7XX to one of those...

This won't be so much an upgrade, more of a side grade. With exception to a few, most will agree the the Akg K series has a better soundstage and positioning than the he-400i when used with DH/SBX. With the he-400i you will get a different sound signature and a bit better clarity with details.

As far as the he-400i and the X7, the X7 has plenty of power for it. The 400i is relatively easy to drive.

IMO the he-400i is acceptable for gaming. Very capable headphone, but for gaming I'd prefer several other options.

 

[mbyrnes]

This won't be so much an upgrade, more of a side grade. With exception to a few, most will agree the the Akg K series has a better soundstage and positioning than the he-400i when used with DH/SBX. With the he-400i you will get a different sound signature and a bit better clarity with details.

As far as the he-400i and the X7, the X7 has plenty of power for it. The 400i is relatively easy to drive.

IMO the he-400i is acceptable for gaming. Very capable headphone, but for gaming I'd prefer several other options.

Great points and I back you up 100%.

 

[Zyker]

Which ones would you suggest?

 

[mbyrnes]

Which ones would you suggest?

Where are you trying to go with your headphone sound? What improvements over the AKG are you looking for? Many here have owned or still own an AKG K7XX or similar headphone (Annies, K702, K712, etc).

 

[Zyker]

My K7XX can sometimes seem a little recessed in its mids and loose in the treble... I dunno.  They don't seem too detailed, to me?  
 
They're probably the most comfortable cans I've ever had and their soundstage is fantastic, though.

 

[Vindication]

Any of you Console/PC gamers looking at getting an A16?

 

[Weatherlight]

Any of you Console/PC gamers looking at getting an A16?

Me. I pre-ordered a 2U version.

 

[mbyrnes]

My K7XX can sometimes seem a little recessed in its mids and loose in the treble... I dunno.  They don't seem too detailed, to me?  

They're probably the most comfortable cans I've ever had and their soundstage is fantastic, though.

I'm waiting for the Sennheiser PC37X from Massdrop. I'm hoping it's tuned a little better for gaming. I love my Annies, but they can be improved.

Any of you Console/PC gamers looking at getting an A16?

I'm waiting for my taxes to be done. This past year is a mess and I need an accountant to prepare them. Once I figure out my monthly income, I'll most likely preorder it. I really wanted the A8, but it was entirely too expensive. While the A16 is not chump change, I feel it's worthwhile at its price.

 

[illram]

  Has anyone used an X7 with a HifiMan 400i?  I'm contemplating upgrading my K7XX to one of those...

Yes, I own both and the 400i is better in every way than the 7XX with the X7. I guess I am weird in disagreeing with others here on that score. The 7XX sounds closed in compared to the 400i to me on the X7. Before anyone says there is something wrong with my 7XX, it sounds great with music and other stuff, but for gaming I had to EQ the hell out of it before it was acceptable. Worth spending a bunch of money on? Maybe not. But it is better to me.

 

[Change is Good]

Not weird at all. I prefer the 400i over the K7XX for gaming. It's just a cleaner sounding headphone and, while the soundstage width isn't has big, it has better depth and positioning.

 

[lenroot77]

Not weird at all. I prefer the 400i over the K7XX for gaming. It's just a cleaner sounding headphone and, while the soundstage width isn't has big, it has better depth and positioning.

You just like your fancy cups!

 

[Change is Good]

You just like your fancy cups!

They actually have 350 cups on, now. The paint used didn't work out long term like the X00 for some reason. Was given a nice fancy cable to make up for the paint cost.