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HD6xx, 660s, or Focal Elex?
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gyroscopics
185
Nov 23, 2019
For competitive FPS gaming, get the AKG K702 but plan on driving it with an amp. The ATH700x is cheaper and doesn't need an amp, but the K702 has wider soundstage and better mids. The K702 has rolled off highs and lows which is more preferable than the 700x with strong mids and highs. The Chinese made K702 is only slightly more expensive than the 700x with detachable cable and better build (mine was $159).
I have the Elex too (and HD6XX for that matter). The advantages of AKG K702 over Elex are: 1) better, wider and more accurate sound stage, 2) reverse U shaped sound signature, 3) lighter weight, 4) less clamping force, and most importantly 5) more comfortable for long gaming sessions. I like the Elex for music, but I can't wear it for more than an hour. I could wear the K702 for hours with no issues. Others may suggest the AKG K7XX for gaming. But the K7XX has much stronger bass than the K702. Prominent bass may impede your performance in competitive FPS. I know my comment is rather late, just letting you know what you could be missing with the Elex.
Btw the disadvantage of the K702 over Elex is it needs an amp. The K702 is harder to drive than my 6XX despite the lower impedance.
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Jackula
1743
Nov 25, 2019
gyroscopicsI too would recommend the K702 when soundstage is an important consideration (i.e. for your gaming profession).
As much as I think Rastus is one of the coolest blokes on Drop, I don't agree with the Focal sound and their focus isn't soundstage, none of the headphones you've mentioned have a focus on soundstage. So the K702 is a good suggestion.
My reference headphone is the HD6XX, but I will also not recommend it for your purposes. If you're interested, you can read my Focal Utopia vs HD6XX comparison: https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx/reviews/2031233
gyroscopics
185
Nov 25, 2019
JackulaGaming is not my profession lol. Not sure if you meant that for the OP. I am a software engineer who sometimes play FPS to wind down at night. I tend to research and get the best equipment for the task. I use K702 (plus mod mic) exclusively for gaming. My reference headphone for music is the HD600, although I also have the HD6XX and Elex from Massdrop, plus other headphones outside of Drop.
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