Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)

[Mad Lust Envy]

I agree with MLE re: room size, I cannot really do Atmos for that reason. Rear cues sound like they are coming from the nape of the neck which is lame.

This, so much.

I'm honestly surprised Super X-Fi does not get more play on this thread. It is really the best consumer level virtual surround product I have heard, and I have heard almost everything mentioned in this thread. Everyone's ears are different and all, but I really encourage people to try it.

Yeah, I think SXFI may be the best too, but I was only limited to the Creative Air headset. And I think only the SXFI small dac/amp has it?

I could ask Creative for it for review. I haven't heard from the rep in a long time. I'll send out an email.

Hmm, I forgot about the X3. Doesn't seem as versatile as the G6, but it does have SXFI. Maybe I'll ask for this one.

 

[ehjie]

https://www.redscapeaudio.com/

I like the concept, properly explained, backed up by your excellent review @Mad Lust Envy.
I might be getting just the Software. Not wireless is a bummer, not a deal breaker for me.
I'm a "retired" gamer (Counterstrike), spatial surround cues are an absolute necessity, but i believe i'll have loads of fun with my music on these...

(ctto - the redscape site)

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Mind you, that image showcases the headtracker.

And I'm confused, you say it's not a deal breaker, but you're only getting the software?

 

[ehjie]

Mind you, that image showcases the headtracker.

And I'm confused, you say it's not a deal breaker, but you're only getting the software?

oh, got it...

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I was just confused on whether you yourself were getting the software alone.

 

[ehjie]

It's all good now,
what i'll 1st play when i get my hands on these. By default, the presentation's already in surround. i bet this'll epic...

 

[Fegefeuer]

Such an awesome movie, I really wanna know when they'll finish the trilogy.

 

[stavros.m]

I have no luck on headphones, DT990's broke, ordered hd 560s came in defective intermittent audio, ordered Audeze Mobius, was suppose to be in on Tuesday nothing came, reached out to supplier and today told me it will be mid to end of February. I cannot go that long lol. Any other recommendations for headphones for single player immersive gaming. I will also probably try out the Redscape app also. Thanks for all the help

 

[Chastity]

How did you manage to disable the EQ on DTS:X? I found it to be accurate, but I hated how it changed the sound signature. I couldn't find any settings for that

 

[ronfifer]

I have no luck on headphones, DT990's broke, ordered hd 560s came in defective intermittent audio, ordered Audeze Mobius, was suppose to be in on Tuesday nothing came, reached out to supplier and today told me it will be mid to end of February. I cannot go that long lol. Any other recommendations for headphones for single player immersive gaming. I will also probably try out the Redscape app also. Thanks for all the help

This is my shortlist of best closed-back headphones for single player gaming:

Sony Z1R

Fostex TH-900

Meze 99 Classics

Sennheiser HD630VB

Argon MK3

 

[stavros.m]

This is my shortlist of best closed-back headphones for single player gaming:

Sony Z1R

Fostex TH-900

Meze 99 Classics

Sennheiser HD630VB

Argon MK3

thank you very much for the list i will check them out to see what's available near by just curious any recommendation on open back

 

[ronfifer]

thank you very much for the list i will check them out to see what's available near by just curious any recommendation on open back

My Open-Back shortlist for single player gaming:

DT880 Pro 250ohm (semi-open)

DT990 Pro 250ohm

AKG K712

Sennheiser HD 700 (used, instead of new)

Argon MK3 (semi-open)

Sennheiser G4ME ONE

Monolith 570 (my current open-back can for open-world games, i apply a little bass boost)

 

[stavros.m]

My Open-Back shortlist for single player gaming:

DT880 Pro 250ohm (semi-open)

DT990 Pro 250ohm

AKG K712

Sennheiser HD 700 (used, instead of new)

Argon MK3 (semi-open)

Sennheiser G4ME ONE

Monolith 570 (my current open-back can for open-world games, i apply a little bass boost)

thank you will look into all that. I just noticed i got a daily deal on amazon canada for the he 4xx would you or anyone have any opinion on them

 

[ronfifer]

stay away from 4xx for any kind of single player gaming.
soundstage (after proper amping): Very good but not excellent, k702, M507, AD900X have wider stages
Bass body and texture: trash, you can attain more immersion, say in horror games, with similarly priced cans.
Imaging: very good but not K702 level
Details: very good

So if it's on sale it might qualify as a B-class competitive gaming can, not single player.

 

[stavros.m]

stay away from 4xx for any kind of single player gaming.
soundstage (after proper amping): Very good but not excellent, k702, M507, AD900X have wider stages
Bass body and texture: trash, you can attain more immersion, say in horror games, with similarly priced cans.
Imaging: very good but not K702 level
Details: very good

So if it's on sale it might qualify as a B-class competitive gaming can, not single player.

thank you again for all your help two more headphone i was looking at and are in stock the HIFIMAN Deva or HIFIMAN SUNDARA . More towards the Deva What are you opinions on them