voodoohao
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Hi I'm currently considering getting a used pair of XB700s for around 45 USD, thinking of trying out the bass that a lot of people on this forum have been talking about. I've read a few posts across different threads and have a few questions, namely:
1. For purely non-competitive (single player ) gaming/movies, would the XB700s hold its own against the DT990 Premium 250ohms, or better it in any way in terms of immersion? ( I know it's not a fair comparison due to the price differences but I'm thinking of selling my DT990s if the XB700s perform )
2. For bass heavy music, such as hip hop ( Taio Cruz etc ) and hard rock ( Disturbed, Skillet etc ), as well as certain types of electronica ( Blue Stahli ), would the XB700s perform well? ( as compared to the DT990s - I did not really mind the treble of the DT990s though I agree that they were a bit sharp such that listening to them for long periods of time at higher volumes would be fatiguing to the ears, basswise I wouldn't mind having more bass haha )
3. Also about the synergy with my current Dac and Amp ( DacMagic and Darkvoice 337 )
Note: I loved the DT990s at the start but felt that they were going to waste as I didn't mind listening to my HD600s for all sorts of music, so the only time I switched to the beyers were when I was gaming or watching movies, but I felt that keeping the DT990s as a gaming/movie headphone was quite a waste. So...the ultimate point is that I hope to be able to (downgrade?) from my Dt990s to a pair of XB700s without losing out much.
Thanks in advance for all replies
1. For purely non-competitive (single player ) gaming/movies, would the XB700s hold its own against the DT990 Premium 250ohms, or better it in any way in terms of immersion? ( I know it's not a fair comparison due to the price differences but I'm thinking of selling my DT990s if the XB700s perform )
2. For bass heavy music, such as hip hop ( Taio Cruz etc ) and hard rock ( Disturbed, Skillet etc ), as well as certain types of electronica ( Blue Stahli ), would the XB700s perform well? ( as compared to the DT990s - I did not really mind the treble of the DT990s though I agree that they were a bit sharp such that listening to them for long periods of time at higher volumes would be fatiguing to the ears, basswise I wouldn't mind having more bass haha )
3. Also about the synergy with my current Dac and Amp ( DacMagic and Darkvoice 337 )
Note: I loved the DT990s at the start but felt that they were going to waste as I didn't mind listening to my HD600s for all sorts of music, so the only time I switched to the beyers were when I was gaming or watching movies, but I felt that keeping the DT990s as a gaming/movie headphone was quite a waste. So...the ultimate point is that I hope to be able to (downgrade?) from my Dt990s to a pair of XB700s without losing out much.
Thanks in advance for all replies