[conquerator2]

Yeah AKG is better but they are both good and capable cans for the price (K7XX).

 

[calpis]

I kinda really want the Sennheiser PMX95, but it's out of stock everywhere in the US...

I wonder if they're just PX100-II in neckband form. I'm TOTALLY down for that. LOVE the PX100-II, though the clamp...THE CLAMP.

DAT SENN CLAMP

 

[Blze001]

@mattkelly asked me on Twitter to compare the imaging and soundstage of the AKG K7XX to the Philips Fidelio X2. I've never done a full review, and just now have a setup appropriate for the task

I'd give the K7XX a 9.5 for soundstage and an 8.0 for imaging. I think the large soundstage hurts imaging slightly, tbh.

I'd give the X2 an 8.5 for sounstage and an 8.0 for imaging in my early assessment. Its slightly smaller soundstage complements the imaging nicely.

Despite how much I like the AKGs, I prefer the fun (maybe it's the extra, but not bloated, bass that's the secret sauce for me) of the X2.

I feel the AKGs are great, and much better than the Sennheiser HD598 (which was a nice starter can), but just prefer the slightly more fun sound signature of the X2s.

If anyone disagrees, feel free to chime in. I'm still a relative newb.

 
From my listening of the X2 and my Q701 (Close to the K7XX as far as I know), I'd say the AKG's superiority is directly proportional to the complexity of the music and the X2 gets better the more bass is an integral part of the music. In basic terms, the X2 is more enjoyable for electronic and rock songs, the AKG's win hands down in classical and jazz.
 
For video games, it's closer. The AKG's seem to handle positional cues better, but things rumble more with X2s.
 
If someone asked my advice as to which one to get (assuming they have an amp, of course), I'd tell them to flip a coin and enjoy.

 

 

[Tic-Tac]

Still no answer on question : Immersive FUN closed headphones for movies and gaming on PC ?

 

[kayan]

Still no answer on question : Immersive FUN closed headphones for movies and gaming on PC ?

How much are you looking to spend?

 

[Tic-Tac]

Up to 200 euros...

 

[bavinck]

Still no answer on question : Immersive FUN closed headphones for movies and gaming on PC ?

M100s are less than 300 cad, which is less than 200 Eur.

 

[Tic-Tac]

V-Moda M-100? They are 250-290 euro in Germany...
 
What about these? :
 
http://www.amazon.de/Audio-Technica-ATH-MSR7-High-Resolution-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B00PEUBIKM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443537747&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+technica+msr7
 
http://www.amazon.de/Fostex-15117552-HEADPHONE-T-50-RP/dp/B000CZ0RO2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443534085&sr=8-1&keywords=Fostex+T50rp
 
http://www.amazon.de/German-Maestro-GMP-8-35-MONITOR/dp/B005SRJNFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443533944&sr=8-1&keywords=GMP+8.35D
 
http://www.amazon.de/Teufel-Massive-Ohrumschlie%C3%9Fender-geschlossener-HiFi-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B00U8UE03U/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=08Q0TRK6BF1EJ29TYVX8&dpID=41kChNgS3eL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_
 
http://www.amazon.de/SOUL-Active-Cancelling-Over-Ear-Reisekopfh%C3%B6rer-Silber/dp/B00Q6JWOXK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=08Q0TRK6BF1EJ29TYVX8&dpID=41pfDptaurL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR129%2C160_
 
http://www.amazon.de/beyerdynamic-719021-CUSTOM-Edition-Classic-ClassicBrown/dp/B00WIED4CW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_267_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DFBXW7CTXAAMC4KCCGY&dpID=413QQVrrtML&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR113%2C160_
 
Or some Sony's?

 

[MattKelly]

@mattkelly asked me on Twitter to compare the imaging and soundstage of the AKG K7XX to the Philips Fidelio X2. I've never done a full review, and just now have a setup appropriate for the task

I'd give the K7XX a 9.5 for soundstage and an 8.0 for imaging. I think the large soundstage hurts imaging slightly, tbh.

I'd give the X2 an 8.5 for sounstage and an 8.0 for imaging in my early assessment. Its slightly smaller soundstage complements the imaging nicely.

Despite how much I like the AKGs, I prefer the fun (maybe it's the extra, but not bloated, bass that's the secret sauce for me) of the X2.

I feel the AKGs are great, and much better than the Sennheiser HD598 (which was a nice starter can), but just prefer the slightly more fun sound signature of the X2s.

If anyone disagrees, feel free to chime in. I'm still a relative newb.

Hey! Thanks for following up with me and posting on here. Really appreciate the info.
 

I have the X2 and K712 but have only heard the K7XX for about an hour. If the K7XX is as similar to the K712 as I think it is, I'd say the AKG is more technically capable. It's more resolving with complex multi-layered music and faster.

Yeah, I've settled on the K7XX with a ModMic 4.0. When I go to competitive LAN's and need isolation I'll use some Etymotic HF5's underneath the AKG/ModMic setup. The K7XX is a ridiculous bang for your buck at $200.


EDIT: Also, the fact that I just got a brand new HF5 off eBay for $54 is ridiculous, considering they are the same drivers as the $300 ER-4. Super stoked about the price I got them for, haha.

 

[rudyae86]

Up to 200 euros...

Have you read the first page of this thread? Page 1 has a lot of info and then tell us what you think from that list...

 

[Darkangelpt]

Hey guys.
My schiit magni 2 arrived 2 days ago.
And I connected to my mixamp pro.
But was barely any difference than loudness . a bit disappointing.
Tried in cod ghosts. Wich for me is easiest one to hear steps

 

[lilboozy]

  There are budget headphones( below 50 usd ) that easily kick A40`s ass...

Which ones and are they closed or at least isolate enough to where I won't hear other people and vice versa?
 
Also do they have a mic?

 

[conquerator2]

This would be my pick if I were looking in that range - http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-H3CL/dp/B00JJNQG98

 

[Sam21]

superlux HD681 EVO
 
Panasonic HTF600
 
Monoprice 108323
 
KOSS proDJ 100
 
CAL!
 
and many others

 

[xela3]

How much of a step  up would somethin like the fidelio x2 or shure 1540/1840 be from the hd 558? Its been what ive been using for my pc and ps4/xbox one so im looking for a big upgrade.