🎮 GAMING AUDIO GUIDE - Top Gaming Audio Picks at ANY Price 2024 - IEMs, Headphones, and Headsets!
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- The goal of this video isn't to provide in-depth coverage on any specific product, nor is it a ploy to get you to buy new stuff! I wanted this to be a basic guide for each product type and price range based on gear I myself have personally used and enjoyed. If I can suggest these to friends and family, I can suggest them to you! I broke it down by chapter for IEMs, Gaming Headsets, Headphones, and more to help save you time. Hopefully this gets you in the right direction if you've been on the fence for a while and weren't sure where to start!
Long List of Purchase links (supports channel)...
🎧 IEMs: 🎧
Antlion Kimura Mic for IEMs (2-pin) - amzn.to/4aTszaJ
Antlion Kimura Mic for IEMs (MMCX) - amzn.to/4aWZYRY
Tangzu Wa'ner SG - amzn.to/4diLkpG
7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2 - amzn.to/4aUlKpp
Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED - amzn.to/4aZZBpO
Truthear Hexa - amzn.to/4aToSBJ
Simgot EM6L - amzn.to/3JAnM1M
Letshuoer S12 Pro - amzn.to/3JFqDGE
Truthear Nova - amzn.to/3JDvQ1K
Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite - amzn.to/3UD28R0
Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK - shenzhenaudio.com/products/mo...
I/O Audio Volare - shenzhenaudio.com/products/io...
DUNU S&S Tips - amzn.to/3WmHxS3
Watch Case for IEM Storage - amzn.to/3QoJXvD
Whitefox Eclipse Keyboard (in SIMGOT B-roll) - apos.audio/products/whitefox-...
🎧 Entry Level Wired On-Ear 🎧
Koss KSC75 - amzn.to/3xXlirT
Koss Porta Pro - amzn.to/3Wjqznv
HyperX Cloud - amzn.to/3wcC9pU
SteelSeries Nova 1 - amzn.to/4deo8sx
beyerdynamic MMX 100 - amzn.to/3QlWwaZ
FiiO JT1 - amzn.to/3wdkQoM
🎧 Mid-Level Wired Headsets 🎧
Drop PC38x - amzn.to/3wk6CCr
EPOS H6 Pro Open - amzn.to/3w8RI23
EPOS H6 Pro Closed - amzn.to/3w2rGgV
XTRFY H1 - amzn.to/3UD4waq
Sennheiser HD 560S - amzn.to/3Wjm64n
beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R - amzn.to/3UhrLVZ
Sennheiser x Drop HD6XX - drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennhei...
VZR Model One - amzn.to/3UdgAO2
🎧 High-End Wired Headphones & Headsets 🎧
Sennheiser HD 490 Pro - amzn.to/4deORoS
Hifiman Edition XS - amzn.to/3y6cbow
Hifiman Ananda Nano - amzn.to/3QnhxSZ
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro - amzn.to/3xWgx1G
Audeze MM-100 - amzn.to/4diclcH
AceZone A-Spire - amzn.to/3y6cq2U
AceZone A-Rise - amzn.to/3WBo8gz
Sennheiser HD 800 S - amzn.to/49Z2gP3
Hifiman Arya Organic - amzn.to/49VrJsG
🎧 Mid Level Wireless 🎧
Razer Blackshark Hyperspeed - amzn.to/3WhWDrS
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 - amzn.to/49VeyIm
HyperX Cloud III Wireless - amzn.to/4diNMfS
PlayStation Pulse Elite - amzn.to/4dv8Boz
SteelSeries Nova 7X - amzn.to/4aKeFaN
🎧 High End Wireless 🎧
SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless - amzn.to/3w2WnCH
Master & Dynamic MG20 - amzn.to/3y3iF7G
Audeze Maxwell - amzn.to/3WhWPY8
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - amzn.to/3xTp2L1
Astro A50X - amzn.to/3Wifu6r
🎧 DACs/Amps 🎧
Apple Dongle - amzn.to/3UiTLbV
Qudelix 5k - amzn.to/3UkE3wD
Creative G6 - amzn.to/3UlBZoa
Creative GC7 - amzn.to/3UcM7zE
Creative X5 - amzn.to/3QnnX4a
Schiit Hel+ - www.schiit.com/products/hel-plus
FiiO K11 - amzn.to/3Uh8MuE
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
02:23 - IEMs
15:13 - Entry Level Wired
19:11 - Mid Level Wired
24:13 - High End Wired
30:28 - Mid Level Wireless
33:59 - High End Wireless
39:08 - DAC Options
42:51 - The Wrap Up
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Ultimate guide indeed! 👏 This is hands down the best audio gear roundup I’ve come across…period. Thank you for not only touching on the best options for gaming, but also pointing out iems and headphones that work well for music too. Immensely helpful for those of us who want a solid all-rounder choice. This guide really helps to filter out all the “noise” on the inter-webs, helping to make my decision much simpler and more straightforward. I gotta say, your channel is my absolute favorite for all things gaming and audio. I can always rely on a non-biased opinion here which is refreshing to say the least. You put a lot of work and passion into your content and it shows. Cheers!
