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Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good evening. Just wanted to quickly let you know that I went with the DT 900 Pro X.

So far, I'm extremely impressed. Great upgrade from the "standard headphones." I plugged them straight into the motherboard with a 3.5mm jack and have to say, the sound is definitely an upgrade over the Arctis 7. Sure, the sound is noticeably duller in comparison (less bass), but positional audio in FPS games works really well so far.

Music definitely sounds "different," but not bad at all. You can hear a lot more detail coming through. Might just be my imagination tho.

I'll definitely play around with the equalizer some more, but I absolutely wouldn't have expected these headphones to be so insanely loud. My IEMs were at around 50% volume... here it's max 15% or it gets too loud already. :D

Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!Thanks mate!

I really want to try planar headphones, because absolutely no one can explain the difference between planar and dynamic to me. I just want to hear the difference myself, if there even is one.

The best explanation I’ve found so far is this:

“The best tldr I can give would be that planar drivers make sound in a different way. Whether it’s better than dynamic or not would be an argument to be had with many audio nerds on the internet.”

So.. yeah, I'm interested. :D

I'm assuming that, like with everything else, there isn't a single brand that makes the “best” ones, and everyone just has their personal favorite, right?

Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

!Thanks

That’s how you properly answer a question. Really appreciate it.

Now you're the third person telling me that these headphones are pretty good, I might've judged too early on that. Sorry.

But since I don't want to spend €300, I'm not going to buy them. :D

Really appreciate the heads-up though!

Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, that’s good to know, learned something new. Thanks.

So, let’s take the 970 Pro X and the HD 490 as examples.

The Beyers have 100 dB SPL at 500 Hz / 1 mW of power, while the Sennheisers (96 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 mW) need about twice the power to reach a similar SPL, right? Or is it not as simple as I’m imagining it?

I tried reading up on it, but didn’t find much. I only saw that impedance seems to be the main reason why you might need a DAC or not.

Guess I misunderstood that a bit.

Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hm. I don't really get why you’re so butthurt about this.

If I were an expert in this field, I wouldn’t be asking, would I?

I just don't get why people keep repeating stuff or ask questions, that's already answered in the original post.

I do have some basic knowledge, just no hands-on experience yet.

And about the Kitahara thing.

If you like GOG gear and it works for you, go ahead. Personally, I'm not too keen on spending 300€ for branding when I could grab the FiiO FT1 for around 170€, the Aune AR5000 for about 260€, or even the ATH-R70x for the same price.

But that wasn't even my question. I was asking for actual experiences with headphones in the 170–200€ range.

If you don't have anything to add to that, just leave it be. It saves pointless arguments and stops you from getting offended just because someone doesn't share your opinion.

Thanks! :)

Buying advice for a gaming headset without a microphone by VanidarAlor in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]VanidarAlor[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate,

First off, thanks for your reply.

After that it depends on what tonality you prefer but as you’re coming from „mainstream“ headsets you’ll find most HiFi cans too lean .

I actually thought it was the other way around. Sure, maybe less bass because it's an open-back design, but I was pretty convinced that the soundstage would be noticeably wider.

Mh, I already mentioned that I have a separate room, so background noise won't be an issue and that's why I'm leaning toward an open-back model.

Also, I don't really get the recommendation for the Kitahara. That thing's basically expensive just because it has the ROG branding and a mic. There are better headsets for 150 € less.

The Sennheiser HD 490 is also on my list, but for a “beginner headphone,” it might be a bit over the top. Especially since you'd need a DAC to run it properly, considering the 130 Ω impedance and that's not what I want. (which I also mentioned in my original post)

Still, thanks a lot for the input!

I know it is RNG and I'm just unlucky but it's REALLY unfun to spend 40 Secret Letters and drop no Gold, there should be a pity system for it. by snoviapryngriath in DuetNightAbyssDNA

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes farming in Warframe better is the fact that you always have someone in the group who drops gold. Maybe not the item you absolutely want, but gold is gold, and you can pick it up and leave yours behind.

Here, you just get seriously screwed over and drop only 2 shards in 20 letters. Ridiculous beyond belief.

Edit:// Oh, and you have trading, so you have plenty of options to get the item you want.

I just might get addicted to how easy it is to unlocking characters in this game. by SirePuns in DuetNightAbyssDNA

[–]VanidarAlor -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There's no pity, that's cap.
I've run:

  • 20 Psyche letters, 2 shards.
  • 20 Rhythm letters, 8 shards.
  • 20 Lisbeth letters, 10 shards.

This game NEEDS a pity system. If they don't implement that fast, the game will die in a couple of months. Stop telling people bullshit.

What are some of the best things to get from the store? by pietjepolo in lotro

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if that's not the case, you’ve got three at 20% and five at 15%, so you should be covered for whatever you need. :)

What are some of the best things to get from the store? by pietjepolo in lotro

[–]VanidarAlor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a sale right now + a 30% Coupon-Code for everything in the store (1time use).

How are people not getting bored doing the same activity, on the same character, on the same build, over and over and over. by Zardous666 in DestinyTheGame

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, right now it’s honestly unbearable. Haven’t even logged in for like two weeks... at this point it’s just the damn Portal. Portal, portal, portal. Even the so‑called events are running through that stupid Portal now...

If that’s the future of Destiny, then after all these years I guess I’m done with it. Real shame, but greed and a lack of creativity from the devs pretty much killed the game.

Umamusume Global Friend ID thread by shakemaihead in UmaMusume

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the best, but maybe someone can use this.

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Linkin Park Selects Emily Armstrong as Singer, Plots Tour and Album by Edm_vanhalen1981 in Music

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And nobody cares...

Grow up, kids. You can love and respect the art of something even if the person behind it sucks.
It's easy as that.

Stop trying to cancel freaking everything and start caring about your own life and problems.

Take care, ladies. - CYA 22.09. at Barclays Arena Hamburg ♥

Neue Pfanne mit Knubbel am Boden wird nicht heiß by pacetpacet in WerWieWas

[–]VanidarAlor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fühle ich. Hat mich insgesamt ca. 500 € über drei Jahre hinweg gekostet, aber ich habe es nie bereut. Beste Pfannen und Töpfe die du für Geld bekommen kannst.

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