Z Review - Audio-Technica Ricardo's (AKA Gaming in ATH-WS1100iS)

[@ZReviews]

15:53 "These Take a Tube like Sasha Grey takes Six Guys in a Back Room" -Me

[@stcredzero]

Or you could just leave it as, these Take a Tube like Sasha Grey. That could also be misinterpreted, but most of those still work.

[@motomotogaming9443]

Thank you for telling people about the love I got the WS770 but its a god sent

[@stillstrangeronin3875]

Thx Zeos, ATH-WS1100= msr7 with bass and for game/movies.... what wrong with msr7 - msr7 pads worse than Solid Bass line..

[@SpearWieldingOctopus]

Nice.

[@ZReviews]

Don't try to decode the magic. Not yet.

[@crimsontriage1314]

The best headphones I've ever had. So upset they're out of print

[@roxascloud101]

I've been using these near daily for gaming and often for music for about 3 years now. I have had to replace the pads because of the excessive use and the pads I bought make them more open while still having great imaging. Absolutely love these things.

[@Daddymerls]

What pads did you get?

[@Basteabby]

what pads

[@roxascloud101]

For those asking "what pads" I have no idea what brand and the listing is no longer on Amazon. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

[@stabiliizer7819]

I've been waiting for these headphones to be reviewed for soooo long

[@alexanderbrust2989]

"M50s sound like a dumptruck running over your mother." -Zeos

[@Djdaniel77]

He wouldn't be wrong though..

[@ProfessorSnack]

that shit killed me omfg

[@hazi5961]

Been trying pad rolling with these. For bassy and reduced treble, the HM5 sheepskin angled work well. For close to stock with minor reduction in treble, Dekoni M50x sheepskin elite work well. For a more neutral sound, the SHR1540 pads work well. The HM5 Hybrids sound the most like stock, maybe a tad less treble....better soundstage and I have kept the Hybrids on for over 3 weeks now.

[@DaisoOne]

I am looking for a good pair of earpads to replace the stock ones that have just gone to bits. I can't seem to find ones that fits.. would you have any recommendations on where I could get them ? At the moment the only ones I could find are the local Audio Technica service centre or amazone (oem ones that have no description)

[@hazi5961]

Daiso One Are you looking to replace with the exact same stock pads, or do you want a new set of pads? If you don't want stock, then I suggest the flat brainwavz pleather if you want more soundstage and a little warmer treble...or the dekoni ath-m50x sheepskin elite if you want a balanced sound...or you could go the cheap Ebay route and search for ath-msr7 pads, but I will warn you that those pads are all pretty cheap and increase the treble from slightly bright in stock pads to unbearably bright murder ear rape treble.

[@hazi5961]

Daiso One I forgot to mention that I actually like the brainwavz hm5 hybrid the best with pleather a close 2nd. That is just my preference and your mileage may vary.

[@js-googl]

im sorry for replying on this old comment. But what about thr sheepskin? It's better than pleather in terms of quality, but I'm not so sure about the impact on the sound. I want to retain the WS1100iS sound.

[@lemonscented7703]

@@js-googl Oh boy, gravedigging threads a year late, but I'm also curious - I've seen bad reviews generally about the quality of the Brainwavz Sheepskin pads (namely because they're not fully sheepskin, and the blend with PU leather means they start to flake pretty quickly), but I've seen one glowing review on Reddit of the Dekoni Sheepskins for M50x, citing improved midrange and comfort, and one furious review on HeadFi stating the pads barely fit on the WS1100s and they're so thin that the drivers were almost flat with the poster's ears. Dunno if you've since gone ahead and pulled the trigger on some sheepskin pads, but if you have please don't hesitate to share your thoughts, as even with these cans being out of production I doubt I'll be the last person on the hunt for some new donuts for 'em lol.

[@Joe-if5rq]

I purchased these audio Technica headphones based upon your review. Just want to say I love them there excellent. Very clear sound with clean bass. Keep up the great reviews. I really like the personality you have when you do reviews . Keep doing what you doing you do a fantastic job Thank you

[@feeelipe_m]

Você é br?

[@hassanhaq3570]

How is the comfort? I'm coming from a Logitech G430 where the head band feels like it's digging into my skull. Do they feel nice and gentle on the top of your head?

