[kroms]

Current setup:
* Fostex T50rp mk3 with HM5 hybrid pads
* Monoprice Dac/Amp (in amp mode) > ACL1150 soundcard. 
 
I also have HD598s and ultrasone pro550.   I'll swap in the HD598s every so often if I don't want to feel so 'enclosed'. 
 
I've been researching getting some X2s or K7xx lately. 

 

[TheGadaffiDuck]

try the Shure 1540 pads out on the T50s. They are so soft

 

[kroms]

Are they really that much better? 
Have you tried the HM5 hybrids? they are really comfortable.  I'd also like to try the mad dog alpha ear pads at some point.

 

[TheGadaffiDuck]

with the Mark 3s. Any distance further away from the drivers are a negative. The Shure pads are real memory foam, so they crush a lot better

 

[kroms]

with the Mark 3s. Any distance further away from the drivers are a negative. The Shure pads are real memory foam, so they crush a lot better

Bought the pads and do not regret it at all.  Thanks!

 

[burnzilla]

I use hd 598, almost just for the comfort alone. I just bought a fidelio x2 and will see which one has the upper hand while playing overwatch and doom.

 

[kroms]

I just sold my HD598 and bought the X2.  From my experience, the soundstage and accuracy wins with the X2.  Ear pad comfort goes to the HD598, but the top part of the X2 wins outright.  I'm not a huge fan of the ear pads on the X2, but they don't annoy me enough to look for something else. 

 

[Amish]

I usually just use a PC gaming headset by Corsair. Though on occasion I do play with one of my more quality headphones but honestly for gaming the Corsairs work well.

 

[TheGadaffiDuck]

Anyone play BF1 on their uber expensive setups? HE6 + Emotiva XDA2 + Bryston2blp = i came from the ears

 

[Typo]

Anyone play BF1 on their uber expensive setups? HE6 + Emotiva XDA2 + Bryston2blp = i came from the ears

Battlefield always has fantastic sound, and they have really outdone themselves with BF1.

On a set of HE 400 with some emphasis on bass, houses blowing up never sounded so glorious.

 

[TheGadaffiDuck]

Yeah man. I kinda wish i still had a pair of the 500s for that, because the mid bass and the soundscape os more Grand so to speak. HE6s still rock my socks no matter what tho.

 

[mauricejohnson]

  I use hd 598, almost just for the comfort alone. I just bought a fidelio x2 and will see which one has the upper hand while playing overwatch and doom.

 
What was your conclusion? I'm looking to switch from my V-moda M100s to something more comfortable and I was in love with the comfort of my old Sennheisers, but the X2s are probably closer to my preferred sound signature

 

[MikePio]

When I play an atmospheric game... The HD800 does a pretty decent job. 

 

[Matt714]

BackBeat Pro (with USB dongle)
 
Mostly play single-player, so no need for a microphone.

 

[Krg0]

can`t decide between AKG 712 PRO or Fidelio X2

  
X2 design is much more appealing to me rather then 712, but i keep reading that AKG 712 PRO are amazing for gaming aswell... even when compared to a HD 600/50 and i have the utmost respect for AKG
 
both same price, 225 € 
oh yea, for now, no matter which one i choose i will be using on my onboard audio that uses ALC1150 with Audio Boost 3