[PurpleAngel]

I’m sure someone has already answered this. But I have the ps5 and the Audeze lcd-gx. I currently am using the sound blaster g6. But I’m. It sure I am using the headphones to its fullest potential. I am also not so technically sound so please bear with me.

Not really clear what the question is?

 

[Chastity]

Not really clear what the question is?

I think he is implying that pairing the G6 with LCD-GX is working good. I wouldn't imply that.

 

[WhiteHartMart]

I think he is implying that pairing the G6 with LCD-GX is working good. I wouldn't imply that.

I think they are asking how they could get the best out of the GX appreciating that the G6 may not be the solution?

Guessing the answer to that question will depend on the usage (PC/PS5) they have?

 

[Daniel Ramos 560]

Not really clear what the question is?

Yes you’re right I definitely didn’t ask a valid question. My fault. I was wondering if my

Not really clear what the question is?

I think they are asking how they could get the best out of the GX appreciating that the G6 may not be the solution?

Guessing the answer to that question will depend on the usage (PC/PS5) they have

 

[Daniel Ramos 560]

My apologies for my not being clear. I do have a pc that I used to game on that barley use anymore. I use my ps5 more than anything. I’m wondering if I should get a different dac/amp for the GX. Because I don’t think I’m using the headphone to its full potential. And I understand that I may not get that while using it only for ps5. But while I am, is the sound blaster the way to go or should I get something else? I appreciate you guys and your time. Thank you.

 

[PurpleAngel]

My apologies for my not being clear. I do have a pc that I used to game on that barley use anymore. I use my ps5 more than anything. I’m wondering if I should get a different dac/amp for the GX. Because I don’t think I’m using the headphone to its full potential. And I understand that I may not get that while using it only for ps5. But while I am, is the sound blaster the way to go or should I get something else? I appreciate you guys and your time. Thank you.

The Audeze lcd-GX is 20-Ohms, so the G6 has way more headphone amplifier power than needed by the Audeze lcd-GX.
For gaming on the PS5, the G6 would seem like more than enough.
Does the G6 provide any headphone surround sound function for your gaming?
Do you use the mic function?

 

[PurpleAngel]

My apologies for my not being clear. I do have a pc that I used to game on that barley use anymore. I use my ps5 more than anything. I’m wondering if I should get a different dac/amp for the GX. Because I don’t think I’m using the headphone to its full potential. And I understand that I may not get that while using it only for ps5. But while I am, is the sound blaster the way to go or should I get something else? I appreciate you guys and your time. Thank you.

The Audeze lcd-GX is 20-Ohms, so the G6 has way more headphone amplifier power than needed by the Audeze lcd-GX.

 

[Aeonfire]

I've been gaming with Phillips X2HRs for a few years now, and before that I had some AKG K702 65th Anniversaries. All great stuff, but I no longer play competitive games and am looking for something more "fun", I suppose. I've been playing a lot of space games like Elite Dangerous, and the sound design in that game is great, but the X2HRs aren't as deep as I think I might enjoy. Something really impactful is what I'm looking for. Like chest punch for subwoofers, but on my ears.

Any suggestions? I suppose my budget is around $500, but I can stretch up to $1000 for anything that's a big step up.

I'm driving them with a Schitt Modius/Asgard stack and have to use the high gain switch to get a decent volume level out of them, too, which I thought was odd because my Magni/Modi stack seemed plenty loud.

 

[Chastity]

You can come join us in the Monoprice M1570 Lounge https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sho...-current-state-no-old-pictures-please.529140/ <3 the M1570, and easily driven.

You can also consider the Hifiman HE6se V2 on Adorama for $449 https://www.adorama.com/hmhe6sev2.html?&emailprice=t and there's a 10% off Black Friday code. The Asgard 3 should be able to drive them well, but they do love voltage.

 

[Helvetica bold]

For competitive multiplayer games I know the open back is the gold standard however for single player story driven games like God Of War or the upcoming The Callisto Protocol, are closed recommender or it’s just personal preference? In December I’ll be juggling those 2 games PLUS my first play through of the Witcher 3 once the next gen patch drops. For a horror game like Callisto open might be a good choice for the wider sound stage?

 

[PurpleAngel]

For competitive multiplayer games I know the open back is the gold standard however for single player story driven games like God Of War or the upcoming The Callisto Protocol, are closed recommender or it’s just personal preference? In December I’ll be juggling those 2 games PLUS my first play through of the Witcher 3 once the next gen patch drops. For a horror game like Callisto open might be a good choice for the wider sound stage?

I use open headphones for as much as possible, unless I need to block noise or keep to others from hearing what is coming out of my headphones.

 

[oqvist]

The Audeze lcd-GX is 20-Ohms, so the G6 has way more headphone amplifier power than needed by the Audeze lcd-GX.

Impedance dont say much about how easy to drive it is more about the efficiency and how much mass is being moved.
No idea how efficient the gx is. Just try it on everything you can get your hands on. My old lcd 2 did love power. Wasnt picky at all just wanted power lol. Loved the speaker taps on a cheap receiver I found. Not the safest approach if you have kids around that love to turn volume knobs It sounds a bit mellow but still pleasant underpowered though but there was a big difference there.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Impedance don't say much about how easy to drive it is more about the efficiency and how much mass is being moved.
No idea how efficient the gx is. Just try it on everything you can get your hands on. My old lcd 2 did love power. Wasn't picky at all just wanted power lol. Loved the speaker taps on a cheap receiver I found. Not the safest approach if you have kids around that love to turn volume knobs It sounds a bit mellow but still pleasant underpowered though but there was a big difference there.

Yep, Ohms (impedance) is not the only factor for the power demand of a headphone.
But I'm guessing headphone makers want to sell headphones to that person who would spend $1000 for an iPhone.
A person willing to spend a lot of cash for headphones running off a battery powered source, so a headphone that does not need a lot of voltage, but maybe more current.
At least that's how my little mind sees things

 

[stavros.m]

Hey I was looking at purchasing Creative Sound Blaster GC7 just want to hear anyone’s experience. I am reading a lot of mixed reviews

Thanks

 

[illram]

Hey I was looking at purchasing Creative Sound Blaster GC7 just want to hear anyone’s experience. I am reading a lot of mixed reviews

Thanks

I have one. SXFi is fantastic, although I have not used it in a little bit so I cannot speak to any firmware issues that may have cropped up. (I think there may have been some recent issues, don't know if they were resolved.).

It allows for use of SXFi on consoles, which is nice. But it does not allow for any line-out of SXFi to a more powerful amp, which is annoying and remains an issue with all SXFi devices as far as I am aware. (Again haven't looked into the ecosystem in a while someone can correct me if I am wrong.)

Unless you need the additional inputs/microphone outputs, or use a console, the SXFi dongle, which is like $60 or something, has the same SXFi capabilities and honestly I hear no difference between the two, even with high quality cans like the HD800S.