For those wondering, the blind testing DMS and I did was a vid that never saw the light of day, even though we did use some clips from those sessions in other videos. It's a concept we'd like to revisit at some point since the outcomes were interesting.
From what DMS was saying, it sounded like you were slowly turning until you heard the enemy in the center of your screen. I wonder if it would be more effective, with regards to getting a better sense of the soundstage, to have the aimer try to flick towards the origin of the noise. Then, the aimer could also adjust from the faster motion after judging the initial movement.
I was dying to know what everyone else picked haha!! It was kept a secret until this vid dropped and the takes were great as always. Thanks for including me!
@@krakentortoise7531 thanks! Not a super fan of recent updates but the physics engine is great. The sound is also awesome, so as a whole, it has just enough content to keep me happy when ever I have the time for sim racing.
@@clarkianturnerit’s a cheap shot really, people hate that he actually reviews the product and doesn’t give some 💩 video that focuses more on production and lighting and fancy transitions and actually focuses on the product, and that really seems to annoy some people
Kudos to giving Joe@Gadgetry Tech some exposure. His headphone reviews are always top notch and his personal EQ expertise just changes some of these headsets so much
I’m shocked people thought that original video was sponsored. Maybe it’s just cause I have experience with a lot of different stuff too, but I knew coming into that it was going to be “800s, 800s, 800s” over and over again. How are you lot meant the help the fact it’s just good shit? Regardless, great video!
Haha yeah we also found it kind of odd that the “accessible flagship” from a company focused on audio since 1945 would raise so many eyebrows, but people love to think us UA-camrs cant have an opinion without a check attached.
None of the creators there are actually gamers though and if you play games like starcraft any headset/headphone will do. Most looking for good headphones want to be on edge when it comes to fps, not boomer games like age of empire
Love the video. One criticism: all of you recommend headphones for "competitive" gaming. But I think a lot of us don't care about competing at all, and just want something that will make the game experience stand out. Would be good to have recommendations that don't just boost the upper range to make footsteps more pronounced.
Well competitive players need amazing audio to hear everything so yeah, if it’s amazing for competitive gaming it’s gonna be amazing for anything else you do
I've personally been very pleased with Hifiman's HE400SE. It's affordable at around 100 USD, reasonably well built, and sounds great. It's the cheapest over ear planar magnetic I'm aware of. That being said, the earcups while lovely and deep do get warm if you're in a hotter climate, and it does need a bit of punch to drive due to the lower SPL. But the open soundstage and distinct planar bass really sets it apart in that price range.
Zeos is dope, my go to for a unique take on things compared to everyone else who tends to be same same on opinions. I think though, having Zeos feature in a video is like trying to show your parents Anime for the first time, they are going to be confused, weirded out and a little concerned for you and your sanity but at the end of the day we love Anime and we love Zeos.
I use crinacles red IEMs and they’re so good for the price it’s ridiculous. I use them when I play starcraft, they’re great for playing retro games (I play on the miyoomini), they’re great for travel and playing music on my phone. I find them to be very comfortable over long periods of time too Great video!
The Zeos thing is weird to me because Badseed tech posted it. Meaning he saw the video before publishing it on youtube. He could have blurred it or asked Zeos to do it. Why post it and try to save face by crapping on Zeos? I get that his picture are a bit much but youre just as associated to that video as he was. FYI still no edits to the original video as of now. If its that much of a problem then fix it.
Finding your channel back in 2021 was actually a "game changing" experience for me. As someone who used to game on with soundbar audio wanting a more loud, explosive, "cinematic" experience. I can say that after I purchased a set of PC37X along with a DAC, I can't see myself playing any other way. Weather it's multi-player or single player. Although I miss the explosiveness and vibration from a sub, I much more prefer the details with the headset. Also the great thing about open back IMO is not being completely shut offf from the world. I always like that I'm aware of my surroundings, and living in a rather "loud" house, by no means does it affect my gameplay negatively.
@@ZReviews For what it's worth man, I appreciate your video style. It's very unique and personal. It's a brand of UA-cam content that feels a bit rarer these days; It feels like it'd exist regardless of monetization- like old school UA-cam. Your genuine love for audio and personality really shines through. 👍👍
I am not an audiophile, but a gamer. My previous headphones which is more affordable was the DT880 250 Ohm. Now I use the DT1990Pro, which is a straight upgrade from the DT880. For a mic I use the Modmic5 for a long time now. There is also a reason I don't use any headphones/mics with any kind on knob or dial or button, they tend to fail very early on. I had ALL! mics and headphones/headsets fail on the volume dial/mute switch (including the Modmic5, but that switch was optional), making them near unuseable after just 1-2 years. (especially Sennheiser, used many of their gaming headsets back in the day). And the funny thing is, I barely even used these dials/switches. I use the windows volume/mutes. And I do care for my headphones. I place them either on my head or on the stand and thats it. No throwing or placing them down hard. Bluetooth headphones also have some lag in them, but some people just can't notice it.
After looking at Audeze Maxwell videos for over six months, including BADSEED's video, my wife ordered me some from Crutchfield. While they do sound incredible, both ear cups now make the annoying scratchy sound if I touch the cups or move my head. It all started the moment I hit both my ear cups lightly out of frustration when the USB CONNECTED voice came over at 5X the volume of what I was listening to. It made me jump and gave me adrenaline. I did find the voice volume setting in the app after that and lowered it significantly but it deserved a good smacking for scaring me. Ever since that moment they have the very well documented (on forums) annoying scratchy sound. They still work and sound great....as long as I don't touch the ear cups or move at all which is kind of NUTS to me for $330 with tax. I did purchase then return the Steel series top of the line headphones first: -their pc audio app did all kinds of bizarre things -the ear cups were just too small -the built in noise cancelling mic was too close to my ears -ear cups made my ears over heat
i still have my first pair of Sennheiser HD 555's, the first pair of decent headphones I ever bought. must be close to 15 years old now, they still work like they did on day 1, still using them. i've had 2 other pairs of more modern gaming headsets in that time which have both broken with use, they didnt last long maybe lasting a year or so. build quality is extremely important
mine were sitting on my guitar amp for years and my dumbass never thought to use them for gaming they will be benchmarked soon against my Turtle beach stealth pros and senheiser momentum 4 buds and razer blackshark v2 pros.
@@cgnefarious5785 was bouta ask the same thing. Not sure if I should get a budget wireless for $130 or say fuck it and buy $300 headset. But I need a 1440p monitor which is like $250. Crazy how headphones cost so much.
Personally prefer IEM:s for gaming, not as hot on my head during the summer months and as I am getting older, I get more details I otherwise tend to miss in games where foot steps etc. comes from. Rocking Moondrop Aria 2 for IEMS with Moondrop Chu 2 as backups. Highly recommend switching the ear tips to Spinfits to not get itching in the ear canals and to be able to spend 8+ hrs on your R6 or Minecraft sesh!