Keeping it concise and drops a 43 minutes video haha. Love to see it! Thanks for the video!😁
lol. I love telling my wife I’m making a 20 min vid and she knows that means an hour of filming
As the best friend of Joey since we were 6 years old, I can confirm this WAS concise... LMAO!
Knocked it out of the park as usual Joe! Thanks for all of your awesome videos and hard work!
Great video Joey! Always with the best information!
Scott Herman on this video is so random but I love it lol
We grew up together haha. We’ve been friends since 5 years old and he’s STILL my best friend hahaha
@@GadgetryTech I was the brawn, Joey was the brains. We make the best team!😁
This has to be one of the best audio gear suggestion video
Covers everything from bottom to top
Really appreciate your efforts
Thanks!
this man has every head phone or head set in the game salute'''''''
Wonderful, and very comprehensive review, with great advice to help with audio choices for all environments. Thank you for your time and efforts and for compiling and sharing this for us all. Very appreciated. Take care and all the very best, Sir.
Enjoyed the whole video bro. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
hands down my favorite headphone channel. thank you for all that you do
Thanks so much!
love these kind of overall videos
Great Video Joe Love your channel
STILL BRO you STILL blow me away with how good your reviews are. Id love to work with OR game with you one day. 🔥
That B roll was just mint. The spining headphones. So great.
Top video for gaming audio! Thank you.
Great video and very timely. Thank you.
Went with a VZR Model one based off a previous review you did, it’s amazing. Paired it with a Schiit Stack and wow. Just wow. I hear everything.
Amazing video, this was truly epic. I can't pick up a lot of the headsets in my country via Amazon although I added a lot to my wishlist! I'll do further reviewing to see what suits my preference but this video helped a LOT.
Great video!! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the updated audio guide. I recently purchased the Arctis Nova 7x based on your previous video recommendation and prior to this video being posted. I’m glad I did because I got them for about $125 after taxes. Now they’re back up to almost $180. Hopefully I don’t get a lemon. 🤙🏽
High end headphones and headsets are like supercars. There are nuance differences, but they'll all fast. The nova 7x is like a Honda Accord. It's got plenty to speed to get you to the grocery store and do it comfortably at a much cheaper price. Ultimately, what else do you need?
fast and precise THANKS! :D
I just purchased the Pulse Elite headset, thank you for such a informative review.
Very impressive collection ang great advices and reviews
Appreciate the honorable mentions 🙂
Thank you, great video!
Awesome video love the content! Purchased the VZR Model Ones after watching one of your earlier review videos and it’s by far my favorite gaming headset. Just need the Schiit Hel to come back into stock lol
Awesome!! Glad to hear it haha. Its so damn comfy too
I have been researching gaming headsets vs headphones trying to search for something that I liked as much as the original HyperX Cloud IIs (before they got bought out and changed them). This video has been the single most helpful resource I have found. Thank you for the DD and effort.
Thank you for the very informative video, I'm looking to replace my skull candy crusher. This has truly helped me narrow down my choices.
Really comprehensive video. Thanks a lot for including pretty highend gear as well. Too often I find these lists of gaming headphones or earphones and they will stop at at $400 USD when I currently use the Sennheiser IE600 IEM's and considering buying the Westone Audio - Mach 70 Universal IEM which cost $2,200 AUD because I love highend audio but also enjoy gaming with my friends. Other reviewers should always bare in mind that there are always going to be gamers who are happy and able to spend a lot of money buying relatively premium gaming and audio gear such as I'm about to order the ROG OLED that was recently released and use quality microphones such as my RODE NT Mini I think it is and want to power my audio with quality amplification. Thanks for also including the amplifiers to drive the headphones of choice in your video though I do wish you included some higher-end options suitable for IEM and USB C mic input. I'm not sure I've seen such a comprehensive video on gaming audio prior to this.