[@Joe-if5rq]

@@feeelipe_m what's br?

[@feeelipe_m]

@@Joe-if5rq Brazilian ..

[@Joe-if5rq]

@@feeelipe_m portugues

[@astro0125]

"I don't feel like stabbing children or nothin" Good Zeos, thats good lol

[@monsieur3985]

Don't you think that's a bit too soon?

[@angelbenitez8035]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@deepsouth1748]

3 years later i still have mine they still sound great and still work amazing Had some weird cutting out on the right ear and got it repaired and replaced the pads with new ones after 2 years. Got a audio technica mic for them and now they stay hooked up to my game.

[@adampm1]

mine just broke,. right earmuff :(

[@deepsouth1748]

@@adampm1 you can send them to get repaired or do it yourself Mine was 70$ to repair them and get new earpads so not a good deal but worth it to keep the same pair to me

[@Toralen]

I had the M50X and got these based on your review. Fantastic imaging, super comfortable, absolute game changer for FPS games, only issue is the mic resting on your chest so I have ordered the boom pro.

[@RicardoCalderon3212]

Buying these because you called them Ricardo's.

[@timecage]

Solid Bass is not a description or catchphrase. It's the name of AT's headphone line. There's been one edition before and now it's the second one of which WS1100 is the top of. Also solid doesn't mean a lot of it. For me these'd be a perfect portable can if not for weak isolation.

[@vnrays3775]

timecage tru, I’ve always want to say this: Solid bass means good quality of bass, not quantity. Thus the 1100’s bass quantity is not at all less then needed.

[@4epa1012]

Slapped Brainwavz Hybrids pads on my ws1100is, EQ'd a bit the mids and the bass and WOW, the soundstage came really close to my AKG K712 PRO's, so now I have hard time to decide which headphone to use for gaming and movies as both headphones sound so good, for music tho, hands down I am using only my ws1100is, they sound so much better now. Who ever got this headphone, buy the Braiwavz Hybrid pads and you won't regred, mark my word!

[@lemonscented7703]

Man, I gotta be honest I wasn't a fan. Ordered a pair in for myself because the OG donuts are finally giving out after five years, and I saw a lot of recommendations for the Hybrids both on this video and on HeadFi and Reddit, but after giving 'em a shot I still prefer my now squashed and flaking original pads. They do receive a larger soundstage, but it felt recessed for me, like putting a pair of speakers in a bigger room with worse acoustic properties, or at the end of a hallway. Not only are the mids and low-end de-emphasized (I'm not a big EQ guy, so that's a more permanent problem for me), but I noticed a loss in the tightness and detail retrieval across the whole sound signature, which is what made me love these cans in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I'm only responding to you in case someone else comes to this video looking for opinions about pad rolling - it's super awesome to hear that you absolutely love them, and I hope more people have your experience over mine!

[@4epa1012]

@@lemonscented7703 Hi man, fair. Tbh I found the mids recessed anyways with the stock pads, comparing these headphones to my msr7b's for instance they are nowhere near, but... I have this feeling you are missing a lot not using EQ, after all we are talking about ath-ws1100is headphone, a 190 pounds headphone, nowhere near the high end gear that costs thousands of pounds, so imo they are not ideal, out of the box, at all, thats why EQ is a necessaty. I am using them with Xbass on on my Ifi Zen Can, plus 4db bump at 24, 40 hz and plus 4db bump on the whole midrange. This way this headphone sounds better than the msr7b headphone with balanced cable, even I prefer it, for music, over my AKG K712 pro's.

[@deepsouth1748]

Bought these 2 years ago because of this review listening on them right now still working awesome Need a new cable because the one they came with is getting sketchy after this long but that's the only thing that has ever had any issues. The pads are getting chewed up but they've never stopped feeling great.

[@ojgreen743]

Ok, I just wanted you to know that I've pared these headphones with the Mayflower ARC amp that I got three weeks ago and I wish I would have had this setup before I purchased the Astro A40 TR. I hear so much more details in the games that I play now. Thanks Z!!

[@ColeSlav]

Been using these with the V Moda Boom Pro for VR gaming. They are one of the few headphones that can fit over my Dell Visor HMD. Love these things to death. Glad you found them enjoyable!