Thanks for including Joe. Love his vids and the owner of WC(Wicked Cushions) speaks highly of him also on a Personal level. You all do amazing work so again thank you for having him on🤙. Wishing you all a successful and Happy 2024.
How loud is the sound leakage? In a quiet room, if you are listening to music, can a person sitting 2meters away from you in the same room hear what you are hearing?
I'm so happy to see this series come back! Last time I was shopping for a new headset, after many dead ends it was the previous video by BadSeed, and it was Crinacle I think, who recommended what I went with, and I was very happy with it. However, they just broke, so here I am delighted to see there is an updated video in time for me to find a replacement. I have some constructive criticism, though. Like in the last video, everyone spends a lot of time talking about whether better earphones/headsets are going to make you a better gamer, way too much emphasis is put on that. The answer is no, has always been no, and was always obvious to anyone with any experience and common sense. For an audiophile, I guess $200-$300 for a headset (more in the UK and EU) is a 'budget' choice. For most users, it's not. I'm no audiophile, and maybe to the refined ear of one, all the sub to just over $100 headsets sound like the same garbage, but for a user like me (and I would hazard many others) there are still noticeable differences between different brands. I can only buy one headset, I use it for gaming, UA-cam, movies, music everything. I'm looking for a recommendation of what is the best quality actually budget all in one headset out there, preferably several recommendations. Drop this “does it help your gaming stuff” it's a waste of your time. Please also halve the price for what is considered a 'budget' recommendation. AHA! you might say, they recommend the Drop Epos PC 38X! Well as of writing only three months after this video came out, it's not available, at least in the UK and Europe (actually not listed on manufacturer's page anyone either). So that's another reason to include more recommendations under $150 or even under $100 dollars. Yes, I know there were many in ear recommendations, but they have no detachable or built in mics, to me they don't even count. Still I got some useful information from the video, thanks for running it again and I hope it becomes a regular feature. Do it yearly, hell even twice yearly. I think it will do good numbers for all involved.
i still reference this legendary post from time to time, not as a definitive guide but just as an "are these headphones worth looking into or not" baseline
5:03 - more people need to do things like this. Not just with headphones but all kinds of products. Come up with a practically relevant test, that is as close to scenarios in your favorite game as possible and then make it quantifiable. Repeat the test several times with the respective products until you have a large enough sample size to compare them objectively. Then draw your conclusion. So many times we simply try to justify a new purchase because we wanted to treat ourselves, have spent a lot of money or just like the look or image of a product when it's not objectively better than what we used before. Goes for mice, mouse pads, keyboards, DACs, headphones, monitors, pretty much anything.
I'm realizing now that the previous video is what set me on my path as a budding audiophile. I didn't know who anyone in the video was and I was looking to upgrade from a Logitech headset. Ended up getting a PC37x for me and a PC38x for my wife. And then an H6 pro to have a closed-back option. Since then I've upgraded my tv from a soundbar to a decent 2.1 setup, and just got the Truthear Zero IEMs. All of these sound so much better than what I was used to - without costing more!
I just order hd660s2 for gaming around 17 hours a go 😊 i get it later to day. I use hd650 for 15+ yrs I use soundblaster ae-7 and super with hd650 in FPS. To bad i miss out soundblaster ae-9 😢
I completely agree with the choice of headphones, I use the EPOS PC38X mainly for FPS games, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X for more atmospheric games like Helldivers 2 and rarely the Truthear ZERO:RED because they are too big for my ears. To make both headphones more comfortable I added ear cushions from wicked cushions. Hope that helps somebody out there.
Thanks man! I tried 700 pro x for FPS and it was average. Now I’m leaning towards PC38X. Do you use any EQ for Warzone? Appreciate the suggestion. Thanks!
I don’t know if I got a dud, but going from a PC38x to a Maxwell because I missed having wireless from my old Arctic pro wireless, I had heard such positive reviews of the maxwells but I had to return them, the sound was harsh to me and sounded awful compared to the pc38x, there is no beating the open back sound in my opinion I had a hard time locating sounds in CS2 with the maxwells, where it feels like I can see through walls with the pc38x, also a side note is that my friends hated the microphone on the maxwells? I might try them out again, I really liked the battery life they had and the dongle with usb c, definitely premium headphones
I've just stumbled across this video and thought I'd check in to see what's the latest and greatest as I have been the proud owner of PC360 Game One for ages. Nice to see Sennheiser still rocking it...I am not surprised.
I just bought the Audeze Maxwell - anyone else have a weird crackling sound when listening to ANY audio? I have them on 6/100 for volume, so I have no idea why it's doing this. If there's a fix I'd love to know and greatly appreciate it. Additionally, for whatever reason the Audeze HQ software won't pick up my headphones? No matter what connection I use they just don't show up.
I also got the maxwells, and they do have crackling sound, it's something from the planar itself, it's so thin that if you do much pressure once, they'll get that defect permanently, i really like the maxwells but the crackling it's way too irritating to hear, at least for me, as for the software, unplug and plug again the dongle, that fixed it for me
Send those back immediately. I've seen this issue pop up on reddit and can't remember if it was some sort of software or hardware issue I've had mine for a few months, don't daily drive them but they are the best wireless headphones on the market (for gaming).
That's a hardware defect, better get those replaced. Main reason I still stick with dynamic drivers for gaming since they can take a beating without taking damage.
After spending a lot of money on headphones and IEMs, I learned two things. The DAC matters, but doesn't need to be expensive like the Topping DX3 PRO. I prefer IEMs over Headphones due to weight and nothing on my head. IEMs are only as good as the TIPS you add to them, and this can be challenging at some point (they sound completly different from Tip to Tip). After spending so much money, I now add wireless earbuds. Why? I'm getting annoyed by cables, the weight and I like the Transparency mode of Wireless Earbuds for calls or if I want to understand waht's going on in my flat. Will try out Apple Airpods today …. But don't think they work due to latency.
Nice Vid man I always appreciate the quality here. I was less a fan at the shot at Zeos, in this day and age a joke like that can really harm reputation even if it is a joke it was at his expense and didn't need to be in the video at all.
Im a fan of hyper X cloud 2 sound, i dont care about mic, can you recommend me something similar to that one ( sound + comfy on ears and noice canceling) but wireless? I gotta change them
The problem with these videos is that some of the people featured have lost the community’s trust by shilling collabs and misleading consumers. Not all of them, but there are some people here with questionable intentions. The fact that this group needs massive disclaimers throughout the video “Hey they’re not getting paid for this” speaks to my point. I come to your channel to get away from many of these guys, the collective honesty within the group of these audiophile “reviewers” here is suspect at best. Hence, the backlash.
Been using the Senn Game One headset for YEARS. Love being able to replace the cable. Comfortable, light and competent is what I would describe them to be. My main headphone is the Hifman XS and I us that with gaming when I don't need a mic.
