What GAMING Headphones AUDIOPHILES Use: 2024 Update!

WE ARE BACK with a highly requested updated to the original video. Got a couple new faces, some of the picks have changed and some have stayed the same. These are some of my favorite guys from the audio review space and what audio products they use for gaming. And not just for FPS.
✅TODAY'S GUESTS:
GadgetryTech - / @gadgetrytech
DMS - / @dms3tv
Golden Sound - / @goldensound
Resolve - / @theheadphoneshow
Josh Valour - / @joshuavalour
Crinacle - / @crin
👇PRODUCTS IN TODAY'S VIDEO👇
✅Audeze Maxwell - geni.us/ghWAph
✅Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited - geni.us/8BDBF8
✅Crinacle + Truthear Zero Blue - geni.us/egS2
✅DROP + EPOS PC38X Black - geni.us/dPJVy
✅Modmic Wireless - geni.us/1qdGJs5
✅Sennheiser HD 800S - geni.us/quSKSIp
✅Sennheiser HD 490 Pro - geni.us/lmnvYIO
✅Sennheiser HD 560S - geni.us/ePAJual
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✅Film Gear Used to Produce This Channel:
Main Cam - Sony a7S III - geni.us/7zixIi
B Cam - Sony a7 IV - geni.us/gAWzI
Main Broll Lens - Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 - geni.us/WYR0s
Macro Lens - Sigma 105mm F2.8 - geni.us/ZhcxH
Talking Head Lens - Sigma 24mm F1.4 - geni.us/ctDfoUt
Main Mic - Audio-Technica AT4053B - geni.us/nEknk
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 02:04 - The Update
02:05 - 04:37 - Gadgetry Tech
04:38 - 07:13 - DMS
07:14 - 09:13 - GoldenSound
09:14 - 11:33 - Resolve
11:34 - 13:08 - Josh Valour
13:09 - 15:55 - Crinacle
15:56 - 19:31 - My Picks 2024
#gamingheadset #gamingheadphone #gamingheadphones

[@badseedtech]

No, I don’t really think Zeos is a Drake - just jokes. But I am shocked he didn’t manage to get the OG video demonetized.

[@bookinsauna]

Thank you for clearing that up my man.

[@nyororomeowelas1225]

lolol, careful with that one xD He put the thicc thighs Rem backgrounds on his own videos though, he gotta own up to that.

[@Simpaiii]

yeah, calling someone a p-phile over an anime wallpaper. haha, funny

[@SKYzLxmit]

@@Simpaiiithis is very sensitive matter it’s rooted in cultural differences

[@xephh]

@@Simpaiiiyeah it’s really funny actually And all the people self reporting on themselves being so offended is even more funny

[@crin]

rise up gamers

[@notTerabyte]

idc if you're stopping your videographer from shilling dusk i'm still buying that shit

[@AliR03]

Duy busk

[@donnytramp6955]

Duy busk

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

Duy busk

[@keroppi]

Duy Busk

[@ZReviews]

Wait, what did I miss?

[@clarkianturner]

So Z what kind of file are you?! 😅

[@clarkianturner]

Ps I'm a big fan of your channel. Not sure why your got a dis on this I have always liked your reviews.

[@Ober1kenobi]

@@clarkianturnerit’s a cheap shot really, people hate that he actually reviews the product and doesn’t give some 💩 video that focuses more on production and lighting and fancy transitions and actually focuses on the product, and that really seems to annoy some people

[@Wishmaster145]

@@clarkianturner PDf ::))

[@devanshanil2468]

@@Ober1kenobi and gives good wallpapers u know

[@ResolveReviews]

For those wondering, the blind testing DMS and I did was a vid that never saw the light of day, even though we did use some clips from those sessions in other videos. It's a concept we'd like to revisit at some point since the outcomes were interesting.

[@chronicmayhem]

That's video I'd be very interested to see

[@Ryu_Yin]

And yet, DMS dumped on the DT 990 Pro again.

[@ACE112ACE112]

Would love to see it and a follow up video. please test the hd560S and dt770 if you do a follow up

[@od_avenon]

From what DMS was saying, it sounded like you were slowly turning until you heard the enemy in the center of your screen. I wonder if it would be more effective, with regards to getting a better sense of the soundstage, to have the aimer try to flick towards the origin of the noise. Then, the aimer could also adjust from the faster motion after judging the initial movement.

