Open vs Closed Back Headphones for GAMING - Which Is Best?
The debate between open versus closed back headphones and gaming headsets has been going on forever. But is there a headphone design that's best for music, gaming and more? Let's take a look to see the benefits and issues with each.
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I think the best headphones is the one you use in the Guardians Of The Galaxy
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Team open-back 👊🏼
Hi frank, what bring you here?
randomfrankp did u recommend the M50x or not?
@@darknesschm M50X has absolutely no soundstage. It's mainly used to monitor radio, podcasts or imperfections in music, not sure why people use it for gaming or mixing.
@@paul2609 maybe because they like the bass, maybe...
@@jorgel2029 That means absolutely nothing. Bass does have range and in order to experience that range you HAVE to have open-back. Closed-back is like tying someone to a chair and putting a ball gag in their mouth and then trying to have a sophisticated conversation with them. The M50X is designed for one specific use, it's literally stupid for a consumer to buy them.
Thank you for still making headphone videos! I truly appreciate.
it does sound excellent, but ive heard better
Massdrop is such a better name than Drop
they "drop" the soap...
Word.
Multiple words.
Couldn't agree more. I have no idea why they changed it.
@@9yearoldepicgamersoldier129 i feel like "mass drop" has that "mass production" feeling to it. Maybe just me though
Once you go open back it's hard to go back for gaming But if are playing next to someone.... Closed back is better for their sanity lol
Yeah, I had to sell my open back audio-technica bcs it was too loud for my roommate
You can hear footsteps better in closed backed though.
Andre Williams no you can not...
@@kimkong86 I think that is also down to preference. As open headphones usually have a bigger soundstage footsteps can sound further away enabling you to judge the distance better. Headphones with a really close soundstage put the footsteps directly into your ear giving you the direction of footsteps but not necessarily the exact location.
@@kimkong86 yes you can and it's stupid simple science. The noise floor is lower with closed back. That gives a larger range of dynamics to hear the footsteps and judge distance. It also keeps out other random sounds or the noise floor itself from muddying/interfering with the footsteps. It's literally science. While the soundstage of openback is typically wider, I highly prefer closed back due to isolation allowing better clarity of the sound.
I actually own both. Openback is fantastic for soundtracks, jazz, and movies. Closed back is good for when you're in a noisy room or don't want people to hear your music. Bass response is usually better in closed back too.
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Can you do a top 5 mice video again? I think it's time for a refresh.
True. It's time. -D.
HardwareCanucks but can you collab with RJN? Because of ya know handsize etc
@@HardwareCanucks yeah make sure to buy that new Final mouse on the 28th
I was searching this exact question, then I saw the notification that you guys uploaded! Awesome video
Ikr me too
Currently rocking the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80ohm version). Used to use the Audio Technica ATHM50x and even have a Grado SR80e pair for the times I need an open back experience like live streaming with commentary. I've only had the DT770s for a few days and I'm loving them so far, but I have to crank my interface up almost all the way to get it to around 85db for when I'm producing. Absolutely loving the sound though and I don't regret my purchase.
How am I the first to reply
So you are able to get good sound without an amp? I'm looking at getting the dt770 pro and I have the komplete kontrol audio interface.
@@max_feels depends on which one. 32ohms you don’t need a amp. 80 ohms your gonna need some power to get the most of it. 250 ohms You definitely need a amp if you want to hear
Is it good for gaming?
@@impartial6119 great explanation, Couldn’t of said it better :)
I bought the PC37X thanks to your video back when "Massdrop" first released them! I had just built my first gaming rig to use them with. Over a year later and I am still LOVING these headphones. They are extremely comfortable, the sound quality is great and the mic they put on these suckers is fantastic. I feel like my voice sounds just as good (if not better) than a lot of streamers/KZheadrs with fancy external microphones and I'm not using any additional software/hardware, just my Realtek audio drivers and the headphones. The only "complaint" I have is that I do wish the bass had more oomph when listening to music. But, I did not buy these for music consumption and just use my speakers that have a woofer when I want to really jam out, so it's not a big deal for me. Plus, that's really due to personal preference - some people prefer the muted bass (and I think for some games it's actually "better"?).
i was thinking of going 37x route, then dmitri reviewed 58x and i was sold on it. spectacular sound and bass, they sound so fun you just want to listen and listen to them..
