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

[Mad Lust Envy]

Maybe this is done in the new Philips X2?

It is. The X2 is more neutral than the X1. This may not be the best thing for those who wanted the same level of bass. And apparently the X2 could stand to be a bit tighter in the bass.

 

[Stillhart]

It is. The X2 is more neutral than the X1. This may not be the best thing for those who wanted the same level of bass. And apparently the X2 could stand to be a bit tighter in the bass.

 
When are yours coming in?

 

[crocandy]

Point 1: LOL!
No seriously, I laughed! This is a console thread, people ask PC questions but we try to redirect them to more knowledgeable threads... Consoles are our speciality!

Point 2: There are GREAT deals on the Q701 and it should not be overlooked, I am in the process of balding (haven't given up and shaved yet) but comfort is SOLVED with a simple headband wrap... I use a baby seatbelt cover from Toys "R" Us. The X2 is probably great too but also probably 2x the price over the former AKG flagship (not as strong marketing as other brands).

point 3: just try it with the pioneer, it might even have a headphone surround processing mode. You can try another processor later. For a mic I find it's super simple with PS4 to just get a USB mic so that chat audio still gets piped out to "speakers" and thus your receiver or a headphone processor.

Thanks for the reply.

All I need to do now is find out if my Pioneer SC-LX56 has headphone processing. The headphones looks like it could be much simpler as Q701s and X2s seem to only differ be around £20 with the X2s being the most expensive at approximately £220. The usb mic maybe a problem as I'll need approximately a 4m cable to reach my seat. I guess a clip on lapel mic maybe an option.

 

[Evshrug]

It is. The X2 is more neutral than the X1. This may not be the best thing for those who wanted the same level of bass. And apparently the X2 could stand to be a bit tighter in the bass.

Well most owners of the X1 said THAT headphone could stand to have tighter bass, I haven't heard it but I suspect in your review (eh? EH?) that you'll say the bass is tighter in the X2.

Thanks for the reply.

All I need to do now is find out if my Pioneer SC-LX56 has headphone processing. The headphones looks like it could be much simpler as Q701s and X2s seem to only differ be around £20 with the X2s being the most expensive at approximately £220. The usb mic maybe a problem as I'll need approximately a 4m cable to reach my seat. I guess a clip on lapel mic maybe an option.

Ah, didn't realize you were in Europe. $200 USD is still a good deal on Q701, though intermittently we were finding them for less here. I bought mine used for $200 US, and I definitely felt it was worth it, loved it for about two years. By comparison, the X2 is like $300 US (I think).

I have a blue snowball USB, came with a 2m cable I think, I sat back just a bit less than a meter away from it and friends told me it was picking up my voice just fine. The tricky thing about lapel mics is how do you hear both game audio and chat audio... If you go the lapel mic route, you'll want a Mixamp or Recon3D (Recon3D is available bundled with a wireless headphone on Creative's website Black Friday sale in the US... May have deals near you?)

 

[lenroot77]

I just picked up a pair of PC 350 SE's for 130 bucks off amazon. Pretty decent sounding and great noise isolation. Can sound pretty fun when I bump the bass up on the dss. Guess I wasn't expecting much as people are pretty hard on headsets. I couldn't see spending over 200 for these or the game zero's. But for 130 they seem pretty solid.

 

[famibica]

Guys, if anyone can help me, im looking for these headphones. The price is not so important because they have few difference in price(at germany).
 
- NAD HP50 - i heard that their cables are weak and have some problems, i must buy a new cable set at germany probably(cant by from USA right now)
- ATH-AG1
- ATH-ADG1
I saw some reviews on the ATH-AG1 and ATH-ADG1 they look good but their price is very high in germany, and people say that the details(on the sound) are not so good on this ones.
- PC 363d(i guess they are not selling anymore PC360 at amazon.de) - Low bass, which makes the gamming less immersive. ( or the game version one )
- Custom One Pro -  seems like a good headphone, can buy the mic from beyerdynamic(for about 50 euros), have a customizable bass but the details and the sound overall is not so good.
- MMX 300 - very expensive one but it comes with all the pack and a good build quality.
- Sony MA900 - i found this to be very good for gaming according to this guide, and they are not SOO expensive.