Really great video, congratulations!
One question, what do you think about the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x?
This is an amazing video with plenty of great recommendations. I've never seen those wireless headphones with swappable battery. If they include an analogue out as well then it's genius, as they won't be useless after a couple of years of battery degredation unlike most wireless stuff
Thanks for making this extensive guide! I've been intrigued by the VZR Model One since learning they exist literally last week, I also discovered another headphone with a very unique presentation called the Crosszone CZ-10. I'd love for you or anyone else to compare these two for gaming! There doesn't seem to be anyone on the planet that owns both of these headphones.
So much detail 👌🏼
Great video! A ton of information
Joe what’s your most used favorite headphones? Thanks for all the hard work. You have the best channel for gaming audio.
Still rocking the KSC75s on PS5 their definitely great for competive gaming been using them on Warzone, Rebirth Ranked play and MW3 Ranked play really good and affordable recommended! Thanks for mentioning them Tech you the man!
Nice! Sometimes I just use the KSC75 when I want my ears to breath
Really great video! There's lots of other good stuff out there, but it's impossible to list them all, and you did a nice job of narrowing it down. I think the only other thing I'd have like to seen in the mid level wired is the DT770 Pro (since its a good closed back option).
Thanks for including the DACs! If you plan on listening to music or having a little overhead for a harder to drive headphone, I'd recommend a Fiio K7 and an extension cable for your mic if gaming on PC. Lots of power and a balanced output. Probably would work on PS5 also (I know the Zen DAC V2 does). For me it was night and day for the H6Pro closed back with a good amp. I don't like using it on PS5 through the controller because the bass just takes over.
Great video! I'd also love to seem one along the same lines for speakers. It a part of gaming audio that is often ignored.
Thanks! Keep your eyes on the channel! I have something fun planned soon that involves speakers and gaming!
@@GadgetryTech I look forward to it!
Become a pro gamer with crappy $50 headset then buy a $500 headset, got it
Great video!
I got the Maxwell for sound quality primarily, and so far it has been great for different games, Like: FFVII Rebirth (FF has amazing music and performance from the actors), Dragons Dogma 2, Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade.
looking into getting one IEM for mixed use
Love these round ups! PC38X has come back around for me after we had a falling out for a few years lol.
I'd say it's like the Toyota Corolla of headsets, but that would undersell how well it performs. PC38X is still one of the goats for sure
Great review as always! I was surprised not to see the DT 770 on there since it is so recommended online for closed back gaming. I ordered DT 770 Pro X LE and will use them primarily for gaming and TH-cam/Streaming on PC only. I have analysis paralysis on amp/dac and wonder if there really is such a big difference in being able to monitor your voice by plugging both into the one amp/dac or just the headphone into the amp/dac with separate usb mic? I have been considering smsl c200 or the topping dx3+ and also the Zen Air stack but feeling like it might be overkill but as a woman I am drawn to shiny things and like the probably unnecessary display. LOL
Thanks for the video, Joe; very informative and insightful.
Just curious - what headset do you use most often for gaming, and why? And for music listening, same questions.
And which headset or iem is optimal for both gaming and music listening?
new pads coming for the VZR huh? interesting. I planned on getting the VZR HEL+ combo because of your review. once things are back in stock
Joe you're the guy on YT for reviewing headphones. Hands down 🙏 Quick question if I may (or to anyone else)
After watching your review recently on Stealth Pros I took the plunge and love the sound but having issues with the boom mic. Sounding distant, tinny and never had the echo problem as much before. Some are suggesting the internal mics are better. Is this true? Was wondering if mines was faulty in some way. Its barely useable coming from what I'm used to with the mid tier TB 700 Gen2s.
Mamy thanks
I placed an order for thee Audeze Maxwell in mid-April for their May batch. I can't wait. I bought the Mobius when it was on Indiegogo for funding. My first unit broke, and so did my second one. I still use the second one. It's all off balanced, but it gets the job done. It will be nice to compare the two and see how far Audeze has come with their gaming headphones.
Good stuff man
Just got my Arctis 7 Nova's today, super happy with them along with your settings! They changed the EQ in Sonar for the mic (no longer sliders) so now it includes bandwidth. Any chance you could advise or do an update to include bandwidth for each of the bands?