Great information and description of the audio characteristics of open back headphones - I have never heard about those natural surround sound and wider sound field qualities identified and explained before - very useful information for making a purchase!
Man, your video production really is on point. Keep it up!
THANK YOU for that video. I was asking myself the same question because I want to buy new headphones
I basically see it as buying a pair of shoes. Different styles and (sound-) colour for different scenarios. I have closed back and open over ears, open on ears and in ears with dynamic and balanced amature drivers.
At first I bought myself DT770's 250 ohm version for 2 years. Then recently I bought myself the HD 660s. It's a real joy to have open back headphones.
This video was right amount of information for me to pick out a new headset, thank you for the help!
Hello Dimitri. Thank you for reviewing also h/phones & audio stuff! I still use my vintage Sennheiser HD580 as 'open back' phones (updated with new headband padding, Dekoni Elite perforated leather earpads from Drop & Cardas Clear cable that transform them to high end everyday desktop speakers). Great match with Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital, delivering great insight to music, deep tight bass and a hell of transparency. On the other hand I use Shure SE846 as 'closed back/isolated' phones, with Chord Mojo. These two can buy you the ticket to audiophile nirvana: the highest level of detail, transparency, tone and dynamics.
Oddly enough, I'd actually recommend open ear headphones for gaming. It's almost like an extension of your ear and because the acoustic signature can be a little more opened up so can the range. You can get a better sense of positioning and sound localization in some games like battlefield in a open ear setup over a closed back because it's easier to convey the ranges of targets within the game in relation to your player character. The biggest downside tho, they WILL irritate people in very close proxitmy to you because of sound leak. My setup: HiFi man he-400i, got them used and people with these types of headphones take good care of them usually
Still have the same opinion? How comfy and durable are hifiman he-400is?
@@Xerathful yes I would, they're showing their age and have taken several nasty knocks. It's still going.
I've been rocking the 598 SEs + mod mic 5 for years now. Saving up for a Senn reference headphone or planar magnetic with a proper dac/amp.
How do you connect the mic?
598s are amaizing, I gave them to my mom though, but I upgraded to a pair of HIfi 400i magnetic planars, never going back lol
Thank you for this video I have wondered why I could not get a better surround feel. This video answered all my questions before making a purchase. Cannot wait to try open back headsets.
Thank you! This really helped me decide what type of headphones to buy
I started out with closed backs and came to love the open back of my sennheiser. I really don't wanna go back from that
Same! I got the Game One and Sound Blaster Z, just an awesome combination :)
mind asking, what sennheiser are u using?
@@hmzh94 I'm still using the PC360. never upgraded it because most Sennheiser headsets that came after are basically the same thing.
I got the GSP 550 about 7 months back best headset I have currently bought
Same!
SHP9500 + Syba Sonic DAC/AMP, great for an entry level open back setup. That's what I use and for $95, it's amazing. But if you're using a condenser microphone, it's going to pick up the sound at higher volumes, so I would recommend to set up a Noise Gate for that.
Perfect timing on this video been trying to figure out which way to go for myself
Forgot to add I’ve used both in the past, but have been closed back for a while now looking to go back to open
Just ordered the PC38X, couldn't endure the talk-with-fingers-in-your-ears. Thanks for the intel, fantastic quality vid!
i just switched the earcups on my cloud 2 headset and its like i have new headphones. from leather to the spongy stuff. i no longer need to use an equalizer so the high end wont hurt my ears, no heat building up anymore. the only drawback is the bass isnt as punchy as it used to be and i dont need a speaker anymore :D great video.
Is it a good headset
I love my Philips SHP9500 open-ear, have served me well for years
Wow, impressively detailed video! Thank you!
Deym! You're killing it in terms of quality content.
Loving my Sennheiser PC37X best gaming headphone that I've used so far
I love mine. But seem to use my Philips SHP9500 + Boompro mic more ... I think they are more comfortable with my glasses. But man the PC37X sound excellent.
