[illram]

If you double checked that they are both bistreaming Dolby digital out via optical, then it sounds like your unit is faulty.

 

[OmegaWrex]

Hey the Sound Blaster Connect software has been updated today with these fixes

• Fix HRTF setting not saved when switching modes (requires latest firmware)
• Reduce EQ gain to +/- 12dB
• Fix Device cannot be detected error when no internet connection
• Add option to turn off Vol and Direct Mode LED (requires latest firmware)
• Driver update
• Reorganize Menu system for easy access
• Optimize screen size

I haven't had a chance yet to test it out

 

[Got the Shakes]

You’re right, the Windows app does.

So I seemed to have fixed my issues. The G6 didn’t like the USB cable I was using to power it. I bought one a bit longer than the stock one and when I switched back to the one the G6 came with everything started working as intended.

 

[illram]

Went back to the X7 today after a long time with the G6. I'm still convinced the X7's VSS is superior. Anyone else feel this way or am I crazy? I guess I am just surprised/disappointed as there is no reason the software implementation of SBX should differ between these two devices. Other than artificially making one product less effective than the other but I don't know why they'd need to do that with two products that already have totally different feature sets.

 

[Hunrain82]

Hello!
I have an Sbx G5. Using it with Xbox one, Ps4 and pc with a Sennheiser HD599. Is it worth it to sell the G5 and buy a G6? Anyone changed the G5 to G6? Thanks!

 

[Aliv3]

Anyone's known if the g6 support chat on Xbox? And the virtual sorround thing is also supported or is only on Pc?
Thanks

 

[Got the Shakes]

Anyone's known if the g6 support chat on Xbox? And the virtual sorround thing is also supported or is only on Pc?
Thanks

No chat on Xbox. The virtual surround will work on Xbox via optical cable and making sure your Xbox is set to output Dolby Digital.

 

[Aliv3]

No chat on Xbox. The virtual surround will work on Xbox via optical cable and making sure your Xbox is set to output Dolby Digital.

That's a shame. How do we communicate with our teammates them? Is the astro mix amp a good option?
Thanks.

 

[raf1919]

I just snagged the Gamedac good price curiosity got me. Will test it on my PS4 with SHP9900, M50X, Might pickup the HD599 or HD58X as well. I also might try PS4 > gamedac > Darkvoice amp > headphones. I only game on PS4 and I have no interest in talking to anyone so I never use a mic so just want good sound for FPS.

 

[WhiteHartMart]

I just snagged the Gamedac good price curiosity got me. Will test it on my PS4 with SHP9900, M50X, Might pickup the HD599 or HD58X as well. I also might try PS4 > gamedac > Darkvoice amp > headphones. I only game on PS4 and I have no interest in talking to anyone so I never use a mic so just want good sound for FPS.

My GameDac should arrive tomorrow here - less than half price so couldn't resist!
Keen to compare with my Creative G6. Not expecting it to beat that of course but if it gets close (suing my Game Ones and HD58x) then the addition of on device voice/chat balance control might make it a keeper for PS4 use

 

[ImBryan]

Hey guys, I'm assuming this probably doesn't exist in my price range ($300) but is there a headphone with close to or near ad700x competitiveness that is still good for listening to music?

If not I might end up just getting a pair for music and a pair for gaming..

 

[Clean6eR]

Hey guys, I'm assuming this probably doesn't exist in my price range ($300) but is there a headphone with close to or near ad700x competitiveness that is still good for listening to music?

If not I might end up just getting a pair for music and a pair for gaming..

k701 or q701 both have wide soundstages but less dry than the ad700.(they get punch with the right amp) k712 and 702 are slightly closer feeling but also warmer

not sure what others will say about this sound stage wise but the philips x2 was really fun and pretty open sounding...

 

[PurpleAngel]

Hey guys, I'm assuming this probably doesn't exist in my price range ($300) but is there a headphone with close to or near ad700x competitiveness that is still good for listening to music?

If not I might end up just getting a pair for music and a pair for gaming..

My two cents, keep using the AD700X for FPS gaming and get separate headphones for music (& movies?).
Check out the Massdrop/Sennheiser HD58X.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones

 

[MassEffectFan]

Hello all! Just joined this site. I'm loving this thread! Tons of useful info, good gaming headphone guides are difficult to find.

Has anyone used the Sennheiser HD 598 Cs for gaming? They're the closed back variant of the HD 598 (there are significant sonic differences between the two). I did some research on these and I suspect they're one of the best options for a closed back gaming headphone, but hard to know until someone tests them. I'm seeing a ton of participation on this thread, it's pretty awesome.

 

[Yethal]

Probably an edge case scenario but if anybody here uses X7/G6 as a DSP only and outputs to wireless headphones, know that you can now add a microphone to your setup without sacrificing convenience.