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
For a pair of used 6xx's, you shouldn't pay anything over 200.
Head band - x2 and k7xx is both auto adjustable and good quality. I like the x2 headband better even tho they are slightly heavier. k7xx strap is just leather but is comfy actually. 6xx and m1060 is weird shape and after a 1 hour or 2 it starts to get uncomfortable. = Headband comfort: x2 >= k7xx > 6xx => m1060. = Headband quality depends: x2 and k7xx straps may wear down (k7xx known problem, not x2), m1060 strap may come loose, while 6xx system will last the longest, but the padding glued on will not.
Audio - I still need more hours to test. Also I need to buy an amp (and dac) because I am only using mobo audio from asorck x370 gaming k4 as of right now. Also I sold my x2 a while ago and going off of memory, needed funds to try other headphones. (he4xx getting soon). = First impressions (break in period): m1060 >= x2 > k7xx > 6xx. - m1060 and x2 being less dark sounding. m1060 is a little weird tho where the audio almost sounds 3d holographic (bit depth and sound stage is what the extra 100 dollars help). = For around $200 to $300 they all sound equally good tho with slight differences. 6xx is slightly harder to drive, maybe thats why its so low on the list btw.
Their greatest weakness IMO is their slow decay, which makes music more smooth and intimate sounding but isn't everyone's cup o tea.
I don't think your phone will not be able to get them loud enough and they might not sound good, so an amp would probably be needed.
To get a decent portable amp one needs to spend at least $200. For around $200 you can get a pretty good desktop solution but you will lack portability. https://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/66xylk/guide_dac_amp_combo_units/
If you do buy an x2, they definitely sound the most neural (v shape) to me. You can get one off of ebay (k7xx go cheap too) for around $100-150. Amazon sometimes have a coupon for $50 off when you apply for their card, be warned tho it will not work if you don't have any credit history. Also for the fidelio x2 they added a new HR version. I had the older non HR version and one of the reasons I did sell it is because I might buy the HR version some day.