[@BoopLoopy]

I've had these for over a year the only thing I found annoying was that the padding has warped on me, just ordered some micro suede memory foam pads for them and fingers crossed doesn't make them sound worse

[@beliveinurself]

Let us know what they sound like

[@lemonscented7703]

Yo, sorry for dragging you back to an old thread, but I'm on the hunt for some new pads for my pair and I was wondering, how did the micro-suede work out for you? I've heard they isolate better than velour but aren't quite as bass-forward as leather or pleather, was that kinda your experience, or was this too far in the past for you to recall?

[@gregcannady6201]

I know I am late to the party. Thank you for reviewing these headphones. I purchased a pair on you word and I so impressed by them. Again, thank you and keep doing what you do. No one does it better.

[@sebastianpuentes7596]

130 on amazon makes me so tempted but I don't need more headphones

[@tbd1425]

What if I told you: I really did just buy 150 bucks worth of lube?

[@siddheshchavan1528]

280$ on amazon india😔,msr7(230) are out of stock from like last 10 months

[@DerEggad]

R I C A R D O

[@parsastrife6629]

These are very V-shaped so be aware. The mids are very laid back. I tried these vs the MSR7 and those were perfect in my opinion. The mids were crystal clear compared to these which have quite muddy mids and a bit too much Bass for my taste. But these are much more comfortable and much cheaper so I actually ended up getting these even tho I preferred the MSR7.

[@FardzanRukmana]

Which one is better for gaming? In terms of accurately know where step is (distance and directions)?

[@4epa1012]

If you EQ them and swap the pads with the Brainwavz Hybrid ones, MSR7 sounds narrow comparing to these ones. Honestly, the Brainwavz pads completely change the sound and add so much soundstage that they get really close to my K712 pro's, and I am not exaggerating here at all.

[@LordPain254]

I want another pair of these so bad. Still sad mine broke. :c

[@a.Trickster]

i love how if you search audio technica ricardos the first thing that comes up is a link to buy these

[@4epa1012]

I got these ones... Oh man, the bass response is wow! Even if I EQ the bass it does not distort and it stays so clean, without messing up the mids and highs. OK, it doesn't mach the clarity of the sound of my ATH-MSR7b's with the balanced cable on, but they are really close. And the bass, the MSR7b cannot do that bass lol. Also, comparing these to M50X, I sold my M50X's...

[@LordPain254]

Anyone know where i can get more of these? Mine just broke today and im super sad... They are no longer in production. Also my name is Ricardo.

[@Dankboi420]

Been using this for years, love it😍

[@lemonscented7703]

Don't mind me, just coming back to haunt this comment section because it's about the single largest body of community knowledge about this specific model of headphones and I'm in desperate need of recommendations on new pads for my pair...😅

[@Drew-tm5pe]

Zeos, thank you for making this review. I would've never gotten them if you hadn't. I'm very pleased with the headphones

[@archie8798]

Andrew Nguyen do they vibrate at all.

[@timecage]

MSR7 are generally better overall but require a warmer amp. And for the prettiest Audio Technica can you could check ATH-MSR7SE.

[@derzulya]

+1. MSR7SE looks gorgeous. Hell, even MSR7 is more beautiful than that!

[@Patafisique]

I tried those in Tokyo last autumn. Sexy af

[@vnrays3775]

Waiting for it!!! Got the MSR7 and love it, but heard the SE is soo much better. Getting so hipe :v

[@SyncF]

timecage I have the MSR7SE. Was a pain in the ass to get, but it is never getting out of its box.

[@chuckseeger7743]

I need to replace my pads any suggestions 🙌🙌

[@edr4846]

Woo I never thought you'd ever review these. I got these and wanted to know your take.

[@Sh4rkeBotxD]

I got this last week and I love them, I'm not in the super basshead territory anymore but this is plenty they are great for gaming and music, it has an amazing tight bass. These aren't for ppl that want flat or like no bass whatsoever, I wouldn't say they are bad for music. It's just not for the kind of people here that always want perfect flat response on everything, is for people that like newer music that emphasize bass responses more.

[@0508am]

yoooooo, this is the one. i need that honesty

[@skullblaster360]

6 years later and I have yet to find a headphone as good as these for gaming

[@terminalfx]

Bassnectar - Reaching Out : the first minute or so is what I use for testing sound stage.

