[Mad Lust Envy]

What I'd choose isn't what you'd choose because I feel I can game competitively with many headphones that aren't "THE BESTEST!1!!!"

At $200, I'd be more than happy with a 6XX, K7XX, DT880, X2, K612, HE4XX, etc. There's a bunch of great headphones that will do gaming competitively very well without sacrificing enjoyment
The AD700 and ADG1 give too much up in enjoyment just for the sake of competitive edge, and it's not like I'd do any better or worse with the others.

 

[illram]

For a complete headset <$200 and no need for an amp the PC37X ain't bad.

 

[Obeimi]

Bought K702 with wireless modmic xD
Will report back with impression. If I'm not satisfied I'll just send it back and buy the ADG1x probably. used one goes for 135 euro.

What I'd choose isn't what you'd choose because I feel I can game competitively with many headphones that aren't "THE BESTEST!1!!!"

At $200, I'd be more than happy with a 6XX, K7XX, DT880, X2, K612, HE4XX, etc. There's a bunch of great headphones that will do gaming competitively very well without sacrificing enjoyment
The AD700 and ADG1 give too much up in enjoyment just for the sake of competitive edge, and it's not like I'd do any better or worse with the others.

 

[SierraMadre]

Steelseries just bought Nahimic

https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao...te-the-company-behind-nahimic-audio-software/

 

[PurpleAngel]

if you had to choose between the k612/K701/K702 what would you choose? I never heard any of those three and the review online are contradicting, some says the K701 sound better (gaming wise) then the 702, some other says they are more or less the same and the K702 are more comfortable... Pricewise K612 115 euro and the K701-702 20-30 euro more. So madlust you have no love for the AD700x or the ADG1x?

The AKG 120-Ohm K612 and 62-Ohm K701/K702 are slightly power demanding, for their impedance (Ohm), where as the Audio Technicas not so much.

If u fellas had to choose a good, under 200$ gaming headset/headphones + mic without the need of an AMP/DAC, what would it be?

Maybe get a Modmic and buy a used Sennheiser HD598 (eBay) or used Audio Technica ATH-AD900.

 

[Obeimi]

I have both JDS EL DAC and JDS EL AMP, the amp can drive harder headphone then k701/k702 so I'm not worried about it
Thanks for your suggestion and the time you took to help me

The AKG 120-Ohm K612 and 62-Ohm K701/K702 are slightly power demanding, for their impedance (Ohm), where as the Audio Technicas not so much.


Maybe get a Modmic and buy a used Sennheiser HD598 (eBay) or used Audio Technica ATH-AD900.

 

[Xqst]

Maybe get a Modmic and buy a used Sennheiser HD598 (eBay) or used Audio Technica ATH-AD900.

Thanks for the reply!
I can only get an HD 599 + Modmic. Wouldn't the PC37X be better tho? The AD900 are about 300€ even used its an absurd

 

[PurpleAngel]

Thanks for the reply!
I can only get an HD 599 + Modmic. Wouldn't the PC37X be better tho? The AD900 are about 300€ even used its an absurd

Think of the PC37X as a HD518 to HD599 series headphone, with a mic added.
Sennheiser can (and has) used the same diaphragm, that can be found both in the gaming and regular headphones.
HD37X cup design might be slightly better for FPS and the HD599 cup design slightly geared more for music.
I say get the HD599, over the HD37X.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Yeah, I would think the 599 is of a higher quality than the 37X.

 

[illram]

Does the 599 use the same detachable cable as the 598? If so you can buy a cheap mic+audio replacement for less than a mod mic. I have one on my 598 and it works great.

 

[Xqst]

I see. Awesome thanks for all the help!
I'll probably get the hd 599. I can also easily get a X2HR. How would they compare to the hd 599 for gaming?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

If the 598 is anything to go by for the 599, the X2 is a better headphone, IMHO. More bass, and a more dynamic sound. The 599 would be more balanced, but not as impactful and dynamic. The X2 is absolutely one of my fave headphones. I liked the 598, but wasn't THRILLED with them. I think Sennheisers start getting truly good once you get to the 6XX and up. PX100-II aside. I loved those too, just not the comfort. I'd like to try the 58X and HD600 though.

 

[AudioManNewb]

What do people think of SXFI vs JBL Quantum. Do you think pictures vs in ear mic and measurements would be better for VSS.

 

[deadchip12]

Today I plug in my very old (and presumably very weak) usb sound card (pic below) and I get much higher volume on that thing than the g6 it's shocking. Like at 10/100 windows vol it's noticeably louder than my g6 at 30/100. How can that be? My headphone is fidelio x2hr 30ohm.

Edit: It turns out the old usb sound card is using Windows generic usb driver. Once installing manufacturer driver, its volume is similar to the g6. What is the explanation for this? Why Windows generic usb driver allows more volume compared to manufacturer driver? Is there a way to uninstall the manufacturer from the g6 and install Windows generic usb driver instead? I tried doing so in device manager and pressed scan for hardware changes but the g6 reinstalled manufacturer driver everytime.

 

[illram]

What do people think of SXFI vs JBL Quantum. Do you think pictures vs in ear mic and measurements would be better for VSS.

I would imagine an actual mic recording would result in a better calibration (theoretically) but SXFI's ability to use a variety of headphones is nice.

I want to learn more about these JBL's, their website is woefully underinformative. I didn't know about this product and the in ear mic calibration + head tracking has me intrigued.