Idk what the guy is on about.. throwing shots at @ZReviews cheaper than a $50 IEM. I really appreciate all the work Zeos puts into his videos and doesnt need stripper lights to explain audio components. If you guys dont like stuff that someone else likes, doesnt mean he is any lower than you. That man has built his channel with HARD WORK! And he doesnt come after others just because they like something that he doesnt. 😅
many thanks for these vids, man! I picked up the drop PC38X headset about a year ago (maybe less) in part due to these colabs. I normally use wireless sets because I HATE cords - the bother the freaking heck out of me. That said, the sound of these things is GREAT. And I've gotten more than a few comments in-game about how good the mic quality is. Now, if there was a way to get that cord off of my body, it'd be perfect lol Thanks again, man!
I have been using the pc38x since 2021. I had a cloud flight and cloud 2 before that. The hyper x headsets were nice and loud, but it does not compare to the pc38x. The mic is also great but I seldom use it
I’m gonna throw in my two cents in an effort to give back to the audio file gaming community. I am surprised that no one mentioned the Audeze LCD-X. If you’re not familiar with these headphones, they are super easy to drive. 20 ohms and 103 db sensitivity. As the Xbox player that I am and with the limited options, Xbox offers, the LCD-X can be driven straight from the controller. With volume at max it is sufficiently loud. The sound staging and the deep base are actually quite amazing. My games of reference are Dying Light and Dying Light 2. I am a casual player, so yes, you will beat me in multiplayer. Save player one! If you use the LCD-X out of the box, comfort will be an issue because these are very heavy headphones. I have mitigated this by purchasing the extra long yolks, Dekoni earpads and Dekoni Nuggets mounted underneath the carbon fiber headband. These are all extras and they do help. For me, the Nuggets helped to alleviate the pressure on my jaw and ears and puts the weight more on the top of my head. As we often say, user mileage may vary. I do use the Sennheiser HD800S well. If I know that I am going to be playing single player then I plug them into my Yamaha RX-A8A. This is a top-of-the-line Home Theatre receiver from Yamaha, and it has the ability to provide simulated surround sound through the headphones. I’ve only had one other receiver that performs this well with simulated surround sound, and which can drive higher end headphones, but that was a Denon back in the 2K standard HD days. I have 11 M&K Loudspeakers in a Dolby Atmos configuration with two SVS subwoofers. It’s bangin’ for watching movies but I prefer the intimacy of headphones when games and this receiver does the trick. This combination is also very good for watching movies if you don’t want to disturb the family. If you find the right receiver and pair it with the.HD800S then you’re good to go. I want to give a shout out to Z because he is the one guy I know who has been asking for someone to make a headphone DAC/amp to solve these issues with gaming consoles like the Xbox. HDMI pass-through to peel off the audio and generate a good simulated surround sound. If anyone out there have heard of such a device please let me know!
yep my headphone pick is also DT770 Pro 80ohm plus Dekoni pads pure bliss you literally forget you are with headphones and the sound is just great i still haven't found anything that can beat DT770 Pro 80ohm when it comes to comfort, sound and price to performance but you definitely need Dekoni pads
@@andrenordengen5163 DT 900 Pro X is a decent choice considering its price and technicalty, since it is an all-arounder for music and gaming. Though I do think the soundstage front and back might not be wide as left and right.
Hey Badseed Tech, happy to see Maxwell's pop up few times, I also exchanged quite a few ones and the level of audio you get in Maxwell is unmatched from what you get from competitors. Is indeed a little heavy, but you get used to it after few days, really. Not that big of an issue. The software is working well, absolutely no issues with them whatsoever! I do recommend them as well. They work very well for music, movies and gaming! I was hoping to see some good feedback from Crin but that left me without a comment :)), I wouldn't follow his friend's advice at all. If you care about audio, study a little bit more the market and get something better than just "whatever you like" :)
@@proxyhx2075 The software is still kinda meh, but seriously the sound out of them is really impressive. I have the Sennheiser drop headphones mentioned in the video and the Maxwell's have dominated my life.
Maxwell's comfort depends heavily on how big your head is and if you have a strong neck cause that thing is quite heavy. Most posts on the Audeze sub are complaining about the comfort for a reason. I personally would love to see them release a more lightweight version, the 1 week long battery is really excessive imo
I wonder how the Maxwell's stack up against the DT770(80ohm)'s. I keep thinking to myself that there's no way that the Maxwell's can retain the same level of quality as they're wireless, regardless of being planer magnetic. I had the penrose, but returned them because the quality just wasn't quite on par with my DT770's. Those fine details were lost in translation. Penrose sounded darker and wasn't able to resolve the same level of quality.
Just ordered some HD800s and I got them for a wicked price! can't wait until they come in and I get to try my first real set of Audiophile headphones. Honestly makes me feel pretty decent seeing a lot of these guys also still recommending them even though they seem to be an older headphone. I've been rocking DT990 Pros for like 7 years.
6:16 The thing about Bose is that it has a lot of input latency. That means sounds come like 200 ms after they happen in the game. That is not nice when gaming. Trust me, I really tried getting used to gaming with the Sony MX4, but I just couldn't.
Any thoughts on Turtle Beach Atlas Air? Gadgetry tech mentioned sound stage is on par with Maxwell and PC38x plus they are open back and top tier comfort
I am new to the tech youtuber space, and your comment about Zeos being a type of "file" other than audiophile really sounded like you were insinuating that he was a pedofile. I went to google and reddit and tried to find any evidence or even claims of your insinuation and wasn't able to find anything supporting it. Is that a pretty serious thing to joke about? Esp. when you aren't featuring him in your video? and accompanying it with the "yikes" reaction you and that other guy gave? I'm genuinely confused by this.
Primarely playing Cs/Val/LoL/Sc2 I used my Appel earpod´s for the longest time had a period with the DT1990 which are mad good for FPS and now switched to HookX´s. You can spend amazing money but that wont make you a better gamer but bring more enjoyment to gaming. The most enjoyment I ever had hearing sound was with the: -He1000 SE Need a good amp and dec can´t be run by my 100€ Dac/Amp but are mad good if you have a good combo -Arya Organic can run of my 100€ Dec/Amp So if you are a hardcore sweat like I was Apple earpods are suficent. If you like enjoying ambiance and sound get something that fits your budget.
Picked up the Tyger several years ago at this point, still my daily driver. I'm constantly switching between gaming and music listening and these hold up super well for basically everything. Easy to drive too.
Zeos pick is probably the Fiio JT-1 as a $69 open-back headphone that doesn't fall off the low end, with exceptional comfort and audio quality for anything under $200.
Feels like a really low blow on Zeos. Whatever you think of anime or it's fans, making hundreds of thousands of people think he might be a pedo over a questionable choice of wallpapers seems unfair.
I was also looking for more information on this. He has always given me a questionable vibe but I don't know of anything. Has he been accused of this in the past? I don't see how bad seed would have thought we would have interpreted that any other way.
