Since I know some of you blokes probably started on SR60s or 80s this might interest you.
I wonder if you wonderful fellows can chime in with some of your wisdom. I am looking for a fantastic set of wireless closed back headies for all occasions to be used mainly for office ,commute (bus/train) and travel. My reference is my senny HD598's with a fiio e10k 2. yes its not super audiophile grade, but it works.
I've read shitton of reviews and all of them say The Sony WH-1000 XM3 is the best, well i tried those and i am not impressed.
so far my list is:
Bose QC35ii
Bose NC700
Sony WH-1000 XM3
Sennheiser Momentum 3
Sennheiser PCX 550 II
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 (new version of the PX that is being released in a couple of weeks)
Reviews say the B&W PX have the best sound quality so i'm definitely leaning towards the PX7 at the moment. Never been a fan of Bose sound signature. Any recommendations?
Haven't tried any if the momentum wireless but I did like the sound and comfort of the momentum on ear wired cans for what that's worth.
Apparently, Dr Dre headphones have come a long way since their inception and they are now far more balanced than before (slightly less bass and better mids).
It's relative.Who is this heretic?
All that is good for Dr Dre Headphones are the trash bin.
Why weren’t you impressed by the WH1000XM3 and the NC700?
I like WhatHifi - they focus on all products and not just the super high end.
Though I think Drop has 400$ bundle for the XM3 and HD6XX so compromise?
The studio version of dr dre beats are decent but thats about the only one - hope you doing well jolly!
What did you make of it?If you're in the market for an excellent mid tier gaming headset, then check this out. Yeah, it's a shameless plug, but it's a very decent price and these things are not exactly common place as they're still too new.
wasn't* anywho, tx for all the info!
It’s a great mid tier gaming headset. Punches way above its RRP. It’s clean and well tuned for gaming with a superb bass response, the bass is not over exaggerated like a typical gaming headset. Best mic in the business as well. So for R2500 it’s an excellent deal. I’ve been spoilt with the 800S, the difference is night and day, so that’s why I let it go. But I wanted to hear for myself - very happy I did.What did you make of it?
It’s a great mid tier gaming headset. Punches way above its RRP. It’s clean and well tuned for gaming with a superb bass response, the bass is not over exaggerated like a typical gaming headset. Best mic in the business as well. So for R2500 it’s an excellent deal. I’ve been spoilt with the 800S, the difference is night and day, so that’s why I let it go. But I wanted to hear for myself - very happy I did.
I was once of the opinion that SQ and an "audiophile" headset is largely insignificant when it comes to gaming. After fairly extensive testing, I can confirm (for me anyway) that it actually makes a pretty significant difference. Gaming headsets I've compared to the 800S and 650: Astro A50 gen 2 and 3, Astro A10, Arctis 7, Razer Tiamat 7.1, Sennheiser PC350, Logitech G Pro X, currently testing an Arctis 7 Pro + GameDAC (which seems to be the best of the bunch, which is most likely attributed to the GameDAC's ESS9018).I think this will be the same story over and over again with any gaming headphones.
They are tune so specifically for gaming that it just sounds weird.
From HD800 and Stax, I tried the GSP 600. Footsteps, shots, sound effects are forward while everything takes a backseat. When I tried listening music on the GSP600, the experience was surreal.
HD800 is a happy medium between gaming and music. I don’t think gaming headset can match that.
The DragonFly Cobalt is on my bucket list for my phone to headphone setup. Pity it’s a touch expensive
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I had a listen to this using a phone and the built in adapters, amazing.
Significantly better audio and is a bit bulky but if you work at a desk 8.75 hours a day, you’ll not mind too much.
Home review
Doesn't look great value in material-for-your-money terms, but makes a handsome difference to your on-the-go soundwww.whathifi.com
Very nice!
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I see someone sold one on Carbonite for R1200. This should be a nice add-on for any audiophile.
Wowzers. That’s twice the price in SA as it is here.
Someone please help this kind gentleman! Can’t be killing monsters in game chat [emoji2]Anyone using a px for gaming?
I need to help with setting up the in line mic for chat
We definitely need to play again soon.Someone please help this kind gentleman! Can’t be killing monsters in game chat [emoji2]
Yeah definitely. I don't have much experience with those cheap USB sound cards but I don't see why it would not work if it' has a mic input and/or is marketed as accepting a mic input.We definitely need to play again soon.
I'm wondering if a cheap external sound card would help me, the headphone came with 1 of those splitter adapters, for mic and sound
Any idea on how much you'd want for it, if you do decide to sell?I’m considering selling my ModMic 5 Wireless to fund a Samson G-Track Pro with pop filter and arm. Not quite sure yet but getting close to making a decision. So consider this an early heads up. The ModMic 5 Wireless is a masterpiece and it works like a dream but my OCD wants me to consider the Samson.