[@jirihorsky9600]

To realise that first video was for many people the first exposure to Zeos is hilarious.

[@VFXTECHYT]

It was for me and I found his background hilarious

[@defu8592]

For real haha love zeos though, wild man

[@maegnificant]

I really dislike his reviewing style. Offers basically nothing of value to me.

[@nemezzyyzz]

@@maegnificant yeah, its more an entertainment youtuber than a reviewer, I enjoy some of his videos tho

[@defu8592]

@@nemezzyyzz yea, i just enjoy him enjoying himself with equipment, or ranting about it heh. Def not your normal reviewer

[@GadgetryTech]

I was dying to know what everyone else picked haha!! It was kept a secret until this vid dropped and the takes were great as always. Thanks for including me!

[@badseedtech]

Thanks for jumping in on it, man! Great to have you.

[@krakentortoise7531]

Surprised you play Le Mans Ultimate. Big respect

[@GadgetryTech]

@@krakentortoise7531 thanks! Not a super fan of recent updates but the physics engine is great. The sound is also awesome, so as a whole, it has just enough content to keep me happy when ever I have the time for sim racing.

[@krakentortoise7531]

@@GadgetryTech Sound is amazing on it. You're probably the only audiophile KZbinr I know that does sim racing haha. Welcome to the club!

[@GadgetryTech]

@@krakentortoise7531 haha thanks!! I used to race in real life and watch every F1 race! Love racing and soccer/futbol as my side stuff

[@lepari9986]

1:09 "lot of great stuff has come out..." and Sennheiser is on the screen, guys he is doing it again!!!11 Sharpen your pitchforks.

[@badseedtech]

Shit, they’re already on to me 😭

[@technopath4119]

lol

[@bltelysian]

poor zeos LOL

[@retrofizz727]

What happened exactly ? 😅

[@Adorosa1024]

I’m curious now

[@ZReviews]

It's ok, I've already sent in the snipers. Also Eris is out soon. So I'm feeling good

[@ashleyjaytanna1953]

​@@retrofizz727 accused of cheese pizza. Which is not nice....understandable that he did not want to do another round

[@3XZDgg]

​​@@retrofizz727 it's just a roast about his anime waifus. whether or not it's in poor taste is up to them. we don't know their rapport bts.

[@blackjack19811]

Glad see Gadgetry Tech get some attention. His videos are top notch

[@clawson32104]

Kudos to giving Joe@Gadgetry Tech some exposure. His headphone reviews are always top notch and his personal EQ expertise just changes some of these headsets so much

[@badseedtech]

Yeah he’s a wizard. Gonna be huge year for his channel.

[@eclipse509]

@@badseedtech I hope so. Dude deserves it for sure. Y'all vids are top notch, keep up the good work fellas.

[@sm_leshyy]

I’m shocked people thought that original video was sponsored. Maybe it’s just cause I have experience with a lot of different stuff too, but I knew coming into that it was going to be “800s, 800s, 800s” over and over again. How are you lot meant the help the fact it’s just good shit? Regardless, great video!

[@badseedtech]

Haha yeah we also found it kind of odd that the “accessible flagship” from a company focused on audio since 1945 would raise so many eyebrows, but people love to think us KZbinrs cant have an opinion without a check attached.

[@Ghost19_]

I guess most of the viewers are indeed just gamers back then, so it's understandable for them to assume. Audiophiles on the other hand are more than excited seeing some of the iconic audioheads give their take on the matter :)

[@ROADRAGE21]

zeos is an audiophage, he eats heaphone components post review and you can hear him crunch and swallow when he listens to music

[@ZReviews]

Thanks?

[@NakedTrashPanda]

Bro, why the fuck is this so funny? His reply makes it so much funnier too.

[@clarkianturner]

You'll need to ease up. Don't listen to them Z!

[@ROADRAGE21]

@@ZReviews np, btw does the thiaudioghost taste the same as the 109 pros or is it just the sound?

[@frykauf]

@@ZReviewsTell us which components are the tastiest Zeos

[@booker1232]

This video came at the right time for me. Much appreciated!!!