@@KingdomKey57 I know I'm a bit late to see the vid... but Zeos is litterally just an anime fan that puts up anime wallpapers in his background. He also does IEM reviews on @in-earfetish.. If you know anything about CHI-FI IEM's, they almost ALL come with anime characters/art on the box. Being an anime weeb is a far & distant cry from a p-phile. Thats like litterally calling all of Japan and most of Asia p-philes. Zeos is a good guy who does great content, sad to see sensitive creators throw him to the wolves. Rather than a comment saying it was a "joke", that should have just been cliped out entirely...
I'm still gaming on my semi-open-back Superlux HD681 headphones + Antlion Modmic after watching Tek Syndicate's video about 8 years ago. My only complaint is the elastic headband cords wore out, but my head is so large that this is irrelevant. Even the ear pads are still in like-new condition, in spite of my heavy 5-o'clock shadow rubbing against them all the time. I have since tried the SHP9500 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha, but neither of them compare for me.
Gonna throw in a purely anecdotal piece here. As someone who was a hardcore CS Source and SC2 player, then went on a gaming hiatus for a few years and during the pandemic reconnected by playing warzone, I bought the steelseries nova wireless pro, cuz the dock looked neat and I liked the convenience of wireless. A few months ago my wife and I moved out of our small apartment in the city to a house in the suburbs, aka I don't have to worry about external noise from open backed headphones. And during the move I found my AKG 702's that I hadn't used because I built a new PC that lacked the Asus soundcard with built in amp I had on my old machine. I got a cheap Fosi amp, hooked it up and I know it's probably no where near as good as many of these setups but by god it's so much better than the steelseries. Also on a side note I have a very wide head and these are so comfy esp after upgrading the earpads.
I mean, I had the old Cloud 2's, and when I bought the Steelseries I instantly returned them. The drivers touched my ears and the flat sound was dissapointing, the mic was... The same. Got some H6 pro closed and Philips X3 both for 150 euro each, no complaints.
I’m not a professional audiophile, but I did audition over a dozen headphones when I decided that after seven years of gaming on Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, I wanted to go for something more full range and higher end. I tried the beardynamic options, a number of different Sennheiser options including the HD 800, a couple different Hifiman options, and a couple Audeze headphones. In the end I found the Hifiman Arya to be the best headphones for gaming. They also happen to be great for a lot of music as well. The Audeze LCD-X was a close 2nd.
Though I like your videos either way, I would have liked to introduce more people from gaming world. I really like gadgetry ( a good addition), but also guys like fresh reviews , optiumtech and others that are more in this world , would have been also insightful. Maybe for a next video.
No, I don’t really think Zeos is a Drake - just jokes. But I am shocked he didn’t manage to get the OG video demonetized.
Thank you for clearing that up my man.
lolol, careful with that one xD
He put the thicc thighs Rem backgrounds on his own videos though, he gotta own up to that.
yeah, calling someone a p-phile over an anime wallpaper. haha, funny
@@Simpaiiithis is very sensitive matter it’s rooted in cultural differences
@@Simpaiiiyeah it’s really funny actually
And all the people self reporting on themselves being so offended is even more funny
rise up gamers
idc if you're stopping your videographer from shilling dusk i'm still buying that shit
Duy busk
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Duy Busk
I duy'd a Busk and god damn it changed my understanding of what an IEM can do.
For those wondering, the blind testing DMS and I did was a vid that never saw the light of day, even though we did use some clips from those sessions in other videos. It's a concept we'd like to revisit at some point since the outcomes were interesting.
That's video I'd be very interested to see
And yet, DMS dumped on the DT 990 Pro again.
Would love to see it and a follow up video. please test the hd560S and dt770 if you do a follow up
From what DMS was saying, it sounded like you were slowly turning until you heard the enemy in the center of your screen. I wonder if it would be more effective, with regards to getting a better sense of the soundstage, to have the aimer try to flick towards the origin of the noise. Then, the aimer could also adjust from the faster motion after judging the initial movement.
1:09 "lot of great stuff has come out..." and Sennheiser is on the screen, guys he is doing it again!!!11 Sharpen your pitchforks.
Shit, they’re already on to me 😭
lol
To realise that first video was for many people the first exposure to Zeos is hilarious.
It was for me and I found his background hilarious
For real haha love zeos though, wild man
I really dislike his reviewing style. Offers basically nothing of value to me.
@@maegnificant yeah, its more an entertainment youtuber than a reviewer, I enjoy some of his videos tho
@@nemezzyyzz yea, i just enjoy him enjoying himself with equipment, or ranting about it heh. Def not your normal reviewer
zeos is an audiophage, he eats heaphone components post review and you can hear him crunch and swallow when he listens to music
Thanks?
Bro, why the fuck is this so funny? His reply makes it so much funnier too.
You'll need to ease up. Don't listen to them Z!
@@ZReviews np, btw does the thiaudioghost taste the same as the 109 pros or is it just the sound?
@@ZReviewsTell us which components are the tastiest Zeos
I was dying to know what everyone else picked haha!! It was kept a secret until this vid dropped and the takes were great as always. Thanks for including me!
Thanks for jumping in on it, man! Great to have you.
Surprised you play Le Mans Ultimate. Big respect
@@krakentortoise7531 thanks! Not a super fan of recent updates but the physics engine is great. The sound is also awesome, so as a whole, it has just enough content to keep me happy when ever I have the time for sim racing.
@@GadgetryTech Sound is amazing on it. You're probably the only audiophile UA-camr I know that does sim racing haha. Welcome to the club!
@@krakentortoise7531 haha thanks!! I used to race in real life and watch every F1 race! Love racing and soccer/futbol as my side stuff
Wait, what did I miss?
So Z what kind of file are you?! 😅
Ps I'm a big fan of your channel. Not sure why your got a dis on this I have always liked your reviews.
@@clarkianturnerit’s a cheap shot really, people hate that he actually reviews the product and doesn’t give some 💩 video that focuses more on production and lighting and fancy transitions and actually focuses on the product, and that really seems to annoy some people
@@clarkianturner PDf ::))
@@Ober1kenobi and gives good wallpapers u know
Kudos to giving Joe@Gadgetry Tech some exposure. His headphone reviews are always top notch and his personal EQ expertise just changes some of these headsets so much
Yeah he’s a wizard. Gonna be huge year for his channel.
@@badseedtech I hope so. Dude deserves it for sure. Y'all vids are top notch, keep up the good work fellas.
Glad see Gadgetry Tech get some attention. His videos are top notch
This needs to be a yearly thing
I’m shocked people thought that original video was sponsored. Maybe it’s just cause I have experience with a lot of different stuff too, but I knew coming into that it was going to be “800s, 800s, 800s” over and over again. How are you lot meant the help the fact it’s just good shit?
Regardless, great video!
