[AxelCloris]

Guys, we're working on the mobile version of the site, but this isn't the place for that discussion. The admins are all watching several threads and using those to gather feedback about the new site. Let's keep this one to gaming audio, please.

 

[Moxx88]

Does anyone own the Sony MDR Hw700ds and can compare it with some of the tested Headphones? Especially In terms of competitive gaming?

 

[expontherise]

I know this isn't necessarily headphone related, but headphone discussion can always occur as a result so I feel its fitting Any Xbox One players want to add each other? GT: GENxEXPLODE

Mostly a late-night gamer as I don't play until after my children go to bed.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Guys, we're working on the mobile version of the site, but this isn't the place for that discussion. The admins are all watching several threads and using those to gather feedback about the new site. Let's keep this one to gaming audio, please.

10-4.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

While I understand cost is relative in audio-listening, I'm trying to get my head around the prices. Is it really a matter of supply & demand? Or is the price of manufacturing chips increasing?
I'm enjoying my **used** Turtle Bay DSS2, attached to either PSB 4U or Sennheiser HD518 while I play games like the Witcher3 and Metro (both 2033 & FL). When my "upgraditis" takes hold (or when my DSS2 kacks out [reliability an issue?]), I'll want to replace it.

I went onto my amazon dot ca account and saw the following prices (CDN [$1 US = $0.73 as of Monday afternoon]) for DAC/amp devices (that generate their own surround-sound effect) that can plug into my XBox1 console's TOSlink port.

Astro Gaming MixAmp Pro @ $243. Creative Labs E5 @ $220 to $413 (?!).
Creative X-Fi is running at a more humble price of $90 (its input is USB, so I can't plug it into a XB1 and pipe out sound [happy to be wrong]).
I did a double-take with the Sound Blaster X7 (the pyramid?). $620 from Creative Labs. $730 from a 3rd party Amazon distributor?! Uhh... why?

I want to educate myself about what drives these prices, that appear to be significantly higher than what I see on the review (in the forum). I've been lucky so far on Kijijii (our Toronto-version of eBay) and have bought good used gear. However, I suspect this is an anomaly. Do frugal head-fi'ers just wait for sales and jump on the deals?
Comments? Thoughts?

 

[Malfunkt]

Do frugal head-fi'ers just wait for sales and jump on the deals?
Comments? Thoughts?

If you are Canadian, yes, you have to scour for good deals. But really, Canuckaudiomart is pretty good. Even some of the dealers here once and while put on a sale. Looks like you have some good sets, and if they work for you and enjoy them, you'll save a lot of money avoiding upgrading. I try to keep a max expenditure on my sets, so if I want something, something needs to go.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

If you are Canadian, yes, you have to scour for good deals. ... I try to keep a max expenditure on my sets, so if I want something, something needs to go.

Thanks for the suggested CDN site, Malfunkt. Yep, I also mess around with SCUBA equipment so I need to keep a lid on the spending (ex. Scubapro regulator fine [titanium set would require me to sell some gear]).

Question to all: is there any justification for the price on the Creative X7? Other than what the market can bear... some manufacturing & distribution issues? Or is the quality indeed good enough to justify the $600+ Canadian price tag... Comments?

 

[Yethal]

Thanks for the suggested CDN site, Malfunkt. Yep, I also mess around with SCUBA equipment so I need to keep a lid on the spending (ex. Scubapro regulator fine [titanium set would require me to sell some gear]).

Question to all: is there any justification for the price on the Creative X7? Other than what the market can bear... some manufacturing & distribution issues? Or is the quality indeed good enough to justify the $600+ Canadian price tag... Comments?

Massdrop used to sell those for $300 American bundled with BT-W2 so it might be the maple syrup tax.

 

[The Krell]

Been watching a twitch streamer for over a year now,he only has a pair of earbuds for playing H1Z1 King of the kill and I want to buy him a headset through his amazon, is the Sennheiser GSP 350 worth getting?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

 

[shuto77]

Sennheiser headsets are usually good from what I've read. I know the Kingston Cloud 1 and 2 are both good options. They're based off a respected OEM's design who makes good cheap headphones (Superlux, perhaps?).

 

[shuto77]

@ScubaMan2017 - your best bet to is to post a wanted ad in the classifieds and see if any Headfiers (US or Canadian) want to sell theirs. If you're worried about the warranty, you only need the serial number and proof of purchase. IIRC, Creative isn't rigid about whether you're the original owner. But if anyone can correct me on that, go ahead.

 

[AxelCloris]

Nor it you.

Spoiler

 

[ScubaMan2017]

It's still one of my favourite quotes from the flick. Cheers, eh.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Been watching a twitch streamer for over a year now,he only has a pair of earbuds for playing H1Z1 King of the kill and I want to buy him a headset through his amazon, is the Sennheiser GSP 350 worth getting?

That's generous, The Krell. The Wirecutter did a section on mid-range to high-end earbuds. Can it help you? http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/
The site (which aggregates different reviews & attempt their own assessments) claimed the B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H3 was a fantastic ~$200 pair. Scroll through the list to see whether the GSP350 are there or not. Good luck, eh.