A neat trick with the G6: Want to give any of your closed back wired headphones or IEMs transparency mode? Get a nice inexpensive 3.5mm camera mic, like the ones BOYA makes, and turn on monitoring in your recording settings and adjust the level. I basically need transparency in my environment, so this has been an amazing feature for me.
Great video, glad you like the DT 1990s (except for the peak).
I personally am not too bothered about the peak but after comparing EQ vs no EQ I get what bothers people.
For me I perceive the glare mostly in the case when a lot of cymbals are hit in a row in a song, the 8khz peak makes all the after effects of the hits overlap and creates a sort of a shrill/sharp sound that I fortunately perceive as more of a background thing (slightly annoying but tolerable). It also colors the vocals a bit but I don’t find it annoying.
Also about the longevity of the DT 1990 - the only weak point are those plastic sliders, mine cracked for no reason, without even dropping the headphones once. Also the Analytical pads (which I prefer and use several hours a day) seem to degrade unevenly and in about a year you might want to replace them. There is also a side effect of their degradation that it softens 8kHz a bit, but it makes them sound less clear.
A lot of people ask about maxwells FPS imaging. As someone who owns the turtlebeach stealth pros, sony pulse elite, and maxwells and I play competitive shooters, here's what I said to another poster here:
The maxwells aren't great for imaging/FPS. They just don't really separate footstep audio all that well. If there is nothing else going on they have good clarity, as soon as you introduce a lot of different sounds they have a hard time separating. In terms of vertical/horizontal imaging they are lackluster. I play games such as Hunt showdown where you can have compounds with very detailed/intricate layouts (3-4 story prison compounds with multiple entrances and different audio for outside at the top inside at the top depending on the level they're on), and the maxwells just really struggle here. I couldn't tell what level they were on or how high or how low compared to me.
The maxwells are incredible for things such as movies/music/immersive games with great soundtracks (for example Manor Lords which just came out or any single player games or milsim shooters such as hell let loose or Squad 44, etc.).
The stealth pros and sony pulse elite (made by Audeze along with Sony) just blow the maxwells out of the water for competitive shooters. I really don't understand how Audeze made something so much better for gaming at a $150 dollars cheaper. Had the Sony Pulse Elite come out at the same time I would've easily bought them over the maxwells, they're 50%+ cheaper and just have way better detail retrieval. I can hear things I could never hear when FPS gaming before. The stealth pros are also amazing. You can't go wrong with either one for competitive FPS. I have a hard time deciding between the two when I'm gaming, it's that close. I can hear a bit further out with the stealth pros, but I can hear minor details even slightly better with the Pulse Elite, it's very close though and barely noticeable.
Maxwells shills will tell you things like "your ears are just not tuned to good headphones, you're used to bad sound". They are not subjectively bad, they are objectively bad at imaging compared to other headphones at both the same price point and cheaper price points. I saw people with $100 hyperx headphones hear footstep details way better than me, that's unacceptable at $350 for headphones that are reviewed for gaming purposes. I don't have an allegiance to headphones, I want whatever gives me the best advantage when playing shooters.
I really want to like the maxwells, I really do. I've tried everything to EQ them to get them better for FPS, but for whatever reason they just aren't great for them despite a lot of audiophile reviewers saying they're incredible for FPS. Gadgetry is the only one I saw give an honest opinion that they aren't good at imaging. I heard they just dropped a questionable firmware update as well which maxwells users aren't happy with. I'm not sure if they can somehow firmware these in the future to improve them for imaging purposes, but as of right now I just can't in good faith recommend them over the other two. It's at the point where I don't use them at all for competitive gaming because of the other two being far superior and actually giving me a "wallhack" advantage.
Hi. Which headphones do you recommend to hear footsteps? Example: Logitech G X2 Lightspeed, Astro 40TR 2019, DT1990Pro or other headphones?
Can’t agree with you enough also to note the Maxwell do weigh an absolute ton very fatiguing during long sessions
Great post. I've just bought the Pros largely thanks to this man. Have you had any issues with the boom mic and if so were they resolved thru settings? I've heard people saying the internal ones sound better. I use mic monitoring and have been getting echo problems as well as generally sounding a bit tinny/metallic. Other than that I'm impressed coming from 700gen2 Maxs
Cant complain about the Maxwell, after setting up specific EQ Settings i can hear footsteps extremely well and always know the position of enemies in COD or Escape from Tarkov, twice as good as with my previous Headset. The Maxwell sent my MMX 300 2. Gen & Sound Blaster X G6 into retirement, as footsteps werent that well noticeable, even with double EQ Settings. The Maxwell might not have features like Scout-Mode or etc, but imho they are not needed after setting it up correctly. PS: Also... the general sound quality is just toooo good for that price point.