[@cgnefarious5785]

What did you wind up getting?

[@buffalufacus]

More people need to get on the Gadgetry Tech game. Always one of the first places I go for audio

[@chronicmayhem]

This needs to be a yearly thing

[@TheDreadnaught7]

Great timing for another headset video. I have been rocking the Sennheiser gsp 670 since a few weeks after you had dropped your review on them. Wonderful and informative just like this video and I appreciate it. Lots to think about in this video, but I'm unsure what I may go with. I love the feeling of the gsps because of my head shape and the ear cup being nice and large too.

[@capsule2326]

many thanks for these vids, man! I picked up the drop PC38X headset about a year ago (maybe less) in part due to these colabs. I normally use wireless sets because I HATE cords - the bother the freaking heck out of me. That said, the sound of these things is GREAT. And I've gotten more than a few comments in-game about how good the mic quality is. Now, if there was a way to get that cord off of my body, it'd be perfect lol Thanks again, man!

[@unafflicted]

Love videos like this, super informative. Thank you! 🙏

[@SirCosmin]

Hey Badseed Tech, happy to see Maxwell's pop up few times, I also exchanged quite a few ones and the level of audio you get in Maxwell is unmatched from what you get from competitors. Is indeed a little heavy, but you get used to it after few days, really. Not that big of an issue. The software is working well, absolutely no issues with them whatsoever! I do recommend them as well. They work very well for music, movies and gaming! I was hoping to see some good feedback from Crin but that left me without a comment :)), I wouldn't follow his friend's advice at all. If you care about audio, study a little bit more the market and get something better than just "whatever you like" :)

[@martinmyung4710]

I follow all of them and was great to see them in their elements. Thank you for bringing them together for this video.

[@Coolhand69]

The timing with this video is just too good

[@rsornbe]

Excellent video man. Enjoyed all of it.

[@samvvell]

Great video as always! Gadgetry's Beastie Boys shirt was sick lol

[@alpersan]

What a lead work! I ve really needed this! Thanks a million!

[@rickgear2579]

Love this channel. I’ve watched that video many times.

[@jacobbarfield7828]

Awesome to see GadgetryTech here, he’s earned the spot

[@seanbirdsell]

Dude! Great video. Thank you. Love the community you brought in.

[@Ghost_Services]

I watched the original two days ago so this was very helpful!

[@elshootermcgavin]

Just wanted to say that watching your audio videos led me to checking out IEM's > purchasing KZ ES4's, still rocking these 2 years later / swapping out with my hd599's/dt770's depending on what I'm doing with gaming or music, cheers!

[@boomkruncher325zzshred5]

The Yeti Nano is great when paired with IEMs. Essentially, it has a pass-through 3.5mm headphone jack plugged into the base of the Yeti Nano, meaning you get an IEM with your preferred tuning and a good sounding microphone so you are crystal clear and you hear your peeps well.

[@THIS_GUN28]

thanks @BADSEEDTECH, cause of your recommendations, I sprung for the Audeze Maxwells about 5-6 months ago.... even if your not an audiophile you can definitely hear the sound difference. I love my punchy metal music (devil-driver, tool, and lamb of god) and I play COD and HellDivers 2... this headset is by far the best sound quality I've found. HOWEVER! **** the clamp on the left cheek is brutal to the point i had to get on reddit and look up possible solutions for what to do. i found that if your pull GENTLY the headset apart to straighten them GENTLY you can alleviate a lot of that south paw you get after long sessions. if you wanna know what im talking about press your thumb between your cheek bone and your ear idk what they need to do to fix this but it's like the headset's pads are too bulky, i even got the wicked ear pads for it with the cooling. they help a lot. I just don't believe the ear pads need to be as thick, could be a design flaw but the drivers are hands down, amazing.

[@chicken133221]

Thankful for Zeos recommendations.

[@eskelsen11738]

I use crinacles red IEMs and they’re so good for the price it’s ridiculous. I use them when I play starcraft, they’re great for playing retro games (I play on the miyoomini), they’re great for travel and playing music on my phone. I find them to be very comfortable over long periods of time too Great video!