I've been using the HD 6xx headphones and a separate Blue Snowball microphone for comms and have no issues with my setup. Open back feels and sounds much better and is definitely less fatiguing than when I use closed back headphones.
Just upgraded my audio setup to a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro’s, paired with the Schiit Magni and Modi amp and dac. Couldn’t imagine going back to older gamer sets, now I know what games are supposed to sound like. Thanks for being the inspiration to get serious about my sound, Dmitri! You that boi
I recently bought the Sennheiser HD660S and I LOVE them. I used to use the Arctis Pro but the new ones are just so more comfortable it's crazy. Also the sennheisers are just better headphones overall, but the comfort point stands.
I, for one, Love that Intimate feeling in a game and, for two, Have never in my life been In a living situation where there is not someone else In the room also doing things. I'm also an avid music listener (Where I'm in more situations with other people doing their own things) and cannot afford multiple pairs of headphones; so being closed is a requirement for me when I'm able to look for headphones.
I just got the HD 6XX recently and I absolutely love them.
Great video! Really helped me out :)
Always nice to see or hear the HD800 mentioned in a gaming context. This and the modmic wireless,...literally spoilt for live!
I personally use open back headphones for gaming and music. I use the HD 598SR combined with a Fiio E10K DAC with dolby atmos to change the sound profile for gaming or music. All these combined give a phenomenal experience when playing a game, but I would only recommend it if you have a quiet environment or if you're not worried about soundbleed. Other than those factors, these have given me the greatest immersion and experience while playing games. I also tried Alien Isolation and it was really immersive and a scary but fun experience.
I had the HyperX Cloud at first, great headset for the price... Then i switched to open back for a change with Philips SHP9500 and a V-Moda Boom Pro for a mic. Insane combo, around 130 euros, seriously you never go back to closed.
Haha I had the same and did the same and as you and will never go back. It's a "game" changer ;)
I go back and forth. I use my HyperX Cloud Flight for multiplayer shooters, and I use my Sennheiser Game One for open world games. It helps that I connect both headsets to my Sennheiser GSX 1000. It makes the Flight headset sound 1,000 times better.
Can't we just take the backs off the Cloud and melt a bunch of holes into them?
How do you connect the mic to the SHP9500 when the cable needs to go in the same spot?
@@kyleeaton2717 cable is removeable. Just buy a vmoda boom mic n plug it in
This used to be a question in my mind for a long time? Finally found the answer!!
Thanks guys. a lot of new info to digest
I chose closed back and I prefer my headset to give a nice treble when watching pron. GSP 302 for the moment.
Take everything with a grain of salt. Everything audio related is personal preference.
There are audio statics in equipment that are not "preferential" like THD and SNR values. Though I guess how much you care about them is a preference (though you could apply that to anything at that point).
Correct it’s subjective.
But does what you hear or how well you hear something change from wearing open
yeah you could pick the top 5 best gaming headsets and depending on your ear shape each one will sound drastically different to some people.
I need a pair of headphones
Something I've debated for awhile myself having a Sennheiser Game Zero for awhile, its openness was increased a bit later when the pleather pads wore out and I got fabric ones to replace them. But I've honestly wondered if I'd love alot of that fine sounding definitions etc, if I switched to like a 6xx or similar. The Game Zero was revolutionary for me over my G920's at the time, the level of detail that you could tell exactly where an enemy was when they fired or moved was incredible.
If you like those Fostex headphones now, you will love them with the Lawton dampening mod, for like $30 it's a game changer. And the ZMF suede pads is a nice addition for comfort.
I recently got myself the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones paired up with Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen audio interface and I use them daily for listening to music, watching movies and if I'm playing solo games, but whenever I need a microphone I use my Logitech G430.
what a downgrade coming from the dt 770
Have the 58X as well. Best purchase so far (Headphone/Headset)!
I'm torn btwn 58x and Dt 770 80ohm
@@NightElveee can't help you with that decision. All i can say is that i was blown away by these and had no idea what good audio really meant. I use them as a daily driver (Gaming) which is like stated in the video very comfortable and the sound is just amazing. I did not think that 200$(Tax) spent on headphones can give me such an eye opening experience. When i received them i was listening 12hrs straight to my playlist, and i'm usually a "5-10 songs and i'm good" guy. Maybe this can help you, let me know!