Agree with this, i have the maxwells but i switched to the astro a50x and i hear footsteps so much better tbh... maxwells are amazing like music / movies and single player games , because they are really clear but for gaming *Fps* i don't think planar drivers are a good idea, not for the imaging friend has hifi man planar and yeah same issue with imaging so he switched back to the ad700x , i also have had a few headsets from using arc mk2 dac with like Audio-Technica AD700X which this combo really good, mine just got old xD and thought might aswell have a change. i have had the nova pro's which where pretty decent, also had the DT 990 PRO but they had a nasty high pitch to certain sounds which was not nice. so far i would say astro a50x personal choice
Got the Hexas last month. Have been loving them. I keep hearing negative things about them recently like how they have no bass at all or that they are overhyped and not worth, which is very odd seeing as people went from literally nothing but love for the 7hz Zero (OG) to pretty much shitting the direct upgrade to it. I mean, sure they don't have bass head level bass and neither does the 7hz Zero.. but the Hexas are still punchy. It gets the job done, they are most definitely worth.
Glad to see them on the list, makes me feel better about the purchase, not that I needed someone else to make me feel that way, because to me, they sound amazing and especially for Rainbow Six.
I also just bought the Dunu S&S. Hope they are good, have also been seeing some mixed comments about them. Like some crazy ass excuses to sway me from not getting them despite the majority of people liking them..
Great work
Just want to say a huge thank you for all the reviews, great information and ive actually bought the SteelSeries Nova 7X based on your reviews.
I'm a huge FPS gamer and I needed something to replace my ageing SFXI Gamers, my only issue is I wear hearing aids... the SXFI are great for them as the cups are big and comfortable. Stupidly I took the advice of fellow gamer and bought the Logitech G PRO X but the interfierance was horific. I let you know how i get on with the X7... cheers
Just recently discovered you. I don't know how the yt algo did not find you sooner. Great stuff and exactly what I'm looking for when it comes audio. Thank you for being real.
I have a question not sure if you answered it. I use the open back 900 pro x by beyr for music/guitar DAWs and it's been my game driver. I'm considering the maxwell but can you tell me which wired headset would you say compares to the maxwell if you want to stay wired. And by compare I mean by sound quality. The 900 pro x have been impressing me in bf2042.
Excellent guide ... 1 small addition. For me open back gives the best directional of sound in gaming. I was supprized not to see in your list the best gaming music headset for ~ 100-110 bucks and + 35 bucks for mic. The ultimate duo. Philips fidelio X2HR + V-Moda BoomPro. OMG Build like a tank and comfotable. Soundstage, Bass, treble ... everything under 150 bucks ...
Thx for video!
Bro, I ordered myself a schiit magni unity for my vzr model one. I don't need a microphone. What do you think about this device, it's better than hel2 in sound?
Hi Joe, great review as always! While considering the Turtle Beach option, here’s something from my experience: I bought $160 headphones from them, and right after the warranty expired, the boom mic broke. I reached out for a repair-even offered to pay-but was flatly refused. It’s crucial for viewers to consider after-sales support. Turtle Beach's stance on repairs could be a dealbreaker for some. Let’s keep pushing for better service and sustainability in tech! 🌍🎧 #TechInsight #SustainableTech #turtlebeach
Thanks for the info. You mentioned most of the headsets talking about listening to music as well as gaming... I'm looking for a headset in the $250 range for gaming (footsteps) ONLY, I don't listen to music at my PC... What do you recommend for footsteps in that range? Thank you.
I’m surprised the Xtrify made your list, I had wondered if it was any good. Joe you said it’s as if they took the Hyperx clouds and made them better in practically every way, that sounds amazing
This was awesome.
So if I had to pick out new headphones currently using the Audeze Mobius that has fallen apart are we saying Audeze Maxwell is the best pick right now?
DT 900 Pro X vs Maxwell we still going Maxwell?
Not in the market for a headset but looking forward to your review on the new TB Atlas Air when they come out. Presuming you'll be covering them?
