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Headphoneus Supremus
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Is x1 naticable upgrade over astro a40.....mainly soundstage and directional cues
The X1 is the best in its own price range as well, no chance for the A40 at all.
Is x1 naticable upgrade over astro a40.....mainly soundstage and directional cues
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So, I have read here and elsewhere that if you run a mic with the mixamp then you may have trouble driving the headphones properly without an amp.
Is this only for harder to drive cans or does this apply to the HD 598 and the X1's as well as those are the two I will be playing around with.
So, I have read here and elsewhere that if you run a mic with the mixamp then you may have trouble driving the headphones properly without an amp.
Is this only for harder to drive cans or does this apply to the HD 598 and the X1's as well as those are the two I will be playing around with.
Good news for Xbox One users. Dolby Digital 5.1 over Optical is being added in the upcoming March system update. So us headset users with Mixamps can finally get the proper DD 5.1 signal.
Anyone get invited to preview the March update?
Well, since MS announced that they're not going to have virtual surround through the controller in the Titanfall patch, I'm considering running a long cable across the room to my AVR for DH. Should I be worried about sound degradation if I get a 15' extension cable from Monoprice?
This will be used to run my (incoming) X1's through my HK AVR340. Alternatively, I was thinking about grabbing a wireless Mixamp, but I strongly suspect the wireless will degrade sound quality more than a long cable. Also it's like $100 more.
On a side note, if this works out well, I may buy a Q701 to see how it compares to the X1. Since I'll be running it through my AVR, the Q's need amplification shouldn't be a problem. I'd then sell off the one I like less.
I currently have DT990 Pro's 250ohm and I'm looking to get another headset that's easier to drive and sounds just as good or better. What would you all recommend?
I don't like being tethered to an amp all the time if you know what I mean.
I have a Marantz AVR with DH and use long cable runs. I have 3 monoprice "designed for mobile" cables; a 10' M/M, a 6' F/M ext, and a 12' F/M ext. I've used both extension lengths on the X1 and the Annies and haven't noticed any difference in quality. I remember asking about cable length when I got my AVR last year and I believe MLE told me the increase in length shouldn't be a problem.
Hope that helps!
They significantly widen the soundstage, allowing the added bass/warmth ample room to excel. And... did I mention it improves the detail and clarity, as well?
That helps a lot, thanks! Does your Marantz drive the Annies well without any additional amping?