@@NightElveee Depends on the source. Pushing high impedance and ohms? DT770. Pushing just above average ohms (like 50-80ohms)? 58x.
Thank you much appreciated. Great video
Rocking the DT770 Pro 80 ohm for general use and gaming, using the Sennheiser HD 558 with the boompro for discord.
The Sennheiser Game One is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.
In 3 years mine has had 3 separate failures related to build quality issues: - Volume control knob is poorly wired causing audio drops - Mic plastic completely broke in half at the base - Cord is unraveling and permanently twisted Which is why I watched this video
Been using the Sennheiser RS185 for almost 4 years now and I can't see myself ever going back. I always preferred open back, mostly alone in my room so sound leakage isn't an issue. I tried a few others in the meantime, closed back, earplugs, earpods, none of them came close to the comfort of my RS185's. Also gives me some peace of mind so I know whether the house is burning down around me or not, closed back makes me uncomfortable for that reason as well.
burning down hahahahahaha :)
I use the RS175s and they're way better than any "Gaming headset" I tried before settling on these. The only headset that had way better was the ROCCAT Kave XTD the surround was the only surround that didn't ruin the sound; all virtual 7.1 sounds to me like the sound just has a load of artificial reverb put on it and it's super noticable in Discord and general programmes. I still don't use the surround on the Sennheisers but the sound quality more than makes up for it.
Still rocking two RS180 here. My wife uses her pair for ~3h a day, mine are used 12-16h a day. Awesome headphones, although the range is a bit short in massive buildings like they are common in Germany.
I got some Hifiman Sundara open back planar magnetic headphones a two weeks ago, they are AMAZING! Sounds way better than my old closed headset.
Using a Sennheiser HD598 (+ Asus Xonar D1 soundcard) for my pc, Sennheiser HD555 for my consoles (lower impedance makes it drivable by controllers), and Sennheiser Momentum (the only closed-back I own) for outdoors/work. Pretty good mix imo
Sennheiser Game One open back, best purchase I ever made, orgasmic
Did you pair it with the Sennheiser GSX 1000? It's a literal EXPERIENCE when you do that instead of just using the onboard audio from your mobo
This is the single best advice you need to hear when shopping for headphones...
Here are my thoughts for open back vs closed back for gaming. I use both for situational uses if I'm going to be gaming with friends and talking on voice I go for the open back because as said in the video you can hear yourself as you speak plus I use them for music as well because you get a wider soundstage with open back headphones. I go to my Closed backs when I'm gaming alone and I just want get lost in the game without noise around me to bother me at all. Also I love my closed backs for watching videos, movies, anime etc. But these are my uses and I love having both and using them in specific situations rather than one over the other.
Awesome job Dimitry! As many other havs said, open headphones are awesome for gaming, especially combined with a modmic. Rocking Fidelio X2's as a daily driver and never looked back. Keep it up!
I love my Philips x2s. I pair them with the vmoda boom pro
Btw for csgo, there is a command (voice_loopback) that lets you hear the mic input.
its also a windows feature to be able to hear mic input
The best one is the one that you can hear your wife yelling at you for playing video games, and you must stop immediately to avoid potential war. For that reason and on a tight budget, I choose Koss Porta Pro with inline mic for gaming
You sir have our respect for rocking those on a daily basis.
Ayee I use koss ksc75x
This is why I'm looking at open backs my wife is always coming in and talking to me while gaming and honesty it would be nice to not stop remove my headphones to hear her plus Everytime I make her repeat herself she gets mad 😂 my only concern is that I have a blue yeti and I'm afraid the mic might pick up the noise bleed
She could always wait til your not playing
@@SpaceRanger187 You're not married are you? 😂
Great Video? This helped me decide between the DT 770 Vs 990
You guys are the reason why I got my 58X Jubilee and I've never regretted it.
Such a good pair! Love mine everyday 🎧 -D.
