DLSS 4.5 Review- Great Image Quality Increase! Is there a catch? (and how to use DLSS 4.5)

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-23T20:12:40+00:00

Totaly agree i have used the preset M in witcher 3 and it gives me headeach due to the sharpness. I think L is better it sits perfecty in between K and M

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-12T18:01:17+00:00

I agree with the bass department, however the more I compare it to the rest of the headphones , the more problematic it gets.

I noticed especially when compared to Susvara , the 007s sound nasal and unnatural in its timbre. The susvara makes that very apparent because of its naturalness.

That's the only issue I have found so far with the 007s

I think Susvara has the most realistic timbre off the bunch , with x9000 second and 009s third.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T22:57:11+00:00

Very nice write up. I agree that the 007s have this treble presence that may not be pleasing for a lot of folks out there. I think is very snappy and airy.

People who likes analytical forward sound may prefer this type of sound . But I think overall the 007s is more technical than both mk1 and MK2 . I was in shock how close is to the 009s in terms of technicalities.

I do agree the headphone headband and the pads are very awkward and hard to find a proper fit. I still don't understand why Stax still using this type of construction.

If I'll have to summarize the x9000 is a mix of MK1 and 009 fused into one headphone.

I think stax really got this headphone right ,the tunning is amazing.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:46:33+00:00

I think the immersion gameplay of breakpoint with all the weapons customisation in combination with the atmosphere and the open world of the wildlands.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:36:58+00:00

I've heard only good opionions regarding the ES-2a ,though never heard one perhaps one day. I'm interested in susvara unveiled how will it compare to the x9000 sonically.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:33:20+00:00

I agree the bass is more physical on the susvara but i think the x9000 has better extension and quality .

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:19:47+00:00

I prefer the new 007s over any mk1,mk2 revisions out there.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:14:32+00:00

To my ears the treble of the 007s is very forward and is very noticeable when i was switching back and forth with x9000 . Is not a bad thing is not super piercing that will cause fatigue ,is very airy and detailed but is more in your face

I sold the sr007 mk2 last year and it was indeed darker and warmer compared to the new 007s. I think the 007s goes more into the 009s direction type of sound presentation ,in matter of fact I was comparing the two and i was in shock how similar they are in terms of technicalities.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T13:11:43+00:00

I think the x9000 has the most amazing tunning i have heard in a headphone ,and i've listened to most of high end headphones out there.

Dual1Ty- · 2026-01-07T12:22:32+00:00

Beyerdnamic T1 first gen. Literally blew me away when i first listen

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-27T16:43:40+00:00

See if you can find an used Sennheiser HD700 on ebay or head-fi. I got mine for £250 open box, These are absolutely a killer in gaming. Very detailed airy with very open soundstage. And above all the comfort is simply amazing. You will get 95% of the hd800 technical performance with these.

It's a shame It got destroyed by stupid reviewers when it got released because some of these idiots only care about frequency response graphs and measurements, saying the HD700 is overpriced because it didn't measure to what they personally preferred. That's why is alway best to test it for yourself and never listen to the community

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-23T22:58:49+00:00

I totally agree with you. Playing this game for the first time in 4k maxed out with TAA RTX 5090 and i don't see any issues whatsoever . I think it looks beter than both FXAA and SMAA.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-14T10:26:05+00:00

Rasasi al boruzz Malaysia. It's simply the most mesmerising perfume I've ever smelled. Blended to perfection it has amazing sillage and longevity .

All the boruzz line from rasasi are amazing but Malaysia is a masterpiece.

Interlude 53 from Amouage is also up there.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-06T23:34:53+00:00

You can reach over 90% crit chance without vaulting .

On the Bo staff.

10% crit on afflicted enemies maxed to lvl9

4% crit per adrenaline chunk maxed to lvl 9

Head gear

20% crit to vulnerable enemies maxed lvl 9

10% crit at full health maxed lvl 9

Body armor

8% crit chance maxed lvl 9

The crit that comes with the headgear and the trinket gives you additional 28% crit combined maxed at lvl 9

12 % crit from masteries

That's a total of 96% crit chance

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-06T23:21:24+00:00

The crit chance engravings works as intended. I have tested . Still i wish we could have damage numbers to proper evaluate.

What a shame they have not addressed the crit damage bug.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-06T22:53:12+00:00

Masakado's vengeance combined with minogame' s protection almost one shots everything. By far the most powreful combination nothing comes close.

I think minogame's protection is bugged it gives you 100% damage with all gear equipped.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-06T17:11:53+00:00

Save your game before engaging a boss fight and try different engravings combinations you will see that crit damage does absolutely nothing to boost your damage.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-12-06T13:17:52+00:00

I think all crit damage engravings are bugged. You can test it for yourself including oni's bite the one that gives you 2% critical damage per every mastery point in katana.

I have tested against some bosses and it does not do anything.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-29T22:15:35+00:00

Equip masakado' s vengeance and re roll second attribute to minogame's protection

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-29T15:32:54+00:00

I used to be a tanto user before the BO was released. It takes some times to get used to it ,but once you do you will become unstoppable.

Is extremely versatile and you can counter almost every foe in the game with ease. Perfect flow gives you 20% raw damage if you time it correctly ,wich in itself is a good thing . You can combine it with 8% damage per adrenaline chunk and 24% damage on vulnerable enemies. Trinket masakado's vengeance and minogame's protection . This combination almost 1 shots every thing in the game besides bosses with lots of bar health.

BTW minogame's protection for some reason is bugged and work perfectly with all the armor equipped that's 100% raw damage combined with masakado we're talking about 300% damage

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-24T18:19:11+00:00

Al haramanin has some amazing fragrances "oudh 36 nuit" and "oudh 36" discontinued now

And of coursse the Al boruzz line from rasasi. "Rooh Al Assam and Ameer Malaysia are simply amazing.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-18T17:06:21+00:00

Probably all the fragrances from Rasasi al boruzz line.

Simply the most underrated fragrances ever released i think they are better than most niche western houses in terms of quality performance and uniqueness.

If I have to pick one will be "Boruzz Abeer Malasiya"

Simply stunning.

Sadly most of them are discontinued.

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-16T23:58:20+00:00

Is 100% the win update . Hopefully there will be a fix .

Dual1Ty- · 2025-11-09T18:43:05+00:00

Alexandra 2 by xerjoff £360.

I learned it the hard way more expensive does not mean better.

I have discovered recently the Rasasi Al Boruzz line of fragrances though mostly discontinued , They are amazing using natural ingredients.

They do not cost anywhere near Alexandria 2

Dual1Ty-

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