[Mad Lust Envy]

Does the GC7 work well with an LCD-GX or LCD-XC (being same sensitivity and impedance)? Both 15Ohm impedance where the GC7 spec says 32 - 300Ω with output impedance 10Ω. Also, does it provide enough output power for these HPs? @Mad Lust Envy, maybe you've tried and know?

The GX is quite efficient and you'll be fine with the GC7. Not the most optimal amplifier for the GX, but it'll be fine.

Note that as the GC7 has a 10ohm output impedance, and the GX/XC are low impedance, you'll have a really low damp factor. But in the case of planars. that isn't much of a concern. Not ideal, but I'm sure you wouldn't notice anything. Not enough electrical dampening mainly affects dynamic drivers. Planars are relatively unaffected.

@AxelCloris I've been eyeing that mic for years. I really want one. Just don't wanna spend the money lol. That and the Rode NT USB.

To be fair, mics are something I have little knowledge of, and I'd probably be fine with some cheap thingy that isn't my lapel mic that I have pointed at me, below my monitor, lol.

 

[dunring]

Thanks! AD1000x over the 700x?

Yeah certainly if it's in the budget. Every time I buy and sell a pair of the AD1000x it's the easiest headphone to hear things behind you. Also singers like Sia and Ellie Goulding sound their best. A Soundblaster AE-7 plugged into the back is best, but a G6 in low gain mode with -2db or 85 percent volume is best for the highest SINAD score, which is easy to maintain with the AD1000x.

 

[Chastity]

 

[tmaxx123]

Just realized that the X7 has been removed from soundblasters site.... Pretty sure it was there about a week ago. I don't want to get my hopes up, but hopefully a successor is on the way.

 

[JdeFalconr]

Not sure who here is particularly knowledgeable about Equalizer APO but I'm having trouble with some basic usage questions:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/equalizer-apo-basic-config-questions.962688/

Documentation is sadly quite lacking and I've had difficulty finding writeups or even videos describing some basic usage, just people showing how to do very specific things without actually explaining the underlying concepts.

 

[wowsuchricky]

This is awesome, thanks so much. I have so many friends who ask me for advice for gaming headphones that aren't headsets, I'll definitely be linking them here.

 

[Helvetica bold]

Amy I crazy but I noticed there’s now a Schiit Hel 2E. Is this a revision the the Hel 2 with the E suffix? Can’t seem to find any info on the change. Looking to power 700x on PS5 and XsX. Might just get the G6 since it’s more versatile.

 

[deafenears]

Amy I crazy but I noticed there’s now a Schiit Hel 2E. Is this a revision the the Hel 2 with the E suffix? Can’t seem to find any info on the change. Looking to power 700x on PS5 and XsX. Might just get the G6 since it’s more versatile.

I believe that's E for ESS ES9018.

EDIT: Here - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-5393#post-16525319

 

[JdeFalconr]

Finally got my replacement K712 Pro's from Thomann and wow, the treble is gorgeous so far. Looking forward to gaming with them later and REALLY looking forward to getting my Asgard back.

 

[simtmb]

The battery of my ATH-G1WLs completely died awhile back so it has to be wired. Ended up just using other headsets of course but randomly figured I'd check for a quote!
$115 AUD quote for a battery replacement, expensive, but they are selling me the battery itself (~$45) which is nice.
Main issue with these wireless headsets I guess, especially those that don't provide an easy swap.

 

[greyforest]

is there any new good virtual surround option now? other than wave nx and ootyh superxfi

 

[MarkDraconian]

is there any new good virtual surround option now? other than wave nx and ootyh superxfi

Redscape audio maybe? I would also like to know if there is something new or promising to be released soon.

 

[Chastity]

is there any new good virtual surround option now? other than wave nx and ootyh superxfi

Redscape is my go to for 7.1 VSS. I would contact the author and ask him if there are any currently active coupons for his product. I did that and he set up a code for 20% off, making it $32. There's also Dolby Access and DTS Sound Unbound, which are great if the game supports Atmos or DTS:X, and great for TV/movie watching. (I have licenses for all three)

 

[Viggen66]

Has anyone notice, whenever I turn on SXFI, volume and details just go down, is a weird effect.

 

[p1zzap1e]

God damn Battlefield has the best sound when it comes to fps games. Some of the bf games easily has the best sound in gaming as a whole.. Started BF4 again last week after playing a lot of bf1 lately. Got the best sound when i turned off dolby atmos and just had stereo on. Using a g6 with my t50rp mayflower mod. The sound is sooooo good. Every other fps game sound like they are using airsoft guns.