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Something like the Fidelio X2? I dunno if that's still around. Oh it is. I'd look into that.
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Something like the Fidelio X2? I dunno if that's still around. Oh it is. I'd look into that.
I can’t listen to the dt990 for more than 5 mins or else I’ll get tinnitus. The treble is just so god damn sharp it physically hurts me. It’s unfortunate because the mids and bass is much cleaner than the X2. And the mixamp can’t drive dt990s.I have been looking into (obsessing) over this for this past week. I sort of narrowed onto the DT 990s(250 ohm). How are those compared to your suggestion of the Fidelio X2 for the music/gaming use I'm interested in? Both of these should work with the Astro mixamp I have too I imagine?
I really hate their complex “gamer” headset design.Sennheiser GSP 670 Headset releasing soon with built in GSX Engine and Blue Tooth
- low latency wireless 16 hours
- standard wireless 20 hours
- 7 min charging time means 2h gaming
The Astro Mix-amp is just powerful enough to drive 250-Ohm Beyer (DT770/DT880/DT990) headphones somewhat decently.I have been looking into (obsessing) over this for this past week. I sort of narrowed onto the DT-990s (250 ohm). How are those compared to your suggestion of the Fidelio X2 for the music/gaming use I'm interested in? Both of these should work with the Astro mix-amp I have too I imagine?
Soundmagic HP200 open headphones.Any suggestions where to go from here?
Currently have AD700x + Astro Mix-amp 2013. I really like the ability to game and hear my pc at the same time, I have a Blue Yeti mic separate as a mic solution on PS4(I had a bad experience with Modmic).
I game on PS4 and have the mix-amp plugged to a desktop with the optical going into the mix-amp from the PS4. I originally did this setup for competitive fps games like R6. Nowadays I have gone a bit more casual and more into cinematic/story-driven games and more into critical listening of music on my desktop.
I want to upgrade because I feel like mainly I'd want something not bass light(which was great for fps, but a negative for music), something great across the board. They have to be open-back and I'm hoping whatever I end up with is able to be driven by my current mix-amp. Something of a significant bump is what I'm looking for without having to break the bank, right now I'm looking at ~$300 CAD as a budget. I don't know enough about DACs and mix-amps and ultimately don't know whether an upgrade is recommended in order to drive higher end stuff, I'd be open to it and might be willing to raise the budget by saving more.
A thread like this was a nice read but because the many options and not exactly understanding what matters, I'm ultimately lost and indecisive to just pick something on my own. Would appreciate some help.
I really hate their complex “gamer” headset design.
I have been looking into (obsessing) over this for this past week. I sort of narrowed onto the DT 990s(250 ohm). How are those compared to your suggestion of the Fidelio X2 for the music/gaming use I'm interested in? Both of these should work with the Astro mixamp I have too I imagine?
As long as you understand that the DT990 has some pretty prolific treble, it's a greatheadphone otherwise. Personally I think the X2 is a better headphone and is easier on the Mixamp as well.
I see Philips has updated the X2 with removable pads and whatnot. Definitely a great headphone. Highly recommend it to anyone.
As always, I don't comment on headphones I've never heard, so I can't say anything about other's recommendations, but I'd listen to them as well. My tastes may not be the same as yours.
As long as you understand that the DT990 has some pretty prolific treble, it's a greatheadphone otherwise. Personally I think the X2 is a better headphone and is easier on the Mixamp as well.
I see Philips has updated the X2 with removable pads and whatnot. Definitely a great headphone. Highly recommend it to anyone.
As always, I don't comment on headphones I've never heard, so I can't say anything about other's recommendations, but I'd listen to them as well. My tastes may not be the same as yours.
After combing through basically all your reviews as well as others, asking around, reading articles and reviews, I went with your suggestion(I found ones at a more appropriate price). I wasn't too sure I'd be able to like DT 990s and I've been returning stuff at amazon and didn't want to push it. Thanks for your help(as well as everyone else who suggested things), I really hope I do enjoy the X2's.
I'm considering getting the SoundblasterX G6 to replace or pair with my Astro mixamp. I am interested in the idea of "immersive" gaming through surround sound and wanted to see if the SBX would be better than whatever the mixamp has.
I was confused as to why you need the SXFI amp or SXFI headphones if the app already allows you to use the dsp, but then again, you're limited to just that specific music player, and if you don't have a headphone in their list, you won't get an 'ideal' preset either, but at the very least you can test out how SXFI alters the sound to mimic a really spacious theater. It's worth trying.
Spoiler: it works INCREDIBLY well on the Creative Air particularly when gaming on PC.