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
Currently on my short list for purchase are: Beyerdynamic DT-1770 Pro Massdrop x Fostex TR-X00 Ebony
I would love to see Massdrop do a collaboration with Sennheiser on a closed back 58X or 6XX.
I loved my Sony WH1000XM2's and Philips Uptowns, but once I go the 1770s I have barely touched them except for purely commuting duties.
Sennheiser HD 25 - Over 25yo. Old faithful. New ear pads & a new cable with inline remote. They still sound good but don't have a lot of extension on either end of the range.
JBL E55BT Quincy Edition - These are good traveling companions with a warm tilt. Think of a cheap tube amp. They do nothing great but nothing bad either & are fairly rugged. A fun sounding headphone w/o the ultimate level in detail. Good passive isolation.
B&O H7 - Gorgeous with excellent sound. I love the detail it provides in the upper midrange & treble. Good bass that's quick & tight. If I'm being hyper critical, it's V-shaped sound signature can make the midrange sound slightly recessed depending on material. Poor passive isolation. Almost like wearing open backs. Excellent build. Software is lacking.
Sennheiser PXC 550 - These are my favorite. Good all-rounders that are foldable & do most things extremely well. The bass is warmed up a bit but that's a good thing. They have a very good soundstage & presentation. You might find yourself dancing if you're not careful! Noise isolation is active & while it's not considered to be the best, it's the least offensive to my ears. I tend to be sensitive to active noise isolation artifacts in a negative way. My only negatives are physical. They could use bigger ear cups, less plastic & the turning of the right cup as the on/off switch, while novel, does not incur belief in long term reliability.