[@PhoggHawk]

The most immersive headset I ever used was the Audeze Mobius. The 3D Head Tracking was amazingly accurate. It took the game audio out of your forehead and onto the screen. Sounds in the distance were really realistic. Birds flying over your head make you duck out of the way. It was as close to speaker surround sound as I have ever heard. It wish it was a little more comfortable and less buggy. Someday I hope someone does that 3D Head tracking just as well!

[@CatchiestWorm12]

For me, no gaming headset will ever be worth the money until it has the simultaneous Bluetooth feature of the Arctis Nova line. I love that feature so much that I market it to everyone - my mom even got one for her own use, and she doesn't even play games

[@iKal]

Man perfect timing, I'm just learning about audio headphones.

[@shadeshotTV]

i've been using the audio technica ad1000x for over 8 years and they still freak me out with how open and immersive they are, i also got a sub woofer at some point and the amount of times i take my headphones off to make sure the sound wasnt in my house is crazy i did recently get into iems and i get the hype, you just hear everything, even though its a lot harder for me to pin point the locations of the sounds, great for games like cs or valorant but not my favorite for something like tarkov my next purchase is probably going to be the new dusk iem, first dip into multi driver iems and nicer iems in general, right now im using the starfields which are nice but im noticing a lot of "could be better" things about them

[@Ice_2192]

I tend to use two types of headphones. Maxwells for immersion and Pc38x for competitive gaming. Getting the direction of the sound with the Pc38x is so awesome as I can actually pinpoint as to where the enemy is shooting from.

[@nikolakostic5667]

The dig at zeos is savage 😂

[@Zer0FuQsGiven]

Looking for ways to improve my audio without spending too much. I have the Sennheiser RS195 and I have it (the dock) plugged into my mother board. Would I be better off AKA do I need a gaming DAC to improve my current setup?

[@GoldenEagle0007]

KingSeed Tech bringing fire content as usual. I love my HD 490 Pro with Aune s9c Pro

[@GalaxyXYZ888]

Hi a few questions about them... Do you play single player games and multiplayer FPS or just one of them ? And if so, how do they feel in both scenarios ? I have never had an "high end" headphone I know it's 400 but I am using Razer blackshark V2 so yeah you know what kind of stuff i am coming from 😅😂 My problem is, for single player games it's fine whatever I like it with a bit of my own EQ but in FPS I can't hear exactly where the enemies come from.

[@olternaut]

Eyeing the Audeze Maxwell headset for a future purchase. But in the meantime, I'm testing the Antlion Kimura Duo IEMs to see how they work for me. Can you be on the lookout for a new gaming DAC that accepts audio as well as mic input? Schiit is still out of stock when it comes to their Hel+ and EPOS is out of business. Thanks.

[@ChrisRobinsonutah]

I'm realizing now that the previous video is what set me on my path as a budding audiophile. I didn't know who anyone in the video was and I was looking to upgrade from a Logitech headset. Ended up getting a PC37x for me and a PC38x for my wife. And then an H6 pro to have a closed-back option. Since then I've upgraded my tv from a soundbar to a decent 2.1 setup, and just got the Truthear Zero IEMs. All of these sound so much better than what I was used to - without costing more!

[@rock-steady-yeti]

Z's blurred out animie girl was comedy. I still watch Z and really like him. I am halfway through the video and a loving it. Cheers Mr. Seed.

[@thesound_tv]

Seed I’m with you bro, us older gamers will take whatever incremental advantage to keep up with these youngins 😂 great video, again!

[@badseedtech]

Haha thanks man!

[@gucky4717]

I am not an audiophile, but a gamer. My previous headphones which is more affordable was the DT880 250 Ohm. Now I use the DT1990Pro, which is a straight upgrade from the DT880. For a mic I use the Modmic5 for a long time now. There is also a reason I don't use any headphones/mics with any kind on knob or dial or button, they tend to fail very early on. I had ALL! mics and headphones/headsets fail on the volume dial/mute switch (including the Modmic5, but that switch was optional), making them near unuseable after just 1-2 years. (especially Sennheiser, used many of their gaming headsets back in the day). And the funny thing is, I barely even used these dials/switches. I use the windows volume/mutes. And I do care for my headphones. I place them either on my head or on the stand and thats it. No throwing or placing them down hard. Bluetooth headphones also have some lag in them, but some people just can't notice it.

