[Hapster]

  Shouldn't You run this setup like this:
 
usb > dac/amp> headphone port of the splitter > boom pro > headphones
 
minijack extension > mic port of the splitter > boom pro > headphones

Actually, I have been doing that. I changed that shortly after drawing that picture. It didn't change anything though. I don't know if there's a way around it because of the way the boom pro is made.

 

[Solarium]

I recently got the HD700 and think of it as an improvement over the K712. Treble less bright, more layered, more resolution, more prominent/extended bass, more realistic soundstage, better imaging, more comfortable. I do miss that K712 airiness though.

 

[wilflare]

hello peeps! haven't been here for a long long while (wallet was safe in the meanwhile)
what did I miss :O

 

[Stillhart]

  hello peeps! haven't been here for a long long while (wallet was safe in the meanwhile)
what did I miss :O

 
X7, K7XX, X2.  Sorry about your wallet!

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Haven't touched Destiny in ages, but my FB news feed shows Xur is STILL managing to sell Sunbreakers even with all that new post DLC gear out in the wild. Bungie sure loves to agitate it's player base.

When in doubt, SUNBREAKERS.

I just find it hilarious.

 

[CannonCollector]

Hey guys, I need some help and it seems this topic is filled with people with knowledge 

 
Anyway I'm looking to buy a pair of cans exclusively for gaming for under 100 bucks... everyone is telling to get the hyper x but I don't like the idea of buying a headset since I'm not interested in the microphone and from what I've heard you headsets are average headphones with a microphone, although this are not my words so please forgive if I'm wrong... 
 
Anyway I would apreciate some advice from an audiophile or someone who has had the hyper X and other audiophile cans to compare them, and as I said I'm not interested in microphones or any other of those features that significantly increases the money have to give for a normal pair (like wireless or 5.1 surround sound), all I really need is a nice pair just to play games with a good soundstage if possible

 

[Evshrug]

Hey guys...

Anyway I'm looking to buy a pair of cans exclusively for gaming for under 100 bucks... everyone is telling to get the hyper x but I don't like the idea of buying a headset since I'm not interested in the microphone and from what I've heard you headsets are average headphones with a microphone...

A good mindset, one that this thread was founded on! Well, that, and that you can add another device that processes surround sound and outputs a mix for regular stereo headphones. I agree with Mad's opinions, and fortunately the guide on the first post is organized by price bracket. You might want to consider if you want closed or open headphones, or if you'd be open to the idea to just buy a pair of the super-bargain Koss KSC75 for now ($10-$15 on Amazon, lifetime warranty), and then save up till you can afford something like an AKG K612, Sennheiser HD558 (just missed the $90 sale!), used MA900 from the classifieds, Creative Aurvana Live!... Check the reviews

 

[lenroot77]

Hey guys, I need some help and it seems this topic is filled with people with knowledge 

Anyway I'm looking to buy a pair of cans exclusively for gaming for under 100 bucks... everyone is telling to get the hyper x but I don't like the idea of buying a headset since I'm not interested in the microphone and from what I've heard you headsets are average headphones with a microphone, although this are not my words so please forgive if I'm wrong... 

Anyway I would apreciate some advice from an audiophile or someone who has had the hyper X and other audiophile cans to compare them, and as I said I'm not interested in microphones or any other of those features that significantly increases the money have to give for a normal pair (like wireless or 5.1 surround sound), all I really need is a nice pair just to play games with a good soundstage if possible

Check the first page of the guide. MLE has reviews in every price range. I personally would look for a sale on a pair of hd558s.

 

[rudyae86]

  Hey guys, I need some help and it seems this topic is filled with people with knowledge 

 
Anyway I'm looking to buy a pair of cans exclusively for gaming for under 100 bucks... everyone is telling to get the hyper x but I don't like the idea of buying a headset since I'm not interested in the microphone and from what I've heard you headsets are average headphones with a microphone, although this are not my words so please forgive if I'm wrong... 
 
Anyway I would apreciate some advice from an audiophile or someone who has had the hyper X and other audiophile cans to compare them, and as I said I'm not interested in microphones or any other of those features that significantly increases the money have to give for a normal pair (like wireless or 5.1 surround sound), all I really need is a nice pair just to play games with a good soundstage if possible

You know you can detach the mic from the Hyper X right? Also, they Hyper X are rebrands, which I keep forgetting who makes them but they are a know brand in audio. Also, depending on your preference of sound and what kind of gaming you do would help you out quickly in figuring out what headphone is best.
 
The 558  could be a good headphone for you.
 
Phillips SHP9500 is also a headphone I recommend.

 

[lenroot77]

I picked up a Playstation TV on the cheap... Man is it nice playing Persona Golden on a big screen. Looks pretty decent and sounds fab from the X7.

Speaking of the PS TV...truly an epic fail on Sony's part. If they could have had all the necessary video apps( Netflix, Hulu, ect. ) this thing could have been huge. It's price point is similar to roku/ Apple TV and it could have done so much more. Oh well!

 

[hilyou]

 I picked up a Playstation TV on the cheap... Man is it nice playing Persona Golden on a big screen. Looks pretty decent and sounds fab from the X7.

 
How do you have it connected to the X7? 
 
I noticed that the PS TV doesn't have an optical out. 

 

[CannonCollector]

Check the first page of the guide. MLE has reviews in every price range. I personally would look for a sale on a pair of hd558s.

 

 
You know you can detach the mic from the Hyper X right? Also, they Hyper X are rebrands, which I keep forgetting who makes them but they are a know brand in audio. Also, depending on your preference of sound and what kind of gaming you do would help you out quickly in figuring out what headphone is best.
 
The 558  could be a good headphone for you.
 
Phillips SHP9500 is also a headphone I recommend.

Thanks I'll take a look at those two
 
The games I play are mostly open world, horror or rpg's tbh... games like ac unity and dying light (which I heard is pretty intense with a decent pair). In terms of shooter (the reason many people want to buy a good pair of headphones) I rarely play any.. a bit of counter strike here and there but that's it, so my main focus is for open world games which I'm guessing phones with a good soundstage would do fine

 

 

[lenroot77]

How do you have it connected to the X7? 


I noticed that the PS TV doesn't have an optical out. 

The ps TV only outputs 2 channel and connects to my tv via hmdi. I have the x7 connected to my tv via optical.

 

[AxelCloris]

  Also, they Hyper X are rebrands, which I keep forgetting who makes them but they are a know brand in audio.

 
QPAD.

 

[Hapster]

X2s arrived earlier today. Playing some CS:GO, they're absolutely amazing.