100%
I am currently using the united audio volt 1 audio interface with sure sm7b microphone. I mainly play first person shooters and mmo/rpg’s you think I need a separate dac/amp for the tygr 300r’s for gaming use
this guy is the audio king
Still Corsair Virtuoso XTs with wicked cushions over all of these for me even for solely playing on PS5. Great build quality, great sound out of the box without eq’ing, class leading mic, and simultaneous Bluetooth with separate volume control 👌
I’m pretty sure you dont use the mic that often??? I had those and i had to sent back… my teammates complained and even the enemy complained about my mic😂😂😂 the texturized wired rubs on your clothes and the mic picked alot of breathing and i’m not a big breather…
@@LeoDube9 you mean the virtuoso pro’s?
@@minhn2888 yea, my bad i taught you were talking about the pro’s
Sadly bought the vzr model one and i can say save your money. I was getting a lot of issues regarding mic and sound i felt it was better on my corsair virtuoso xt. Went with the corsair virtuoso pro open back and im super happy with it.
His advice is spot-on, although my experience with the HD560s and TYGR 300 is slightly different. But that is really due to personal preference. The reason I use the HD560s now as my main is because the tips of my ears touch the inside cover of the driver of my TYGR 300 (I would say I have about average ears, whatever that may mean :0). He actually mentions this in his 'Wicked Cushion Freeze Pads for Beyerdynamic' review. And with the WC Freeze that (almost) sovles it, check his other video on this.
Yes, the HD560s clamp more, but they definitely loosen over time.
Great video! What are your thoughts about the GSX 1000 and the Mix Amp Pro in 2024?
@GadgetryTech I feel like the Astro a40 Tr pro's with mix amp are still very much viable with some EQ adjustments too. Plus I love having the game/chat mix dial right there at my finger tips.
As always Joe, thanks so much for the inclusion of our Kimura! If anyone has any questions about the Kimura or other Antlion Audio products (ModMic etc) just reply here and I'll get back to ya!
Hell yeah! I have many Antlion products in my studio and use them all the time! My beyerdynamic TYGR 300R has the ModMic mount on it :)
Great video as always! Is there any way to get parametric eq for your warzone tune and a physical button or dial for game/chat mix on PS5 other than the Astro’s?
Thanks so much! Join the Discord for that discussion, as it will be easier to help there. The short answer is yes, but you'll need to use a wired audio option.
Hello, I love your vid! I have a question about IEMs - how their sound imaging compare to headphones/headsets ? Take EM6L/Dusk for example, to which headset you could compare them looking at just FPS gaming performance? Are they better than Maxwells in this regard?
Thanks!
SteelSeries GameDAC and GameDAC Gen 2 are amazing dac amps with game and chat mixing and multi input support
About budget IEMs, what do you think about the Moondrop Chu 2's compared to your top 2 choices?
Great video as always. Cheers!
Chu 2 is a great choice as well! I've seen a few posts about long term durability so that was my only hesitation. They are tuned great though! Any of those picks would work well
Hi man, great content! I have a question, how do you connect your IEM to the FiiO DAC, some of them have 3.5mm jack and the DAC have 4.4mm and 6.4mm ports
Hey Joe, hope all is well. Thank you for what you do, your a great source of info/knowledge. Been trying some IEM’s but having some issues with fitment(ear canal). Ended up ordering a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX, they arrive tomorrow. I was torn between HD6XX, Harmonicdyne Zeus Elites and Aune AR5000. Will the FIIO K11 power the HD6XX? I wanted the Schiit Magni Unity but giving that PS5 uses UAC1 that is off the table for now and not sure what to do. The Hel+ is an option but I saw a Q&A with the owner of Schiit and he mentioned they’re working on a new version of the Hel, no date yet. Plus trying to keep it in some sort of budget 😅. Keep it up. God bless.
Get the FiiO K11, its an amazing Dac/amp
It powers my Sennheiser 490 Pro beautifully. Got it on low gain, and still gets super loud. Even louder on Mid gain.
@RobViguurs thank you. I appreciate the info. It helps a lot.
I recently got the Hifiman Arya stealth. Since it was (is?) on discount at around $759. I would recommend it over the organic version since EQ is available and is significantly cheaper. It is awesome for gaming.
On a budget I definitely suggest the HD6XX it is great for gaming and music at the same time. Same thing goes for HD560S.
