abc123 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hell yea those are a great set of can's.I should have known you'b be an audiophile too yeah for the money they are awesome. I want to buy HD800's but i can't justify it...to my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Z IE IR O II Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Gen 2 Astro A40. Don't get the A50. Now that a lot of devices use the 5ghz band, people have been having a lot of interference issues. Back then, 5ghz band wasn't really being used, so wireless headsets (using the 5ghz) band was the BOMB....and the 2.4ghz was crap becasue of inteference. Wired is the way to go......LESS ISSUES!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffinFancy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 yeah for the money they are awesome. I want to buy HD800's but i can't justify it...to my wife I know the feeling of wanting to upgrade. I have the same headphones as you. I want to get the akg k712 and a schiit tube amp to accompany my mixamp....ugh. Or, the creative X7... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindonesia Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Would it be a good buy to get the mixamp w/the sennheiser g4me zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 yeah for the money they are awesome. I want to buy HD800's but i can't justify it...to my wife I hear ya on that one.I went thru my get a new pair every month for about a year phase.Which she did not understand,weird huh LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Z IE IR O II Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Would it be a good buy to get the mixamp w/the sennheiser g4me zero? Can't comment on the sennheiser. Never tried them. But yeah, the mixamp is the key! I would think that Astro fined tuned the mixamp to work with their own headset. It's your call. It does take getting used to the Astro sound though, especially if your coming from a different headset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 @ Sindonesia i would say yes unless you already have a mix amp of some kind.Are you just running your cans without a mix amp ? The mix amp is what really makes the difference in sound as your sound stage will feel like it got bigger by ten fold.You become super sensitive to the sounds of the game i.e. exo movements,someone re loading stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindonesia Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm currently using the old dss with my Polk 4 shot headset with my XB1 and just the regular ps gold headset with the PS4. I'm just wanting something that offers comfort and the best sound for gaming. I really like the A50s because they are wireless but it doesn't really matter because I sit at my desk to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I got the Astro mixamp and the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1 Open Air Gaming Headset It also comes with a USB dongle which can be used for PC's and for the PS4. My mate has a XIM4 and the same headset, he uses the USB dongle for his PS4 because his XIM4 can't pass sound from the controller when cabled. Works great on both PS4 and XB1. I personally own these, along with the 598s, DT770s, Siberia v2. I use it w/ the Soundblaster ZxR and Astromixamp. I'd recommend the ADG1, if you're in an open enviroment you should get the AG1 closed back edition. If you're on a budget, you can get the AD700 and attach a modmic on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffinFancy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Would it be a good buy to get the mixamp w/the sennheiser g4me zero? I think that would be a fine choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sindonesia i agree 100% with the above statement^^^^^don't feel like you "have to" buy a gaming headset.But if you want to for the convience factor i get it.Again i'm not bashing A 50's i just feel there are better options for the money,I like the mix amp just not the head phones.And yes i have owned the A 40's and the A 50's,just not for me because of the other can's i've owed.You can write down some of MLE's recommendations and head out to Best buy (they have the 700's) or an audio store and check some of them out. Also forgot to add wireless cans are just like wireless gaming IMO much better with the cord bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindonesia Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm really leaning to Sennheisers, I've heard a lot about their sound quality. Now I guess I will get the mixamp and go to best buy to look and hopefully listen to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 @Sindonesia my best but has them,hopefully yours does too.If not head to a audio / stereo shop around you and you should be able to check out a few pairs of senn's or whatever your looking for.If they have a good price grab'em if not get them on line and you'll save yourself some cash.Good luck and let me know what you end up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindonesia Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Well, more tabs open for you then! It can be overwhelming and luckily the thread has its own search function. What's your budget? Definitely more tabs to open.. Lol. I would like to stay around $300 give or take, the wife approved of $300 but I have some wiggle room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffinFancy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 whoops, ignore please....nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffinFancy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Definitely more tabs to open.. Lol. I would like to stay around $300 give or take, the wife approved of $300 but I have some wiggle room. You will definitely go over 300 if you go with