[@mortenolsen1111]

I finally pulled the trigger, I just bought them from Amazon for 117 dollars, I think it is a very good deal, I hope I like the sound.? I have the Bose QC25, so I hope they are better than them!?

[@MrNikitos87]

Do u like them?

[@mortenolsen1111]

Adolf Kurzweil I am very pleased with them, they sound amazing.

[@VEN0M415]

$200+ after taxes here in Canadia :crie:

[@archie8798]

Do they vibrate at all

[@murmuratingmemories]

Gaming without RGB lights? gtfo!

[@chunkylover5367]

David Hombach in all fairness, gaming gear will have rgb lighting on mice, keyboards, monitors, motherboards, ram, gpus, fans, water coolers, and even chairs, but I have not seen headphones with rgb lighting.... Oh wait, found some on Amazon.

[@Tyriama]

Corsair, Razer, Logitech headphones all have had RGB for a long time.

[@daimond8226]

Those are snake oil head *sets* not head *phones*

[@chunkylover5367]

Daimond I agree. If I had to purchase a new pair of headphones for PC gaming they would definitely either be from Sennheiser or Audeze's Mobius. At least those DON'T have RGB LEDs.

[@kyleh6802]

Loved these, bummed they broke and now discontinued. LoL Doom 2023 😂

[@nukoto]

Hey boss have been using these for the last few years but the plastics on it's last legs and I can't seem to find any more online. What would you recommend in it's steed as something that's similar? Cheers

[@MrCrazy]

I'm glad I came across this review! I'm a "serious" gamer, 1000hr+ on csgo. Moved from a Logitech 430, to HyperX Cloud II (returned back to amazon within 48hrs of purchase, mic came in DOA), wanted something different.. and then I bought the "Ricardo's" on amazon due to this review; FOOOTSTEPPPSSSSS. Best bang for your bucks, I'm not just a gamer, I love music and watching streams, etc..I have them plugged into the Fiio e10k (also watched the reviews from Mr. Z) so these are great imo. I'm just debating on upgrading the pads to brainwavz, ear hurts after 3hrs+ of wearing them. Thanks Mr. Z.

[@AndyKunkel]

I got the sennheiser hd598s and was disappointed for gaming. But wow for music. I just didn't FEEL anything for Battlefield. Logitech g230s are decent, budget friendly, but the bass is distorted a bit. So I pulled the trigger on the Ricardos, can't wait to try them out!

[@jiraphy5930]

How do you like the Ricardos compared to the hd598s ? Kind of in between these two headphones for gaming and music usage.

[@AndyKunkel]

Jiraphy I'll let you know very soon when they arrive haha

[@AndyKunkel]

So far, I love them, these look really damn good, the bass is almost perfect. I would not put the m in the bass head category which is perfect for me, its perfect bass for gaming. Highs are fantastic, the mids are no where near as good as the 598s, but they are good mids still. And these are very very comfy. MUCH better for gaming that the 598s IMHO

[@jiraphy5930]

Andrew Kunkel thanks for letting me know man, pretty hyped bc Amazon had them on sale. is the music difference between these and the 598s significant ?

[@Santino6]

Bought these for gaming thanks for your review.

[@dannysx]

Ridou good?!

[@slowtype]

This or msr7 for gaming?

[@terminalfx]

I need a second job to keep up with the cost of watching this channel :D

[@nammmy1]

terminalfx same dude !

[@kaysimpson]

Adding an exclamation point on that statement!

[@giproact]

If you are a serious gamer and appreciate music you cant go wrong with these ones!

[@SyncF]

You have to give your ears time to adjust to this thing if you're coming from the MSR7. I gave them a second try on the same day and went from hating them to loving them. Honest to God my small Fiio amp helps, because my Note 9 doesn't drive them well (have to up my volume like 3 notches above what I'd use on the MSR7). And to the people who claim this is an MSR7 but with more bass? LOL. This is a different headphone, different signature, similar sounding yeah, but bass boosted out the ass. It is actual clean bass. I remember trying Beats like 2yrs ago when they released their new models, these have FAR more bass, and cleaner. I'm pleasantly surprised by how much detail they also manage to deliver WHILE exploding your ear with bass. To a basshead, this might not be impressive, to me it certainly is. Thumbs up.