Haha yeah we also found it kind of odd that the “accessible flagship” from a company focused on audio since 1945 would raise so many eyebrows, but people love to think us UA-camrs cant have an opinion without a check attached.
None of the creators there are actually gamers though and if you play games like starcraft any headset/headphone will do. Most looking for good headphones want to be on edge when it comes to fps, not boomer games like age of empire
@@Donkens bro........
@@Donkensnoob
Love the video. One criticism: all of you recommend headphones for "competitive" gaming. But I think a lot of us don't care about competing at all, and just want something that will make the game experience stand out. Would be good to have recommendations that don't just boost the upper range to make footsteps more pronounced.
Well competitive players need amazing audio to hear everything so yeah, if it’s amazing for competitive gaming it’s gonna be amazing for anything else you do
I've personally been very pleased with Hifiman's HE400SE. It's affordable at around 100 USD, reasonably well built, and sounds great. It's the cheapest over ear planar magnetic I'm aware of. That being said, the earcups while lovely and deep do get warm if you're in a hotter climate, and it does need a bit of punch to drive due to the lower SPL. But the open soundstage and distinct planar bass really sets it apart in that price range.
Z's blurred out animie girl was comedy. I still watch Z and really like him. I am halfway through the video and a loving it. Cheers Mr. Seed.
16:40 bro what 💀
Zeos is dope, my go to for a unique take on things compared to everyone else who tends to be same same on opinions. I think though, having Zeos feature in a video is like trying to show your parents Anime for the first time, they are going to be confused, weirded out and a little concerned for you and your sanity but at the end of the day we love Anime and we love Zeos.
Ngl confused here haha
I use crinacles red IEMs and they’re so good for the price it’s ridiculous. I use them when I play starcraft, they’re great for playing retro games (I play on the miyoomini), they’re great for travel and playing music on my phone. I find them to be very comfortable over long periods of time too
Great video!
The red with bass+ adapter and some eq on the 20hz-100hz band and you have head shaking sub bass for an immersive gameplay.
Thankful for Zeos recommendations.
Dang i was looking for Z too.
The Zeos thing is weird to me because Badseed tech posted it.
Meaning he saw the video before publishing it on youtube. He could have blurred it or asked Zeos to do it.
Why post it and try to save face by crapping on Zeos? I get that his picture are a bit much but youre just as associated to that video as he was.
FYI still no edits to the original video as of now. If its that much of a problem then fix it.
Seed I’m with you bro, us older gamers will take whatever incremental advantage to keep up with these youngins 😂 great video, again!
Haha thanks man!
Finding your channel back in 2021 was actually a "game changing" experience for me. As someone who used to game on with soundbar audio wanting a more loud, explosive, "cinematic" experience. I can say that after I purchased a set of PC37X along with a DAC, I can't see myself playing any other way. Weather it's multi-player or single player. Although I miss the explosiveness and vibration from a sub, I much more prefer the details with the headset. Also the great thing about open back IMO is not being completely shut offf from the world. I always like that I'm aware of my surroundings, and living in a rather "loud" house, by no means does it affect my gameplay negatively.
1:42 Huh!? I know man is into the 2D waifus but 👀
Nobody seems to understand the difference.
@@ZReviews For what it's worth man, I appreciate your video style. It's very unique and personal. It's a brand of UA-cam content that feels a bit rarer these days; It feels like it'd exist regardless of monetization- like old school UA-cam. Your genuine love for audio and personality really shines through. 👍👍
Its a bit creepy for a man that age.
@@technic1285 You have an anime profile picture so thankfully your opinion doesn't matter.
@@RunkkuRusina Man with kids cartoon profile pic degrading a man with an anime PFP. 😂😂😂
I am not an audiophile, but a gamer. My previous headphones which is more affordable was the DT880 250 Ohm. Now I use the DT1990Pro, which is a straight upgrade from the DT880.
For a mic I use the Modmic5 for a long time now.
There is also a reason I don't use any headphones/mics with any kind on knob or dial or button, they tend to fail very early on.
I had ALL! mics and headphones/headsets fail on the volume dial/mute switch (including the Modmic5, but that switch was optional), making them near unuseable after just 1-2 years. (especially Sennheiser, used many of their gaming headsets back in the day). And the funny thing is, I barely even used these dials/switches. I use the windows volume/mutes.
And I do care for my headphones. I place them either on my head or on the stand and thats it. No throwing or placing them down hard.
Bluetooth headphones also have some lag in them, but some people just can't notice it.
More people need to get on the Gadgetry Tech game. Always one of the first places I go for audio
I watched half of one of his videos and subscribed. No BS reviews.
After looking at Audeze Maxwell videos for over six months, including BADSEED's video, my wife ordered me some from Crutchfield. While they do sound incredible, both ear cups now make the annoying scratchy sound if I touch the cups or move my head.
It all started the moment I hit both my ear cups lightly out of frustration when the USB CONNECTED voice came over at 5X the volume of what I was listening to. It made me jump and gave me adrenaline. I did find the voice volume setting in the app after that and lowered it significantly but it deserved a good smacking for scaring me.
Ever since that moment they have the very well documented (on forums) annoying scratchy sound. They still work and sound great....as long as I don't touch the ear cups or move at all which is kind of NUTS to me for $330 with tax.
I did purchase then return the Steel series top of the line headphones first:
-their pc audio app did all kinds of bizarre things
-the ear cups were just too small
-the built in noise cancelling mic was too close to my ears
-ear cups made my ears over heat
i still have my first pair of Sennheiser HD 555's, the first pair of decent headphones I ever bought. must be close to 15 years old now, they still work like they did on day 1, still using them. i've had 2 other pairs of more modern gaming headsets in that time which have both broken with use, they didnt last long maybe lasting a year or so. build quality is extremely important
mine were sitting on my guitar amp for years and my dumbass never thought to use them for gaming
they will be benchmarked soon against my Turtle beach stealth pros and senheiser momentum 4 buds and razer blackshark v2 pros.
Basically, "is the hd800s still the best?" "Yeah, but here are some more affordable options. You never needed the 800s anyway."
beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X is better.
@@lizardpeterbruh
Nope @@lizardpeter
@@lizardpeternot even close.
1800 is a lot for some headphones.
I see a lot recommended the PC38x. Shouldnt the HD560s preform better since theyre some kind of a standard headphones?
This video came at the right time for me. Much appreciated!!!
What did you wind up getting?
@@cgnefarious5785 was bouta ask the same thing. Not sure if I should get a budget wireless for $130 or say fuck it and buy $300 headset. But I need a 1440p monitor which is like $250. Crazy how headphones cost so much.
Please make this a yearly thing!
Fantastic video.
Personally prefer IEM:s for gaming, not as hot on my head during the summer months and as I am getting older, I get more details I otherwise tend to miss in games where foot steps etc. comes from.
