I recently got this headset, and wow is it good. My only issue is when certain people talk on discord, I can hear a really high pitched ringing. I fiddled with a bunch of settings, computer audio and discord, and nothing seems to solve the issue. It is primarily if not all in my right ear only. Is there something wrong with my headset, or was that ringing always there I can just hear it cause the headset is THAT good? I haven't had any issues with any other application, though I have yet to test if I can hear the ringing on a different version of discord, say on my xbox instead of my pc. Only other issue I've had is occasional static, but I can't tell if it's from the headset or the show/game/etc.
Apr 24, 2024
These amps sound best with high impedance headphones. DT880 , HD650 etc.
Depending on your budget, you should try the Centrance DACPort , Audioengine D1 , Matrix M-Stage , O2 + ODAC / Schiit Magni + Modi. A good DAC is a must for the Q701 .
O2 is great, can handle virtually any headphones out there. ODAC is a bit too bright for my taste though, I'd get a Schiit Modi instead.
Q701 are a little bit bright, but never harsh. mostly because people tend to confuse detail and transparency for brightness and treble emphasis. this is not the case here.
If anything, it's the ODAC that tends to reveal the weakness of your setup. Even If your headphones are a just a wee bit on the bright side, the ODAC might make them sound overly bright , to the point of harshness and screeching treble.
I recommend the Modi instead, it is more forgiving and far more musical than the ODAC.
Another viable option for both headphones is the Audio-GD NFB-15