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
Thanks!
The Hifiman 4xx (assuming its based on a 400i)will be closer to the 880 in terms of sound signature. It wouldnt be a huge upgrade though, mostly less distortion in the bass. Both of them will require you to buy a amp if you dont have one (assuming you dont since you got the 32ohm Dt880).
That said, as Vishmaw said (regarding the 880, but still true with the 990), these have a different sound. I wouldn't call the treble recessed by any means (I know he didn't actually call it recessed, but the word seems to strike fear into some). The 880 is known for being hot, and the 990 is supposedly even hotter up top. These are a lot more laid back up top than either will be, especially yours, but I don't find them lacking in any capacity. The midbass is pretty forward, and does lend itself to some bloom, but not a smeared and mushy bloom. It's more that it's easily noticeable coming from a faster planar driver that doesn't do it.
No idea on the R70X, but I can't really recommend the HE-4XX myself. Of the two I have, the HD6XX is the easy choice.