Just buy a cheap entry level mic (fifine) and pair it ip with audiophile grade headphones and you’re 90% there in terms of quality.
I’ve gotta get some of those watch cases, my iem collection is turning into a tower of cases on my nightstand lol.
Hey! Thank you for this great video! I might be new to the channel, but why Logitechs don't seem to be mentioned in those price ranges? I find them better than Blacksharks at least.
Hi man, I’ve watched your turtle beach recon 500 in the past. Do you recommend them still today, or the steelseries arctis nova 1? I’d use them with PS5 through the controller. My doubt is purely on sound quality and if the mic on the Recon is adjustable and not too long. Thank you if you’ll answer :)
For sub-$100 I always recommend the AKG K240. Cheap as chips but sounds great both for listening to music on my PC and gaming on it. Really worth a look.
The one IEM that I recommend are the Sennheiser IE200, because you can game on them all day and most Chi-Fi IEMs are not even near in the comfort department, most of them have giant bore sizes that make your ear hurt after 20mins. Also the tuning is really smooth and easy to listen too for long sessions. These things dissapear in your ears its amazing
Thanks for sharing! I'll try to cover them on the channel soon!
Superb.
Any link for cables with a Mic that one can use for headphones like the Sundara or edition XS?
Also Joe, you made a video about a Lav mic recently, I think it was worth mentioning here that they’re great to pair with headphones without a mic
I was leaning towards Focal Clears - Thoughts?
Hi, currently the Pulse Elite and the Simgot EM6L are the same price in my region, what would be the best choice overall, for both PS5 and PC gaming (single player and multiplayer) as well as listening to music every now and then.
just order the VZR model One based on your recommendation for PC FPS gaming. The Schiit HEL is nowhere to be found currently. What is a good substitute if any?
Joey What headset do you recommend I want to use in xbox series x, ps5 and switch. I have in mind buy the turtle beach stealth pro or the astro a50x. What do you think is better option?
Hello sir. Love your content! I bought the simgot iems, I used to play with Sony pulse and with simgot the sound it's more clear but I can't understand where the steps are coming from they are a bit confusing. I also use your sonar settings for mw3. Am I doing something wrong?
Simgot Ew200 is an decent alternative if you find Crinacle red too uncomfortable to wear. Great audio quality and soundstage which you find useful in compettive games
I'm very interested in the Antlion Kimura duo because of the sound profile for gaming, specifically Escape from Tarkov, and the included mic. What I want to know is if I will get a better experience if I paired the Kimura mic alone along with another IEM. What would you recommend?
Have you got the chance to try moon drop kato for gaming? I love mine so much and wonder what u think about them. Music sounds so good to
@GadetryTech - Where can we find the Audeze Maxwell as you have them in the video? Everything I find online is only in black. Love the colors. Thanks in advance.
Hey Joe, will you review the Turtle Beach 600-500 gen 3 that are on pre-order?
Which DAC would you use with IEMs? I'm very interested in the Antlion Kimura Duo. Searching your channel if you did a review.
I have the Cloud 3 Wireless and the Maxwells (bought both on day 1). My maxwells have started to fall apart and the strap is coming off, and I also find them a little too fatiguing for all day use. The Cloud 3's are nice, but HyperX broke EQ completely with a firmware update (has not been working for weeks now) and I haven't been able to enjoy the stock sound. I just went ahead and purchased the MG20's since Amazon Canada had them on sale for the equivalent of $250 USD. If I care about sound quality, premium feel and comfort more than anything and don't require any other features, do you think they're the best in class?
Joe, can you share your EQ for general use for the VZR? I'm hesitant to auto EQ it to the harmon curve because I'm wary of distortion.
Been seeing a lot of stuff recently about IEMs being a lot better bang for buck than gaming headsets, even the best ones. Can you do a breakdown of IEMs vs Headsets and maybe some comps? Like if I have a Nova7x, what would be a comprable IEM? Would you recommend IEM over headset? The main drawback of IMEs seem to be lack of integrated mic. I know mics on headsets generally aren't great in terms of quality, but sometimes its about being "good enough' and just nailing convenience. Potential solutions to this issue with IEMs?
Dekoni pads come in Wednesday for the Maxwell I’m excited
If the hd800s are too expensive, consider the hd700 or t1 gen 1 or gen 2 second hand. Both are very capable and pretty similar in accuracy as the hd800s