Phillips SHP9500, for those looking for an entry-level open back headphones They’re very light, and comfortable for long gaming sessions
you can't buy those anymore
@@braendo you can on aliexpress
@@braendo I just got them on Newegg a few months ago and it was just a flash sale again last week.
sorry for the noob question but is there a way for me to add a mic to it? will be using it for COD mobile and PS4.
@@SirCharles824 modmic
This is impossible, trying to chose a headset is purely impossible, can't do it Edit: Tried more, still can't find a good one. Corsair needs to make a good, comfortable, wireless, good looking pair of headphones, or any company please. Steelseries I don't like, HyperX Cloud Orbit S I tried, so many
@Pantomath same... to many options, been searching for a week or so
Yeah i am thinking of going with the hyperx cloud 2
@@Ayrantime I used the clouds for two years, loved them but one earcup is starting to crackle (it was my fault) I would definitely recommend them though. I’m personally thinking about switching to some open backs though.
yes, too many options ahha
@Pantomath I've gone through 6 man can't decide just got HyperX Cloud Orbit S, it's uncomfortable. Don't get Corsair Virtuoso either
Thank you, it is really nice video. Can you make updated version of this video with recommendation for example every 2 years? So everybody would be updated with new headsets if they are good or the old released are better and comparing the old with new.
Rocking Superlux HD668B Semi-open backs with a ModMic 5.0, the dream set up for me!
Personally, I use a (closed) Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro 250 ohm as my daily drivers at home and I love them.
Just a regular old Schiit stack
Even easier to explain: open for fun big open world storytelling. Closed: footsteps footsteps footsteps FPS
Closed would be more fun with more bass
Open back can get lower in some cases than closed back. Good example are the Philips Fidelio X2, they are ultra wide but heavy hitting bass.
@@exarkunn69 huge soundstage, zero imaging and bassy mess of low end. Horrible for gaming .
FPS = Foot stePS?
I have a pair of Fostex as well and the only thing with that headset is I can't tell where i'm being shot from in some games. I end up playing with my 6XX for most games, it's amazing. Also one thing you didn't mention is having an amp with some of those headphones is a must.
I just got the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro as my first open-back headphone. I love them for mixing and gaming!
What amp/daq/audio interface do you have? If you dont mind me asking
@@Freddepadd I actually don't use any interface. I will buy one in the future when I can afford to upgrade/expand my setup. For now, I get a great experience without an interface.
Open back > virtual 7.1 Change my mind :) I can definitely recommend the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros for everyone with a "smaller budget" who wants to try open back headphones Edit: tbh almost everything is better than virtual surround sound ^^
As someone who has gamed on both the DT990 Pro (Open Back), and also on the DT770's (Closed Back), I can definitely say that for gaming the open back headphones absolutely smash the closed back ones as far as spatial awareness and player location is. I run my headphones through a preamp to maximize the full usage of the 990's 250 ohm stage and ultimately find that the two are designed for entirely different uses. Recording should almost always be done with closed backs to understand volumes better, and mixing should be done with open back to identify and separate sounds.
If you live in a industrialized area like me, open back doesn't do you any favours.
And here i am with multiple driver iem's having both the soundstage and the closed back
I'd say Audio Technica's Art series closed back are better than more open backs in terms of of spatial awareness. My ATH-A500Z has more soundstage than my open back SHP9500S. I upgraded to the ATH-A1000Z and there is even more soundstage.
@@pablogonzalezhermosilla4210 If you increase the volume you will honestly drown out the noise around you. I live next to a busy highway and don't notice the noise the moment I play music or a game at normal listening volume.
It's kinda sad....but I need closed one for "culture game" since my little sister is just above me.
If your music is annoying others, just use lower volume.
Thanks for sharing your headphone collection there Demetri. My headphones of choice are Sennheiser HD600 and Philips SHP9500 (both open). If I need noise isolation when watching YT videos then it's the PSB M4U 1 (closed). My bro is getting a bit of collection himself. Me, I'm currently happy with mine for the moment.
How do you find the hd600? Compared to the psb m4u 1?