Rocking Moondrop Aria 2 for IEMS with Moondrop Chu 2 as backups. Highly recommend switching the ear tips to Spinfits to not get itching in the ear canals and to be able to spend 8+ hrs on your R6 or Minecraft sesh!
Thanks for including Joe. Love his vids and the owner of WC(Wicked Cushions) speaks highly of him also on a Personal level. You all do amazing work so again thank you for having him on🤙.
Wishing you all a successful and Happy 2024.
I've been using the Sennheiser 560s for about a year and I've really enjoyed it
How loud is the sound leakage? In a quiet room, if you are listening to music, can a person sitting 2meters away from you in the same room hear what you are hearing?
I've started to wear out my Maxwell pads I've used it so much. Absolutely FANTASTIC piece of audio gear.
I bought the 800s watching your previous video. And my god gaming has not been the same ever since. The sound quality is underrated!!!!
Nothing else like them
I'm so happy to see this series come back! Last time I was shopping for a new headset, after many dead ends it was the previous video by BadSeed, and it was Crinacle I think, who recommended what I went with, and I was very happy with it. However, they just broke, so here I am delighted to see there is an updated video in time for me to find a replacement. I have some constructive criticism, though.
Like in the last video, everyone spends a lot of time talking about whether better earphones/headsets are going to make you a better gamer, way too much emphasis is put on that. The answer is no, has always been no, and was always obvious to anyone with any experience and common sense.
For an audiophile, I guess $200-$300 for a headset (more in the UK and EU) is a 'budget' choice. For most users, it's not. I'm no audiophile, and maybe to the refined ear of one, all the sub to just over $100 headsets sound like the same garbage, but for a user like me (and I would hazard many others) there are still noticeable differences between different brands. I can only buy one headset, I use it for gaming, UA-cam, movies, music everything. I'm looking for a recommendation of what is the best quality actually budget all in one headset out there, preferably several recommendations. Drop this “does it help your gaming stuff” it's a waste of your time. Please also halve the price for what is considered a 'budget' recommendation.
AHA! you might say, they recommend the Drop Epos PC 38X! Well as of writing only three months after this video came out, it's not available, at least in the UK and Europe (actually not listed on manufacturer's page anyone either). So that's another reason to include more recommendations under $150 or even under $100 dollars.
Yes, I know there were many in ear recommendations, but they have no detachable or built in mics, to me they don't even count.
Still I got some useful information from the video, thanks for running it again and I hope it becomes a regular feature. Do it yearly, hell even twice yearly. I think it will do good numbers for all involved.
You know you're missing the king of gaming headphone discourse "Mad Lust Envy", his thread on Head-Fi is legendary and on point
i still reference this legendary post from time to time, not as a definitive guide but just as an "are these headphones worth looking into or not" baseline
5:03 - more people need to do things like this.
Not just with headphones but all kinds of products.
Come up with a practically relevant test, that is as close to scenarios in your favorite game as possible and then make it quantifiable.
Repeat the test several times with the respective products until you have a large enough sample size to compare them objectively. Then draw your conclusion.
So many times we simply try to justify a new purchase because we wanted to treat ourselves, have spent a lot of money or just like the look or image of a product when it's not objectively better than what we used before.
Goes for mice, mouse pads, keyboards, DACs, headphones, monitors, pretty much anything.
Koss KPH30i both affordable and endgame 😎
I'm realizing now that the previous video is what set me on my path as a budding audiophile. I didn't know who anyone in the video was and I was looking to upgrade from a Logitech headset.
Ended up getting a PC37x for me and a PC38x for my wife. And then an H6 pro to have a closed-back option.
Since then I've upgraded my tv from a soundbar to a decent 2.1 setup, and just got the Truthear Zero IEMs.
All of these sound so much better than what I was used to - without costing more!
I just order hd660s2 for gaming around 17 hours a go 😊 i get it later to day.
I use hd650 for 15+ yrs
I use soundblaster ae-7 and super with hd650 in FPS. To bad i miss out soundblaster ae-9 😢
I completely agree with the choice of headphones,
I use the EPOS PC38X mainly for FPS games, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X for more atmospheric games like Helldivers 2 and rarely the Truthear ZERO:RED because they are too big for my ears.
To make both headphones more comfortable I added ear cushions from wicked cushions.
Hope that helps somebody out there.
Thanks man! I tried 700 pro x for FPS and it was average. Now I’m leaning towards PC38X.
Do you use any EQ for Warzone?
Appreciate the suggestion.
Thanks!
Awesome to see GadgetryTech here, he’s earned the spot
I don’t know if I got a dud, but going from a PC38x to a Maxwell because I missed having wireless from my old Arctic pro wireless, I had heard such positive reviews of the maxwells but I had to return them, the sound was harsh to me and sounded awful compared to the pc38x, there is no beating the open back sound in my opinion
I had a hard time locating sounds in CS2 with the maxwells, where it feels like I can see through walls with the pc38x, also a side note is that my friends hated the microphone on the maxwells?
I might try them out again, I really liked the battery life they had and the dongle with usb c, definitely premium headphones
Any plans to create a similar video specifically for PS5/Xbox X headsets? I am looking to purchase something in the $100 range for my Xbox X. Cheers
Turtle beach elite atlas. Best $100 headset you can buy. It’s literally their $250 headset without the mixamp
I've been using the PC 360, PC 373d, EPOS PC38x for gaming since 2010 and i've struggled to move away from them, they are just so amazing.
I've just stumbled across this video and thought I'd check in to see what's the latest and greatest as I have been the proud owner of PC360 Game One for ages. Nice to see Sennheiser still rocking it...I am not surprised.
I just bought the Audeze Maxwell - anyone else have a weird crackling sound when listening to ANY audio? I have them on 6/100 for volume, so I have no idea why it's doing this. If there's a fix I'd love to know and greatly appreciate it. Additionally, for whatever reason the Audeze HQ software won't pick up my headphones? No matter what connection I use they just don't show up.
are you running them through a dac or straight from the motherboard?
I also got the maxwells, and they do have crackling sound, it's something from the planar itself, it's so thin that if you do much pressure once, they'll get that defect permanently, i really like the maxwells but the crackling it's way too irritating to hear, at least for me, as for the software, unplug and plug again the dongle, that fixed it for me
Try turning off side tone, i never use side tone and once i accidently switched it on and thought i broke my headphones!
Send those back immediately. I've seen this issue pop up on reddit and can't remember if it was some sort of software or hardware issue
I've had mine for a few months, don't daily drive them but they are the best wireless headphones on the market (for gaming).
That's a hardware defect, better get those replaced. Main reason I still stick with dynamic drivers for gaming since they can take a beating without taking damage.
