[shuto77]

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

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.

Good luck! I can definitely say the K7XX are well worth the $200, especially for gaming.

The etymotics will be good, especially at that price.

Let us know how you enjoy them.

 

[shuto77]

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.  

Yeah, I agree with this. I'm probably going to keep both.

 

[AxelCloris]

  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.

I approve of your avatar, mii.

 

[xela3]

 
I approve of your avatar, mii.

yes

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Tiramie! Best character.

 

[lilboozy]

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

none have a mic

 

[Sam21]

Buy a high quality condenser desktop mic....

 

[raband]

Am going to borrow some RS180 wireless and see if I can feed them through the mixamp and the X7 over the weekend.
 
They're pretty light - will be interesting if they translate ok or if the transmitting does something funky with the signal.
 
If they go OK I'll be looking at the new ones (take digital) and doing the PC "What you hear" via optical.
 
edit - will be comparing with the 598's - they're meant to be 558 level of headphone and that's the closest I have

 

[Sonikku13]

Does anyone know if the Aune T1 works with the PS4? I know the O2+ODAC combo works with the PS3, but the PS4 is a different console, and I'm using a different DAC. Due to the quirks of the Aune T1, I must be able to use it via USB.
 
Anyone know if external DACs work with the PS4 via USB?

 

[lilboozy]

  Buy a high quality condenser desktop mic....

but I play in my living room, sometimes in my bed, sometimes at my friends' house etc. so I don't want to move it around everywhere
 
Does anyone know have any other opinions on @conquerator2's recommendation? He recommended these: http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-H3CL/dp/B00JJNQG98
 
Are they better than the A40's?

 

[conquerator2]

Certainly better.

 

[xela3]

Does someone here have an opinion on if I should get the shure 1840/1540 or philips fidelio x2? Im looking for an upgrade from the hd 558

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Considering the open vs closed nature, I'd say go for the X2 over the 1540. If you want isolation, then the 1540 is damn good. I would pass on the 1840 as I feel it's a bit overpriced, and lacking in musicality in general.

 

[xela3]

Considering the open vs closed nature, I'd say go for the X2 over the 1540. If you want isolation, then the 1540 is damn good. I would pass on the 1840 as I feel it's a bit overpriced, and lacking in musicality in general.

Thanks, I read that the x2 should be very good and I'm looking for an immersive headphone with a good sound stage but is it a decent upgrade from the hd558? I don't want to get a new headphone that won't be much better then my current one

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I'd say it's an upgrade but it's slightly different in tone. The HD558 is richer in the midrange than the X2, and the X2 has a more immersive bass impact, and more sparkle up top. I'd say it's worth the purchase, though the HD558 is pretty damn good itself.