[@kidsrock4102]

Can the note 9 run these on max volume. And which amp do you have

[@Fahrizakp]

Finally ! Thank you Zeos!

[@Randommmmm204]

YO Z! The LG V30 has a quad dac. I'm just saying, if you want a phone with a good amp, the V30 is the best you'll get (except for a Marshall phone which I'm not even sure are being produced anymore).

[@bepolite2]

Also V20 has quad dac, I have both and the sound is the same. The only difference is maybe price on those phones, cheaper as music player than some dedicated device.

[@upy0ur5]

How do these hold up to a Sony MDR 1am2, Beyerdynamic COPs, or Denon ahd 600? I believe that's all I have to compare. I'm a collector looking for an Audiotechnica to add and this looks beautiful. The bass advertising makes it all the more tempting.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

im gonna ahead and get the m40x msr7 and i already have the m50 and ws1100

[@tylertessitore6112]

I just bought these and I didn’t like them... not zeos fault i love his reviews. Just thought i would share. The bass and lower end sounds great, but the mids and every frequency up from there are definitely comprised in the pair i received. Highs to me sound tingy and sybolant almost like static. Mids are over powered by lows and highs. They look amazing! The shp 9500’s ship all over these things. Hope that helps anyone.

[@zedhead90]

Can confirm. People are still playing DOOM in some stretch.

[@Dankboi420]

Been owning these for a year now, really like it I also game on these a lot

[@davidliu9631]

Whenever I wear these the top of the ear pads fold quite dramatically... does that happen to you ever? I love these but that just annoys me a little

[@atlxzsx]

idk why but i just like hearing you talk. the comments just make car rides nice lol.

[@Little_Bitz]

Lmaooo You never cease to entertain me while delivering a thorough review. I appreciate your effort in sharing all of this with us although you may be disappointing to hear I purchased the m50's despite your recommendations. I also picked up the DT770's to compare. I'll be selling one of the two soon.

[@tonyboss4290]

Which one you like better?

[@killcha_in]

I like my m50s quite a bit but I game quite a bit and they are great for that

[@HectorGP-10]

Last Doom Eternal DLC just came out earlier this year and a lot of people are playing it. I'm buying this headphones btw, I need clean footsteps in Apex Legends.

[@bigttoe101]

I agree I use my atmsr7s for gaming because of the details I hear from them

[@jasonjennings8465]

These headphones are amazing when paired with a good DAC/AMP IMO. I use them for music at home. When I cant sleep I put them on and play a long chill mix by ChilloutDeer. For my music genre these are top notch. Wanting to try something else soon though. Might get a FiiO Q5, now I just need to find a good pair of headphones for them. The Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones I own are almost too big... going to be interesting search.

[@asad5067]

ALOT of the sonys have build problems.

[@allenlark]

Fun to hear him talk about the m60s not existing. To hear him say that through m60s that is.

[@Creep1ngDe4th]

I'm on a Schitt Fulla 2, with the Ricardos, and angled ear pads and the bass that comes from these is super clean and literally rattles my skull. I'm talking full volume, no distortion. Z, I know you were down-ish on the "bass" but perhaps you got a lemon. The bass on these are top tier IMHO. My one complaint is that they are a little narrow in the soundscape, however. I listen to Metal, Electronic, & Hip Hop primarily, plus I game a lot, and these are literally the perfect headphone for me.

[@casualgamer5273]

I am a gamer and i like bass, i just ordered it today for $300 CAD taxes included. I never spent such a huge amount of money for a headphone. Your review convicted me to buy it and i will receive it tomorrow. It will be a replacement of my crappy Razer Kraken. I will give you some news! I can't wait to test them!

[@KontrolStyle]

I bet these blew away the razer krakens

[@el_RiPPeR]

Which headphone is better, ws1100is or custom one pro plus?

[@ColeSlav]

I noticed the comfort on my pads have gotten worse over time. Owned these for about 2-3 years now? Lately I have to adjust them to keep from my right ear feeling sore. They were comfortable at first, but definitely not anymore. What's the most comfortable pads I can get that fits these?