After spending a lot of money on headphones and IEMs, I learned two things. The DAC matters, but doesn't need to be expensive like the Topping DX3 PRO. I prefer IEMs over Headphones due to weight and nothing on my head. IEMs are only as good as the TIPS you add to them, and this can be challenging at some point (they sound completly different from Tip to Tip). After spending so much money, I now add wireless earbuds. Why? I'm getting annoyed by cables, the weight and I like the Transparency mode of Wireless Earbuds for calls or if I want to understand waht's going on in my flat. Will try out Apple Airpods today …. But don't think they work due to latency.
The timing with this video is just too good
Nice Vid man I always appreciate the quality here. I was less a fan at the shot at Zeos, in this day and age a joke like that can really harm reputation even if it is a joke it was at his expense and didn't need to be in the video at all.
I love Sennheiser. My gaming set is the Game One’s, essentially HD558’s with a nice mic. I love the SHP9600’s, HD58X’s, and KSC75X’s too.
I wish the goat of gaming audio Fresh Reviews was included in this!
Im a fan of hyper X cloud 2 sound, i dont care about mic, can you recommend me something similar to that one ( sound + comfy on ears and noice canceling) but wireless? I gotta change them
The problem with these videos is that some of the people featured have lost the community’s trust by shilling collabs and misleading consumers. Not all of them, but there are some people here with questionable intentions. The fact that this group needs massive disclaimers throughout the video “Hey they’re not getting paid for this” speaks to my point. I come to your channel to get away from many of these guys, the collective honesty within the group of these audiophile “reviewers” here is suspect at best. Hence, the backlash.
Been using the Senn Game One headset for YEARS. Love being able to replace the cable. Comfortable, light and competent is what I would describe them to be. My main headphone is the Hifman XS and I us that with gaming when I don't need a mic.
Idk what the guy is on about.. throwing shots at @ZReviews cheaper than a $50 IEM. I really appreciate all the work Zeos puts into his videos and doesnt need stripper lights to explain audio components. If you guys dont like stuff that someone else likes, doesnt mean he is any lower than you. That man has built his channel with HARD WORK! And he doesnt come after others just because they like something that he doesnt. 😅
many thanks for these vids, man!
I picked up the drop PC38X headset about a year ago (maybe less) in part due to these colabs.
I normally use wireless sets because I HATE cords - the bother the freaking heck out of me. That said, the sound of these things is GREAT. And I've gotten more than a few comments in-game about how good the mic quality is.
Now, if there was a way to get that cord off of my body, it'd be perfect lol
Thanks again, man!
I have been using the pc38x since 2021. I had a cloud flight and cloud 2 before that. The hyper x headsets were nice and loud, but it does not compare to the pc38x. The mic is also great but I seldom use it
I’m gonna throw in my two cents in an effort to give back to the audio file gaming community.
I am surprised that no one mentioned the Audeze LCD-X. If you’re not familiar with these headphones, they are super easy to drive. 20 ohms and 103 db sensitivity. As the Xbox player that I am and with the limited options, Xbox offers, the LCD-X can be driven straight from the controller. With volume at max it is sufficiently loud. The sound staging and the deep base are actually quite amazing. My games of reference are Dying Light and Dying Light 2. I am a casual player, so yes, you will beat me in multiplayer. Save player one!
If you use the LCD-X out of the box, comfort will be an issue because these are very heavy headphones. I have mitigated this by purchasing the extra long yolks, Dekoni earpads and Dekoni Nuggets mounted underneath the carbon fiber headband. These are all extras and they do help. For me, the Nuggets helped to alleviate the pressure on my jaw and ears and puts the weight more on the top of my head. As we often say, user mileage may vary.
I do use the Sennheiser HD800S well. If I know that I am going to be playing single player then I plug them into my Yamaha RX-A8A. This is a top-of-the-line Home Theatre receiver from Yamaha, and it has the ability to provide simulated surround sound through the headphones. I’ve only had one other receiver that performs this well with simulated surround sound, and which can drive higher end headphones, but that was a Denon back in the 2K standard HD days. I have 11 M&K Loudspeakers in a Dolby Atmos configuration with two SVS subwoofers. It’s bangin’ for watching movies but I prefer the intimacy of headphones when games and this receiver does the trick.
This combination is also very good for watching movies if you don’t want to disturb the family. If you find the right receiver and pair it with the.HD800S then you’re good to go.
I want to give a shout out to Z because he is the one guy I know who has been asking for someone to make a headphone DAC/amp to solve these issues with gaming consoles like the Xbox. HDMI pass-through to peel off the audio and generate a good simulated surround sound. If anyone out there have heard of such a device please let me know!
yep my headphone pick is also DT770 Pro 80ohm plus Dekoni pads pure bliss you literally forget you are with headphones and the sound is just great i still haven't found anything that can beat DT770 Pro 80ohm when it comes to comfort, sound and price to performance but you definitely need Dekoni pads
Stock pads are super comfortable imo
What about the 900 pro x ?
@@andrenordengen5163 DT 900 Pro X is a decent choice considering its price and technicalty, since it is an all-arounder for music and gaming. Though I do think the soundstage front and back might not be wide as left and right.
I’ve been using my pair since 2015 😎
They are so great for cs it’s crazy. You hear everything
No mentions about the astro a50x eh? Have you tried it at all?
Hey Badseed Tech, happy to see Maxwell's pop up few times, I also exchanged quite a few ones and the level of audio you get in Maxwell is unmatched from what you get from competitors. Is indeed a little heavy, but you get used to it after few days, really. Not that big of an issue. The software is working well, absolutely no issues with them whatsoever! I do recommend them as well. They work very well for music, movies and gaming! I was hoping to see some good feedback from Crin but that left me without a comment :)), I wouldn't follow his friend's advice at all. If you care about audio, study a little bit more the market and get something better than just "whatever you like" :)
Did they finally work out some of the quirky stuff happening on the software side? I'm really looking forward to getting these!
@@proxyhx2075yes. It works very good. You can customize your audio very well and make all firmware updates
@@proxyhx2075 The software is still kinda meh, but seriously the sound out of them is really impressive. I have the Sennheiser drop headphones mentioned in the video and the Maxwell's have dominated my life.
Maxwell's comfort depends heavily on how big your head is and if you have a strong neck cause that thing is quite heavy. Most posts on the Audeze sub are complaining about the comfort for a reason. I personally would love to see them release a more lightweight version, the 1 week long battery is really excessive imo
I wonder how the Maxwell's stack up against the DT770(80ohm)'s. I keep thinking to myself that there's no way that the Maxwell's can retain the same level of quality as they're wireless, regardless of being planer magnetic. I had the penrose, but returned them because the quality just wasn't quite on par with my DT770's. Those fine details were lost in translation. Penrose sounded darker and wasn't able to resolve the same level of quality.
Just ordered some HD800s and I got them for a wicked price! can't wait until they come in and I get to try my first real set of Audiophile headphones. Honestly makes me feel pretty decent seeing a lot of these guys also still recommending them even though they seem to be an older headphone. I've been rocking DT990 Pros for like 7 years.
