Spillages
Head-Fier
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Alright, so a few years ago, I bought myself a pair of turtle beach X41 as everyone I knew said they were the best thing since sliced bread. Turns out, I am very displeased with them. and have my mind set on acquiring a new set of headphones.
Major complaints about this set
Very cheap/plasticy feeling
Wifi interferes and cuts out my audio with loud popping quite regularly
No bass, trying to use an EQ to add bass results in major distortion and popping.
5.1 is a joke. Only once in a great while will it help me know where someone is on a FPS, rest of the time, I find myself running circles trying to pinpoint a noise.
I do like the fact that they are wireless, but I have to have a wire for the mic anyways, so defeats the purpose. and battery life is horrible as well, so I have to change batteries mid game.
I'd really rather a full 7.1 setup, but my current environment says otherwise. Headphones are my best option at the moment.
Did some reading recently, I think the best option would be a pair of regular stereo phones with a mixer to give me a virtual 5.1/7.1 when I need it. Unless technology has advanced recently where they have 5.1/7.1 that give that authentic experience.
This thread here http://www.head-fi.org/t/513400/best-5-1-7-1-headphones suggests the DT880 and mixamp, but seeing as how it is a few years old, i'm sure there is something later and greater.
Biggest things for me right now would be
Bass, i am a total bass head. I want the most powerful bass imaginable. I enjoy the feel of my head rattling around when basslines hit on my favorite music, but not at the cost of un-clear mids-highs. Very complex tools my ears are, very hard to describe what they enjoy.
Possibility of surround sound to help with the immersion of gaming
Chat functionality, whether it is built into the headphone or not. Gotta be able to chat with the buddies.
Thanks ahead of time!
P.S. any way to change my user name? made this account years ago, since I have a new online alias which I prefer. "Cheetohz" if an admin sees this and has the power to do so, please change it.
Major complaints about this set
Very cheap/plasticy feeling
Wifi interferes and cuts out my audio with loud popping quite regularly
No bass, trying to use an EQ to add bass results in major distortion and popping.
5.1 is a joke. Only once in a great while will it help me know where someone is on a FPS, rest of the time, I find myself running circles trying to pinpoint a noise.
I do like the fact that they are wireless, but I have to have a wire for the mic anyways, so defeats the purpose. and battery life is horrible as well, so I have to change batteries mid game.
I'd really rather a full 7.1 setup, but my current environment says otherwise. Headphones are my best option at the moment.
Did some reading recently, I think the best option would be a pair of regular stereo phones with a mixer to give me a virtual 5.1/7.1 when I need it. Unless technology has advanced recently where they have 5.1/7.1 that give that authentic experience.
This thread here http://www.head-fi.org/t/513400/best-5-1-7-1-headphones suggests the DT880 and mixamp, but seeing as how it is a few years old, i'm sure there is something later and greater.
Biggest things for me right now would be
Bass, i am a total bass head. I want the most powerful bass imaginable. I enjoy the feel of my head rattling around when basslines hit on my favorite music, but not at the cost of un-clear mids-highs. Very complex tools my ears are, very hard to describe what they enjoy.
Possibility of surround sound to help with the immersion of gaming
Chat functionality, whether it is built into the headphone or not. Gotta be able to chat with the buddies.
Thanks ahead of time!
P.S. any way to change my user name? made this account years ago, since I have a new online alias which I prefer. "Cheetohz" if an admin sees this and has the power to do so, please change it.