Same setup since 2016

[Born_2_Kill_83]

I think it's time for a change, I've been running my GSX1000 and a pair of HD599 since Battlefield 1 came out - theres got to be something better out by now.

The GSX has me limited to what headphones I can use so I'm thinking going for maybe a G6 or is there anything better, want to keep it external if possible.
Then what headphones? Always been a fan of my HD's had some 598s prior. So 560S? maybe 600s? or should I switch to something I know nothing about like DT990 Pros?

Don't want to spend more than £350 total for phones and DAC if possible

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

This sorta DAC any good for gaming?

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Audeze Maxwells?

Wireless, no DAC required and pretty much state of the art for gaming and good with Music too!

Interesting will take a look at these, not many threads about them on here but I'll check reviews none the less, thanks

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Which one?

Ifi Zen v2

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

For sound quality there is a lot better, for gaming features nothing has really changed - there are few offerings like the GSX, the only alternative really is the Creative AE series.

So they won't provide 7.1 surround like the GSX?

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

So one of these "Audio" DAC's is all I need these days, gone are the days of having a sound card or something like a GSX1000 to convert the audio to surround? I'm a duct out of water when it comes to audio, I just like nice music and to hear footsteps in FPS thats all I know.

I like the idea of these Maxwells although they seem quite expensive. But happy to go with a DAC and 560s if this is a better option for me

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Many thanks all for the hand holding. I've decided to go with the Maxwells with a company that has a nice return policy for 14 days, so I will give these a go, failing that I intend to try the 560s and alternative DAC.

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Update, returning the Maxwells ordered a G6 and 560s.

The maxwells were built nicely and offered maybe 20% more bass but everything else my HD599s sounded better, Cyberpunk was more atmospheric using them.

So I’ll try the 560s and a more powerful amp, failing that I’ll stick with my trusty 599s

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Got the G6 today and 560s, took an hours setting up an tweaking but blown away really nice upgrade, only thing I don’t like is the clamping force of the 560s no way near as comfy as my 599s. I’ve left it’s stretched over my speaker to stretch it out overnight. But it’s a keeper