[@sasakijung]

Recent years, my most use earphone for gaming and music is Venture Electronics: Monk Plus. Yes the 5USD Earbud. Like many (gettng) old gamer, I cant use IEM for long period of time, even I have many IEMs on my desk. Monk Plus sound is warm, laid back and relaxing. It's may not good for gaming, but it so comfortable to wear and listen to. If I would rec, for budget; SHP9500, KSC75, Earpod (no joke), Blon BL03, Tin T2 (OG ver), Truthear Crin Red, IE200. Key point of success in Competitive Game; Get used to the gears and practice with it. Simple. *I use Monk Plus and get "ACE" in Valorant multiple times (even i dont play it anymore)

[@SuperReview]

Koss KPH30i both affordable and endgame 😎

[@doomdimensiondweller5627]

Great video I hope to see more audio content. I think maybe a follow up on the Dan Clark Aeon RT and or Aeon 2 would be fun since Badseed spoke so highly of the drop collab Dan clark audio did. edit the dan clarks made an appearance at 11:20 in the video love to see that I have a pair and I like it.

[@Fehter]

After much deliberation about headphones the past couple weeks my Audeze Maxwell shows up today. Ordered wicked cushions to go with it as well. Guess I'll learn about the hype soon enough

[@Brosfight_]

I bought the pc38x and the hd560s because of you. Im thanking you for that a lot!

[@Crisheight]

I have had really good luck with 660S which is close-sounding but excellent sound separation and accuracy, and the Hifiman Ananda Nanos, which offer more bass/subbass and a bigger soundstage while still having excellent accuracy. I noticed a lot of options with bigger soundstage will not have the pinpoint accuracy and so in some games like Valorant it will become a bit vague exactly where someone is, even if you have a general idea of the direction.

[@yudhanjaya]

I didn't realize that Reinhardt reviews headphones was a thing, but now I'm here for it.

[@orm2799]

Your video was great before. I bought the 38x because of that video and they are simply amazing. They sound amazing. I've tried many headsets and this one stands out. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming.

[@bradlamrs]

Really freaking love these vids, the last vid convinced me to buy a hd560s, and so far it works wonderfully! Thank you badseed!

[@falcon7370]

Just picked up some Meze 109 Pros after my Beyer 990s died after a long decade of use. Absolutely love them for both gaming and music, and they feel like a cloud on my head. Expensive, but well worth it for gaming, music and content consumption.

[@subtlejester]

These are the cans I want to pick up. I tried them out at an audio shop and loved how comfy they felt and the sound was awesome. I run the Crinicale red IEMs for my steam deck and switch, and the Tygr 300r for my PC.

[@drittz5470]

Thanks for including Joe. Love his vids and the owner of WC(Wicked Cushions) speaks highly of him also on a Personal level. You all do amazing work so again thank you for having him on🤙. Wishing you all a successful and Happy 2024.

[@andreaswoehler26]

Adding an equalizer to my HD800S + HDVD800 and pushing the bass really made this headphones the king for gaming and music listening. ❤

[@tpk_taj7729]

I wish the goat of gaming audio Fresh Reviews was included in this!

[@CimInc]

Personally prefer IEM:s for gaming, not as hot on my head during the summer months and as I am getting older, I get more details I otherwise tend to miss in games where foot steps etc. comes from. Rocking Moondrop Aria 2 for IEMS with Moondrop Chu 2 as backups. Highly recommend switching the ear tips to Spinfits to not get itching in the ear canals and to be able to spend 8+ hrs on your R6 or Minecraft sesh!

[@chronicmayhem]

I've been using the Sennheiser 560s for about a year and I've really enjoyed it

[@Defiancy]

I switched to IEM’s recently and I’m never going back. At first I tried Truthear Hexas and 7Hz Zeros and they left a lot to be desired. I’m now using the Crinacle Zero reds with the impedance adapter, and it’s amazing. I know a lot of people prefer the original zero for gaming, but I consume a lot of media so the Zero red is a perfect overall pick for me. Never knew that IEMs could be this good.

[@subtlejester]

I picked them up as well and love them for my steam deck and switch!