@@jonathanchung7209 HD600 handles more power, has warmer midrange and smooth upper tones than the PSB's. My PSB M4U 1 is slightly brighter with less bass. Also, they have broken in two after one year of use. So I can't recommend the PSB's. I have replaced these with the KEF Space One wired NC for a third of the price. I can recommend these so far.
@@grizzly6699 I also have the psb m4u 1, and the build quality is horrendous. Never buying another psb product. I use to use Sennheiser, loved the quality, just want a hd600 sound with a wider soundstage.
you guys deserve waaay more subs, unafortunately KZhead algorythm support those channels who do Quantity over Quality :(
Audeze Mobius and Hifiman Sundara. Always planar, best of both worlds.
My preference is open back, in my everyday use music, movies, and games is seems almost superior to closed back. I have full awareness of whats around me with that almost surround sound feel you get from speakers. If they are a little loud for people around me I can normally just turn em down and everything is fine. I personally have not experienced a problem with audio leaking into the mic when in games, and enjoy being able to hear my voice, simply for not hearing a muffled version of my self when playing a game with others.
Open back hands down. I have some ATH-M50x’s for road trips, and they serve a great purpose, but I only wear my DT-880s for gaming.
Fan from south Korea. Thank you for interesting video ♡
Personally I've always used closed back headphones so when I tried open back (Sennheiser HD 598) I was kind of disappointed to be honest, I was missing depth, not in range but in warmth and the feeling that sound just consumes you if that makes sense. Maybe I just have to get used to it but I didn't like it at all. Steelseries Arctis Pro and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 over-ear is what I normally use. Also, while heat may be an issue for some people it never has been for me but that might just differ a lot from person to person. And if you say in your video that closed back is great for games where you rely on audio queues which is one of the main selling points I'd say, don't skip over it in the conclusion. I know I'm biased, but so are you so let's make it fair for everyone :)
If you want to try something new and thrummy, go to a Fostex TH-X00. They're. epic. Also fun for bass shenans: Beyerdynamic DT770 80 ohm
Completely agree. I personally LOVE noise cancelling.
@@RemmyRiffs Yeah I live near train tracks, so having noise cancelling is a must for me.
Most open-back headphones I have tried have been tilted towards treble somewhat, so the observation of lack of warmth is correct. Most have an analytical type sound signature and some can even be harsh (KCS75 or Grado for instance).
I had a 1st gen Hyper X Cloud. Got a Cloud Alpha when I handed those down to my wife. Both are awesome headphones.
Dimitry i'd really like to know which one you'd recommend the most between the sennheiser Game One and the gsp 300 please? Just quality wise which one is better? You guys are really doing outstanding work, keep it up!
Hey great video what’s the best 150$ wireless gaming headset iyo? Thanks keep up the great work!!
Philips Fidelio x2 hr every single day of the week. Though I used m50 when living at home.
that’s what i use. been using for 6 years
Having the open style headphones doesn't the mic pic up everything ur hearing then?
At times, for sensitive mics
Great Review! Perhaps next review should germ accumulation between the closed and open back headphones. Will the closed back headphones promote more germs because of the heat, or will the open back accumulate less?
Awesome video. I have been rocking the PC37X since I built my gaming computer late last year. Saw your video review as one of the videos and I made the push to go for open back for the first time and I do love the ambient feel it gives and they are very comfortable to wear. The mic is also great but trying to keep the cups clean from dust and lint is a pain sometimes as well as the cord. I am a bit of an audiophile without a good pair of headphones for music listening and video watching. The PC37X do a great job but wondering what your recommendation would be for a pair around the same price point that would maybe be better for listening to electronic music and getting a little more perceived bass. Open or closed back is fine I guess in this case. Also any recommendations on a decent set of small speakers or computer sound bar since I have this hand me down speaker set and I am a bit tired of kicking the sub woofer on the floor. Thanks and keep up the great videos
I just got the pc37x yesterday and I love it!
@@ryanclawson7307 I love it as well. The sound definitely feels more full and alive because of the open back. Great set for the price. Enjoy
The Sennheiser HD58X/600/650/6XX have some of the narrowest soundstages for open back headphones. The HD800 you used to use are extremely wide.
