First i would like to say thank you for the absolutely amazing amount of reviews, research and time that went into this post.
I have a Xbox One, a Astro A40 TR headset+MixAmp M80 and have spent a lot of time researching potential amps lately.
The mix-amp M80 just isn't enough for me, being as i am hard of hearing. Music is fine with it, but when it comes to the highs, footsteps, and subtle gaming changing stealth listening it falls short.
Chat is also leaving something to be desired. It is there, i can hear it, but not quite loud, clear and crisp enough to understand at times. Of course that could be something on the persons microphone who is speaking so i cant completely fault the mix-amp M80 for that.
I am considering the new Sound BlasterX G6 as it does fall within my budget(up to $150 range) and the rated decibel levels are loud enough for my hearing level.
My concern is while reviewing the specifications for the Xbox One is it says that "Voice communications not supported"
I assume this means for example that gaming chat with your party in say Battlefield V or BO4 is not possible?
And if not, how might one be able to rig this up so that chat is possible, perhaps with a additional external microphone attached to the controller?
Any clarification, alternate amp choices and advice would be greatly appreciated.