thewind32
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Would it be silly to go from a HD 600 to a PC38X?
For a few years now I've been using PC -> GSX 1000 -> Project Ember 2 -> HD 600, for all purposes but mainly gaming and music. Last night, my Ember died and so my HD 600 is currently connected directly to the GSX 1000.
I'm considering the following options:
1) Get an amp (e.g. a Drop O2) and rebuild the chain to properly drive the HD 600 while retaining the VSS.
2) Get a pair of headphones that are easier to drive to pair with the GSX 1000.
3) Not spend a single cent and just live with the current chain. For now with everything at max or close to max volume (Windows, game, foobar etc), it gets loud enough. I suppose this isn't ideal as the GSX 1000 isn't really meant to drive a 300-ohm pair of cans, and who knows perhaps the next game I play may not get loud enough.
Due to having less free time nowadays, my use case have shifted more towards gaming than music (but ideally I would still prefer something good for music as well). I don't play competitive/multiplayer games, so I don't need insane tryhard soundwhore cans, I want to be immersed and pick up details. I've been considering the PC38X for option 2, given that it has a lower impedance, supposedly works very well with VSS, and hopefully sounds similar to HD 600 but warmer (I know I know they can't be compared but at least I won't be going straight to a V-shaped tuning). I don't need the mic but it would be helpful to have.
Would like some opinion on this, thanks. Also, how is the volume for the PC38X with GSX 1000 if anyone has this pairing? Any other headphone suggestions?
In case anyone suggests this, no I most likely will not switch between the PC38X and HD 600 when going between gaming and music. Not really keen on keeping two headphones on my desk, and due to my cable management it's not the most convenient to swap things out.
For a few years now I've been using PC -> GSX 1000 -> Project Ember 2 -> HD 600, for all purposes but mainly gaming and music. Last night, my Ember died and so my HD 600 is currently connected directly to the GSX 1000.
I'm considering the following options:
1) Get an amp (e.g. a Drop O2) and rebuild the chain to properly drive the HD 600 while retaining the VSS.
2) Get a pair of headphones that are easier to drive to pair with the GSX 1000.
3) Not spend a single cent and just live with the current chain. For now with everything at max or close to max volume (Windows, game, foobar etc), it gets loud enough. I suppose this isn't ideal as the GSX 1000 isn't really meant to drive a 300-ohm pair of cans, and who knows perhaps the next game I play may not get loud enough.
Due to having less free time nowadays, my use case have shifted more towards gaming than music (but ideally I would still prefer something good for music as well). I don't play competitive/multiplayer games, so I don't need insane tryhard soundwhore cans, I want to be immersed and pick up details. I've been considering the PC38X for option 2, given that it has a lower impedance, supposedly works very well with VSS, and hopefully sounds similar to HD 600 but warmer (I know I know they can't be compared but at least I won't be going straight to a V-shaped tuning). I don't need the mic but it would be helpful to have.
Would like some opinion on this, thanks. Also, how is the volume for the PC38X with GSX 1000 if anyone has this pairing? Any other headphone suggestions?
In case anyone suggests this, no I most likely will not switch between the PC38X and HD 600 when going between gaming and music. Not really keen on keeping two headphones on my desk, and due to my cable management it's not the most convenient to swap things out.