Epic gamer use speaker
1 speaker in mono, not 2.0 now that's hardcore
Thats what I do, I dont like headphones. Just buy a yeti mic too
@@Djuntas don't buy a USB mic
@@jackamtg Its realiable, good and no fuss. If I just renembered to use my mic properly (distance) and bought a pop filter it sounds great.
At first I thought when the heck did I comment under this video?
I own the budget end of these Headphones, The gaming 1, GSP 301 and the 58x, I love the Game 1 but I never take off my 58x's. I been thinking about picking up a pair of akg 702's to try them but I just I love the 58X, btw your review was one of the reasons I got the 58X's.
Biggest issue I have with my Jubliees is something you sort of touched on, hearing your surroundings. When I'm playing Siege and I need to hear every little detail, my own keys sometimes sound louder than the actual gameplay. Something to keep in mind if you aren't used to hearing your own keyboard when playing.
Plz do a review on Beyerdynamic MMX300 gen2.
there is nothing to review. it's the best gaming headset out there.
Also I have no idea how u guys run 70% audio, I have my games on like 5% and it's so mf loud lol
Same
@degru5091 Damn that's nuts, I just have a set of Kracken V2s
The quality of the drivers is what matters. Like when you go to a concert, the music is insanely loud and you can literally feel the music and vibrations without feeling like your head is going to explode because the speakers and sound system being used is exceptional. Good headphones work the same, where you can listen to things at a louder volume without the drivers getting screechy or tinny, so even though the volume itself is very loud, it doesn't hurt your ears because the sound quality is perfect. For example, I can listen to the same music/games louder out of my Sennheiser headset than I can out of my HyperX Cloud Flight headset, because the drivers in the Sennheiser are better.
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@@kayshell66 huh. thats pretty interesting. i noticed that now that i have a pair of sennheisers pc37x and a schiit dac/amp. especially since i kinda have sensitive hearing, but i can still crank up the vol and it doesnt really hurt
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I´m listening on music on a DT990 Pro 250 Ohm, also great to game on with a dedicated soundcard
Bro same, I use the dt990 premium 250's with the strip soar 7.1 sound card, works wonders both listening to music and gaming
Those are some good kit, I have the dt1990pro and always wanted to compare on how much bang-for-the-buck those dt990pros are.
I would love to use open backs, but I just can't have the sound leakage :(
SAME! I was looking at the Beyerdynamic dt 770 pro because I have an external mic(The fifine 30 dollar one, amazing). I saw a video where the sound leakage under 50% wasn't that loud. Personally, I set my volume super low, so I might get open backs like the dt 990 pro!
@@marzukhasan7984 Hmm, I still think I would pick the 770 pros because they will leak almost no sound
I use Open back for everything if I'm at home, and close ones if I am in the Bus or traveling. I have those HD58x and they are amazing, pairing them with a decent DAC and the experience will be priceless.
I use Sennheiser Game One's for open world or single player games, and for multiplayer I use HyperX Cloud Flights, both headsets connected to my Sennheiser GSX 1000 DAC. Great combo.
My friend sits between 2 huge speakers on each side of him. Does that count as open back?
Why not go for 7.1 😂
Oh yeah, definitely
I have huge speakers, as well. Nothing beats that. I'm getting claustrophobic with my headset on. Using it only for a 3 hour ESO session with friends.
The speakers are most likely closed back but with really bad ear seal ;p Open back (Open Baffle) speakers can sound pretty nice. Most speakers don't use this due to efficiency especially on bass frequencies due to cancellation.
@@RennieAsh I think you missed the joke
all what u need is RGB
to this day I still cringe when I see RGB on a headset/monitor... and this is coming from the guy that bought the lian li Razer case lol
@@misterio10gre There is nothing more useless than a RGB Headset man...i feel with you
@@misterio10gre Yeah who the fuck wants an rgb monitor, black and white ftw.
@@roboactive lmfao
@@misterio10gre shut the fuck up
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If you are gaming at home get Open back FTW! Tried closed back (Cloud Flight) but I returned them cuz they are just not comfortable and got Sennheiser HD 599 and am pretty happy