the mixamp and game zero, but they will probably last you a long time. You can also go with a sennheiser headphone and add a antlion modmic, which may keep the price down. For me, I prefer to have my headphone separate from my mic, due to the fact that one may fail and I would have to replace the whole headset rather than just the mic. I'm really leaning to Sennheisers, I've heard a lot about their sound quality. Now I guess I will get the mixamp and go to best buy to look and hopefully listen to some. You can also go to sonicsense.com and listen to some reviews and headphone comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindonesia Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 You will definitely go over 300 if you go with the mixamp and game zero, but they will probably last you a long time. You can also go with a sennheiser headphone and add a antlion modmic, which may keep the price down. For me, I prefer to have my headphone separate from my mic, due to the fact that one may fail and I would have to replace the whole headset rather than just the mic. You can also go to sonicsense.com and listen to some reviews and headphone comparisons. Good point about having them separate and then I would be able to use them for more than just gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yup,that's why i said eariler don't feel like you have to get a "gaming" headset.They work nice for movies and music late at night if the fam is sleeping and you wanna watch a movie or something. I ended up getting the triton's at best buy (open box) for 89.00 dollars and i love the amp which is why i got them.And just use the senn pc 360's with it and they work great.Plus i got a back up set of cans that aren't the best but they will do for a back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogginRocks Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I've had TONS of experience with headsets! I would'nt waste any money on anything other than Astro A40/50's. (For console gaming - I have NO experience when it comes to PC gaming). In my personal experience NOTHING beats the Astro's! I've tried plenty of brands at both end's of the price spectrum, and I'll never purchase anything but Astro's ever again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Netduma Fraser Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I've got Astro A40's which I love, had some before too which were great but they broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeycee Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 i have also audiotech. ad700 for cod ghosts and beyerdynamic DT770ml for advanced warfare. i dont use mic and never used mixamp. i use my own analog EQ people in ghosts always asked me how i can hear them, some ask me the same in AW... the mixamp doesnt do it for me (its to digital sounding for my ears) maybe i will give it a try one more time.... is it realy needed this mixamp? edit: i think the sennheiser has to be good because they are BIG in audio engineering for studios all arround the world. i had this turtlebeach gaming haedphones for MW2. i made music for many years so my ears are spoiled from studio headphones. After 5 minutes I brought the turtlebeach back to the store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A7Legit Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 i have also audiotech. ad700 for cod ghosts and beyerdynamic DT770ml for advanced warfare. i dont use mic and never used mixamp. i use my own analog EQ people in ghosts always asked me how i can hear them, some ask me the same in AW... the mixamp doesnt do it for me (its to digital sounding for my ears) maybe i will give it a try one more time.... is it realy needed this mixamp? edit: i think the sennheiser has to be good because they are BIG in audio engineering for studios all arround the world. i had this turtlebeach gaming haedphones for MW2. i made music for many years so my ears are spoiled from studio headphones. After 5 minutes I brought the turtlebeach back to the store Being able to hear footsteps (well) in AW makes me want to ask you for more info on your analogue EQ! Care to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 i have also audiotech. ad700 for cod ghosts and beyerdynamic DT770ml for advanced warfare. i dont use mic and never used mixamp. i use my own analog EQ people in ghosts always asked me how i can hear them, some ask me the same in AW... the mixamp doesnt do it for me (its to digital sounding for my ears) maybe i will give it a try one more time.... is it realy needed this mixamp? edit: i think the sennheiser has to be good because they are BIG in audio engineering for studios all arround the world. i had this turtlebeach gaming haedphones for MW2. i made music for many years so my ears are spoiled from studio headphones. After 5 minutes I brought the turtlebeach back to the store Ive always had studio / audiophile headphones for music making mastering and djing , both the beyerdynamic t-1 and the sony mdr ma 900 have been great for music and for gaming, pin point accuracy like ive said before its like being there the latter being the most affordable and what i actually use now for gaming for their 3d imaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincho31 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 i play with A50 , i love it If you have no pb to be wired , i would recommend the A40 which has pretty much same caracteristics than A50. Personally , if i had to buy a new headset, i will chose the A40 , because A50 is wireless which initially, was a major asset for me( i try to chase maximum of wire from my setup, i hate to fight with them ) but finally most of the time it is wired due to its poor battery autonomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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