[Ozan.]

For dt990 pro 250 ohm which external card should i buy for gaming?

 

[wmf]

anyone use the audeze mobius for gaming? any good?

specs look nice. i prefer the open backs for gaming, but always willing to check out good gaming cans.

 

[TeeReQs]

Check out MLE's review in this thread

 

[debugman]

I have two questions regarding the DSS connection suggested in this diagram:

1. If setting the output to DSS, won't the audio pass through the USB? So why it says to connect the optical cable?
2. Which 3.5mm cable I need to connect from the usb adapter to the AUX in, 3-pole or 4-pole?

 

[Yethal]

I have two questions regarding the DSS connection suggested in this diagram:

1. If setting the output to DSS, won't the audio pass through the USB? So why it says to connect the optical cable?
2. Which 3.5mm cable I need to connect from the usb adapter to the AUX in, 3-pole or 4-pole?

Usb is used for chat audio only in this diagram, optical is used for game audio. Route 3 pole cable from adapter output to aux input on dss.

 

[debugman]

I guess I will just try it, but I am pretty sure that setting the output to DSS is wrong

 

[Yethal]

I guess I will just try it, but I am pretty sure that setting the output to DSS is wrong

It's not if you set the headphone output to chat only

 

[debugman]

oh right

 

[ronfifer]

Honestly I am so confused now. I'll keep it simple and hope experienced, audiophile, FPS gamers can help.

What are the two ultimate open-back headphones that meet the following:

1. Have best imaging, most accurate sense of direction spanning 360 degrees, and large enough soundstage in an online FPS game.
2. No mic is required
3. Does not significantly underperform in other areas such as bass, fun factor, and immersion (ex: AD700x)
4. Will NOT be used for anything other FPS online gaming.

Please name one below $300 and one above $300.

If a DAC/AMP is required please mention it as well. Please answer based on personal experience and knowledge because i will take your answer very seriously. I'm so tired of this long due indecisiveness.

 

[Yethal]

Honestly I am so confused now. I'll keep it simple and hope experienced, audiophile, FPS gamers can help.

What are the two ultimate open-back headphones that meet the following:

1. Have best imaging, most accurate sense of direction spanning 360 degrees, and large enough soundstage in an online FPS game.
2. No mic is required
3. Does not significantly underperform in other areas such as bass, fun factor, and immersion (ex: AD700x)
4. Will NOT be used for anything other FPS online gaming.

Please name one below $300 and one above $300.

If a DAC/AMP is required please mention it as well. Please answer based on personal experience and knowledge because i will take your answer very seriously. I'm so tired of this long due indecisiveness.

There is literally an entire guide on the first page dedicated to answering your questions, *** man.

 

[Fegefeuer]

There are are plenty of great reviews on the front page.

anyway, not too much above 300$:

Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Gen
Sennheiser HD800

Those two are very special in that regard and fulfill your 4 requirements to the fullest, however they need decent amping at the very least. I'd say Modi Multibit + Vali 2.

 

[ronfifer]

Thank you. And anything comes to mind below $300? other than the AD700x because of its poor bass and fun factor.
The T1 is $1,050 in Canadian Dollars so that is not "not too much above $300" haha.

 

[thewind32]

bass and fun factor.

Those 2 aspects don't generally go with headphones used for sound whoring.

 

[ronfifer]

You took my words out of context. I did not say competitive AND bassy AND fun. i said competitive without significantly sacrificing bass and fun factor like the AD700x does.

Basically I am looking for the same legendary 360 degrees positioning capability of the AD700x but with improved bass and immersion, even if that means sacrificing a little bit of competitiveness. Would that be the AKG712Pro? or ATH-ADG1x? or Sen HD599? or...?

The HD 800 and Ber T1 2nd Gen recommended by Fegefeuer are $1k-$2k hence beyond my budget.

 

[Clean6eR]

You took my words out of context. I did not say competitive AND bassy AND fun. i said competitive without significantly sacrificing bass and fun factor like the ADG700x does.

Basically I am looking for the same legendary 360 degrees positioning capability of the ADG700x but with improved bass and immersion, even if that means sacrificing a little bit of competitiveness. Would that be the AKG712Pro? or ATH-ADG1x? or Sen HD599? or...?

The HD 800 and Ber T1 2nd Gen recommended by Fegefeuer are $1k-$2k hence beyond my budget.

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