[@nhoffman0677]

I have some fancy headphones and iems in my collection, and I think my favorite casual headphones are the Meze Classics for most everything. They're just so light and comfortable. If I actually need a mic, my H6pros are still going strong after 2.5 years with my ARC MK2. I have the same issues with IEMs about them not being comfortable after like an hour.

[@DelScully]

So GoldenSound just decided to go with an ad lol, kudos to the rest of the guys though for keeping it real!

[@xadrian23]

Though I like your videos either way, I would have liked to introduce more people from gaming world. I really like gadgetry ( a good addition), but also guys like fresh reviews , optiumtech and others that are more in this world , would have been also insightful. Maybe for a next video.

[@psycheisssdelic]

i still have my first pair of Sennheiser HD 555's, the first pair of decent headphones I ever bought. must be close to 15 years old now, they still work like they did on day 1, still using them. i've had 2 other pairs of more modern gaming headsets in that time which have both broken with use, they didnt last long maybe lasting a year or so. build quality is extremely important

[@bruizer3183]

Enjoying my Tygr 300 Rs. BUT... it took some adjusting to get use to the Beyerdynamic treble. Had to do some EQ'ing.

[@babyfaceseattle]

Big thanks to you! Brain! 🙏

[@eatablecookie858]

Have you heard of the VZR model one headphones and would you do a review of them?

[@networkn]

I have the HD800S, what do I pair it with, or not, to game with it? I have a GSX1000 I could connect but I am unsure if that would be a help or a hindrence? I have loads of Amps.

[@robinenbernhard]

I just order hd660s2 for gaming around 17 hours a go 😊 i get it later to day. I use hd650 for 15+ yrs I use soundblaster ae-7 and super with hd650 in FPS. To bad i miss out soundblaster ae-9 😢

[@sidesaladaudio]

Love it!

[@lw8882]

As someone with an already good audio setup who's looking to get a pair of IEMs for long gaming sessions this video is going to be great.

[@MINECRAFTandSEB]

I use the Epos 370, I got the og version, I heard there are a lot of issues with newer versions. I am very happy with them and wireless for gaming was a big deal to me. Fold up mic is great and sound quality apparently is good for a wireless headset, idk, I prefer my wired akg collection for music. Only downside is wireless connection is weak if u get far from the dongle or have the dongle far under ur desk or something.

[@LyuboA]

yep my headphone pick is also DT770 Pro 80ohm plus Dekoni pads pure bliss you literally forget you are with headphones and the sound is just great i still haven't found anything that can beat DT770 Pro 80ohm when it comes to comfort, sound and price to performance but you definitely need Dekoni pads

[@retrofizz727]

Stock pads are super comfortable imo

[@andrenordengen5163]

What about the 900 pro x ?

[@jacobs687]

team TYGR baby, highly underrated

[@lucastaieb6732]