[@animationcanceling]

how do the bass on these compare to 1More h1707? I am trying to find a headset with great power on the bass.

[@1MythicalMarvel]

I seen these on Amazon for about $130 are these worth the cost..im asking becouse I would like a nice pair of headphones like these don't care for the BASS I just want nice Hi Res sound and clarity

[@JDFiv]

They look amazing and they cost 129$.

[@TyrantTitan.]

What are your thoughts on the Nuraphones? gimmick? If you could do a review that would be awesome D;

[@pattherien7323]

''Whitout a tube/amp'' M50X or ATH-WS1100i for video production?

[@Henry-eg2uq]

There are a lot of review channels out there, but you sir are fucking hilarious. Earned my sub.

[@hassanhaq3570]

I'm coming from a Logitech G430 so I must ask, how comfortable is this? Does the band feel like it's pushing down on your head or does it feel nice and light?

[@Bearded_Yeti]

so comfortable, i just got mine today with brainwavz hybrid pads and it makes it more comfortable to me. the stock pads are amazing as it is, i had g430 and this is a worthy upgrade in my opinon

[@hassanhaq3570]

@@Bearded_Yeti That's awesome, how does the headband feel?

[@Bearded_Yeti]

@@hassanhaq3570 so soft and cushy, definitely got some cushion to them. Doesn't irritate the top of my head like some other headphones I've used

[@dondeleon78]

How do this compare to takstar pro 82 in Bass, comfort and sound quality? Thanks

[@asad5067]

ask "bad guy good audio" on youtube. im guessing these go deeper in terms of bass.

[@xhesicadx]

Question? I bought the Audio Technica M50x's about a year ago and i wasnt too impressed with the bass, i WAS looking at these exact ones but now im not after seeing youre review. Im looking for a good set that are Crunchier & Punchier but still retain clearness. My staple is rock, metal & punk genres but i still like my old school rap and a bit of electric genres here and there. What would be some decent recommendations under $600?

[@v3zMedia]

How do these compare to the Sony MDR-7506?

[@madffx1986]

between these and the Philips shp 9500 which is better for gaming and comfort

[@carlosesqueda9753]

You should review the PXC 550-ii. I'm considering them but I want to see you review them first.

[@nicktan4530]

If its recommended for gaming, why isnt it in the gaming recommendation on redit under gaming recommendation ?

[@uninvestigated]

its under Ricardo's

[@Skylancer727]

I use a really weird pair of headphones for gaming. I use the Sony HW700 which are 9.1 surround sound headphones. They are really weird as they are feed the HDMI output from your devices. I saw them going for around $300 on eBay and Amazon as they need a 5ghz transmition box.

[@yufu2295]

So what I understand is there's not bloated bass, but more base than the m50x. I have Takstar pro82 and Senheiser 598cs. How does the bass compare to these? (I find the Takstar's lacking but I don't like how bloated the bass boost is)

[@Cen0byte]

I found your review great! I own M50's and i use them with Fiio e10k on a mac with logic. I'm a drummer and i use them with electronic drums. I'm thinking of upgrading to Ricardos (lol). Is it worth it? What do you think? Maybe i should upgrade my dac too? Do you have any AMP-DAC (affordable) to suggest along with these headphones, or i should keep the fiio e10k? I'm bit confused.

[@lennyahan95]

Z Reviews, it seems like you really like these, why aren't these on your recommendation guide?

[@SilentMagick]

So seeing how comfortable the pads are, if I were to replace them then what pads should I get?

[@emilianocastillo6792]

Which ones would you recommend for all around music listening (I listen to mostly every music genre) and gaming between this and Beyerdinamics dt770 pro 32ohms?

[@Tsukino_u]

i wouldn't really say that either of these truly excel for listening pleasure (both are dead neutral), but for gaming, they image pretty well, i dont own a tube amp because the idea of tube-rolling is pretty intimidating

[@Tunehead99]

This or the Phillips x2hr for movies and gaming

[@4epa1012]

For movies and games, x2hr, the soundstage of the Fidelios is huge, perfect for movies and games. However, if you want a massive bass, that literally shakes your ears in the headphones pads, the ws1100is is the way to go.

[@asad5067]

the amazon sale is back!