Great vid man 👍 I totally agree with the iem statement, and Sennheiser better get that check sent over asap 🤣
What’s your top pic?
6:16 The thing about Bose is that it has a lot of input latency. That means sounds come like 200 ms after they happen in the game. That is not nice when gaming. Trust me, I really tried getting used to gaming with the Sony MX4, but I just couldn't.
Love this channel. I’ve watched that video many times.
Do you have plans for a review of the new Beyerdynamics MMX300 pro?
Any thoughts on Turtle Beach Atlas Air? Gadgetry tech mentioned sound stage is on par with Maxwell and PC38x plus they are open back and top tier comfort
I would be interested in this also.
So is the AKG 702/7xx no longer in the mix for a great headset?
team TYGR baby, highly underrated
Toward the end you reference dropping a review for the HD 490 Pro's, is this still coming?
I am new to the tech youtuber space, and your comment about Zeos being a type of "file" other than audiophile really sounded like you were insinuating that he was a pedofile. I went to google and reddit and tried to find any evidence or even claims of your insinuation and wasn't able to find anything supporting it.
Is that a pretty serious thing to joke about? Esp. when you aren't featuring him in your video? and accompanying it with the "yikes" reaction you and that other guy gave? I'm genuinely confused by this.
Primarely playing Cs/Val/LoL/Sc2
I used my Appel earpod´s for the longest time had a period with the DT1990 which are mad good for FPS and now switched to HookX´s.
You can spend amazing money but that wont make you a better gamer but bring more enjoyment to gaming.
The most enjoyment I ever had hearing sound was with the:
-He1000 SE Need a good amp and dec can´t be run by my 100€ Dac/Amp but are mad good if you have a good combo
-Arya Organic can run of my 100€ Dec/Amp
So if you are a hardcore sweat like I was Apple earpods are suficent.
If you like enjoying ambiance and sound get something that fits your budget.
Nah why they do my dawg Zeos like that? 😅
He got those diddy vibes.
Picked up the Tyger several years ago at this point, still my daily driver. I'm constantly switching between gaming and music listening and these hold up super well for basically everything. Easy to drive too.
i honestly hate audeze maxwell i got one and the bluetooth pc connection kept dropping and i couldnt get them to work and returned them smh
They sounded amazing for me but the EQ software as terrible, and the drivers started popping pretty bad on the left side.
Wheres 490 review and vs 560s in cod which one better
You are looking healthy my dude. Sharp AF! Love to see it!
Thanks man! Upped my cardio lately. I hate it, but it works 😅
I follow all of them and was great to see them in their elements. Thank you for bringing them together for this video.
THE SENN-PIRE STRIKES BACK
Any opinions on the 64-AUDIO IEMs?
What happened with zeos?
His computer wallpapers aren't tasteful
hes an anime watcher so alot of his wallpapers is his video arent exactly sponsor and ad friendly
Zeos pick is probably the Fiio JT-1 as a $69 open-back headphone that doesn't fall off the low end, with exceptional comfort and audio quality for anything under $200.
1:44 i just have watch this video for 2nd time and then, I get it, bruh 🤣, I didn't understand it at first... oh lord
For PC should i get the Audeze maxwell xbox or playstation version?
The dig at zeos is savage 😂
Do you recommend the Jds Labs Atom 2 Dac Amp Stack for gaming? Im using the HD 490 Pros.
Feels like a really low blow on Zeos. Whatever you think of anime or it's fans, making hundreds of thousands of people think he might be a pedo over a questionable choice of wallpapers seems unfair.
I was looking for a comment explaining the real reason but if it’s just because of the wallpapers yeah that’s not right.
I was also looking for more information on this. He has always given me a questionable vibe but I don't know of anything. Has he been accused of this in the past? I don't see how bad seed would have thought we would have interpreted that any other way.
@@KingdomKey57 I know I'm a bit late to see the vid... but Zeos is litterally just an anime fan that puts up anime wallpapers in his background. He also does IEM reviews on @in-earfetish.. If you know anything about CHI-FI IEM's, they almost ALL come with anime characters/art on the box. Being an anime weeb is a far & distant cry from a p-phile. Thats like litterally calling all of Japan and most of Asia p-philes. Zeos is a good guy who does great content, sad to see sensitive creators throw him to the wolves. Rather than a comment saying it was a "joke", that should have just been cliped out entirely...
If you guys think waifu/loli is "just anime", you're not really up to speed.
I'm still gaming on my semi-open-back Superlux HD681 headphones + Antlion Modmic after watching Tek Syndicate's video about 8 years ago.
My only complaint is the elastic headband cords wore out, but my head is so large that this is irrelevant. Even the ear pads are still in like-new condition, in spite of my heavy 5-o'clock shadow rubbing against them all the time.
I have since tried the SHP9500 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha, but neither of them compare for me.
I'm not a phile of any sorts. Unless there's one for RC lovers
Zeos dude. HAHAHA he is a strong personality. Love him for it.
I bought the pc38x and the hd560s because of you. Im thanking you for that a lot!
Love it!
Gonna throw in a purely anecdotal piece here. As someone who was a hardcore CS Source and SC2 player, then went on a gaming hiatus for a few years and during the pandemic reconnected by playing warzone, I bought the steelseries nova wireless pro, cuz the dock looked neat and I liked the convenience of wireless. A few months ago my wife and I moved out of our small apartment in the city to a house in the suburbs, aka I don't have to worry about external noise from open backed headphones. And during the move I found my AKG 702's that I hadn't used because I built a new PC that lacked the Asus soundcard with built in amp I had on my old machine. I got a cheap Fosi amp, hooked it up and I know it's probably no where near as good as many of these setups but by god it's so much better than the steelseries. Also on a side note I have a very wide head and these are so comfy esp after upgrading the earpads.
I mean, I had the old Cloud 2's, and when I bought the Steelseries I instantly returned them. The drivers touched my ears and the flat sound was dissapointing, the mic was... The same. Got some H6 pro closed and Philips X3 both for 150 euro each, no complaints.
Attempting a Destiny 1v1 flex is like saying you're the best Crash Bandicoot racer.
I’m not a professional audiophile, but I did audition over a dozen headphones when I decided that after seven years of gaming on Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, I wanted to go for something more full range and higher end.
I tried the beardynamic options, a number of different Sennheiser options including the HD 800, a couple different Hifiman options, and a couple Audeze headphones.
In the end I found the Hifiman Arya to be the best headphones for gaming. They also happen to be great for a lot of music as well. The Audeze LCD-X was a close 2nd.
ZEOS LMAOOOO that was funny af
Though I like your videos either way, I would have liked to introduce more people from gaming world. I really like gadgetry ( a good addition), but also guys like fresh reviews , optiumtech and others that are more in this world , would have been also insightful. Maybe for a next video.
Damn Zeos lol
Travel setup is a Zen Dac V2 with DT1990s, home setup is Kennerton Thrors with a Questyle CMA600i, stoked with both