Sorry for my english, I speak french. Thanks for the good content! But again it’s practically all about multiplayer. Nothing about solo gaming except “more bass for cinematic immersion”. What about an analysis of timbral accuracy of wind, water, voices and all the amazing sounds of solo games and movies. And no explanation of what type of binaural process is used, I guess it’s the binaural audio built in the FPS games and the output is 2 channel PCM ? This information is in clear correlation of soundstage rendition in games. So here is my take on Solo gaming/movies : Best binaural process : SoundblasterX G6 which takes the dolby digital content and converts it to binaural. I didn’t try the Smyth realiser (for obvious reason $) but I am practically sure it will create the same illusion of speakers as the new G7. I tried the G7 new mode but even if it was a perfect simulation of speakers (which it is not), it’s not as good for immersion as the old mode of the G6 because every scene will sound like speakers in a room even if you are outdoors in the game. The G6 binaural virtualisation is more immersive because it just puts the dolby digital spots all around you at about 1m with no big reverberation, so outside sounds like outside and inside like inside. And after testing the same mode available in the G7 I didn’t get the same rear cue accuracy as in the G6, placebo or some changes in the process ? Best headphone/iem (with EQ and calm environment) : HD600 with added bass (30hz 4db 0.5Q, and small tweaks in the treble based on sound sweeps). I have the 800s, Hifiman sundara, akg k702, k371, SRH440, sundara closed, moondrop variations, blessing 2, Truthear hexa, red, ie200, U12t, and around 10 other headphones/iems, and of course all the things I tried in stores. I tried and tried and tried to get the same timbral accuracy in the 800s as in the HD600 with EQ but I still don’t manage to do it. I don’t use the dspears anymore because I found way better inter-headphones accuracy using the in ear mic of Sound Professionals. I cut the hook to put the mic even closer to blocking ear entrance. Best treble peaks accuracy I ever had that correlates with sound sweeps. HD800s has better soundstage and imaging than the HD600 but it’s not a huge difference, most of the spatialisation work is done by the G6. And as I value timbre over anything (I tend to walk a lot in games just to immerse myself in the environment/story), HD600 (and probably its brother 6XX/650) is always a reminder of natural/accurate sound. Best headphone/iem (no EQ, noisy environment) : Truthear Hexa (for timbral accuracy) or Moondrop Variations (more unrealistic subbass on this one but more soundstage due to the harman dip in the midbass/low mids. And for really noisy environment (air conditioner, family), put the XM4 noise canceling headphone around it. I didn’t find any closed back able to rival the clean frequency response of in-ears. It looks like the new Focal Azurys is the real new closed HD600. I am egger to try both HD620s and Azurys ! And there is the whole chain : - PS5 in 5.1 or 7.1 dolby digital mode to - HDMI Extracteur (for no latency in audio) to - G6 (to get excellent binaural audio in any dolby digital game at least for my HRTF) to - Minidsp Flex (to get a precise 20 band equalizer) to - Mojo 2 (to get good DAC and enough power) to - HD600 Have a nice day !

[@ROADRAGE21]

honestly I feel like good sound in terms of media you consume and good sound in terms of competitive games are very very different. it depends on the game of course but rule of thumb is the most important thing to look for in a headphone from a competitive standpoint is NOT footsteps or soundstage (unless you’re playing a soundwhore game like siege) because if you are good at the game you play you will have proper map awareness and it will give you no advantage if you’re GOOD what you should look for is not only seperation but also muting (in a fast paced game) the advantage a good headphone should give you is being able to have clearer audio for utility (most shooters) and abilities (hero shooters) so that you can have a proper understanding of what’s going on and that you can act faster on an opportunity (overwatch example: being able to tell clearly when ana has used her sleep dart without seeing it and without her voiceline triggering is an advantage. knowing where the ana is based off of her footsteps isnt and hearing gunshots LOUDER is just literal noise pollution) so unless you’re actually good you shouldn’t care about an advantage and your idea of an advantage in games is probably flawed so just go with something comfortable that suits you in terms of sound profile and features. the gsp 600’s are the best headphones for me in game but in any scenario that isn’t competitive I use either my thieaudio ghosts because they just suit me very well and my crusher ANC2 because they’re FUN. find a headphone that suits you and your usecase instead of focusing on soundstage and footsteps and all of that because you can hear footsteps accurately enough out of any headphone that isn’t muddy or SHIT

[@rabidpooh007]

The Sennheiser 800s is my go to because of the sound stage. However what got me in the world of headphones was the Sennheiser HD 700 which also has an amazing sound stage, and if you run an EQ (like APO) you can fix the infamous tuning, these can be bought used for around $300 to $500 US on the second hand market. They are also a really good headphone for hip hop/trap/etc

[@FromPlsNerf]

I use ZMF Aeolus, HD6xx, and DCA Closed X. For IEMs I use either the Yanyin Mahina or the Etymotic ER2XR. I would recommend the Moondrop Variations also, They are amazing I regret selling mine. But yeah. Nothing beats my ZMF. LOVE THEM. I use the headphones on my desktop with a JDS El Amp 2 and El Dac 2 (with custom hollow knight and dark souls engraving that's free!), and I use my IEMs with my steam deck OLED.

[@Dyjsong]

the ring sound was a nice touch.

[@areitz1962]

Love the addition of Joe!

[@Justmeandmy20cents]

Audeze Maxwell is so fudging good! They make my Nova pro wireless sound hollow in comparison. The image is wider on Nova Pro but not by enough. The Maxwell really sounds very close to my HTA9/SW5 surround system so maybe that's why I love them so much. Buy them steal them, they are fire!