[@SKULLBLAST3R]

Would you recommend these over the MSR7 for gaming? Just wondering since you haven't put these up on the headphone gaming guide on reddit

[@nozua]

hard to drive at 38 ohms?

[@jayleno2192]

Impedance isn't the only thing that matters. The mechanical suspension and the strength of the magnet also have a huge effect on how difficult something is to drive. If you want to know more, read about the Thiele/Small parameters.

[@nozua]

Jay Leno weird that they'd market these as portable then, you shouldn't have to crank your phone to max on "portable" cans

[@commenter9703]

Sensitivity affects the power required far more than ohms. Remember T50s which are like the hardest thing ever to drive are only 50ohm.

[@durrantmiller8810]

nozua Zeos also likes to listen louder than a lot of people so take that into consideration

[@Microwave414]

ohms are only one factor, sensitivity is another. The hifiman he-6 is only 50 ohms, must be runnable off mobile devices!

[@zeromy88]

Is there a real reason why i should buy the ws1100is instead of the much cheaper pro82´s? its like 270€ vs 82€

[@FardzanRukmana]

Z, which one better for gaming? I mean for accurately know where step coming (direction and distance), the MSR7 or WS1100is?

[@ivanyudaji]

Have you tried them with brainwavz velour pads? I would recommend it!

[@zodd]

I use the Ricardo's for gaming and they are great.

[@Abimili477]

How great? better than ath-700x?

[@AcheTCK]

compared with ATH-MSR7 wich one can be better for competitive gaming? and for electronic music?

[@asad5067]

1100 is cheaper

[@AcheTCK]

as ad not for me, since 1100 is not selling at eu i must pay 135€ with shippement from america, and i can find msr7 bit used from a shop with a year of warrantee for 120

[@cucabeludo6880]

Hey, for gaming footsteps and all that kind of stuff, this ones or the DT 770 Pro 80ohm? And also, just in general wich do you think is best? Thanks for the review!

[@roxs6557]

I'd say you gotta get these headphones for siege for that extra meaty sounding footsteps

[@Goochbag8]

Also I'd avoid the 80ohm version if you eventually get the beyers. Put aside some cash and get a decent amp and shoot for higher impedance.

[@alexj517]

Great review between these and the msr7s for fps games what would you recommend?

[@vnrays3775]

Zoes Papa this or the Fidelio X2? In term of good quality Bass & Detail (have a MSR7 and want it to have more, better bass). Or should I go straight up for the Z7?

[@asad5067]

go on amazon and look up 1 star reviews of sony products and compare ws1100.

[@kevinakelis9685]

Hmm I am now stuck between 2 headphones for gaming. These or the DT 770 Pro ?

[@mortenolsen1111]

what will be better for music like rock and psytrance, these audio technica, beyerdynamic 770 pro or Philips Fidelio x2hr? I have narrowed it down to these three headphones. I will run them through my Macbook with a Audioquest Jitterbug and the Dragonfly red. Can someone please help me, so I don’t buy all three in frustration and I have to eat noodles rest of the month...

[@asad5067]

go on amazon and check 1 star and 2 star reviews to make sure they are reliable. also if you see alot of well liked 1 star reviews about build quality, it could mean they are unreliable. these have a detachable cord.

[@mortenolsen1111]

as ad doesn't really answer my question though?

[@asad5067]

i wouldnt get the 770s because no detachable cable. fidellio is open. ath is closed. which one do you want?

[@Countryguy5967]

What would I need for PC gaming with this headphone? I already want a DAC/AMP.

[@keithraufer6894]

Would love for you to review the Nuraphone headphone. Developed in Melbourne they are something different all together, total game changer.

[@rifraf6135]

How do you go about controlling the volume in these on console for gaming? Without dac or amp.

[@naftaLidgzYT]

I terms of all the audio-technica headphones you reviewed how do you rank them? I have m40x and they are really great for both gaming and music but aside from m40x what else?

[@tomkoempf96]

Should I get the Ws 1100is or the MSR7? I use my head phones primarily for listening to music, not for gaming and I have a fiio A5 amplifier

[@KarmaOficialBanda]

Wich did you get?

[@tomkoempf96]

Msr 7. Both fiio a5 and msr7 sound excellent

[@chucotownchino2803]

These or the m40x or the msr7's?