I would like to have a good Headphone/Headset that have a decent bass, that is good for music and gamming and obviously it must have a good build quality to last longer because they are expensive for me.
 
If anyone can suggest another headphone/headset for me its important that they are not made of real leather, i dont use real leather in anything.(im vegetarian, so...)
 
Thanks for your help guys, excellent topic.
Im sorry about any problems on my english.

 

[rudyae86]

I just picked up a pair of PC 350 SE's for 130 bucks off amazon. Pretty decent sounding and great noise isolation. Can sound pretty fun when I bump the bass up on the dss. Guess I wasn't expecting much as people are pretty hard on headsets. I couldn't see spending over 200 for these or the game zero's. But for 130 they seem pretty solid.

 
I have them too. I want to say you could have waited a bit longer and wait for BF since they might drop in price. But still a good headset under 150 dollars. What amp are you using? Since they do require amping to sound good.
 
The only thing i dont like about its sound quality is its smaller soundstage, compared to the X1 I had. It still sounds better to me compared to the A40s. Positional accuracy in the PC350 is pretty good too, not alot of bass, so that helps alot in terms of clarity in mids and highs. Probably would be an ideal headphone if you go to LAN parties where you need that isolation. 
 
I kind of want to say one of the best headsets out there for a competitive type of headphone. Kingston Hyper X cloud might be a good overall headset, especially for immersion, since alot of reviews indicate they even like it for music.

 

[altrunox]

So, my friend asked me, and I don`t know what to answer so...
 
What`s the overrall consensus about the creative vs asus software for gaming? I guess the creative is the most recommended right?
And the  xfi hd and similars can work with an Xbox One? 
 
Sorry, total noob on this gaming stuff 

 

[Stillhart]

  So, my friend asked me, and I don`t know what to answer so...
 
What`s the overrall consensus about the creative vs asus software for gaming? I guess the creative is the most recommended right?
And the  xfi hd and similars can work with an Xbox One? 
 
Sorry, total noob on this gaming stuff 

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ROujJ8Ae8
 
Watch this with headphones on and decide for yourself.  SBX is Creative and Asus uses Dolby Headphone.
 
EDIT - Mad, when are you gonna put this on the front page?

 

[lenroot77]

I have them too. I want to say you could have waited a bit longer and wait for BF since they might drop in price. But still a good headset under 150 dollars. What amp are you using? Since they do require amping to sound good.

The only thing i dont like about its sound quality is its smaller soundstage, compared to the X1 I had. It still sounds better to me compared to the A40s. Positional accuracy in the PC350 is pretty good too, not alot of bass, so that helps alot in terms of clarity in mids and highs. Probably would be an ideal headphone if you go to LAN parties where you need that isolation. 

I kind of want to say one of the best headsets out there for a competitive type of headphone. Kingston Hyper X cloud might be a good overall headset, especially for immersion, since alot of reviews indicate they even like it for music.

I have then running thru a dss>fiio e09k... I think the soundstage is pretty decent for a closed headphone.

 

[pebuzerA]

so, what would be better a Creative Sound Blaster Z or asus Xonar DGX to my Superlux hd681, I play very Counter strike global offensive, and I want to play more games FPS

 

[Stillhart]

  so, what would be better a Creative Sound Blaster Z or asus Xonar DGX to my Superlux hd681, I play very Counter strike global offensive, and I want to play more games FPS

 
I posted a comparison of SBX vs DH literally TWO posts ago.  Go listen to it, decide which you like best.  Get the Asus if you like DH and the Z if you like SBX.

 

[lenroot77]

Was that 2 posts ago?!?

 

[pebuzerA]

our I saw some videos that mainly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BxO9cd-sYA, and liked most of studio pro sbx, not enjoyed the dolby headphone!

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

My X2 will be here Tuesday. Hype commencing in 3....2...