[@Juice_VI]

Atlas Air is now my go to. Open back AND wireless? Can’t beat that.

[@dainel40]

Whats the best dac/amp fo gaming?

[@Darknight_smaw]

last time i was honestly kinda pissed nobody talked about 3d audio or 7.1, spacial whatever you want to call it . its honestly the best feature when it comes to modern gaming the ability to hear where your enemies or parts of the game are is phenomenal and a bit wider footsteps are one of many key things but if you cant get a direction to those steps they might as well be useless and not all footsteps in games sound the same either so eq is a must with neutral sound for tuning. tho it would be unfair to not state i have really good hearing which is something that you just get by paying attention to sound 24/7 irl.

[@GekkoTechGaming]

I’ve been running the HD 490 Pro since it first released and it hasn’t left my desk yet. Really enjoy using it for Overwatch, and pretty dang comfortable.

[@jasminahmetovic140]

I got recommend from a friend to buy 490 pros with k11 dac for ps5/pc is it worth instead of audeze maxwell? if u can share some thoughts about 490 pros i would appreciate it thank you

[@ravantgarde1899]

We needed Fresh Reviews on this

[@kekomixtli]

I usually look for headphones/IEMs with a "flat" response. For gaming, I use both my HD560S and Moondrop Blessing 2 with a cable that has an integrated mic, and they really work well for me. They're immersive in games like Starfield and have great imaging in Call of Duty.

[@Jorge_RPG]

yayyyy just what I needed.

[@TheTechne]

Great vid man 👍 I totally agree with the iem statement, and Sennheiser better get that check sent over asap 🤣

[@brandonfrost9801]

What’s your top pic?

[@RobsCorner313]

So is the AKG 702/7xx no longer in the mix for a great headset?

[@lgkaks]

I was hoping the FIIO JadeAudio JT1 would be included, or at least get mentioned. Purchased them for gaming because of the positive reviews and yes, they do perform great (for music too!) especially when you use spatial audio features like Dolby or DTS.

[@JoshuaValour]

I want that sonic the hedghog 3 in 1 tho...

[@_Wake_Up_If_U_Can]

After looking at Audeze Maxwell videos for over six months, including BADSEED's video, my wife ordered me some from Crutchfield. While they do sound incredible, both ear cups now make the annoying scratchy sound if I touch the cups or move my head. It all started the moment I hit both my ear cups lightly out of frustration when the USB CONNECTED voice came over at 5X the volume of what I was listening to. It made me jump and gave me adrenaline. I did find the voice volume setting in the app after that and lowered it significantly but it deserved a good smacking for scaring me. Ever since that moment they have the very well documented (on forums) annoying scratchy sound. They still work and sound great....as long as I don't touch the ear cups or move at all which is kind of NUTS to me for $330 with tax. I did purchase then return the Steel series top of the line headphones first: -their pc audio app did all kinds of bizarre things -the ear cups were just too small -the built in noise cancelling mic was too close to my ears -ear cups made my ears over heat

[@DTDSasquatch]

I'm still gaming on my semi-open-back Superlux HD681 headphones + Antlion Modmic after watching Tek Syndicate's video about 8 years ago. My only complaint is the elastic headband cords wore out, but my head is so large that this is irrelevant. Even the ear pads are still in like-new condition, in spite of my heavy 5-o'clock shadow rubbing against them all the time. I have since tried the SHP9500 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha, but neither of them compare for me.

[@techwolfcave]

What do you think about Salnotes Zero?

[@knorki5268]

My favorites after a 12+ year journey are the Aeon 2 Noires, absolutely awesome sound, great isolation and the most comfortable I have ever used (also with glasses)

[@davefinfrock3324]

What you use...well, that depends on what I'm about. I no longer use headphones all that much. I don't need the coms anymore, so I don't typically bother. When I do need them, my old Audiotechnica ADG700s get the nod. Back up for them, or when I just want open cans are the Philips X2HR. The new Senn 490PRO tempts me mightily, but not much use for it at present. Closed cans are the Beyerdynamic DT177X for isolation or fiddling with bluetooth via the Quedelix5K and a balanced cable. Everything with detachable cables gets Hart modular cables.

[@Sniper_asp]

Got epos h3 couldn't be happier for music or gaming