Headphone spec request (please)

Dirk Diggler · 31 Jan 2021 at 23:00

I'm looking for some decent cans to use for movie/cinema experience. I already use a set of AKG K702 for gaming (and really enjoy the sound from them) but thinking they're not really suited for cinema sound?

They don't have to be wireless as I don't mind running a 3.5mm cable if there's an advantage to be had, whether it's price or performance.

Any suggestions?

Dirk Diggler · 1 Feb 2021 at 15:24

@melmac thanks, I've shortlisted them. £400 is just about the budget for headphones.

Dirk Diggler · 1 Feb 2021 at 16:00

MrRockliffe said:
Audeze Mobius/Hyper X Cloud Orbit 100%

Which set are you using? The Hyper X are different due to being wired which might actually be a good thing as I'm a little concerned about potential Bluetooth sync issues. Do you know what the cable length is with the Hyper X?

Dirk Diggler · 1 Feb 2021 at 16:20

@melmac I didn't realise they could be wired, too. Interesting, thanks again.

Dirk Diggler · 1 Feb 2021 at 17:39

MrRockliffe said:
3m

The Audeze can be used wired too.

There's only one downside to me, which is that they need to be powered to work. They have a built in battery for when using with a mobile device and 3.5mm connection.

Powered by USB recharge I'm assuming? What's the battery life like, a few hours?

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 13:02

Is £399 too much for the Audeze Mobius? It's priced at that on Amazon but £100 cheaper at a place I've never heard of called hifi headphones.

https://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/pr...qEbD1dSbwaQNO42U9DTaX0q-ytm68sRYaAgVSEALw_wcB

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 15:27

melmac said:
What about here

www.audiosanctuary.co.uk

They have a showroom etc. So should be pretty safe buying from them

I think if I'm not going Amazon then I would go for the online shop at £295 as it seems to be the best price available?

I would have preferred Amazon for ease of returns but £100 is a big difference.

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 15:36

melmac said:
LOL, sorry, but did you even go to the site? They are an online shop and they are selling the Mobius for £290.

Seriously, why did I even bother??

Yes, I went to the site. £349

https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/index.php?dispatch=products.search&q=Audeze+Mobius&subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=``&pfull=``&pname=Y&pkeywords=``&search_performed=Y

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 16:49

melmac said:
It's 290 on that link???

Here is a direct link

Headphones :: Over-Ear :: Audeze Mobius 3D Gaming Headphones (audiosanctuary.co.uk)

This is what I see when I click the link.

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 17:09

I think that's ex-VAT you're seeing.

Dirk Diggler · 6 Feb 2021 at 18:07

melmac said:
That must be it. Odd that it would do that.

Sorry for my snarky reply. I'm usually a lot more patient.

No worries at all, I appreciate you taking the time to help.

Dirk Diggler · 7 Feb 2021 at 09:49

I've ordered the Mobius for £295 at hifi headphones place. Thanks for all the assistance.

Dirk Diggler · 12 Feb 2021 at 16:55

How do you upgrade the firmware, do you have a link?

Actually, it's this software?

https://www.audeze.com/pages/audeze-hq-software

Dirk Diggler · 12 Feb 2021 at 19:05

Gray2233 said:
Should be.

How are you getting on with them btw, assuming they've arrived?

First impressions are good although I haven't really had a chance to use them much yet. I've had a bit of a faff today trying to get my setup right as I'm using them for gaming and also watching movies on my LG CX48. The Bluetooth option results in audio lag with the LG, so I've now set it up to the PC with the USB cable and linked the LG to the PC with the headphone 3.5mm from the TV to line in on the PC.

I'll get a proper go with them over the weekend.

melmac said:
Also, I don't know if you got yours yet, but the software allows you to get your head size. And it also lets you select the amount of reverb you want. Both these options make a difference to the sound.

Cheers, I'll get a play around with that.

Dirk Diggler · 13 Feb 2021 at 17:09

melmac said:
For the audio lag did you try playing with Audio Delay settings on the TV? I think either enabling or disabling the bypass option solves the lag problem with Bluetooth.

That option is greyed out when I have the headphones paired to the TV. It's strange, because sometimes it's synced fine. Maybe I just need to disconnect and reconnect when it's laggy.. I'll persevere with it.

I'm enjoying the sound quality by the way, really good.